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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

Baywatch: Extended Edition (Blu-ray Review) – Zac Efron & Dwayne Johnson don the red shorts

September 24, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario, Priyanka Chopra, Jon Bass
Director: Seth Gordon
Running Time: 121 mins (Extended Edition)
Certificate: 15
Release Date: September 25th 2017 (UK)

It was almost inevitable that at some point they’d make a movie version of Baywatch. It was, after all, the most popular TV show in the world in the 1990s, and its reputation for being a bit silly and cheesy meant it was ripe for comedy/parody. However, it’s also the sort of property that could have resulted in a truly dreadful film.

I suppose I ought to say what the Baywatch movie is about, but it doesn’t matter an awful lot, as the plot often feels like the least important part of the film. Dwayne Johnson is Mitch Buchanan, head of Emerald Bay’s lifeguards. He has a new recruit thrust upon him – disgraced double Olympic swimming champion Matt Brody (Zac Efron). The young buck isn’t that impressed about being there, and thinks the lifeguards should be honoured he’s walking amongst them. He’s also a bit confused about why Mitch and his fellow guards seem to spend most of their time fighting crime rather than saving people from drowning. [Read more…]

Baywatch Red Band Trailer – Dwayne Johnson & Zac Efron have an underwater smooch

May 10, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

It’s only a couple of weeks until we get to see whether the idea of rebooted 90s TV hit Baywatch as a big screen comedy vehicle for Zac Efron and Dwayne Johnson was a good idea or not. To help convince us it will be, a new Red Band trailer for the movie has arrived.

The film itself is, of course, based on the hit 90s TV series. As you might expect being taken from show that’s known for being pretty cheesy, the film keeps it’s tongue firmly in its cheek. And yes, there is some slo-mo running in swimsuits. The movies follows ‘devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchanan (Johnson) as he butts heads with a brash new recruit (Efron). Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.’

Take a look at the new trailer below. Baywatch will be in cinemas on May 29th. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Alexandra Daddario, Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron  DIRECTORS: Seth Gordon  FILMS: Baywatch  

Baywatch Super Bowl Spot – Zac Efron’s star-spangled speedos steal the show

February 6, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

For people who aren’t that interested in American Football, probably the most memorable moment from the Super Bowl wasn’t on the field, it was in the ad break, when a spot for the big screen version of Baywatch featured Zac Efron in some very small stars and stripes speedos. I’m not sure whether that would be classed as patriotic or not?

Here’s the brief synopsis: ‘BAYWATCH follows devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchanan (Dwayne Johnson) as he butts heads with a brash new recruit ( Zac Efron). Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.’ Priyanka Chopra, Alexandra Daddario, Jon Bass, Kelly Rohrbach and Ilfenesh Hadera also star.

You can take a look at the Super Bowl spot below. The movie will be in cinemas in May. [Read more…]

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Alexandra Daddario, Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron  DIRECTORS: Seth Gordon  FILMS: Baywatch  

Baywatch Red Band Trailer – Zac Efron & The Rock offer up more shirtlessness (& F-bombs)

January 11, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Just take a look at the picture above, and tell me it hasn’t reached the point where it looks like Zac Efron’s head has been transplanted onto someone else’s body. This is admittedly from a particularly pumped up shot from the new Baywatch red-band trailer, but even in his other shirtless shots, he does look like he should be told that having more than 2% body fat is not a crime. But hey, perhaps he felt hulking it up wa necessary if he was going to be shirtless next to the bulk of Dwayne Johnson.

Either way, the sight of both of them with their shirts off is quite impressive.

The film is, of course, based on the hit 90s TV series. As you might expect being taken from show that’s known for being pretty cheesy, the film keeps it’s tongue firmly in its cheek. And yes, there is some slo-mo running in swimsuits.

Take a look at the new International Red Band trailer below. Baywatch will be in cinemas next summer.

[Read more…]

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Alexandra Daddario, Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron  DIRECTORS: Seth Gordon  FILMS: Baywatch  

Baywatch Trailer – Dwayne Johnson & Zac Efron prove just how much time they’ve spent in the gym

December 8, 2016 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

From the evidence of this first trailer for Baywatch, Zac Efron is trying to very slowly turn into the Hulk – he may start turning green at some point, although for this movie, he’s gone for orange. The man has the most ridiculously defined, bulging torso. But then, he may not see it that way, as perhaps he was feeling puny next to the bulk of Dwayne Johnson.

Either way, the sight of both of them with their shirts off is quite impressive.

The film is, of course, based on the hit 90s TV series. As you might expect being taken from show that’s known for being pretty cheesy, the film keeps it’s tongue firmly in its cheek. And yes, there is some slo-mo running in swimsuits.

Take a look at the trailer below.Baywatch will be in cinemas next summer. [Read more…]

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Alexandra Daddario, Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron  DIRECTORS: Seth Gordon  FILMS: Baywatch  

Zac Efron, Dwayne Johnson & Jon Bass Get Shirtless In The Latest Baywatch Pic

April 19, 2016 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

baywatch-shirtlessWith the upcoming Baywatch movie, Zac Efron should be able to take his love of shirtlessness to new levels, as he’s pretty much got an excuse to be topless for the entire running time. Although he’ll probably cover up at some point, he certainly hasn’t in a new pic and neither have Dwayne Johnson and Jon Bass.

Indeed, it’s a shot with a bit of something for everyone, with Bass there for those who like a little more meat on the bone, Johnson representing those who are a little older and/or love bodybuilding, while Efron’s there for fans of ridiculous definition and some light chest fur.

Johnson, who almost seems to be the movie’s official publicist, posted the pic on his Instagram, along with the message, ‘Boys of #BAYWATCH are some bad ass dudes. We have a lot of cool things in our movie. Rated R comedy, hard core action, beautiful ass kicking women, the unforgiving and majestic ocean, Zac’s 17 pack abs, and most important our #1 secret weapon… @thejonbass.

‘Underneath this layer of oiled up sex god is an extremely talented dude, 100% comfortable in his own skin and truthfully, Jon Bass just may wind up being my absolute favorite part of our movie.

We are the boys of #BAYWATCH. And we are some bad muthaf*ckas. #Zacs17PackAbs #JonsBadAssery #AndMyAbilityToBounceCantaloupesOffMyPecs #BAYWATCH MAY 19th, 2017.’ [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Zac Efron, Dwayne Johnson, Jon Bass  DIRECTORS: Seth Gordon  FILMS: Baywatch  

First Look At ‘Alpha Balls’ Dwayne Johnson & Zac Efron On The Baywatch Set

February 23, 2016 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

baywatch-dwayne-johnson-zac-efron-set-picConsidering that it often seems like Zac Efron rarely does anything with his shirt off, it’s almost miraculous that he manages to wear one in the first pic from the set the Baywatch movie – especially considering the amount the skin the TV show was known for showing. However it was The Rock who released the pic via instagram, letting us know the movie has now started shooting.

He adds, ‘#BAYWATCH Day 1. My character “Mitch Buchannon” just gave @zacefron’s character “Matt Brody” the all important beach speech about what it means to have manly “Alpha balls”. Zac’s ad-libbed responses were brilliant! Talented and great dude. World get ready to have some fun, ’cause the beach will never be the same again.’

Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) is directing the movie, with a 2017 release date set. Take a look at the full first look pic below.

[Read more…]

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Zac Efron, Dwayne Johnson  DIRECTORS: Seth Gordon  FILMS: Baywatch  

Zac Efron In Talks For His Most Shirtless Role Yet – Baywatch The Movie

August 10, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

zac-efron-slideThe Rock has been attached to a planned movie version of Baywatch for a while, and now he may have some company, as THR reports that Zac Efron is in talks to co-star.

Yes, Efron has managed it, finding the most shirtless role he could possibly have – he’s spent several years trying to find excuses to show off his abs, and now he’s got a film where he probably wouldn’t need to wear a shirt all!

The film take on the extremely popular (at the time) 1990s TV series follow a ‘by-the-book and very serious lifeguard (Johnson) who is forced to team up with a young rule-flouting hothead (Efron) in order to save their beach from environmental destruction at the hands of an oil tycoon’.

It sounds as if Horrible Bosses director Seth Gordon is going for a bit of a 21 Jump Street vibe, which isn’t surprising considering how successful that TV to movie adaptation was. The hope is to shoot the film early next year (probably starting in February).

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Zac Efron, Dwayne Johnson  DIRECTORS: Seth Gordon  FILMS: Baywatch  

Horrible Bosses Director Seth Gordon Takes On Uncharted Videogame Adaptation

February 5, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

seth-gordonThe idea of adapting the videogame franchise Uncharted has been doing the rounds of Hollywood for a long time, with the likes of David O. Russell and Neil Burger coming and going from the director’s chair. However now a new director may be able get things back on track, as Deadline reports Horrible Bosses helmer Seth Gordon is in negotiations to direct.

The most recent draft of the screenplay was written by David Guggenheim. The studio liked it so much they’ve also hired him to write the action sequel Bad Boys 3. The likes of Cormac Wibberley, Marianne Wibberley, Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer have previously worked on the screenplay.

The Uncharted videogame follows a descendent of Sir Francis Drake, Nate Drake, a treasure hunter who thinks he has learned the whereabouts of El Dorado, the fabled golden city. As well as having to battle competing treasure seekers, he also has to do battle with mutated descendants of Spaniards and Nazis, who want to stop Nate getting to his goal. As the game was designed to feel like an Indiana Jones style big summer movie, it’s unsurprising Hollywood is thinks a film version might be a success.

No cast is currently attached (mark Wahlberg was previously attached but he’s no longer involved) but the studio hopes to start production sometime this year.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
DIRECTORS: Seth Gordon  

Jason Segel & Seth Gordon Plan A Maple Syrup Heist

September 25, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Jason-SegelYou wouldn’t think maple syrup would be top of a thief’s hit list, but it turns out that’s sometimes it can be very lucrative, and Sony Pictures even thinks it’s worth making a movie about, with Deadline reporting Jason Segel has signed up to star, with Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) on board to direct a film about a 2012 Canadian maple heist.

Described as a ‘comedy with dramatic overtones’, the movie will be inspired by a Montreal Gazette article by journalist Anne Sutherland. It will follow he heist where, ‘$20 million worth of maple syrup was stolen in 2012 from Quebec’s Federation of Maple Syrup Producers and to date, over 20 individuals have been arrested in conjunction with the heist as prosecutors try to make the charges stick.’

Family Guy’s Chris Sheridan is writing the script. There’s no news on when it might shoot.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Jason Segel  DIRECTORS: Seth Gordon  
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