• ALL
  • NEWS
    • GAY MOVIE/ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
    • GAY FILM TRAILERS
    • GENERAL MOVIE NEWS & TRAILERS
  • GAY SHORTS & SERIES
  • REVIEWS
    • GAY FILM REVIEWS
    • CINEMA REVIEWS
    • DVD & BLU-RAY REVIEWS
  • BGPS BLOG
  • COMPS
  • ABOUT
    • Contact Us
    • Join The Team
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Gays On Film – A Short History

Big Gay Picture Show

Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema and more

Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema & more

Legends Of Oz: Dorothy’s Return (DVD Review)

September 29, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: Lea Michele, Dan Aykroyd, Kelsey Grammer, John Belushi, Martin Short
Director: Will Finn, Dan St. Pierre
Running Time: 88 mins
Certificate: PG
Release Date: September 22nd 2014 (UK)

I get the impression that whoever did the casting on Legends Of Oz: Dorothy’s Return must have a fondness for the 1980s. After all bringing in Dan Aykroyd (the Scarecrow), Kelsey Grammer (Tin Man), John Belushi (Lion) and Martin Short (Jester) to play some of the voices can’t be a coincidence.

But that’s by-the-by to this sequel to The Wizard Of Oz, which is pretty much the same as the earlier story but different. Dorothy is just back from Oz when she gets snatched up (by a rainbow this time) and dumped back in the magical country. Once more she needs to get to the Emerald City, this time enlisting the help of an overweight owl, a prissy princess made of bone china, a marshmallow soldier and a talking tree that gets turned into a boat. [Read more…]

Ghostbusters 3 Is Still Moving Forwards Despite Harold Ramis’ Death

February 26, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

ghostbusters-pic1With the news that Harold Ramis died, many thought that would be the end of the long-gestating and perennially in-development Ghostbusters 3 (although Ramis’ long illness, which he hoped to recover from, may have been one of the reasons it hasn’t moved forward before now, as he would have been unable to participate).

However THR reports that Sony Pictures and director Ivan Reitman are still hoping to move forward with the movie, although there will now have to be a rewrite to take into account Ramis’ passing and the fact he will no longer he able to appear.

Last November it was reported  that Sony was planning to start production this spring in Cleveland, Ohio, although script issues had already pushed that back (you would think after more than five years they’d have something great by now). Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg, have been working on the script, and will now have to make some revisions.

While it was believed Bill Murray had refused to return as Peter Venkman, some hope Ramis’ death might act as a catalyst to get him to change his mind. It’s also being suggested the other original stars may even be willing to take lower salaries in order to get the sequel off the ground.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd  DIRECTORS: Ivan Reitman  FILMS: Ghostbusters 3  

Behind The Candelabra (Cinema)

June 4, 2013 By Tim Isaac 1 Comment

Starring: Michael Douglas, Rob Lowe, Debbie Reynolds, Dan Aykroyd, Matt Damon
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Running Time: 118 mins
Certificate: 15
Release Date: June 7th 2013

Soderbergh has famously stated this will be his last film. If true that would be a real shame, as he seems to have saved his best work till last. This biopic of Liberace is one of his best films – arguably his best of all. It’s extremely funny without any nastiness, camp without being bitchy and ultimately a very touching piece about ageing, desire, friendship and companionship.

It also features career-defining performances from Douglas and Damon. Douglas is clearly having the time of his life as the outrageous entertainer – what a shame he can’t be nominated for an Oscar (as it premiered on HBO in the US, ruling it ineligible). It’s a spot-on performance of an ageing, absurd, ridiculous man, but the key is that Douglas’ Liberace takes himself completely seriously. A twinkle in Douglas’ eye would ruin it. What we have here is a master entertainer, a talented musician with a desire to be loved, and absolutely no self-awareness at all. He is vain, selfish and determined to have his desires fulfilled. [Read more…]

Dan Aykroyd Joins Melissa McCarthy’s Tammy

April 8, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Dan-AykroydThe cast of Tammy continues to grow. On Friday we reported that Allison Janney had signed up to star alongside Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon and Mark Duplass. Now Dan Aykroyd has joined the movie, according to Variety.

The movie is about Tammy (McCarthy), who loses her job at a fast food restaurant and discovers her husband is cheating on her at the same time. She decides to take a road trip with her profane, whiskey-swilling grandmother (Sarandon). Dan Aykroyd is set to play the father of Mark Duplass’ character, who encounters Tammy and her grandmother on their road trip.

Melissa McCarthy is set to direct with her husband Ben Falcone, from a script they both wrote together. The shoot is scheduled to begin next month.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Dan Aykroyd, Melissa McCarthy  FILMS: Tammy  

Will Ghostbuster 3 Finally Shoot Summer 2013?

October 19, 2012 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

For years now there have been rumours, plans and speculation about a third Ghostbusters movie, but the film has been constantly held up, largely due to Bill Murray’s reluctance to return. However while he recently finally decided not to be part of the movie at all, he did give the necessary permission for things to move forward without him (Murray, Da Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and director Ivan Reitman all have veto power over sequels).

Now, buried in a Deadline report about Reitman’s Kevin Costner starring film Draft Day being put on hold is the news that Ghostbusters 3 may finally shoot summer 2013. Draft Day was delayed because Costner is too busy on Paramount projects (Jack Ryan, Without Remorse etc.), and there won’t be time to shoot the movie before Sony hopes to get the proton pack back on next summer.

Assuming it all works out (which is a big assumption where this film’s rocky road to the screen is concerned) Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Sigourney Weaver are all coming back to teach a new generation of Ghostbusters the ropes of the profession.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis  DIRECTORS: Ivan Reitman  FILMS: Ghostbusters 3  

Dorothy Of Oz Trailer – The Emerald City gets animated

September 5, 2012 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


While numerous OZ films have been announced over the last few years, most have fallen by the wayside or are still in development, but two are coming fairly soon – Disney’s live-action Oz The Great And Powerful, and the animated Dorothy Of Oz. Now the trailer for the latter is here. The plot begins as Dorothy returns to Kansas to find it devastated by the tornado that sent her to Oz. Before she can react to the destruction of her home, she is transported back to Oz, where her three friends (Scarecrow, Lion and Tin Man) have disappeared. She meets a charming man made of marshmallows who can’t quite think for himself, a tiny china doll princess whose bossiness is a cover for her fragility, and a tugboat with as many personalities as he has pieces. Dorothy must help this group band together against the Jester, a wicked new villain who believes that all of Oz should be under his control. The movie features the voices of Lea Michele, Martin Short, Dan Aykroyd, Kelsey Grammer and Patrick Stewart.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Lea Michele, Martin Short, Dan Aykroyd, Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart  FILMS: Dorothy Of Oz  

Ghostbusters 3 Gets Writer Etan Cohen

July 11, 2012 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

There can only be a couple of screenwriters in Hollywood who haven’t had a crack at Ghostbusters 3 by now. Last week, Dan Aykroyd teased that there was yet another “new writing staff” working on the screenplay. Now Variety reports that Etan Cohen (Men in Black 3) is the man who’s signed on to rework the script.

Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg (The Office, Year One) were hired to write the screenplay back in 2008 and since then it’s been through many hand. The project has primarily been stalled by actor Bill Murray, who is rumored to have hated the screenplays (they can’t make the film without his approval). The actor revealed on the Late Show with David Letterman last month that he was hesitant about signing on for the sequel, but he’s also said that it is a possibility. Sony is hoping that Cohen is the one who can make Murray happy!

Ghostbusters stars Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, and Sigourney Weaver will all likely return, if the project ever gets off the ground. Etan Cohen’s other credits include Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Tropic Thunder, and Idiocracy.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd  FILMS: Ghostbusters 3  

Dan Aykroyd & Chevy Chase Writing New Comedy Script

March 20, 2012 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase started out as writers and actors on Saturday Night Live in the 1970s, and teamed up in comedies such as Spies Like Us and Nothing But Trouble, which Dan Aykroyd directed. However it’s been a long time since they worked together.

That’s about to change though, as Ayroyd announced on his Facebook page that, “Chevy (Chase) and I are about to start work on a script concept for a comedy movie. Cannot say too much about the concept, but the joy of working with him again is one that I am extremely excited about. Chevy is one of my favourite people, and one of the great anarchistic and physically committed comedians in the business.”

Of course, the fact they’re writing a script is a long way from it actually getting made, but it’s still an enticing prospect.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase  

Dan Aykroyd Up For A Dog Fight

December 27, 2011 By Movie Muser Leave a Comment

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis are getting into politics, in their new movie at least, and now they’ve got some extra help as Moviehole reports that Dan Aykroyd has joined the cast of Dog Fight.

The comedy centres on two political rivals (Ferrell and Galifianakis), who are both vying for the same Congressional seat in a small South Carolina district. It isn’t known what character Dan Aykroyd will play, but he joins a cast which also includes Jason Sudeikis, Brian Cox, Dylan McDermott, and John Lithgow.

Jay Roach is directing Dog Fight from a screenplay by Shawn Harwell and Chris Henchy. Production is currently under way in New Orleans.

General movie news courtesy of Movie Muser

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Zach Galifianakis, Will Ferrell, Dan Aykroyd  DIRECTORS: Jay Roach  FILMS: Dog Fight  

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (DVD)

November 2, 2011 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: Kevin James, Adam Sandler, Jessica Biel, Dan Aykroyd, Ving Rhames
Director: Dennis Dugan
Running Time: 110 mins
Certificate: 15

When red tape prevents firefighter Larry from naming his kids as his pension beneficiaries, he asks friend and colleague Chuck to pretend to be his domestic partner in order to get around the bureaucracy. However their charade gets increasingly complicated.

I’ve got a high horse and I’m going to get on it. Universal may have screened I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry to GLAAD (the Gay And Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) and other gay groups to try and prove it wasn’t homophobic, but you can’t get around the fact that it trades on every homosexual stereotype imaginable. [Read more…]

Search this site:

We're Needy, Be Our Friend

RSSTwitterFacebookStumbleUponMySpace

E-maily Stuff

Get the latest in our daily e-mail

Most Recent Posts

Young Hunter Trailer – First teen gay love takes a dark turn into blackmail

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Trailer – The hit gay, drag West End musical is coming to the screen

Iris Prize Festival LGBT+ International Short Films 2020 – Part 3 (Short Film Reviews)

Iris Prize Festival LGBT+ International Short Films 2020 – Part 2 (Short Film Reviews)

Iris Prize Festival LGBT+ International Short Films 2020 – Part 1 (Short Film Reviews)

The Scottish Queer International Film Festival 2020 Has Opened, & It’s Online Across The UK

The Iris Prize LGBT Short Film Festival Returns Next Week, & It’s Online & Free!

An Apology From Big Gay Picture Show

Win The Miseducation of Cameron Post DVD & Book!

Seventeen Trailer – The vagaries of teen romance erupt in the lesbian-themed film

My Best Friend Trailer – Gay romance flickers between two teen boys

New Sauvage Trailer – The gay prostitute movie that divided Cannes is coming soon

Copyright © 2023 Muser Media · Powered by WordPress & Genesis Framework · Log in

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're OK with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Read More Accept Reject
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT
 

Loading Comments...