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starboardlight:
--- Quote from: ekeby on July 29, 2006, 07:39:58 pm ---Agree about Maurice and Scudder. I recall reading (maybe in the intro to the book?) that Forster had an alternate ending at one point that had M & Scudder working as loggers in a forest, and M's sister comes upon them. Or something like that. Agree, that relationship could not have worked in England. They would have had to go to some other country where the class differences wouldn't be obvious to everyone . . .
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they could have moved to Greece.
btw, talk about old films not out on DVD, I saw a some clips of "Reflection in a Golden Eye" (1967) starring Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando. Brando plays a military man who is dealing with being a closeted homosexual, and Taylor plays his bitter wife. Has anyone seen this film and care to give a comment?
ekeby:
--- Quote from: starboardlight on July 29, 2006, 08:57:08 pm ---they could have moved to Greece.
btw, talk about old films not out on DVD, I saw a some clips of "Reflection in a Golden Eye" (1967) starring Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando. Brando plays a military man who is dealing with being a closeted homosexual, and Taylor plays his bitter wife. Has anyone seen this film and care to give a comment?
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I saw it when it came out . . . and don't remember much except there was a lot of sturm and drang and the text was mostly subtext. As I recall the man on man action consists of one brief scene where Brando tries to plant one on Forster . . . I might have a better appreciation now as someone older with more life experience . . . at 21, probably a lot went over my head . . . this movie and another are said to be the motivation for creating the hollywood rating system . . . it caused a big stir, not to the BBM level, because everything was still closeted, including discussion, but it was very controversial with a Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name mystique.
azphil:
Speaking of things Austrian (or German), I pulled a DVD out of my library the other evening.......one which I watch from time to time, but, in between times, tend to forget about the enjoyment I get out of it.
It's a 1998 German production titled, "The Trio," and it might give you a better idea about how others in the gay and bisexual world spend some of their time.
Whether you might want to own it, I can't say........but it's certainly worth a rental, if you can find it that way.
For those interested: http://www.dvdpricesearch.com/cgi-bin/dvdcalc2?cmd=calc&tmpCart=11097
Samrim:
Hi Impish,
I've not been 'here' for long, so I'm quite' late in the day' on this string. I've not read too much of it yet, but so far I've not seen mention of 'Consenting Adult', with Martin Sheen as the homophobic dad, and a young (attractive, swimming type) Barry Tubb, coming out.
I share the opinions expressed on IMDb about it, and, even after twenty years I remember it with pleasure. Not great art, no Brokeback, but very worth a look
I'd be interested to hear your opinion!
Best wishes
Sam
:)
saucycobblers:
--- Quote from: Pipedream on July 12, 2006, 03:48:44 pm ---About Marlon Kittel: you're right. He is adorable and so talented!
I just read that he plays the piano and speaks several languages. According to his agency he also does artistic gymnasitics, surfing, sailing, skiing, Karate, Tennis, Eishockey and standard dance! :o
Anyways, he is a very believable lover in "Summerstorm." After playing "Leo" he must be every young gay guy's wet dream personified... :laugh:
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Hey Anke! Thanks for putting me onto 'Sommersturm' on the PT. I've just ordered a copy and I can't wait to see it when it arrives in a few days time. Yeah, Marlon Kittel is cute, but personally I wouldn't mind some a that there Robert Stadlober!! There's just something about that boy!! :P
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