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Other gay-themed movies
iristarr:
Oh my, I must be "passing." Didn't mean to trespass here, but was lured by the discussions of gay-themed movies, in which I am very interested. I'm just an old Brokeback broad with an insatiable curiousity and a fondness for gay men. BBM movie just brought up such powerful emotions for me that I've been following the threads wherever they may lead me.
rightstar:
Maurice is a really sweet but totally unbelievable movie. More like a fantasy, I think. But I still like it a lot.
And Gods and Monsters (since Sir Ian is criticising Jake these days it came to mind) I think Brendan Frasier gets some points for bravery and acting outside the envelope. Also, it has just about the perfect last scene.
Wonder Boys has Robert Downey JR and Spiderman sharing a bed and in a very casual, no big deal way that makes me smile. Its a good movie, but not really a gay flick.
And there's always the first cowboy flick that reduced me to a sobbing pile of jelly in the theatre--Midnite Cowboy. Until BBM it was the only one that devastated me like that. I haven't seen it since it came out, so who knows if it would still hold up?
Impish:
--- Quote from: rightstar on March 30, 2006, 09:07:13 pm ---Sir Ian is criticising Jake these days it came to mind)
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Really?!? I'm unaware of that. What's going on?
Impish:
I'm looking forward to seeing this romantic comedy opening today in some cities (but alas, not in mine).
I just read an article in The Advocate interviewing the two leads, Craig Chester and Malcolm Gets, who are both that very rare animal: openly gay actors.
Good or bad, "Adam and Steve" will be the first U.S. mainstream release featuring openly gay actors playing gay romantic leads.
The NY Times just panned the movie, but I never pay much attention to reviews until after I've seen a film. I hope it will be as charming and light-hearted as the article in The Advocate said it is.
rightstar:
I didn't think it was a big deal: Sir Ian said Jake was protesting too much about the rigors of having to kiss a guy. McKellen of course is openly gay, and goes on to say something about how HE could claim kissing Helen Mirren was the most difficult thing he ever did but doesn't say so. I think you can find the piece by checking out Towleroad.com.
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