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ExtraCookie · NO CHICKFLICK MOMENTS Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 269

OK, check out part of a chat I had with my English friend this morning:

ME: They've set up a lot of things, so it should be interesting. (I was talking about season 3)
FRIEND: well we can only hope that jensen eckles has an accident Smile

ME: What? What is wrong with you? And it's Ackles. Smile

ME: The guy deserves an Emmy!
FRIEND: eckles ackles
ME: He could have a big movie career easily. But I don't want Supernatural to end for a while.
FRIEND: i don't think he could have a big movie career
FRIEND: he is best suited to TV
ME: I disagree.
ME: You haven't been watching Supernatural. So, how would you know? Razz

ME: He's damned good.
FRIEND: i disagree with you
FRIEND: good on tv doesn't always mean good in films
ME: Well, I disagree with your disagreement. You're just jealous.
ME: Of course it does! Acting is acting!
ME: If you're good, you're good!
FRIEND: nope
ME: He's already been in some, and has been reported to have done well! The movies themselves weren't good, but people say he did a great job.
ME: Well, one movie, anyway. He has another coming out. It looks sucky to me, but I bet he's good in it.
ME: Why do you think acting is any different for TV or movies? It's acting, period. You're weird!
FRIEND: if he's that good why is he in only sucky films?
ME: Because he's starting out! He's a TV actor; lots of them don't ever even make it to movies!
ME: And when they do, the transition usually takes awhile!
FRIEND: he's been around for ages!
ME: Yeah, on TV.
ME: He hasn't tried movies until recently. (As far as I know.)
ME: ALSO, lots of people who deserve more success don't ever get it. Doesn't mean they're not worthy. Just wrong place, wrong time, stupid employers, etc. (ADDITION FROM ME NOW: I also should've said: And maybe he's not actually interested in being a movie star; maybe he just enjoys doing the occasional, odd movie. Ya know, kinda like Johnny Depp in earlier days?)
ME: You keep watching Supernatural. He's excellent!
FRIEND: i haven't made it past episode two yet! (Friends, he's talking about Season 1, at that! I ask you, what authority does he have to judge Jensen's acting?!)
FRIEND: i've got a long way to go
ME: Yeah, see, so ya don't know! You should've seen him last night. Damn. So good.

So, could someone in England or with English connections (Kitty?) get my friend's ass kicked for me? Just a little? Ya know, just to wake him up? Then tie him up and make him watch all Supernatural episodes? Ha ha, guys are so jealous of gorgeous, successful guys! I stick by what I said. I think Jensen could do movies no problem, if he wants to. I admit, from what I can tell about the only two movies he's been in that I know of, they are bad. And I haven't seen either, but I bet he did a good job with what he was given to work with! Has anyone here seen Devour? What do you all think?

And, by the way, he later proceded to call Jensen's name "silly!" OK, if it weren't for the fact that he's supposed to send me the season 2 eps (and some other stuff) for my birthday (and, ya know, the fact that we've been friends for a decade or so now; there is that!) I might would have to end the friendship! Wink

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Jule · Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 11:43 am Post subject:

I do not live in England nor do I have any english connections but If I'm ever going to visit the UK I'd love to tie your friend to a chair and make him watch Supernatural! That would be so much fun! Very Happy

And what does he mean, he hasn't made it past episode 2 yet? It took me only two nights to watch the complete first season and another two for the second. I hope he has managed to watch all episodes by now!

By the way, I like your name. Wish I had come up with it.

Husitka

Well, I think Jensen could have a very interesting movie carreer. Now the question is whether he's interested in it or not. I think he has everything a real movie star should have - good looks, charisma, potential to become a great role model for people and first of all, he's got a talent! I'm really surprised he hasn't made it to Hollywood A-list yet. Perhaps he's just not interested, as he seems pretty shy and being a Hollywood star means millions of screaming fans etc.

He shot 3 movies:

The Plight of Clownana (2004) (Plight of Clownana - Part 1 on YouTube; Plight of Clownana - Part 2 on YouTube) -> I found it pretty funny. Jensen had a very small part in it, and he was the producer and the second unit director or assistant director of the movie too.
Devour (2005) -> The beginning of the movie was quite interesting but it's said the script had been re-written many times and the end had been changed, unfortunately not for the better. Nevertheless, Jensen did a great job and I think his performance was too good for such a kind of movie.
Ten Inch Hero (2007) -> Jensen got one of the best reviews from all the actors involved in this movie and his character was usually the one people loved most. The movie itself got very good reviews too. I can't wait to see it!
A Few Good Men (theatre play) -> Jensen got amazing reviews as well as the play itself. Though it was his professional debut on stage and other actors already had some theatrical experience, critics usually labelled his performance as the best and the most balanced.

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megaera · OUTTA PRACTICE Joined: 20 Oct 2007 Posts: 27

I saw "Devour." The movie itself was pretty bad but even through that Jensen had some EXCELLENT moments, most particularly when his character's uncle died and a really, really cute/funny moment in the auditorium. Those come immediately to mind - but overall, he did very well. The movie, unfortunately, just sucked - the plot made no sense, etc., etc.

I know a few people who saw him in "A Few Good Men" and said he was PHENOMENAL, that the cast in general did an outstanding job and the he in particular gave stellar perfomances throughout it's limited engagement.

Good for him! And I can't wait for "Ten Inch Hero." I've heard some pretty good things about it.

ExtraCookie · NO CHICKFLICK MOMENTS Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 269

Yep, I figured I'd find folks in agreement! I don't even know if a big-time movie career is something Jensen wants. He may not. It's fine if he doesn't. I'm just saying I think he could have it if he wanted it. But if he does want it, I'll be crushed if he doesn't devote himself properly to Supernatural for as long as it runs first!

Thanks, Jule! Very Happy

The line that's from is one of my favorites. Laughing

Jensen being shy. The jury's out on that for me. He may be shy for a celeb. But if you're truly shy, I don't think you go get such a public job! I'm shy. I couldn't do that. Of course, I'm beyond shy. True. But still. I dunno. And I admit he looks shy-ish in some public situations. But, then, in other ones, I've seen him look perfectly comfortable. He may be more private than shy. *shrug* It's damned cute, whatever it is. Embarassed

And, may I just say here how much I love it that he's (Jared either) not splashed all over the tabloids? That I don't turn on the TV and see people mobbing him while he drives up to a Taco Bell or something? All that vapid, annoying, trashy stuff?! Man, why can't more celebs be like that?! Does anybody really care that ANYONE, celeb or otherwise, is picking up a late-night snack?! I hate all that crap. I love it that he and Jared aren't involved in it. (Of course, that may purely be because they spend most of their time in Canada! Oh, well, whatever works!) I hope it stays like that. And, as annoying as all that is, I have to say I feel sorry for some of the celebs. I can't stand Britney (sp?) Spears, but the chick should be able to order a taco or go to the bathroom without the whole world watching! People are weird! Shocked

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Jule · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:56 am Post subject: Re: :-D

ExtraCookie · NO CHICKFLICK MOMENTS Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 269

megaera · OUTTA PRACTICE Joined: 20 Oct 2007 Posts: 27

Okay, I'll be hiding behind the potted palm with you guys - I'm on the shy side myself. And I'm in agreement - he is maybe a LITTLE shy . . . but more than anything, he just seems to be very, very private which I totally get and can understand.

Supposedly he has said if you want to avoid the spotlight, you can to a certain extent. Notice he doesn't go running around w/his shirt off or go partying all over and picking up chicks left and right. Umm . . . at least not that I know of.

That may be part of why he's not so media-mobbed. He's living relatively "normally". I dunno'. My two cents for the half cent it's worth . . .

Husitka · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:46 pm Post subject: Re: :-D

Sarah · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:22 pm Post subject:

Jensen is my favourite actor. 'Nuff said.

As for the shy factor...from what I've seen and heard, I believe he actually IS quite shy. I, for one, am pretty shy. I don't like being singled out and I'm very self-conscious and HATE having my picture taken. But I was a drama student in high school, and was perfectly comfortable performing. Jensen was a stage actor and then went on to act in front of people he knows and feels comfortable with in closed sets all day. Even then, when asked what he's afraid of in one interview, he pointed at the camera, laughed awkwardly and said "that". It's when he goes outside the closed-in set and steps out from behind the cameras to see a bunch of shrieking fangirls that he gets uncomfortable. And hey, if I had thousands of girls CRYING and screaming my name, I'd be pretty uncomfortable, too. But if you watch his interviews, he's much more comfortable during the ones where Jared is standing right there with him. He VISIBLY relaxes when Jared shows up (ex. Kristin's Paley interview), and when he's without Jared, he very rarely looks at the camera when he's talking -- instead, he looks at the interviewer.

So yeah. I don't think you can't be shy if you're an actor -- I think you have to just really love what you do, and try to overcome that fear to do it. It's probably nerve-wracking for him, but the fact that he manages to put out fantastic performances despite it just speaks for his talent. Smile