Jake hit the ground running in his favorite Hoyle Jackson Raw Resin Jeans and a Hoyle Jackson Utility Work shirt , so much a favorite it looks like he wore it again today.
With lines running around the corner at the Paramount everyone was excited for Jake and for Source Code. (some a little more eager to take pictures than others)
Jake looked great relaxed and happier than we've seen on the last premieres. It looks like Austin suits him to a T.
A million dollar smile.
Jake seemed to radiate on the red carpet.
It's good to see it back.
Charming as ever he seemed to have tap into some Southern charm, charming the crowd including local reporter for the Austin Statesman Michael Barnes.
Outside of Kyle Chandler — whom Austin claims as our own — Jake Gyllenhaal may be the most intimidatingly charming actor in show business.
Even on a red carpet in front of the Paramount Theatre amid the screeches of adoring fans, he focuses just on you. His eyes do not wander. He answers question after question with the deft intelligence of a trusted advisor, but the down-to-earth quality of the star next door.
“I love the artistic aspect of Austin,” he said about his frequent visits here. “It’s a city but also a town. And unlike elsewhere, everyone at this festival is kind.”
After the movie there was a Q&A with the cast, Duncan and writer Ben Ripley. Jake seemed in good spirits despite an incident in the men's room (quickly becoming legendary before the morning) between the movie and Q&A.
EW.com did get a chance to ask him about the incident this morning.
EW: There are rumors that there was a rather heated scuffle in the theater bathroom last night as a fan tried to take your picture at an inelegant time?
JG: (laughs) That’s true. I think it’s an appropriate space to keep privacy. I hope that people wouldn’t disagree with me on that.
Jake went on to deftly handle the press, fans, and all the questions not looking the worse for wear.
A plot of time travel and terrorism wrapped up in a sci-fi action story had some movie goers trying to get their bearings about the story. Don't think they expected Jake to die so soon and so often or it different ways. Wonder if anyone has done the Colter death count yet. (Can't you see it becoming a drinking game with the sci-fi and college crowds? )
And what does Jake think about doing Sci Fi?
“There’s always a bit of science fiction going on in my mind when I’m creating a character. We create our own roles when we act in science fiction, so you can make any choice you want.” Austin 360
Some will buy into the story others will be scratching their heads about what the ending is saying and some the plot devices. But the ask Jake what he took from the story, he get's philosophical.
"For his part, Gyllenhaal talked about some of the philosophical implications he drew from the story, which he said finds a metaphorical way to explore 'the little births and deaths we experience every day.' ” - THR
After having to rescheduling his early morning interviews, Jakey arrived (albeit it a bit late) at the 11:00 panel discussion for Source Code. And the rest of the day was back on track.
Wonder if he had any time to check out Austin.; )
The stars at night are big and brightDeep in the Heart of Texas
Review Corner
Here are some of the reviews of Source Code from SXSW.
HitFlix.com
IFC.com
IndieWire.com
UGO.com
THR.com