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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

Rocketman Trailer – Taron Egerton is a fantastical version of a young Elton John

October 2, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Director Dexter Fletcher has certainly thrown himself into biopic of gay music legends recently, even if it was partially by accident. He ended up taking over direction of the Queen/Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, and he’s also behind the lens for the long-gestating fantastical look at a young Elton John, Rocketman.

Here’s the brief synopsis: #ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Sir Elton John’s breakthrough years, starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard.’ As you’d expect from Elton, this is not your typical biopic, with the whole thing taking place in a larger than life universe.

The film’s due in cinemas May 2019. Take a look at the first teaser trailer for the movie below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard  DIRECTORS: Dexter Fletcher  FILMS: Rocketman  

Bohemian Rhapsody Trailer – Rami Malek takes on the legendary Freddie Mercury

July 17, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

The Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody was in the works for years, working its ways through numerous directors and potential stars before it finally settled on Bryan Singer behind the camera and Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury. However, drama hit when Singer was sensationally fired after problems on set and then taking an unscheduled break. He was replaced by Dexter Fletcher.

More controversy arose with when the first trailer completely ignored Freddie’s sexuality. It seems that’s something the marketing people have taken onboard, ensuring that in the new trailer we see talk of Mercury’s private life and even a joke about ‘hysterical Queens’ (plus a brief shot of him getting up close and personal with another guy).

Here’s the synopsis: ‘BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet.

‘The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury’s lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.’

Alongside Rami Malek, the film stars Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, Joseph Mazzello, Aidan Gillen, Allen Leech, Tom Hollander and Mike Myers. Take a look at the trailer below. The film will be in cinemas on October 24th. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, Joseph Mazzello, Aidan Gillen, Allen Leach, Tom Hollander, Mike Myers  DIRECTORS: Dexter Fletcher, Bryan Singer  FILMS: Bohemian Rhapsody  

Bohemian Rhapsody Teaser Trailer – Rami Malek embodies the legendary Freddie Mercury

May 15, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

We’ve had a couple of pics from the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, but there are plenty of people who’ve really wanted too see footage. That’s not just to see whether Rami Malek does a good job as legendary gay front-man Freddie Mercury, but also whether the film looks it’s going to be okay after the drama of director Bryan Singer getting fired and replaced by Dexter Fletcher.

Now the first teaser trailer and poster is here, so we can get a feel for the long-gestating movie.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet.

‘The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury’s lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.’

Bohemian Rhapsody is due in UK cinemas on October 24th. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, Joseph Mazzello, Aidan Gillen, Allen Leach, Tom Hollander, Mike Myers  DIRECTORS: Dexter Fletcher  FILMS: Bohemian Rhapsody  

Taron Egerton Set To Play Elton John In Rocketman Biopic

April 22, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

For the past few years Elton John and his hubby David Furnish have been working on a musical movie biopic of the singer’s life. Initially they had Ton Hardy on board for the central, but now he’s out and Taron Egerton is in, according to Variety.

John must have been impressed by the young star when they worked together on Kingsman: The Golden Circle.

There’s also been a change in the directors chair, with Dexter Fletcher (who’s just replaced Bryan Singer on the Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody) taking over from the previously attached Michael Gracey. It’s previously been reported that Lee Hall’s script will follow Elton John’s journey from 5-year old musical prodigy who by age 11 won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, to a young man who rebelled against his strict upbringing, wore outrageous costumes and became a global icon who teamed with songwriter Bernie Taupin to sell more records that just about any musical artist of his era. It will also feature some fantastical elements and plenty of the singer’s music, in keeping with John’s larger than life personality. It’ll shoot this summer.

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ACTORS: Taron Egerton  DIRECTORS: Dexter Fletcher  FILMS: Rocketman  

Eddie The Eagle (Blu-ray Review)

August 7, 2016 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Tim McInnerny, Keith Allen, Jo Hartley
Director: Dexter Fletcher
Running Time: 106 mins
Certificate: PG
Release Date: August 8th 2016 (UK)

Anyone British who was around in the 80s will probably remember Michael ‘Eddie’ Edwards, the unlikely figure who became an international sensation at the 1988 Winter Olympics, not due to the fact he was so good, but because he defied what you would normally think an Olympian would be when he took to the semi-suicidal slopes of the ski jump. Eddie The Eagle gives us a fictionalised take on that story.

Eddie (Taron Egerton) has long wanted to be an Olympian, but coming from a humble background he doesn’t have some of the advantages of others, and nor does the British Olympic Committee thinks he’s Olympic material – or at least that he’s not posh enough. His father (Keith Allen) thinks he should just give up and become a plasterer like him, but then Eddie has an idea – to become a ski jumper. Britain hasn’t sent a ski jumper to the Olympics since the 1920s, and under the rules in the 1980s, that means he should get an automatic place if he signs up to compete. [Read more…]

Eddie The Eagle Trailer – Taron Egerton & Hugh Jackman take on ski jumping

December 15, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

eddie-the-eagle-trailer-slideIf you’re British and can remember all the way back to the 80s, you’ll know who Eddie The Eagle is – a man who had a dream and made it real, even if he never had a chance of winning. Now his story has been made into a movie, with Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service) as Eddie and Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) as coach Bronson Peary.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Eddie the Eagle follows the realisation of the childhood dream of Michael Edwards (a.k.a Eddie), and his unflinching determination to become Great Britain’s first Olympic ski-jumper. Reluctantly aided by former ski-jumper Bronson Peary as his coach, Eddie is unwavering in his quest to reach the 1988 Calgary Winter Games. Eddie the Eagle is an uplifting, inspirational story that celebrates human spirit, passion, and one man’s refusal to accept defeat.’

Dexter Fletcher directs the film, with Matthew Vaughn producing. It’ll be in UK cinemas next April.

[Read more…]

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ACTORS: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman  DIRECTORS: Dexter Fletcher  

Hugh Jackman Shares Our First Look At Taron Egerton In Eddie The Eagle Flick

March 9, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

taron-egerton-hugh-jackman-eddie-the-eagleIf you’re British and remember the 1980s you’ll know exactly who Eddie The Eagle is, and considering its the sort of underdog tale us Brits seems to love, it’s almost surprising it’s taken this long for someone to make a biopic about him.

Now it’s happening though and we have proof, as Hugh Jackman’s Twitter has shared an image of him and Taron Egerton taken on the first day of filming.

Hugh Jackman is set to play Chuck Berghorn, a Lake Placid ski jumping expert who helps a young, unlikely Brit called Eddie train for the Calgary Olympics in 1988. Nicknamed Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards, he became Britain’s first ever Olympic ski jumper in Olympic history, becoming a media sensation even though everyone knew he had no chance of winning.

Part of his appeal is that he came across as a very nerdy, normal kind of guy, who had a dream and got far further with it than anyone ever imagined.

Dexter Fletcher is directing.

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ACTORS: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman  DIRECTORS: Dexter Fletcher  FILMS: Eddie The Eagle  

Sunshine On Leith (Blu-ray)

January 26, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: George MacKay, Kevin Guthrie, Jane Horrocks, Peter Mullan, Antonia Thomas
Director: Dexter Fletcher
Running Time: 100 mins
Certificate: PG
Release Date: January 27th 2013

Unless you’re a fan, you could be forgiven to think Scottish musical twins The Proclaimers only had one song, the ubiquitous I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), although some might also be able to tell you Letters From America is also one of their tunes. As a result to some it may seem odd to base a musical around their songs, but it’s actually a surprisingly smart idea.

Firstly, you may well recognise more of their songs than you expected, and it’s certainly true their music is pretty well known in Scotland, even if not all of it is as popular in the rest of the UK. Secondly, while many acts sing rather airy tunes that talk about abstract ideas and attempt to be universal by being deliberately vague, The Proclaimers music is far more personal, with seemingly naïve but actually rather complex lyrics that place the music resolutely in the shoes of someone living a real life. The songs reference specific Scottish locations and talk about the sort of small scale events of life and how they affect someone emotionally. [Read more…]

Dexter Fletcher To Direct Freddie Mercury Biopic, With Ben Whishaw Confirmed To Star

December 10, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Dexter-FletcherEver since Sacha Baron-Cohen dropped out of the planned Freddie Mercury a few years ago there’s been much speculation over who will replace him, however there’s been less talk about who will direct. Now Deadline reports that actor turned director Dexter Fletcher (Wild Bill, Sunshine on Leith), will helm.

It’s also been confirmed that as rumoured for the past couple of months, Ben Whishaw will play Mercury. He’s now officially made a deal to star.

Fletcher has apparently been meeting with the surviving members of Queen to get a better feel for the story. The movie will be a coming-of-age tale, leading up to Queen’s iconic Live Aid performance at Wembley Stadium in 1985, which is considered one of the great rock performances of all time. Peter Morgan, Christopher Wilkinson and Stephen J. Rivele wrote the screenplay, with production slated to begin next year.

Mercury died of AIDS in 1991, although his last days will not be part of the film. There will be plenty of Queen music. It was reported that Baron-Cohen left as he wanted a gritty, warts-and-all tale, while Queen is hoping for a more family friendly film, and that is why he left. Because of this, the presumably won’t get into the wilder side of Freddie’s life and sexuality.

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ACTORS: Ben Whishaw  DIRECTORS: Dexter Fletcher  

Peter Mullan & Jane Horrocks Have Sunshine On Leith For Director Dexter Fletcher

November 6, 2012 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Dexter Fletcher surprised many with how good his first film as a director, Wild Bill, was. It certainly ensured that many have been keen to hear what he’d do next, and now Variety has brought us that info, as he’s set to helm Sunshine On Leith, and it appears it’ll be a musical.

In fact plans are so far advanced that he’s already started shooting, with Peter Mullan and Jane Horrocks set to star. There’s not too much info on the plot, although Proclaimers fans may now it’s the name of their 1988 album that included the hit ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)’. That’s not a coincidence, as Stephen Greenhorn is adpating the film from his own musical, which has the music of the Scottish brothers threaded through it.

George McKay, Kevin Guthrie, Antonia Thomas and Freya Mavor will also star, with filming taking place over the next six weeks.

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ACTORS: Peter Mullan, Jane Horrocks  DIRECTORS: Dexter Fletcher  
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