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Oct. 30th, 2004

1:45 PM

Here's hoping the weekend will be better than this week. J is off at the GA/FL game. (For you non-SECC football fans out there that is the South's answer to a Yankees/Red Sox rivalry.) Go Dawgs, please..I don't want a grumpy husband. He left at 8 this morning to go tailgate. I just hope he makes it home in one piece.

Watched Dawn of the Dead lastnight before bed..not the smartest thing to do. That was some creepy shit.

revisionary mentioned the new gallery show Crying Men the other day and I had to research.

"Hollywood hunks including Jude Law, Robert Downey, Jr. and Laurence Fishburne amazed artist Sam Taylor-Wood with their heart-felt sobs for her bizarre new exhibition, Crying Men. The photographer asked the actors to produce real tears for a series of images which she hopes capture the vulnerable sides of the movie stars. She is particularly proud of pictures of the Cold Mountain hunk weeping in a fetal position and a portrait of Reservoir Dogs star Michael Madsen betraying his hard-man image by crying hysterically. Taylor-Wood explains, "Some of the men cried before I even finished loading the camera, but others found it really difficult. People can decide for themselves which they think are the authentic tears and which they think are fake. It's about the idea of taking these big, masculine men and showing a different side." The exhibition opens tomorrow at London's White Cube gallery." -imdb

The Crying Men

Benicio del Toro

Willem Dafoe

Robert Downey Jr.

Daniel Craig

Dustin Hoffman

Ed Harris

Forest Whitaker

Gabriel Byrne

Hayden Christiansen

John Leguizamo

Jude Law

Kris Kristofferson

Laurence Fishburne

Michael Madsen

Paul Newman

Michael Pitt

Robin Williams

Tim Roth

Ryan Gosling (!!!!)

Sam Shepard

Sean Penn

Steve Buscemi

Ben Stiller

Wood Harrelson

I think it's a brilliant concept. I love me some vulnerable men. More than half of them look sincere..but they are actors so who knows. The Robert Downey Jr. one is incredible. And I'm just going to go on believing Ryan is a tortured, sad soul who nees saving. thankyouverymuch.

Mood: enthralled

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cranberryink wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 11:02 am (UTC)

Wow. That's really fucking awesome. Thank you for linking these.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 04:40 pm (UTC)

You're welcome. I thought the flist would enjoy as much as I.

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circusgirl wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 11:05 am (UTC)

Jesus. Those are just incredible. Wow.

Thank you for posting these.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 04:40 pm (UTC)

Beautiful, eh?

Welcome dolly.

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loveisimmortal wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 11:11 am (UTC)

*double thud*

Ryan.

I don't even find Hayden attractive, and I'm strangley drawn to his picture.

They're all so beautiful.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 04:41 pm (UTC)

I feel the exact same way. Always been indifferent to the boy but something about that open vulnerability is *incredibly* attractive.

And don't let me get started on Ryan. I will compose an epic novel in honor of that man.

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leelu92 wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 11:39 am (UTC)

see icon.
Goooo Dawgs!!!!

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 04:42 pm (UTC)

WE DID IT!! WE DID IT!!

FINALLY! I haven't heard from J yet, I hope they don't indulge too much! It's about damn time, huh?!

(And LOVE the icon hon!)

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a_dawn wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 11:41 am (UTC)

THose photos are amazing. Thanks for posting them.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 04:44 pm (UTC)

Aren't they amazing? You're welcome pumpkin!

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i_amthecosmos wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 02:12 pm (UTC)

Michael Pitt crying may be the hottest thing I've ever seen. Good God.

*crawls into picture and licks him*

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 04:44 pm (UTC)

Thought you'd enjoy that.

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clumsygyrl wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 02:20 pm (UTC)

dear lord. they need to make this into a table book.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 04:45 pm (UTC)

I wish they would. The photographer is the same one who had the expose on David Beckham sleeping. Brilliant and beautiful.

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anniesj wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 05:00 pm (UTC)

Oh, WOW.

*gawks*

Looking at these guys crying almost made ME cry. And how is it that the Robin Williams one breaks my heart more than almost all of the others? What a brilliant concept, and what brilliant results. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing!

I think I'm going to have to go follow your link to Amazon now ... ;)

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 05:09 pm (UTC)

Enthralling, innit? I think the Robin one is so sad because you never really see him anything other than over the top funny. It's just so raw and unbelievably personal.

I admire every one of these men even more for doing the photos.

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gwynnega wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 07:53 pm (UTC)

Wow, these are gorgeous. Thanks so much for posting...

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:41 pm (UTC)

You're welcome, glad you liked.

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krabbypatty wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 08:24 pm (UTC)

Oh. These are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:41 pm (UTC)

Aren't they incredible?

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terpsichoreslyr wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 08:44 pm (UTC)

Somebody on my flist pointed me here... Thanks so much. Kris Kristopherson just killed me. There's so much going on it those eyes. Hayden Christiansen ran a close second and I don't actually care for him that much. But wow.

Thanks again.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:43 pm (UTC)

you're welcome.

You know, you haven't been the only one to say that about Hayden..maybe there's more to him than previously thought?

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adjectivegirl wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 09:01 pm (UTC)

Amazing. I just find men crying so...hot. Clearly, I need evaluation. (love your default icon too, btw.)

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:44 pm (UTC)

But you're right, it is hot. Vulnerability is next on my list after a good smile!

Thanks..I like yours as well. ;) Two more days..

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theantimodel wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 09:28 pm (UTC)

Wow, thanks for posting these, some of the pictures are really amazing.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:45 pm (UTC)

you're welcome. I love the concept, I just wish there had been more participants. (Colin Farrel anyone?)

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fromward wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 09:44 pm (UTC)

Hi,

suzycat led me here. Thanks for posting these. I'd read about his new project in a mag last month. Wish I could go to White Cube, but I'll settle for the book. It's pricey, but now I know I have to get it. *g*

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:48 pm (UTC)

I added it to my wish list..

[hopeful]

Christmas is coming up!

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laurelqueen wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 09:48 pm (UTC)

those images are all so striking. The emotion in them is perfect.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:49 pm (UTC)

It's all so raw, which is why it has struck a chord in so many I think.

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likeadeuce wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 10:17 pm (UTC)

thanks for posting these, they're amazing. love the Ed Harris one especially.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:50 pm (UTC)

you're welcome. His is a favorite of mine too.

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nezabu wrote:

Oct. 30th, 2004 11:03 pm (UTC)

it's... incredible

i fogot my words

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:50 pm (UTC)

Raw vulnerability will most certainly do that to you.

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mooncharm wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 12:21 am (UTC)

Wow...these are just gorgeous and so moving. Thank so much for sharing! I'm here from

anniesj by the way! Mind if I make some of these into icons?

OMG, the Jude Law one!!! And Michael Madsen! And Tim Roth! Wow. *tears up*

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:51 pm (UTC)

Icon away m'dear and if you remember drop me a link so I can take a looksee!

Glad you enjoyed.

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cosmic wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 01:43 am (UTC)

Thank you so much for posting these! Even if they made me cry.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:52 pm (UTC)

but good tears, yes?

And I LOVE your icon. AF is a work of art.

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froda_baggins wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 09:57 am (UTC)

Got here by way of

anniesj and WOW. Those are absolutely beautiful. So raw and vulnerable and...damn. Amazing.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:53 pm (UTC)

Glad you enjoyed.

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nindulgence wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 10:18 am (UTC)

Thanks so much for sharing these! I've just posted some thoughts on this exhibition as it relates to male crying in fanfic, and I've included a link to this post. I hope that's okay: if not, just let me know.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:57 pm (UTC)

Your thoughts on the subject were beautifully well put. I'm honored to be in a post so eloquent and I'm glad you linked my post to it.

The more to see the pictures, the better.

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stopawhile wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 11:49 am (UTC)

These are gorgeous. Thank you for posting them.

Here via

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:58 pm (UTC)

You're welcome, glad you liked them.

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overloved wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 12:08 pm (UTC)

oh wow. jude law's made my heart skip a beat. thanks.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:59 pm (UTC)

your icon makes my heart wibble. glad you enjoyed, hon.

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xoverau wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 12:58 pm (UTC)

Thank you for posting those, they're lovely.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 07:59 pm (UTC)

You're welcome, I'm glad so many have enjoyed them.

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gremmie_goo wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 01:45 pm (UTC)

overloved pointed me in this direction.

Thank you for posting these. They're truly amazing photos.

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eyesfullofhope wrote:

Oct. 31st, 2004 08:00 pm (UTC)

You're most welcome. I thought if others loved these half as much as I did I *had* to post them.

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