You are right. But I have seen the interview which Heath said how much he was drawn to the script (not to Larry and Diana directly though). I did not remember reading anything which the case refers to Annie Proulx short story.
My boyfriend did comment on Jack for appearing a little bit cocky. (sorry Jake's fans).
For me, I am just happy to see the cast for the first time together and promote this movie. Even though the questions are tiring and old, I still want to see and hear them for the first time.
True they've all commented in various interviews on the fine screenplay that kicked around Hollywood for years.
It may have been cockiness - I just saw Jake as relaxed and not in awe of Oprah. Maybe they all had a drink before the show. :-)
Interesting that Oprah's film clips included at least one deleted scene. Her voice overs were not necessary. I admit I don't watch Oprah or daytime TV so I'm not familiar with the MO of her shows.
He and Heath both were brought into the movie because of the quality of the screenplay, and the fact that they both trusted Ang to do the movie and their characters justice.
This movie could have been just as bad as Jake originally feared about it IF it would have been in the wrong hands. That is why it was around for years and NO one would actually try to make it.
these four actors are all under 27 and suddenly placed under every scrutiny that our society can throw at them---just exactly how do you think most mid 20 year olds would handle all that hype??
Yes, Ange Lee really was the key to making the film. James Schamus the producer (and Co-President of Focus Features) wrote the screenplay for Lee's film "The Ice Storm" so they had a connection. Gus Van Sant and Joel Schumacher, both gay directors had been associated with it but for some reason I guess couldn't get the backers.
I agree, it's amazing that such a young cast is handling the media frenzy so well. They appear to have bonded and maintained those friendships which is a support for times like this.
Each one of them portrayed characters outside anything they've done in the past. I'd expect producers, directors and casting coordinators will be taking a second and third look at them for future films.
I thought the cast from BBM did a great job, but Oprah was too
time-constrained to really give BBM a fuller treatment that it should
have received....Jake was really funny... and, yes, he should do comedy
Agreed - few questions and so many commercials. Again I'm not familiar with daytime TV so maybe it's the same with all of the shows.
Yeah Anne and Jake should do a comedy together and give us all the outtakes like "The Trouble with Mary". They are naturals and it could be very funny.
Parts I didn't like: the way Oprah said Jake kissing Anne must have been such a relief after 'kissing him' (meaning Heath). Poor Heath. Jeez. I mean what sane person wouldn't love kissing Heath
I agree it was a throw away quip and it came across as a little tacky.
I still think Charlie Rose would do a much better interview with the group, but of course it wouldn't get the audience numbers like Oprah, Leno and Ellen. At this time the studio marketing department is likely calling the shots now, so it's numbers over substance. Oprah is definitely postive exposure for the film.