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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

New UK Kill Your Darlings Posters With Daniel Radcliffe & Dane DeHaan

November 10, 2013 By Tim Isaac 1 Comment

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Kill Your Darlings has had a limited release in the US, but it doesn’t reach UK cinemas until December 6th. Now the movie’s British distributor, The Works, has released a new poster for the movie, featuring Daniel Radcliffe & Dane DeHaan.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Set in the 1940’s during the early days of the literary revolution, KILL YOUR DARLINGS is a true crime thriller based on the previously untold story of a murder that implicated the men who went on to become the great poets of the Beat Generation; Allen Ginsberg, Lucien Carr, Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs.

Based on actual events and nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, KILL YOUR DARLINGS tells how these young men first meet at Columbia University in 1944. A story of friendship, obsession, jealousy and genius, their self-proclaimed brilliance is stained by the brutal murder of David Kammerer, which both consecrated and fractured their early fellowship.’

As you probably know by now, Radcliffe plays the gay Ginsberg, and there’s been much talk about the sex scene he gets involved with. Brits will be able to check it out in a few weeks time.

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ACTORS: Dane DeHaan, Daniel Radcliffe  DIRECTORS: John Krokidas  FILMS: Kill Your Darlings  

The 3 Bits Queer Web Series Creators Interviewed By Police Due To Coke Snorting Off A Baby Scene

November 10, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

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We’ve featured quite a lot of the excellent queer web series The Three Bits, which follows three different members of the Bits family – the gay Henry, lesbian Roman and straight Madison. Now the show has gotten the creators in a bit of trouble with the police, but it wasn’t for anything gay they did.

Nope, the law was fine with the fact Henry’s episodes are about him trying to set up an orgy, but they did want to check up on controversial scene featuring a woman appearing to snort cocaine off a baby’s body.

Because of this scene  actress Erin Markey (who plays Madison) was contacted by authorities on Nov. 4th, according to a press representative for the show. Writer-directors Max Freeman and Margaret Singer told HuffPost they ended up being rather amused by the incident, saying, “After we’d had a minute to sit with the news, we wondered who had called the cops in the first place. It’s a silly skit on youtube, but someone actually picked up the phone, dialed 911, and told them that we were endangering a child.”

They also note that the fuss “reveals the very baby hysteria that the skit was meant to poke at… Did the person not understand that the scenario was fictional? Or, knowing that it was fiction, were they so angry that they wanted us to get in trouble with the cops?” However they have added a disclaimer to the video at the request of the police, which you can see below.

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Winona Ryder Says She Was Beaten Up Because People Thought She Was A Gay Boy In High School

November 10, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

winona-v-magazineWinona Ryder is teaming up with Jason Statham and James Franco for the action-thriller Homefront, and ahead of the release of that movie, she’s been talking to V Magazine about the role and the fact she once had to change schools for being gay bashed.

The magazine quotes her as saying, ‘”The lore! That did happen,” she confirmed, explaining how she dropped out of Kenilworth Junior High School after being gay-bashed by a group of bullies who mistook her for a boy. “I was obsessed with Bugsy Malone and had cut my hair short. I remember the halls were empty and these kids started shouting ‘faggot.’ “‘

It just shows how dumb teenagers and homophobes can be, when they beat up a girl, just in case she’s a gay boy.

Ryder also talks about how she was once fired from a job because of her role in the now classic Heathers. She says, “I was fired once from a movie because I did Heathers! I was cast in a movie and the director saw an advance screening and was offended by it and fired me. It wasn’t until years later that [the film] became more appreciated.”

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20 Years On Philadelphia Screenwriter Ron Nyswaner Talks About The Film & Who Passed On It

November 6, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


It’s amazing that its 20 years since Philadelphia and won Tom Hanks an Oscar for playing HIV+ lawyer, Andrew Beckett. To mark the anniversary, the films screenwriter, Ron Nyswaner, director Jonathan Demme and several cast members with take part in ‘Philadelphia Twenty Years Later: Narrative and the Epidemic’ at Columbia University Medical Center on November 12th.

Ahead of that, Nyswaner has been talking to NewNowNext about the movie, how it got made and the bedroom scene that didn’t make it into the final movie. It’s also revealed that Hanks wasn’t the first choice for the lead role, as Daniel Day Lewis actually passed on the part.

Looking back on Philadelphia, it’s amazing how things have changed in 20 years, not least that at the time having a major star playing gay was incredibly unusual, while now it’s pretty much seen as a right of passage for every actor. [Read more…]

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DIRECTORS: Jonathan Demme  FILMS: Philadelphia  

Tom Hardy Is Looking Cute On The Arm Of Elton John As They Sell Rocketman Biopic

November 6, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

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I hope David Furnish isn’t the jealous type, as Tom Hardy and Elton John have hooked up on the eve of the American Film Market, and we have to say they make a surprisingly cute couple.

When we say ‘hooked up’, we do of course mean that they teamed up to meet potentials buyers of the upcoming Elton biopic, Rocketman, which Tom signed up to star in last week. With AFM kicking off tomorrow, Tom and Elton headed to Santa Monica to help sell the movie.

To be honest, we’re not noticing too much of a resemblance between the two, so it’ll be interesting to see what sort of transformation Tom has to go under to becoming a younger version of Elton. Or perhaps he’s just gonna be hot Elton, as he’s certainly looking good here!

Michael Gracey will direct Rocketman from a screenplay by Lee Hall. It’s previously been reported that the movie 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 next year.

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ACTORS: Tom Hardy, Elton John  FILMS: Rocketman, Rocket Man  

James Franco Opens Up On Why He Loves Everything Gay

November 5, 2013 By Tim Isaac 1 Comment

james-francoThere’s little doubt that James Franco is a fan of the gays. He’s played gay character, as while as writing and directing movies on gay themes, such as Sal, Interior Leather Bar and The Broken Tower. His love of all things LGBT has intrigued many, who’ve wondered why a straight man is so intrigued by all things gay.

He’s been talking about it in a new interview with TheDailyBeast, who questioned him on the recurring gay themes and characters that are present in his work. Take a look at an excerpt below:

You do seem to be very fascinated with gay characters and capturing their inner struggle amid an inequitable society, whether it’s in Milk, or your films The Broken Tower and Sal. Where do you think this fascination stems from?
It’s not like it’s my mission to tell the stories of as many gay men as possible, although in some cases, I think it is the point. In Milk, the point is to show one of the great fighters for equal rights for the gay community, so I was happy to do that. With characters like Allen Ginsberg [in Howl], my love for him started with his work when I was a teenager. So his sexuality is secondary to me. It’s an important aspect of who he was and his character, but it wasn’t like, “Yes, I want to play another gay role,” it was more, “Yes, I’d love to play another one of my heroes.”

It’s also a huge step forward to even see humanistic portrayals of gay characters onscreen. Growing up, most of the gay characters I was privy to in films were of the camp variety, or in some bizarre cases, as killers like Buffalo Bill in The Silence of the Lambs. With the exception of Philadelphia, the early ‘90s was a very strange time for gay characters in mainstream cinema.
Yeah. Once I choose a subject, if that’s part of who they are and their character, I’m not going to shy away from portraying that. And of course I’m for equal rights and will do whatever I can do to help make that happen. But I feel like because I’ve done more gay characters, gay scenes, or gay projects than most straight actors, people see it as some sort of mission. It’s more of a case-by-case basis, and just trying to capture figures that I love. I guess that a lot of the figures that I love were gay.

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ACTORS: James Franco  

The Battle Of amfAR Trailer – How Elizabeth Taylor & Dr. Mathilde Krim joined forces to create America’s first AIDS research foundation

November 5, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


In the last couple of years HBO has been producing and airing an increasing amount of gay-centred entertainment. Now they have a new documentary, The Battle Of amfAR, which premieres on HBO in the US on December 2nd at 9pm ET/PT, with a sneak preview on HBO 2 on December 1st – World AIDS Day.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘The BATTLE of AMFAR is the story of how a Hollywood movie star, Elizabeth Taylor, and a Swiss research scientist, Dr. Matilde Krim, joined forces to create America’s first AIDS research organization, known today as The Foundation for AIDS Research, or amfAR. Their unrelenting drive, compassion and courage forever changed the course of AIDS history—and gave hope to all people living with HIV.’

The film comes from Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman’s,  the guys behind Howl, The Celluloid Closet, Paragraph 175, and the Oscar-winning Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt.

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Samuel L. Jackson May be Playing Gay In The Stephen King Adaptation Cell

November 5, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

samuel-l-jacksonFor a while now, John Cusack has been attached to an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, Cell. Now he’s got some company, as THR reports that Samuel L. Jackson has signed up too.

The movie is about Clay Wheeler (John Cusack), a Boston artist who is trying to reunite with his son after a mysterious cell phone signal turns humans into vicious, zombie-type monsters. Samuel L. Jackson is playing Tom McCourt, an engineer and former soldier who flees from the city with Clay. In the novel, McCourt is a gay man, although it’s not known if that’s being ported over to the film, and that Jackson will therefore be playing gay.

Tod Williams (Paranormal Activity 2) will direct from a screenplay co-written by Stephen King and Adam Alleca (The Last House on the Left). Production is scheduled to begin in January, with the project currently being sold at the American Film Market.

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ACTORS: Samuel L. Jackson, John Cusack  FILMS: Cell  

Ender’s Game Tops The US Box Office Despite Boycott Calls

November 4, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Enders-Game-Poster1Despite calls for boycott from gay groups angry at Ender’s Game author Orson Scott Card’s virulent homophobia, the adaptation of the novel has landed at the top of the US box office with $28 million. It’s difficult to tell whether the boycott calls had any effect, as while tracking has suggested a $30 million+ opening for the film, many have suggested the publicity around the planned boycott may actually have acted as free advertising for the film.

Last Vegas came in third at the box office on its debut with $16.5 million, which isn’t a triumph but could certainly have been worse. It’s also believed the Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman and Robert De Niro has had a good audience reaction, suggesting it should hold up well over the coming weeks.

The animated comedy Free Birds took the fourth spot with $16.2 million. Some have suggested that the film could have done a lot better if the marketing has focussed on the story rather than generic hi-jinks, but there’s still time for the film to find more success, as its Thanksgiving theme may help it in the run up to the holiday later this month.

Take a look below for the US box office top 10 for the weekend of November 1st-4th.

Rank Title Weekend Gross (millions) Total Gross to date (millions)
1 Ender’s Game $28.0 $28.0
2 Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa $20.5 $62.0
3 Last vegas $16.5 $16.5
4 Free Birds $16.2 $16.2
5 Gravity $13.1 $219.1
6 Captain Phillips $8.5 $82.5
7 12 Years A Slave $4.6 $8.7
8 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 $4.2 $106.1
9 Carrie $3.4 $31.9
10 The Counselor $3.2 $13.3
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FILMS: Ender's Game, Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa, Last Vegas, Free Birds, Gravity, Captain Phillips, 12 Years A Slave, Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2, Carrie, The Counselor  

Boy On Film 10: X Trailer – The gay short film collection returns

November 3, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


The latest in Peccadillo Pictures’ gay short film DVD series, Boys On Film, is coming soon, as the 10th outing is due to arrive in UK stores on November 25th.

It’s coming with the promise that ‘All boundaries will be broken as BOYS ON FILM X promises to take it further than ever before, showcasing some of the most sexy, unique and brilliant filmmaking from around the world’. Now the trailer for the collection can be seen above, and if you want to know more about what will be in the DVD, take a look below.

Boys-On-Film-X-dvd-coverBLINDERS – Dir. Jacob Brown (USA) 10mins 2011
One night a young couple (Enter The Void’s Nathaniel Brown & Byrdie Bell) visit a bar one where they meet a young creature of a boy (Luke Worrall). This boy possesses an otherworldly physical beauty that could attract anyone; man or woman. And indeed, the young lovers are attracted, one more so than the other. What does this chance meeting mean for their relationship?

A STABLE FOR DISABLED HORSES- Dir. Fabio Youniss (UK) 13mins 2012
When Kanoute decides to move back to Norway his best friend Benny throws him a surprise party – a party just for two. It soon becomes apparent that Benny has a secret that he has to get off his chest before Kanoute leaves, but is it a secret Kanoute wants to hear?
Official Selection; Iris Prize Film Festival, East End Film Festival, Cornwall Film Festival

LITTLE GAY BOY, CHRIST IS DEAD – Dir. Antony Hickling, Amaury Grisel (FRANCE) 30mins 2012
Jean Christophe dreams of becoming an international model, but in reality lives with his mother, an English prostitute in Paris. Over the course of one unusual day, JC endures a series of abusive encounters that will change him forever. His youthful innocence is changed to hardened experience as his dreams are destroyed by those around him.
Official Selection; BFI London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

BOYS VILLAGE – Dir. Till Kleinert (UK/Germany) 22mins 2011
The Boys’ Village was once a holiday home for coalminers’ sons, boasting a pool, sports yards and even a chapel of its own. Not much remains of its former glory, though. Shattered glass and debris are all over the place; graffiti on the walls. There are countless trap falls and opportunities for injury. This is a parent’s nightmare and yet it can be heaven on earth for a certain kind of child. It more or less is for Kevin. He has been eleven years old for quite some time now. Has it been years or decades?
Official Selection; Iris Prize Film Festival, The Chicago Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, Melbourne Queer Film Festival, Outfest

HEADLONG  – Dir. Lukas Dhont (Belgium) 17mins 2012
On the night of a dance competition a young ballet dancer (Jelle Florizoone – North Sea Texas) is in a foreign place. He finds himself alone in his hotel room and when this emptiness overpowers him, he meets a stranger that could change everything (Thomas Coumans – North Sea Texas).
Official Selection; New York City International Film Festival, Palm Springs Shortfest, Next Generation Shortfest, Outfest

YEAH KOWALSKI! – Dir. Evan Robert (USA) 10mins 2011
Gabe Kowalski is a late bloomer and all-around misfit whose dad still cuts his hair. When Gabe’s ‘anonymous’ question about his still smooth armpits is selected to be read aloud in sex-ed class, Gabe goes to great lengths to impress his classmate crush, Shane, at Penny Foster’s birthday party.
Official Selection; Iris Prize Film Festival, Sarasota Film Festival, Dallas International Film Festival, Roze Filmdagen

INFLATABLE SWAMP – Dir. William Feroldi (UK) 14mins 2010
Matt, a gay man in his late twenties, navigates the lonely intersection of carnal sex and human closeness. With the arrival of Luke, a new man in his life, he finds a way to reconcile pleasures of the flesh with the new aroused imperatives of the heart. INFLATABLE SWAMP is an unusual exploration of gay male psychical intimacy.
Official Selection; Frameline Film Festival, Iris Prize Film Festival

TEENS LIKE PHIL – Dir. Dominic Haxton, David Rosler (USA) 20mins 2012
Phil, a shy, insecure teenager growing up in an affluent American suburb, is trapped in the painful throes of adolescence and the internalised struggle in coming to terms with his sexuality. At his elite private school, Phil is bullied by Adam, his former friend and love interest. Adam frequently lashes out against Phil and enjoys humiliating him in the locker room. When Phil can no longer tolerate the situation he takes drastic action to bring it to an end.
Official Selection; Frameline Film Festival, Iris Prize Film Festival, QFest: Philadelphia LGBT Film Festival

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