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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

Love in the Time of Civil War Trailer – A young addict sells his body in Montreal

August 2, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

love-in-the-time-of-civil-war-slideFilms about drug addicted male hustlers is pretty much its a subgenre of queer cinema in its own right, and has been for many years. Now a new entry is coming in the form of Love in the Time of Civil War, which has screened at the likes of the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Alex is a young addict who sells his body in Montreal. He’s flanked by Bruno, Simon, Jeanne, Eric and Velma, all of them caught in the same spiral of compulsion. Hostage to society’s market logic, they are the fallen angels of a dark and violent time.’

Breaking Glass Pictures will release the movie in the US later this year. You can take a look at the trailer for the movie below. [Read more…]

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Gay-Themed Gale Harold & Van Hansis Starrer Kiss Me Kill Me Gets A Poster

August 1, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

kiss-me-kill-me-poster1While some movies hang around in pre-production for years and years, that wasn’t the case with Kiss Me, Kill Me, which was announced last October, given the greenlight in November, had wrapped production by the end of February and now has a poster.

Director Casper Adreas helped debut the poster on Instagram with the message, ‘The official poster for my upcoming feature film “Kiss Me, Kill Me”was released today! You like? Can’t wait to share the trailer with you next…’

The film is the first gay role for Gale Harold since Queer As Folk, who stars alongside As the World Turns and Eastsiders’ Van Hansis.

Kiss Me, Kill Me is described a contemporary Alfred Hitchcock/Agatha Christie-style ‘who-done-it’, with the mystery centered on Dusty, who confronts his unfaithful boyfriend and blacks-out, only to wake up to find his boyfriend murdered and he’s the prime suspect.

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ACTORS: Gale Harold, Van Hansis  DIRECTORS: Casper Andreas  FILMS: Kiss Me Kill Me  

HBO’s Gay President Says It Was ‘Very Painful’ to Cancel Looking

August 1, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

looking-s1-slideLooking arrived with great fanfare on TV in early 2014, but while it attracted a lot of interest and comment, it never became a big ratings winner for HBO. As a result shortly after Looking – Season 2 aired it was revealed that it had been cancelled, although there is still the promise of an upcoming two-hour Looking movie to help wrap things up.

Despite it’s relatively low ratings, it was a difficult cancellation for HBO’s openly gay president of programming Michael Lombardo, who TVLine reports as at the Television Critics Association summer press tour, “I thought the show, creatively, was really doing something that I hadn’t seen on any other show, particularly dealing with gay lives. As a gay man, in particular, I was very proud that there was a show that felt like it was dealing very honestly and openly with gay men and their lives, without putting them into a comedic mode.”

As a result, “ending that show was, on a personal level, very painful for me” but on a business level, the weak ratings “didn’t support us going forward”.

However there is still the promise of the two-hour Looking movie, which will air in early 2016, and will hopefully give us some closure of the story of Patrick, Agustin, Dom, Kevin and co.

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FILMS: Looking  

First Poster For Roland Emmerich’s Stonewall Movie Arrives

August 1, 2015 By Tim Isaac 1 Comment

stonewall-poster1Roland Emmerich may be best known for creating major disasters in everything from The Day After Tomorrow to 2012, but now the gay director is going for something that may be a little more Oscar friendly, with Stonewall.

He was apparently inspired to make the movie after working with young LGBT people in LA, which made him decide that having never really bothered to reflect his own sexuality in his films, it was time for a change.

Now the first poster has arrived, which puts the Stonewall Inn front and centre (perhaps to ward off the critcism that’s already started before anyone’s actually seen the movie, that it looks like it concentrates on young, largely white, cisgender gay men, despite drag queens, trans* and other queer people being front and centre in the 1969 protests – although we should perhaps wait until the film is complete before criticising it).

Here’s the synopsis: ‘STONEWALL is a drama about a fictional young man caught up during the 1969 Stonewall riots. Danny Winters (Jeremy Irvine) is forced to leave behind friends and loved ones when he is kicked out of his parent’s home and flees to New York. Alone in Greenwich Village, homeless and destitute, he befriends a group of street kids who soon introduce him to the local watering hole The Stonewall Inn; however, this shady, mafia-run club is far from a safe-haven.  As Danny and his friends experience discrimination, endure atrocities and are repeatedly harassed by the police, we see a rage begin to build. This emotion runs through Danny and the entire community of young gays, lesbians and drag queens who populate the Stonewall Inn and erupts in a storm of anger. With the toss of a single brick, a riot ensues and a crusade for equality is born.’

It’ll be out later this year.

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DIRECTORS: Roland Emmerich  FILMS: Stonewall  

Gay-Themed Comedy Pride Of Indiana Wants To Take On The Religious Freedom Restoration Act & You Can Help

July 28, 2015 By Tim Isaac 1 Comment

pride-of-indiana-slideWith the great steps forward being taken for gay rights in the US such as the Supreme Court gay marriage victory, there is little doubt that there has been vocieferous and nastily spiteful backlash from those who still don’t like the gays. Unfortunately, as many of those whose opinions are at the more extreme right-wing end of the spectrum like to go into State politics, that’s led to a raft of anti-gay laws being proposed and passed in various states.

That includes so-called Religious Freedom laws, which have generally been thinly disguised attempts to still be allowed to treat gay people as second class citizens, by presenting it as preventing religious persecution.

The mockumentary Pride Of Indiana hopes to poke fun at Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which caused huge controversy earlier this year and massively harmed the image of the state in many people’s eyes, and resulted in protests from other States, individuals and many large businesses. The law was eventually watered down to a certain extent.

However, in order for Pride Of Indiana to take a look at that law and its divisive nature, it needs a bit of funding. As has become popular, it’s launched a Kickstarter campaign, which is hoping to raise $5,000 to get the movie in the can.

In the movie ‘Tensions flare, church choirs sing, and gays gallivant as Samuel Hicks, a recently out Hollywood star, returns to his hometown of Brooks, Indiana with a documentary film crew in hopes of bringing attention to recently passed legislation. His homecoming is anything but what he expects; however, as he faces unexpected opposition from a diverse cast of deeply spirited characters.’

Pride Of Indiana will be improvised by the actors, the script being ‘a very detailed 20-page outline structuring the story, character arcs, and emotional beats; however, all of the dialogue will be created by the actors on the spot. An extensive rehearsal process leading up to principle photography will be used to discover the best material, which will be transferred to cue-cards to guide the actors through their scenes.’

It’s hoped that filming will take place this autumn.

You can take a look at some character introductions and the concept trailer below and then head over to Kickstarter to help out. [Read more…]

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Gay-Themed Indie Flick Open Is Looking For Funding To Take A Look At Monogamy

July 28, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

open-film-IndiegogoWhile the straight folks generally stick to monogamy (or at least that’s what they tell one another), in the gay world it’s a bit of a more complex issue, with many couples agreeing that they can have a bit of fun with someone else if they want to, or that they will play with someone else together.

It’s a subject the gay indie film Open is hoping to take a look at – as long as it can raise the funds to do so. In the hope of getting the cash it need, it’s launched an Indiegogo campaign in the hope of raising an ambitious $100,000.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘On the heels of the recent Marriage Equality ruling this racy new bedroom comedy will explore both monogamous and open relationships.

‘Celebrating their ten year anniversary and in the throes of remodeling their home, suburban couple David and Kyle suddenly find themselves wondering if monogamy is still right for them. The grass seems much greener on the other side of the fence where their best friends Marc and Richard seem deliriously happy with their open relationship. Giving in to temptation they decide to draft the “rules for an open relationship” and proceed to dive right in to mostly hilarious, often disastrous and sometimes poignant results.

‘Open will feature notable indie actors including Rebekah Kochan, Dante the Comic, Leon Acord (creator of the popular web series Old Dogs & New Tricks), Brian Nolan, Bruce L. Hart, Peter Szeliga and many more.’ Paul Hart (Homewrecker) is set to direct the movie.

If it sounds like a film you’d like to see, take a look at the fundraising video below, and then head over to IndieGoGo. [Read more…]

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Add the Words Trailer – Looking at the changes for gay people in a conservative US state

July 23, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

add-the-wordsAdd the Words recently screened at the Outfest LGBT film festival in LA. However if you’re elsewhere in the US, you don’t been to be at the fest to watch it, as thanks to a team-up between Outfest and DirectTV as selection of film, including Add The Words is streaming for free.

However if you’re outside the US or in American and want to know whether it’s worth a watch, take a look at the trailer below.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Since 2006 the LGBT community and human rights supporters have asked Idaho lawmakers to add the words sexual orientation and gender identity to the Idaho Human Rights Act. It is still lawful in this state to fire someone or refuse services or housing because of how they identify.

‘For 8 years Nicole LaFavor, Idaho’s first openly Gay Legislator, was told, “we can’t this year because of the political climate. But behave, and we will get to it next year.”

‘Eight years later, supporters of Add The Words are no longer BEHAVING!

‘With their left hands covering their mouths to symbolize how the Idaho legislators have worked to silence them. They have begun an effective civil disobedience campaign.

‘This documentary is their story.’

If you’re in the US, download the app on Google Play or iTunes, or visit OutfestOnline.com to watch Add The Words and the other LGBT-themed films that are streaming. [Read more…]

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Back On Board: Greg Louganis Clips – Take a look at the upcoming doc about the gay former diver

July 23, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Back-On-Board-Greg-LouganisGreg Louganis is a legend in the US, particularly thanks to his incredible feat of becoming the first man in Olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympic Games, winning four golds, along with five World Championship titles.

Since then he’s become a legend in a different way, for being a bit of a trailblazer in the gay rights movement and being one of the most high profile figures living with HIV. The docuemntary, Back On Board: Greg Louganis will take a look at the sportman, and we’ve got a couple of clips you can watch beloe.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Now 55, Greg Louganis was adopted before his first birthday and grew up in Southern California, taking up diving at age nine. Throughout a difficult childhood, he was forced to deal with depression, bullying and prejudice.

‘Louganis won the silver medal in the 10M Platform event at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal at age 16. In 1978, his diving skills earned him a scholarship to the University of Miami. Three years later, following the United States boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, where Louganis would have been the favorite in two diving events, he returned to Southern California to finish his degree and diving career at the University of California, Irvine.

‘He became a full-fledged international diving star in 1984. At the Summer Games in Los Angeles, Louganis won gold medals in the 10M Platform and 3M Springboard events. Four years later in Seoul, he became the only male diver in history to win those events in back-to-back Olympic Games.

‘In one of the most notable moments of his storied career, Louganis suffered a cut on his head when he hit the diving board during a preliminary round of the Seoul Games, but went on to win his gold medals days later. Though the American public originally lauded Louganis for his competitive spirit, it was not known at the time that he had tested positive for HIV six months earlier. When Louganis later announced that he was HIV-positive, it sparked outrage over his original non-disclosure of the virus and sparked a nationwide conversation about HIV/AIDS and sports.

‘Greg Louganis announced to the world that he was gay in the mid-1990s, but it was a not a well-kept secret in the diving world before that. During his dominance in the 1980s, many sponsors knew of his sexual orientation, which limited his marketability – just one example of the homophobia and hateful rhetoric that followed him long before and after his official announcement that he was gay.

‘Ending a prolonged absence from the diving world, Louganis has returned to mentor the next generation of American divers. BACK ON BOARD: GREG LOUGANIS offers unprecedented access to the Olympian as he struggles with financial security and reunites with the sport that he once dominated, but did not feel accepted in. The film examines the good times and bad times, including the choices, relationships and missed opportunities Louganis has experienced throughout his career as a sports pioneer.’

The film premieres on HBO in the US on August 4th. [Read more…]

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The Second Transgender Film Festival London Announces Its Lineup

July 22, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

in-the-turn-slideAfter its successful first outing last year, the Transgender Film Festival London is returning to the Cinema Museum on August 15th for its second edition.

With Caitlyn Jenner and Conchita Wurst, Laverne Cox on the cover of Time, and shows such as Transparent and Orange Is The New Black (and just this week two new reality shows have started in the US, I Am Cait and I Am Jazz), it’s been a massive year for increasing the profile of trans* people in the public consciousness.

However there’s also been a lot of work going on in independent film, reflecting a range of gender-diverse lives, which the festival (itself an offshoot of the successful Transgender Film Festival in Kiel, Germany) is hoping to showcase.

So what can you see? Take a look below.

IN THE TURN
(113 min.) by Erica Tremblay (USA)
Award-Winning Documentary with an empowerment-feeling: A young transperson faces intolerance
and finally finds a very warm welcome in the LGBT-community

WHAT IS PERFECT
(12 min.) by Dmitry Zhitov (USA)
The definition of beauty and the relationship to parents is as the center of this Miami-Drag-Queen-Documentary

TONIGHT IT’S ME
(13 min.) by Dominic Haxton (USA)
A hustler and a transwoman meet in Los Angeles. They start playing a game… A sequel is in the works to this award-winning film.

BEING BARBARA
(13 min.) by Guerreiro do Divino Amor (Germany)
Documentary about Berhard who sometimes is Barbara and Barbara, who sometimes is Bernhard

BRACE
(25 min.) by Sophy Holland and Alicya Eyo (UK)
Very energetic film against homophobia/transphobia in London (contains violent scenes)

ROXANNE
(14 min.) by Paul Frankl (UK)
Sweet short film about a trans-woman in London caring and her unexpected relationship with a child
READ OUR REVIEW

CARL(A)
(100 min.) by Eli Hershko  (USA)
This feature film from New York about Carla, who wants to transition, was recently re-discovered thanks to the participation of Laverne Cox (OITNB)

The Transgender Film Festival London is on Saturday August 15, 2015, at the Cinema Museum (beginning at 6.00pm). You can also find out more at the fest’s Facebook page.

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Where the Bears Are Season 4 Trailer – The furry gay web series returns

July 22, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

where-the-bears-are-s4Official Info: It’s “The Golden Girls” meets “Murder, She Wrote” with big, gay, hairy men (aka “Bears”)! The award-winning web series is BACK and better than ever having launched yet another incredibly successful Kickstarter campaign!

From the creative team of Rick Copp (The Brady Bunch Movie) Joe Dietl (The Thin Pink Line) and Ben Zook (Jack and Jill) comes “Where the Bears Are” a comedy mystery web series that recently won Afterelton.com’s “BEST GAY WEB SERIES” and has accumulated over 14 MILLION VIEWS since premiering in 2012. The show has a world-wide fan base and the creators/stars have been flown to Europe and Australia due to the show’s immense popularity!

Season 4 follows the exploits of four gay bear roommates living together in Los Angeles as they attempt to solve a high profile murder case for a true crime television show while at the same time preparing for the wedding of the century for beloved couple Todd and Nelson. The season consists of 18 episodes with new episodes posted every Monday and Thursday. Season 4 is a romp through L.A.’s trendy neighborhood of Silver Lake, and eventually reaches its climax on board a luxury yacht headed for Catalina Island!

Featuring guest appearances by gay favorites…Missi Pyle (Gone Girl) Tuc Watkins (Desperate Housewives) and Brooke Dillman (Superbad) the series is designed to appeal to both gay and straight audiences alike, and Season 4 will premiere online August 24th, 2015 at http://wherethebearsare.tv

Take a look at the trailer below: [Read more…]

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FILMS: Where The Bears Are  
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