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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

An LGBT Scene Got Cut From Thor: Ragnarok That Confimed Valkyrie Is Bisexual

November 5, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

In the past few weeks there’s been a slight case of trying to appreciate the crumbs being thrown at us, with the baby steps the Marvel cinematic universe has made towards LGBT inclusion in Thor: Ragnarok. First it was noticed that Korg – a character who’s gay in the comics – would be in the movie, and then actress Tessa Thompson confirmed that her character, Valkyrie, is bisexual.

However, while all that’s been nice to know, there was little in the actual movie to suggest these characters were LGBT.

Things could have been different though, as Rolling Stone reports that Thompson, ‘convinced [director Taika] Waititi to shoot a glimpse of a woman walking out of Valkyrie’s bedroom. He kept it in the film as long as he could; eventually the bit had to be cut because it distracted from the scene’s vital exposition.’

“There were things that we talked about that we allowed to exist in the characterization, but maybe not be explicit in the film,” says Thompson.

However, she adds that there is one moment where Valkyrie’s same sex attractions are very subtly hinted towards, when she reacts to the death of one of her fellow female warriors. “There’s a great shot of me falling back from one of my sisters who’s just been slain,” says Thompson. “In my mind, that was my lover.”

All this is unlikely to stop the criticism of Marvel/Disney for making the MCU so straight. There have been no unequivocally LGBT characters in the films (at least in terms of what we’ve actually seen), and only relatively minor representation in the TV series. As Disney has been routinely criticised by the likes of GLAAD for the lack of LGBT in its film output, the calls for more presentation in Marvel movies has been growing.

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ACTORS: Tessa Thompson  DIRECTORS: Taika Waititi  FILMS: Thor 3  

Tessa Thompson Confirms Her Thor: Ragnarok Character, Valkyrie, Is Bisexual

October 24, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Back in September there was a bit of excitement over whether Thor: Ragnarok would feature the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first gay character. This was based on the fact that the movie features Korg, who in the mid-2000s Planet Hulk series of comics (which Ragnarok is partially based on), Korg was in a same-sex relationship with a fellow male warrior called Hiroim.

Now, it turns out there may be another LGBT characters in the movie, as Tessa Thompson has announced on Twitter that her baddass character, Valkyrie, is ‘bi. And yes, she cares very little about what men think of her. What a joy to play!’

However, before we get over-exicted, it should be added that there’s nothing in the movie that would definitely says either Korg or Valkyrie is LGBT. While there’s also nothing to contradict it, whether Valkyrie likes boys, girls or all genders certainly doesn’t play into the storyline of the movie. One hope we can have though is that she appears to be a character Marvel is considering making more of in the post-Avengers: Infinity War universe, and if they do it will give them the chance to explore her sexuality in more depth.

Although it appears Thompson and/or the makers decided to take the character’s sexuality into account in the choices she made as an actor, after many years of criticism about the lack of queer representation in the Marvel universel, we’re still only talking about very tiny baby steps here.

She’s bi. And yes, she cares very little about what men think of her. What a joy to play! https://t.co/d0LZKTHCfL

— Tessa Thompson (@TessaThompson_x) October 21, 2017

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ACTORS: Tessa Thompson  DIRECTORS: Taika Waititi  FILMS: Thor 3  

Thor: Ragnarok (Cinema Review) – The God of Thunder is back & so is The Hulk

October 24, 2017 By George Elcombe Leave a Comment

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum
Director: Taika Waititi
Running Time: 130 mins
Certificate: 12A
Release Date: October 24th 2017

I have absolutely no problem with Disney churning out Marvel (or Star Wars) films as long as the quality is up to scratch. Thankfully, they are indeed on point with this third and possibly final Thor movie.

Thor: Ragnarok is set two years after the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) – although that film’s events seemed more like a week rather than an age – and our hero Thor, the God of Thunder (Chris Hemsworth), is forewarned about Ragnarok: a prophecy that spells the destruction of his homeland of Asgard. [Read more…]

Will Thor: Ragnarok Have The First Gay Character In A Marvel Movie?

September 8, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

There’s a chance – and it’s just a chance at the moment – that after many people complaining that Marvel’s cinematic universe has been exclusively straight, we may be getting the first openly LGBT Marvel film character in the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok. It’s just speculation at the moment, but the recent trailer, which featured he chracter Korg, makes it a distinct possibility.

The movie is partly inspired by the Planet Hulk series of comics, with the big green one taken from Earth and ending up doing battle with the also imprisoned Thor on the planet in Sakaar. In the mid-2000s comics, it was revealed that Hiroim and Korg, part of a group of intergalactic warriors called the Warbound, are in a same sex relationship.

While Korg will be in the movie, it’s not known at the moment whether his sexuality will be acknowledged in any way, or whether Hiroim will also feature (we’re presuming they won’t make him straight). Either way, the best we can expect is something very brief, but hopefully it’ll be a step in the right direction.

And while we’re talking Thor: Ragnarok, take a look at a new set of character posters below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo  DIRECTORS: Taika Waititi  FILMS: Thor 3  

New Thor: Ragnarok Trailer – (Including a shirtless Chris Hemsworth) Plus an ace new poster for Black Panther

July 23, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

While the first two Thor films were fun, they were sometimes a bit too serious for their own good. It’s something that became more of an issue in the second movie, where it became more difficult not to realise how silly some of it was, when everyone was taking it so seriously.

However, it seems that for Thor: Ragnarok they’re taking a leaf out of the Guardians Of The Galaxy playbook and introducing a lot more humour. Indeed, there will be a bit of a Guardians crossover, as Jeff Goldblum who was seen as the Grandmaster on Guardian Vol. 2, will also be in the third Thor film. From the evidence of the new trailer, while the additional humour changes Thor, it should work, as it looks a lot of fun.

Alongside a new Thor: Ragnarok trailer and poster, to coincide with Marvel’s Comic Con panel, a Black Panther poster has been released, which it has to be said, is pretty cool.

Here’s the Thor: Ragnarok synopsis: ‘In Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok, Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok—the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization—at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger—the Incredible Hulk!

‘Thor: Ragnarok is directed by Taika Waititi and returns Chris Hemsworth starring as Thor and Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as Loki. They are joined by Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson and Karl Urban, with Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Hopkins.’

Thor: Ragnarok will be in UK cinemas on October 27th. Black Panther will be released February 2018. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Cate Blanchett, Chris Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston  DIRECTORS: Taika Waititi  FILMS: Thor 3, Black Panther  

Thor: Ragnarok Trailer – Chris Hemsworth has a new haircut & is battling Cate Blanchett

April 10, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

It looks like there’s gonna be a bit of a change for the third Thor movie, with more of a Guardians Of The Galaxy feel, rather than the rather po-faced previous adventures. That includes the destruction of Asgard, as well as Thor’s infamous hammer, and the demigod getting a brand new hairdo.

It certainly looks like it could be a lot of fun, with a goth Cate Blanchett causing trouble, and Thor having to face Hulk in hand-to-hand combat.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘In Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok,” Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok—the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization—at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger—the Incredible Hulk! “Thor: Ragnarok” thunders into UK Cinemas this October.’

Take a look at the new trailer and poster below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Cate Blanchett, Chris Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston  DIRECTORS: Taika Waititi  FILMS: Thor 3  

Cate Blanchett In Talks for Thor: Ragnarok

December 13, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Cate-BlanchettCate Blanchett has spent plenty of time in Middle Earth and now it looks like she’ll heading for Asgard, as Variety reports that she’s in talks to star in Thor: Ragnarok. It’s not known who she’ll be playing, or if it’s the same part of a female villain that Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain were said to be being considered for.

Suggestions for the character Blanchett will take on include Amora the Enchantress, Hela Goddess of Death, Karnila and the Warrior Queen Knorda, with most plumping for the first of those.

There’s been no official word on the plot either, but many believe it will follow the parts of the comic books where Loki uses the mold of Mjolnir to create new weapons, and with Thor’s hammer broken, war breaks out that threaten both Asgard and Earth. We do know however that the movie will include Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk.

Taika Waititi will direct, with Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Jaimie Alexander all known to be returning. It’ll be in cinemas July 2017.

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ACTORS: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Jaimie Alexander. Cate Blanchett  DIRECTORS: Taika Waititi  FILMS: Thor 3  

Taika Waititi In Talks To Helm Thor: Ragnarok

October 3, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

taiki-waititiWith the Marvel universe ever-expanding, the company is on a seemingly never-ending search for the right talent to put the movies together. Now they may have found one of the pieces for Thor: Ragnarok, as TheWrap reports that Taika Waititi is in talks to direct.

Zombieland’s Ruben Fleischer was also apparently in contention, but Marvel decided to go for Waititi, who’s best know for indie fare such as Eagle vs Shark, Boy, What We Do in the Shadows, as well as being part of the team behind Flight of the Conchords.. It’s interesting that both men are known for being able to handle both comedy and drama, which may give a hint at Ragnarok’s tone.

Assuming be sign on Waititi will be calling the shots on set next year, with Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Jaimie Alexander all known to be returning. It’ll be in cinemas July 2017.

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DIRECTORS: Taika Waititi  FILMS: Thor 3  

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