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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema and more

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All the news from film and the world of the gays

Dan Stevens Will Be Colossal Opposite Anne Hathaway In The Arthouse Monster Movie

October 26, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

dan-stevensA while ago Anne Hathaway signed up to star in the arthouse monster movie Colossal, and now she’s got some company, as Variety reports that Dan Stevens has signed up to co-star.

Since Hathaway attached herself in May, the film has had a little trouble, with Japanese Godzilla studio, Toho, suing the makers over similarities to their property (not helped by comparisons the filmmakers themselves made). However now it seems to be moving forwards.

The film will see Hathaway as Gloria, an ordinary woman who, after losing her job and her fiancé, decides to leave her life in New York to move back to her hometown. But when news reports surface that a giant lizard is destroying Seoul (which was previously Tokyo, so the makers do seem to be deliberately moving away from Godzilla), Gloria gradually comes to realize that she is strangely connected to these far-off events via the power of her mind. In order to prevent further destruction, Gloria needs to determine why her seemingly insignificant existence has such a colossal effect on the fate of the world.

Stevens will be the former boyfriend who ends up wanting her back.

Timecrimes and Open Windows director Nacho Vigalondo is set to direct the movie, which is already shooting.

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ACTORS: Dan Stevens, Anne Hathaway  DIRECTORS: Nacho Vigalondo  

New Pic Gives Us A Fresh Look At Jared Leto’s Joker

October 26, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

suicide-squad-empire1There’s a lot of interest in Jared Leto’s take on the Joker, which will appear in the upcoming Suicide Squad. From images we’ve previously seen we know he looks manic and a bit scary, and now Empire has released a new cover which gives us a full figure look at Leto in character.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘An all-star roster of actors has joined new action adventure Suicide Squad, bringing DC Comics’ super villain team to the big screen under the direction of David Ayer (“Fury”).

‘The film will star two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith (“The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Ali,” “Focus”) as Deadshot; Joel Kinnaman (“Run All Night”, “Robocop”) as Rick Flagg; Margot Robbie (“The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Focus,” upcoming the “Tarzan” movie) as Harley Quinn; Oscar winner Jared Leto (“Dallas Buyers Club,” “Alexander”) as the Joker; Jai Courtney (“Divergent,” “The Water Diviner”) as Boomerang; and Cara Delevingne (“Anna Karenina,” upcoming “Pan”) as Enchantress.

‘Ayer is also writing the script for Suicide Squad, which is being produced by Charles Roven (“The Dark Knight” trilogy, upcoming “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”) and Richard Suckle (“American Hustle”). Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Colin Wilson and Geoff Johns are serving as executive producers.’

The film will be in cinemas August 2016.

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ACTORS: Jared Leto  FILMS: Suicide Squad  

Boys On Film Presents: They Come At Night, Mostly Trailer – Watch some creepy gay-themed films for Halloween

October 25, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

boys-on-film-they-come-at-night-mostlyFor the past few years, the Boys Of Film collection has been bringing us some of the very best gay-themed short films from around the world (you can read our reviews here), and in amongst that have been some creepy, horror-inspired efforts.

A selection of 10 of those shorts have now been brought together for the on-demand exclusive, Boys On Film Presents: They Come At Night, Mostly, which has been made available on Vimeo.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Collect your holy water, lock the doors and turn off the lights as BOYS ON FILM presents THEY COME AT NIGHT, MOSTLY bringing together the best scares from the first 13 volumes of BOYS ON FILM. From home invasions, tentacled monsters and seductive cowboys to a nightmare at the end of the world.

‘Also featuring an EXCLUSIVE never before seen short film, WANT IT, which is due to appear on BOYS ON FILM 14 in 2016.’

You can rent or buy the collection (or the individual shorts) on Vimeo. Take a look at the trailer below. [Read more…]

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Chemsex Trailer – Gay men reveal the dangers and desires of mixing drugs and sex

October 25, 2015 By Tim Isaac 2 Comments

Chemsex-slide1Following its screening at the recent BFI London Film Festival, Peccadillo Pictures is set to release the potent documentary Chemsex in UK cinemas on December 4th.

However, before that you can take a look at the trailer below.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Chemsex: the name given to the rising phenomenon which refers to the use of drugs in a sexual context. Often referring to group sex that can last for days, the allure of chemsex has lead to many young men being trapped in a vicious circle of sex, addiction and dependence.

‘This powerful and potent film tells the stories of gay men whose lives have been affected by the crisis; from self-confessed ‘slammers’ to sexual health workers, from those who deny there’s a problem to those who ‘got out alive’. Offering unprecedented access, Chemsex is a brave and unflinching journey into the dark underworld of modern, urban gay life.’ [Read more…]

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Wine, Women and Friends Trailer – Two women share their lives and love of winemaking

October 25, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

wine-women-and-friends-slideSynopsis: ‘Carole Leblanc and Jo Béfort started their wine adventure six years ago in Collias, France. Their dream was to produce excellent wine. They had no experience, just their passion – and friends. Winemaking is a complex and labour intensive process, and still a very macho affair in France.

‘But as this captivating film reveals, it is possible for two women who are willing to work hard to achieve their dream and live the life they choose – as well as bring an entire village and community into their world.’

Peccadillo Pictures will release Wine, Women & Friends in a double-pack with another of Fiona Cunningham-Reid’s films, CrocADyke Dundee, in the UK on November 23rd. [Read more…]

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CrocADyke Dundee Trailer – Taking a look at the queen of Sydney’s gay underworld

October 25, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

CrocADyke-dundee-slideSynopsis: ‘Discover what really went on in Sydney’s gay world with CROCADYKE DUNDEE from Fiona Cunningham-Reid’s (Thin Ice, Feed Them To The Cannibals) double documentary set.

‘Dawn O’Donnell was a convent girl who became a professional ice skater, travelled the world and then landed up in 1950s Australia, a penniless lesbian. By the time of her death in 2007, she had stormed through Sydney’s gay underworld and built herself an empire of bars, clubs, steam rooms, sex shops and drag shows, inspiring The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

‘This fascinating documentary explores the mythology (was she a mobster? an arsonist? a murderer?) and life of this shrewd, silver-haired, butch businesswoman.’

Peccadillo Pictures will release CrocADyke Dundee in a double-pack with another of  Fiona Cunningham-Reid’s films, Wine, Women & Friends, in the UK on November 23rd. [Read more…]

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Jessica Jones Trailer – Krysten Ritter stars as the Marvel ex-superhero

October 25, 2015 By Tim Isaac 2 Comments

jessica-jones-krysten-ritter-carrie-anne-mossA couple of weeks ago it was revealed that the Netflix series Jessica Jones would give us the first major LGBT character in the Marvel screen universe, in the form of Carrie-Anne Moss’s Jeri Hogarth, who is a lesbian. There are also suggestions the main character may be bisexual.

Now the first trailer for the series has been unveiled.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘After a tragic ending to her short-lived Super Hero stint, Jessica Jones is rebuilding her personal life and career as a detective who gets pulled into cases in New York City.

‘Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones) is joined by an amazing cast including David Tennant (Kilgrave), Mike Colter (Luke Cage), Rachael Taylor (Trish Walker), Carrie-Anne Moss, Eka Darville, Erin Moriarty, and Wil Traval, among others.’

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

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Johnny Depp & Edgar Wright Up For Neil Gaiman Time Travel Movie

October 25, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

johnny-deppWhile there has been a huge amount of talk about adapting Neil Gaiman’s books and stories for the screen, relatively few have actually been made, with the exception of the likes of Coraline. Now another of his children’s books is up for adaption, Fortunately the Milk.

THR reports that Johnny Depp is in talks to star in the movie, with Edgar Wright directing. Flight Of The Conchords and The Muppets’ Bret McKenzie will write the script, for what will be a mixture of live-action and animation.

Here’s a description of the book from Amazon, ‘A little boy and his little sister awake one morning, milkless. Their mother is away on business, their father is buried in the paper, and their Toastios are dry. What are young siblings to do? They impress upon their father that his tea is also without milk and sit back to watch their plan take effect. But something goes amiss, and their father doesn’t return and doesn’t return some more. When he does, finally, he has a story to tell, a story involving aliens; pirates; ponies; wumpires (not the handsome, brooding kind); and a stegosaurus professor who pilots a Floaty-Ball-Person-Carrier (which looks suspiciously like a hot-air balloon). There is time travel, treachery, and ample adventure, and, fortunately, the milk he has procured is rescued at every turn.’

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ACTORS: Johnny Depp  DIRECTORS: Edgar Wright  

Brent Corrigan Explains Why He Didn’t Want To Be Involved In James Franco’s Gay Murder Movie, King Cobra

October 22, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

sean-paul-lockhartIn the last few days there’s been a huge amount of interest in a new movie James Franco is producing and starring in, which tells the story of a real life murder case in which gay porn producer Bryan Kocis was brutally killed. The events involved gay porn legend Sean Paul Lockhart (also known by his stage name, Brent Corrigan), who started his career as underage performer working for Kocis.

After Lockhart became one of the most popular gay porn stars in the world, he got into a legal battle with Kocis over his stage name, and then was tangentially involved in Bryan’s murder, as killers Harlow Raymond Cuadra and Joseph Manuel Kerekes wanted to lure Lockhart to work with them to make a million dollar porn flick.

However, Sean wasn’t interested in being involved in Franco’s movie about the event – despite being asked to consult and take a small role – and he’s taken to Facebook to say why.

He writes, ‘The internet has been a buzz regarding some recent news that a movie is being filmed right now in New York State chronicling the Bryan Kocis murder and the early days of my adult career.

‘I was originally approached to be a part of the film as a consultant and the cast. I was asked to play a small part in the film and declined the role.

‘Ultimately, I chose to move forward with my own plans to finally release my book in place of taking part in someone elses presentation of events that I personally lived as a young adult.

‘It’s going to be an exciting coming year! The book is nearly finished and is now going through edits and rewrites. Even with the time that has passed, the memories are still very real and raw for me. I look forward to finally telling my story, beginning middle and end, with an earnest stroke.

‘Thanks for being so patient, everyone!’

He has also suggested on Twitter that he has reservations about the direction the movie has taken, saying, ‘I declined all offers/requests to be a part of their movie. You’ll see why when you see the film.’

He also adds that there are parts of the story that have never been told. ‘Halfway thru the civil suit with #CobraKiller owner Bryan Kocis I was prevented from speaking any further details regarding underage work… What almost no one knows, because of that lawsuit: I was not allowed to tell the WHOLE truth about the underage work for Bryan #KingCobra… Bryan Kocis knew full well how old I was before I did any paid video shoots for him. The whole story is in #Incorrigible [his book] #KingCobra’.

There are hints among Lockhart’s tweets that he really doesn’t like the idea of the film, but has decided to temper his criticism, such as initially criticising the actor cast to play him – Garett Clayton – saying, ‘I was 17-21 in the years the screenplay spans. I looked much younger. He doesn’t embody Brian’s preference for not legal boys’.

However after seeing the first pic of the actor on the set, he said ‘Looks just like me at 17 ;-)’ (although there is of course the chance he was being sarcastic). Lockhart still doesn’t seem impressed by the film, but doesn’t want to go to war against it, as long as he’s able to tell his own truth.

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ACTORS: James Franco, Sean Paul Lockhart  FILMS: King Cobra  

Ian McKellen Encourages Gay Actors To Come Out, As The Closet Is ‘A Really Nasty Place To Live’

October 22, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

ian-mckellenWhile it’s traditionally thought that actors are either going to make it in the movies when they’re young or not at all, it certainly wasn’t true for Ian McKellen, who as a young actor gained an impressive reputation on the stage but didn’t get many film roles.

Then, in 1998 in response to Maggie Thatcher’s anti-gay policies, he came out, which many at the time thought was career suicide. However as he points out on a new THR podcast, the opposite was true and he started scoring great movie role, something he partially credits to coming out helping improve his acting skills, aiding his versatility..

“It all happened after coming out,” he says. “I had no idea this silly thing was a weight on my shoulders.”

“That’s my message to anyone in this town who thinks ‘I’ve got to stay in the closet to be successful in films’. I didn’t.”

He also has a message for the current crop of actors worried about coming out, saying, “Do you want to be a famous movie star who has love scenes with ladies and in private be an unhappy gay? There’s no choice. Forget the career, dear. Go and do something else … A closet’s a really nasty place to live, you know? It’s dirty, it’s dusty, it’s full of skeletons. You don’t want it. Open that door — fling it wide and be yourself.”

The quick look at his IMDB [age shows that he really did see an explosion in his screen credits after coming out, and he has since scored two Oscar nominations and become one of the most beloved septuagenarians on the planet, thanks to the likes of X-Men and Lord Of The Rings – all while being out, proud and never afraid to talk about his sexuality.

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ACTORS: Ian McKellen  
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