"But while we had Mackie’s ear, Vulture had to ask about his once and future co-star Ryan Gosling (they’ll appear together in the upcoming Gangster Squad, and worked together already on Half Nelson), whom Mackie once described as a “hot fudge sundae.” “He is the most delicious little thing,” Mackie offered almost immediately. “He is the most delicious little petit four I could ever experience in my life.” Any more dessert comparisons to throw in? “I love him, little vanilla mocha fudge blossom he is.” Despite those passionate avowals, Mackie denies that he’s caught up in a bromance: “No, no, no — we’re grown-men status. He’s just so cute I want to hug him all the time."