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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

Boulevard (Cinema Review)

July 19, 2015 By Tim Isaac 1 Comment

Starring: Robin Williams, Roberto Aguire, Kathy Baker, Bob Odernkirk
Director: Dito Montiel
Running Time: 88 mins
Certificate: R
Release Date: July 10th 2015 (US), April 8th 2016 (UK)

After Robin Williams’ untimely death, it looked for a while like we might not see his final movie beyond festival and other limited screenings. Despite starring the much-loved actor, distributors seemed to be shying away from it. However now the movie has arrived and you can see why in the immediate aftermath of Williams’ demise distributors might have had pause, as in it Robin plays a quiet and melancholic character in a movie that has an air of sadness running right through it.

However, Williams is extremely good in the movie as Nolan, a middle-aged, married man living a dull, grey life with little joy and little to keep him going into his fast encroaching later life. Then he literally bumps into Leo (Roberto Aguire), a young rent boy working on the streets. While Nolan doesn’t want sex, something about the man lights something inside him and he starts to seek out Leo’s company and attempts to help him. [Read more…]

Boulevard Trailer – Robin Williams plays a closeted gay man in his final movie

June 18, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

boulevard-robin-williamsFor a while it looked like we migh never see Boulevard, as despite being Robin Williams’ final movie, no distributor seemed keen to pick it up. However now the film, which also stars Bob Odenkirk, Kathy Baker and Roberto Aguire, is due to open on July 10th in select cinemas in the US, and the trailer for the movie has arrived.

Williams will play Nolan Mack, who is a devoted husband but aware that he is actually gay and living a lie. Then, a run-in with a guarded young man forces Nolan to come to terms with his own secrets and begin to explore who he truly is.

Dito Montiel (A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints) directs the movie, which had mixed reactions at festival screening, but should be worth a watch. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Robin Williams  DIRECTORS: Dito Montiel  FILMS: Boulevard  

Absolutely Anything Trailer – Simon Pegg gets whatever he wants, including a hot bod

May 6, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

absolutely-anything-simon-pegg-slideEver since it was announced, Absolutely Anything has been an interesting one, not least because it reunites the Monty Python team – or at least their voices. It also got added poignancy last year when it became clear that one of Robin Williams final performances would be as a talking dog in the movie.

Now we can take a look at the movie as the first trailer arrives, which reveals a slightly British Bruce Almighty set-up (which explains why he can have such an amazing bod in the pic above), but with added aliens.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Absolutely Anything follows a disillusioned school teacher (Pegg) who suddenly finds he has the ability to do anything he wishes, a challenge bestowed upon him by a group of power-crazed aliens (voiced by Cleese, Gilliam, Jones, Palin & Idle), watching him from space.

‘As he struggles to deal with these new found powers and the events that subsequently arise, he calls upon his loyal canine companion Dennis (voiced by Robin Williams) to help him along the way.

‘Mishap after mishap finally leads him to the ultimate conundrum that all men dread and at which many have failed….should he choose the girl….or the dog….?’

The film is due in UK cinemas August 14th. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Simon Pegg, Robin Williams  FILMS: Absolutely Anything  

New Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb Trailer – Dan Stevens & Rebel Wilson join Ben Stiller

November 12, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

night-at-the-museum-secret-of-the-tomb-posterFor Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb, Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan and Rami Malek are back, along with franchise newcomers like a very suave looking Dan Stevens as Sir Lancelot and Rebel Wilson as a British security guard in a nifty hat.

For this third instalment the action moves to London, with Stiller’s Larry Page and the museum exhibits looking for a way to save the artefact that allows the inanimate to come to life at night. Perhaps they’ll manage to find a point in bringing things to the UK in the actual film, but it comes across as a little pointless in the trailer – even if the Trafalgar Square lions do come to life.

Take a look at the new full trailer below. The movie will be in cinemas at Christmas. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Dan Stevens, Ben Stiller, Rami Malek, Robin Williams, Rebel Wilson  DIRECTORS: Shawn Levy  FILMS: Night At The Museum 3  

Robin Williams’ Last Performance As A Gay Man Having Difficulty Getting A Release

October 27, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

boulevard-robin-williams-slideYou would have thought that after Robin Williams’ death it wouldn’t be too difficult to get his final films out to the public, but unfortunately it’s proving difficult with one of his movies, Boulevard, in which he plays a gay man.

The Daily Mirror reports that it’s proving an uphill battle to find a distributor who will put the movie on the big screen. A source is reported to have said: “It’s really sad but it is looking impossible that Boulevard will ever see the light of day now. It has proved to be a struggle for it to find the support it needs to be released. The cast have tried, as have the crew. But for many reasons it is looking very unlikely. There is one suggestion it isn’t up to scratch and is failing on merit to find anyone to distribute it.”

It’s particularly surprising as the film has received good notices at festival screenings when it’s been shown at the likes of Tribeca and Outfest. In the film Williams plays a man who has been married to a woman for years, but must confront the fact that secretly he knows that he’s really gay after he becomes infatuated with a young male prostitute.

It is possible the film is having difficulty finding a distributor due to the fact it’s quite serious and not always an easy watch, which combined with the tragedy surrounding the actor may be putting some companies off. However it’s also possible that while there are distributors who’d be willing to take the film on, they’re not willing or able to give the movie the kind of big push it would need to finding success in the crowded indie market.

The likelihood is the film will arrive at some point, although it may end up going straight-to-DVD.

The other three films Williams made before he died have already secured releases, with Night At The Museum 3 and A Merry Friggin’ Christmas due out in the US in the next couple of month, with his voice work as a dog in Absolutely Anything arriving next year.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Robin Williams  DIRECTORS: Dito Montiel  FILMS: Boulevard  

Robin Williams Dies Of Suspected Suicide At The Age Of 63

August 12, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Robin-WilliamsIn what has come as a shock to many, Oscar winning actor and comedian Robin Williams has died, with the initial assumption being that he committed suicide (as reported by the police, who need to complete their investigation in order to confirm that).

Williams’ publicist Mara Buxbaum has already told THR, “Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.”

His wife, Susan Schneider, has also released a statement, saying, “This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin’s family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin’s death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.”

The statement on Williams death from Marin County Police reads: ‘On August 11, 2014, at approximately 11:55 a.m, Marin County Communications received a 9-1-1 telephone call reporting a male adult had been located unconscious and not breathing inside his residence in unincorporated Tiburon, CA. The Sheriff’s Office, as well as the Tiburon Fire Department and Southern Marin Fire Protection District were dispatched to the incident with emergency personnel arriving on scene at 12:00 pm. The male subject, pronounced deceased at 12:02 pm has been identified as Robin McLaurin Williams, a 63-year-old resident of unincorporated Tiburon, CA.

‘An investigation into the cause, manner, and circumstances of the death is currently underway by the Investigations and Coroner Division s of the Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information developed during the investigation indicates Mr. Williams was last seen alive at his residence, where he resides with his wife, at approximately 10:00 pm on August 10, 2014. Mr. Williams was located this morning shortly before the 9-1-1 call was placed to Marin County Communications. At this time, the Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division suspects the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia, but a comprehensive investigation must be completed before a final determination is made. A forensic examination is currently scheduled for August 12, 2014 with subsequent toxicology testing to be conducted.’

Although Williams is well known for his fast-paced comedy, he long battled demons including depression and substance dependence (he had issues with both drugs and alcohol dependence). However he has given many people a lot of joy over the years in films from Good Morning Vietnam and Jumanji to his Academy Award winning turn in Good Will Hunting. Williams was also a long-time supporter of LGBT rights, who was never afraid to stand up for equal rights.

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ACTORS: Robin Williams  

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb Trailer – Ben Stiller is joined by Dan Stevens & Rebel Wilson

July 30, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

night-at-the-museum-3-slideAfter the first images were released yesterday, it’s time for the trailer for Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.

As you can see the likes of Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan and Rami Malek are back, along with franchise newcomers like a very suave looking Dan Stevens as Sir Lancelot and Rebel Wilson as a British security guard in a nifty hat.

To be honest, there is a slight sense of laziness this time around, where the action moves to London, with Stiller’s Larry Page and the museum exhibits looking for a way to save the artefact that allows the inanimate to come to life at night. Perhaps they’ll manage to find a point in bringing things to the UK in the actual film, but it comes across as a little pointless in the trailer – even if the Trafalgar Square lions do come to life.

Take a look at the trailer below. The movie will be in cinemas at Christmas. [Read more…]

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Dan Stevens, Ben Stiller, Rami Malek, Robin Williams, Rebel Wilson  DIRECTORS: Shawn Levy  FILMS: Night At The Museum 3  

Ben Stiller, Dan Stevens & Co. In The First Pics From Night At The Museum 3

July 29, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Night-at-the-Museum-3-pic3After the success of the first two instalments, Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb is on its way, with a Christmas release date set. Now USA Today has released the first few images, with the promise a trailer will arrive later this week.

The shots feature old faces such as Ben Stiller, Robin Williams and Rami Malek, along with franchise newcomers like a very suave looking Dan Stevens as Sir Lancelot.

And as you may notice by the fact they’re standing in front of the National Gallery in one of the pics below, the action has moved to London this time around. It’s believed the film takes in several of the city’s most famed museums, and centres around the fact the artefact that brings the exhibits to life at night is starting to decay, so Stiller’s Larry Daley and company need to find out what’s going on.

Take a look at the pics above and below.

Night-at-the-Museum-3-pic2 Night-at-the-Museum-3-pic1

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ACTORS: Dan Stevens, Ben Stiller, Rami Malek, Robin Williams  DIRECTORS: Shawn Levy  FILMS: Night At The Museum 3  

Robin Williams May Be Back For Mrs. Doubtfire Sequel

April 17, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

mrs-doubtfire-pic1After Mrs. Doubtfire became a big hit in 1994 there was quite a lot of talk about a sequel but ultimately they came to nothing. Then in 2001 there was more talk, with Bonnie Hunt signing up to write and direct.

However now 21 years after the film came out, rumours of a sequel have re-emerged, with THR reporting that Fox has attached Robin Williams and director Chris Columbus to return to the world of the Scottish nanny.

David Berenbaum (Elf) has signed on to write the screenplay, although nothing has been revealed about the direction the story will take. It was Berenbaum who was the impetus behind the revival, as Williams and Columbus hadn’t been interested in any of the various follow-up scripts, until they heard the new writer’s idea.

In the original, Williams play a recently divorced father who, in order to be closer to his children, takes on the persona of a Scottish nanny, Euphegenia Doubtfire, and goes in to look after his kids, without them knowing who he really is.

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ACTORS: Robin Williams  DIRECTORS: Chris Columbus  

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn Trailer – Robin Williams really shouldn’t shout at Mila Kunis

April 6, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


Robin Williams normally seems a pretty happy fellow, but as the title suggests, he’s going for a change of emotion in The Angriest Man In Brooklyn.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Some people have bad days. Henry Altmann (Williams) has one every day. Always unhappy and angry at the world including everyone in it, Henry sits impatiently at the doctor’s office when he is finally seen by Dr. Sharon Gill (Mila Kunis). Sharon, who is enduring her own bad day, reveals that Henry has a brain aneurysm. This news makes Henry even angrier, yelling at Sharon he demands to know how much time he has left.

‘Faced with Henry’s anger and insults, Sharon abruptly tells him he has only 90 minutes. Shocked and reeling by this news, Henry storms out of the office leaving Sharon stunned by what she has just done in a lapse of judgment. As Sharon goes on a city-wide search, Henry struggles with his diagnosis, determined to make amends with everyone he has hurt in his life.’

The great cast also includes Peter Dinklage, Melissa Leo and James Earl Jones. It’s out in the US in May. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Robin Williams, Mila Kunis, Peter Dinklage, Melissa Leo  
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