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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

Boy Undone Trailer – Memory plays tricks on you in the gay themed thriller

April 16, 2018 By Tim Isaac 1 Comment

Synopsis: ‘Two young men spend the night together after meeting the previous evening in a notorious gay club. The next day, however, the host wakes to find the boy he picked up bewildered and confused, unable remember his name or anything about his past.

‘Lacking any type of identification or obvious clues, the boys begin to search for the truth among fragments of memories that may or may not prove reliable. A chilling homoerotic thriller, BOY UNDONE is queer guerrilla filmmaking at its most intense.’

Boy Undone will be released on DVD in the UK on May 28th. Take a look at the trailer for the movie below. [Read more…]

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First Poster From Matt Smith’s Biopic Of Gay Artist, Robert Mapplethorpe, Focus On The Crotch

April 16, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

The first poster for the upcoming biopic of legendary gay photographer Robert Mapplethorpe has arrived, as like the provocative artist, it’s interested in a man’s crotch. The biopic, starring Matt Smith, has its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 22nd, so it’s a good time for us to get our first look.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Robert Mapplethorpe’s portraits, images of calla lilies, and chronicles of New York City’s underground BDSM scene remain touchstones of 20th-century photography even now, nearly three decades after his death from complications of HIV/AIDS in 1989. Mapplethorpe revisits the titular photographer’s legacy, beginning at the moment just before he takes up residence in the Chelsea Hotel. There, Mapplethorpe begins to amass a portfolio of images—and, at the same time, to explore his formerly supressed attraction to men. But Mapplethorpe’s relentless ambition—as he says in one early scene, “I can’t just be Mapplethorpe the photographer,” fancying himself a “modern Michelangelo”—threatens to tear apart the relationships he cherishes the most.

‘From the early ’70s until his untimely death at age 42, the film explores the intersection of his art and his sexuality, his struggle for mainstream recognition, and, looming above it all, the specter of the emerging AIDS crisis. Featuring Matt Smith (Doctor Who, The Crown) and Marianne Rendón, the biopic offers a nuanced portrait of an artist at the height of his craft and of the self-destructive impulses that threaten to undermine it all.’

Take a look at the poster and the first images from the movie below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Matt Smith  DIRECTORS: Ondi TImoner  FILMS: Mapplethorpe  

Pose Preview – First look at Ryan Murphy’s show with one of the biggest LGBTQ casts ever

April 16, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Back at the end of October, Ryan Murphy’s planned TV series, Pose, caused a lot of interest due to the news that it was set to feature five major trans roles in the show, all of them to be played by trans actors – that’s more than any mainstream US series before it. Alongside them there are numerous other LGBTQ roles, with Murphy saying, “I’m so proud that Pose and FX has made history right from the beginning by featuring the most trans series regular actors ever in an American television production. Additionally, the first season Pose will feature 50-plus LGBTQ characters – a record in American television history. I can’t wait for people to see this incredibly talented, passionate cast.”

The show itself has a period piece set in the mid-’80s in New York City, examining the juxtaposition of several segments of life and society in Manhattan: the emergence of the luxury Trump-era universe, the ball culture world, and downtown social and literary scene. The trans and other LGBTQ characters will mainly feature in the ball culture section of the show, which will focus on the the LGBT subculture that emerged in the 1980s, and sees different ‘houses’ and people competing against one another in lavish balls.

MJ Rodriguez (Blanca); Indya Moore (Angel); Dominique Jackson (Elektra); Hailie Sahar (Lulu) and Angelica Ross (Candy) are playing the major trans roles, with James Van Der Beek, Kate Mara, Evan Peters, Ryan Jamaal Swain, Billy Porter, and Dyllon Burnside also set to star. Pose arrives on US TV in early June. It’s not clear when we’ll get to see it in the UK. [Read more…]

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DIRECTORS: Ryan Murphy  FILMS: Pose  

Anything Trailer – Matt Bomer plays a transgender sex worker in the controversial film

April 10, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

When it first became widely known that Matt Bomer was playing a trangender sex worker in the upcoming movie Anything, there was an immediate controversy. Many were angry that yet again a cisgender person was playing a transgender role, and there was also frustration that yet again that trans person was going to be involved in sex work.

However, many were glad that at least the film was bringing much greater attention to the issue. It resulted in producer Mark Ruffalo commenting, “To the Trans community. I hear you. It’s wrenching to you see you in this pain. I am glad we are having this conversation… We are all learning.”

Fellow producer Kylene K. Steele, who is transgender, told IndieWire, “I think when the trans community said some of the things they said, they didn’t realize they were attacking an ally. I hope people come with an open heart and an open mind… I hope they see it’s a human thing, seeing beauty in everything, [and] what love can do… You shouldn’t be judged by who the person’s gender is, if they can pretend and be the person that’s fit for the role, then that’s the way it should be. You don’t necessarily have to be trans to play a trans character.”

Many people feel differently though and that the idea that a cis man ‘pretending’ to be trans is part of the problem, as they feel it reinforces (even if inadvertently) the impression some people have that trans people are just pretending or performing their gender following transition.

The film is itself is about, ‘Early Landry (John Carroll Lynch), who after losing his wife is forced to move to Los Angeles so he can be cared for by his over-protective sister (Maura Tierney), but escapes her clutches to start a new life in Hollywood. He quickly becomes enamored by his neighbor, Freda (Matt Bomer). His loneliness and need for companionship opens his heart to a remarkable new relationship, but their growing affection must be reconciled with the complexity of their disparate backgrounds.’

Anything will be released in New York on May 11th and Los Angeles and other markets on May 18th. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Matt Bomer, John Carroll Lynch, Maura Tierney  FILMS: Anything  

Russian Doll Trailer – A lesbian police detective is on the case of a missing woman

April 10, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Synopsis: ‘Veteran lesbian police detective Viola Ames (Melanie Brockmann Gaffney) is assigned to investigate the case of a missing woman who uncovered a murder plot set in the theatre world, behind the scenes of a play called The Russian Doll. As the play moves towards opening night, Viola and her police partner uncover a complicated and enigmatic series of twists and turns to uncover the identity of the kidnapper as well as a surprising murder suspect. At the same time that Viola deciphers clues to solve the case, Viola’s tough and emotionally closed world begins to change as she falls for a new woman in her life, Faith.

‘Russian Doll was made by a talented and committed family of LGBT filmmakers and allies. Inspired by their son Jason’s journey as an openly gay theatre and film actor, parents and filmmakers Ed Gaffney and Suzanne Brockmann committed themselves as artists to creating fully realized portrayals of LGBT characters on the big screen. The film was written and directed by filmmaker Ed Gaffney, who is also a veteran LGBT activist, and and executive produced by his wife Suzanne Brockmann (New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty books) and their son, actor / filmmaker Jason T. Gaffney. The film also stars Ed and Suzanne’s daughter, actress Melanie Brockmann Gaffney. Russian Doll is the family’s second LGBT feature film, after the award-winning rom-com The Perfect Wedding (2013).’

Wolfe Releasing is bringing out the film on DVD and VoD on April 17th in the US. Take a look at the trailer below. [Read more…]

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Ideal Home Trailer – Gay couple Paul Rudd & Steve Coogan get an unexpected grandson

April 10, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

We got the first picture from Ideal Home back in May 2016, with the film started shooting and we discovered Paul Rudd and Steve Coogan were teaming up to play a married gay couple. It’s taken a while but the trailer for the film has now arrived, with a US release of June 21st set.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Steve Coogan and Paul Rudd star as Erasmus and Paul, a bickering gay couple whose life is turned inside out when a ten-year old boy shows up at their door claiming to be Erasmus’ grandson. Neither Paul, nor Erasmus, are ready to give up their extravagant lifestyles to be parents, but maybe this little kid has thing or two to teach them about the value of family.’

Take a look at the trailer below. Unfortunately it’s not clear when we might get to see it in the UK. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Paul Rudd, Steve Coogan  DIRECTORS: Andrew Fleming  FILMS: Ideal Home  

New Solo: A Star Wars Story Trailer – Alden Ehrenreich explores an iconic character’s beginnings

April 10, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

After an extremely muted response to the first trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story, there was a lot riding on this new promo for the film about the early days of the iconic Han Solo. This one certainly makes things look at lot more entertaining and suggests Alden Ehrenreich might be a better Harrison Ford replacement that the previous trailer did.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo befriends his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and meets the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.

‘The film stars Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Joonas Suotamo, and Paul Bettany.’

‘Ron Howard directs “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” and Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur and Simon Emanuel are the producers. Lawrence Kasdan, Jason McGatlin, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller serve as executive producers. Jonathan Kasdan & Lawrence Kasdan wrote the screenplay. “Solo: A Star Wars Story” opens in UK cinemas 24th May.’ [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Alden Ehrenreich, Emilia Clarke, Paul Bettany, Woody Harrelson, Donald Glover, Phoebe Waller-Bridge  DIRECTORS: Ron Howard  FILMS: Solo: A Star Wars Story  

Boys On Film 18: Heroes Trailer – The gay short film collection comes of age

April 3, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Boys On Film has reached legal age with is latest instalment! The award-winning gay short film compilation reaches its coming-of-age with Boys On Film 18: Heroes. The release features ten uplifting and powerful tales recounting the lives of everyday gay, bi or transgender heroes, fighting for the right to be be themselves. The shorts include the docudrama The Colour Of His Hair starring God’s Own Country’s Josh O’Connor (God’s Own Country), the Egyptian animation Half A Life, and Iris Prize 2017 winner, Mother Knows Best.

The trailer for Boys On Film 18 has been released. Take a look at it below, along with more info about the short films included in the release. It’ll be released on DVD & VoD on April 23rd.

DANIEL (UK, 2015, 14 mins)
Director: Dean Loxton
Starring Henry Garrett (Poldark) and Éva Magyar (X-Men: First Class)
Dániel is studying in London while working part-time as an escort. He is invited to a lunch by his best friend Nori. She surprises everyone by introducing her new lover Tom, with unforeseen consequences.

BUDDY (The Netherlands, 2015, 12 mins)
Director: Niels Bourgonje
When a young man is asked by his ex lover to support him during an HIV test, he sees an opportunity to find out if there is still a chance for reconciliation.

HALF A LIFE (Egypt, Indonesia, USA, Netherlands, 2017, 12mins)
Director: Tamara Shogaolu
Pairing the intimate narration of a young, Egyptian gay activist with a highly stylized animation, Half A Life brings the streets of Cairo to life through this firsthand account of the increasingly oppresive social climate of Egypt.

UNDRESS ME (Sweden, 2013, 15 mins)
Directed by Victor Lindgren.
When Micke meets Mikaela on a night out, he is immediately attracted to her, as he can sense that there’s something different about her. When Mikaela explains that she is trans he gets confused, aggressive and also curious. Undress Me examines and challenges our perceptions of gender.

THE COLOUR OF HIS HAIR (UK, 2017, 23 mins)
Director: Sam Ashby
Starring: BAFTA-nominated Josh O’Connor (God’s Own Country.
Based on an unrealised film script written in 1964, when homosexuality is still illegal, The Colour of His Hair merges drama and documentary into an impressionistic meditation on queer life before and after the partial legalisation of homosexuality in 1967.

SILLY GIRL (UK, 2016, 5 mins)
Director: Hope Dickson Leach
Starring: Clara Baxendale (My Mad Fat Diary) and Jason Barker (A Deal with the Universe).
Silly Girl is all about the first time you are noticed, that first time someone sees you for who you are and the transformative nature of that moment. From the Director of The Levelling and co-written by Game of Thrones’ Ellie Kendrick.

AN EVENING (Denmark, 2016, 10 mins)
Director: Søren Green
Frederik has had sex for the first time with Mathias, his friend from school. Whilst Mathias embraces what they have done and is keen to move forward, Frederik struggles to understand his own feelings and his newfound desire for Mathias.

AIDS: DOCTORS AND NURSES TELL THEIR STORIES (UK, 2017, 26 mins)
Director: Alejandro Medina
For the first time, doctors and nurses who cared for Britain’s first AIDS patients in the 1980s tell of the extraordinary situation they found themselves in and the rules they had to break to help patients forgotten by the state.

IT’S CONSUMING ME (Germany, 2012, 3 mins)
Director: Kai Staenicke
From the director of B. A young man obsesses over his ex-lover as he takes us through a collage of memories, the highs and lows of their relationship and images of his ex-boyfriend’s new life with his new lover.

MOTHER KNOWS BEST (Sweden, 2016, 13 mins)
Director: Mikael Bundsen
Starring Alexander Gustavsson from Girls Lost. A mother gives her teenage son some friendly advice on their way home from having met his boyfriend for the first time, but this innocent conversation leads to revelations that threaten to completely change their relationship. Winner of Iris Prize 2017. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Josh O'Connor  FILMS: Boys On Film  

McKellen: Playing The Part Trailer – A documentary look at the legendary gay actor (plus live Q&A event)

April 3, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

The trailer and poster for the documentary McKellen: Playing The Part have been released, which takes a close look at the life of the wonderful Ian McKellen. The film will premiere in the UK (and Scandinavia) on Sunday 27 May at 3pm at cinemas across the country, with the screening followed by a live Q&A with Ian McKellen, hosted by Graham Norton at London’s BFI Southbank. In Playing the Part, audiences will have the opportunity to celebrate one of Britain’s true acting icons on his birthday weekend.

Built around a 14 hour interview, Playing the Part uncovers McKellen’s story. From his upbringing living through the war, working through repertory and West End theatre becoming a pioneering stage star, coming out and being a leader in the campaign for equality, to his mainstream film breakouts as Magneto and Gandalf. His work and influence transcends generations, celebrated here in this fully authorised insight.

McKellen: Playing the Part features unprecedented access to private photo albums, a wealth of never-before-seen archive material, including diaries written when he was 12, and unseen behind the scenes of theatre shows and films, alongside his personal thoughts on a life long lived. The film also features dramatic recreations starring Luke Evans, Frances Barber, Adam Brown, Scott Chambers, Milo Parker and Edward Petherbridge.

Take a look at the trailer and poster below. More info about the cinemas that will be screening the event can be found at mckellenfilm.com. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Ian McKellen  

How To Talk To Girls At Parties Trailer – John Cameron Mitchell adapts Neil Gaiman’s teen punk tale

April 3, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Queer filmmaker John Cameron Mitchell made a big splash with his first film as a director, Hedwig & The Angry Inch, which was adapted from his own queer rock musical. He followed that with the sexually explicit Shortbus and the Nicole Kidman starrer Rabbit Hole. That was eight years ago though, and he’s only just returning with an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s short story and graphic novel, How to Talk to Girls at Parties.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘From the raucous dual imaginations of fantasy laureate Neil Gaiman (“American Gods,” Coraline) and glam-rock multi-hyphenate John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shortbus) comes the electrifying and singular pop extravaganza film, How to Talk to Girls at Parties. Enn (Alex Sharp) is a shy suburban London teenager in 1977, sneaking out with his best friends to after-hours punk parties.

‘One night they stumble upon a bizarre gathering of sexy teenagers who seem like they are from another planet. In fact, they are from another planet, visiting Earth to complete a mysterious rite of passage. That doesn’t stop Enn from falling madly in love with Zan (Elle Fanning), a beautiful and rebellious alien teenager who, despite her allegiance to her strange colony, is fascinated by Enn. Together they embark on a delirious adventure through the kinetic punk rock world of 1970s London, inadvertently setting off a series of events that will lead to the ultimate showdown of punks vs. aliens, and test the limits of how far each of them will go for true love.’

The movie will be released in the UK in May. Take a look at the trailer below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Elle Fanning, Alex Sharp, Nicole Kidman  DIRECTORS: John Cameron Mitchell  
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