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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

Mr Robot’s Rami Malek Joins Charlie Hunnam In Papillon Remake

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rami-malek-mr-robotThe 1973 classic Papillon is getting a remake, with Charlie Hunnam attaching himself a while back to the role originally played by Steve McQueen. Now we know who should be replacing Dustin Hoffman, as THR reports that Rami Malek has signed on for the movie.

The original is about ‘Henri “Papillon” Charriere (McQueen), who is unjustly convicted of murder in 1930s France and condemned to life in a notorious island prison. En route, Papillon meets a quirky convicted counterfeiter named Louis Dega (Hoffman). In exchange for protection, Dega agrees to finance Papillon’s prison escape, ultimately resulting in a lasting friendship.’

Michael Noer is set to direct the movie from a script Aaron Guzikowski (Prisoners). It’s not clear when it might start shooting.

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Rebel Wilson Up For Gender-Swapped Remake Of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

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rebel-wilsonInternet trolls may have viciously laid into the idea of gender-swapping Ghostbusters, but Hollywood seems to like the idea, with a Splash remake announced a couple of days ago with Channing Tatum in the Darryl Hannah role. That’s been joined by Rebel Wilson taking on one of the central roles in a do-over of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

THR reports that she’s play one of two con-women in the remake of the 1998 Steve Martin and Michael Caine comedy. The original saw the duo as con artists, one unsophisticated and one suave, who join forces on the French Riviera to take down a big target, before turning on one another with a bet that will see the loser having to leave town.

It’s not known who might join Wilson in the new version of the film. No director is set either, but it seems something Wilson is keen on, as she’s also set to produce.

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New Closet Monster Trailer – A young man embarks on a journey of self-discovery in the gay-themed film

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closet-monsterCloset Monster had a successful run at film festivals, including screening at the Toronto International Film Festiva and BFI London Film Festival, as well as winning awards at the likes of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, FilmOut San Diego and Atlantic Film Festival. The film is now on the brink of its UK cinema release from Peccadillo Pictures, screening around the UK as part of the LGBT-themed Poutfest.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘CLOSET MONSTER tells the story of Oscar Madly (Connor Jessup, Falling Skies), a creative and driven teenager who hovers on the brink of adulthood. Affected by his dysfunctional parents, unsure of his sexuality, and haunted by horrific images of a tragic gay bashing he witnessed as a child, Oscar dreams of escaping the town he feels is suffocating him.

‘He embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the beloved help of his talking pet hamster, Buffy (voiced by Isabella Rossellini), his imagination and the prospect of love, that will ultimately bring him closer to confronting his inner monster.’

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

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Disposable Teens: Episode 9 – A young gay man deals with aftermath of male sexual assault

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disposable-teens-ep9In the last episode of Disposable Teens, we left young, gay Austin (Chris Jehnert) in a precarious position, after he’d had drugs put in his drink and a man was forcing himself upon him. The latest episode picks up aftermath, looking at the outcome of the assault.

The episode sees Austin  tells his boyfriend Houston (Tyler Begnoche) what has happened. Eventually he also gets to confront his assaulter (Evan Reed), which results in all the things that have happened to him in the preceding months crowding into his mind.

Disposable Teens is about a gay teenager named Austin  who is forced to run from his home after coming out of the closet. Last season he ended up becoming prey to a charismatic pornographer named Madison (Lucio Nieto). This season he has found his way into the club scene with the help of cute drug dealer named Houston (Tyler Begnoche) and a charming club promoter named Orlando (Evan Reed), but as you can see, it’s not all roses.

You can take a look at Episodes 9 below and if you need to catch up, click here. [Read more…]

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McTucky Fried High S2 Ep 6 – The LGBTQ cartoon takes on the followers of Cheesus

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mctucky-s2-ep6-slideIt’s time to head back into a world of animated food for the latest episode of the fun but serious McTucky Fried High. It may be a cartoon and feature plenty of comedy, but it also wants to make some serious points about things such as LGBTQ right, gender inequality and the dangers posed by a right wing take on ‘religious freedom’.

In the new episode, ‘Divide and conquer is a tool of the devil or maybe Cheesus or maybe Sheri? Who’s to say as the McTucky students try to find solidarity and resist Sheri Cone’s (Kristen T. King) brainwashing of the school into followers of Cheesus. How far will the followers of Equality and Justice go to overturn Sheri? Who will come to their rescue with voguing style and rainbow love? Will Lala Pebbles (Anna DeShawn) ever get full sipping on white tears?’

Take a look at the new episode of McTucky Fried High below. You can find the previous Season 2 episodes here and head here for Season 1. [Read more…]

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Cara Delevingne Says ‘If People Want To Say I’m Gay, That’s Great’

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cara-delevigne-st-vincentFor a while it’s been known that actress/model Cara Delevingne has been dating musician St. Vincent. However she hasn’t said a vast amount it – although she certainly hasn’t been trying to hide it either.

Noe she’s been opening about her relationship and sexuality to the UK edition of Vogue. The 23-year-old says of her female partner, “I’m completely in love. Before, I didn’t know what love was – real love. I didn’t understand the depth of it. I always used to think it was you against the world. Now I know the meaning of life is love. Whether that’s for yourself or for the world or your partner.”

As for how she defines her sexuality, she’s joining a growing list of celebs who don’t really want to call themselves anything. She admits though to having some issues with the word ‘gay’, due to how it was used when she was young. She says, “As a child, I used gay as a bad word, as in, ’that’s so gay.’ All my friends did. I’m obviously in love, so if people want to say I’m gay, that’s great. But we’re all liquid – we change, we grow.”

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Gay Short Film Showcase: Flamingo Pride – It’s tough being the only straight flamingo in the flock

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flamingo-pride-slideHere’s a rather bizarre but also pretty cool short film. There aren’t many explicitly gay themed animations, but Flamingo Pride takes us into a CG world where nearly all of the pink birds are gay and partying 24/7.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Frustrated at being the only straight flamingo in a gay flock, our hero falls in love with a lady stork who flies by. Unable to convince her of his serious intentions, he isolates himself and endures an identity crisis. An intensive encounter inspires him to make a bold move.’

I’m not 100% what the moral viewpoint of the short is meant to be, as it seems to suggest being both gay and straight is pretty rubbish, but that’s it’s certainly not fun if you feel stuck on the outside of everything. If you know a short film we ought to be posting, tell us by getting in touch via our contact page. And check out more gay short films and web series here. [Read more…]

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Transformers: The Last Knight Shows Off A New Look For Optimus Prime

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transformers-the-last-knight-concept-posterAre we getting a new Optimus Prime for Transformers: The Last Knight? It appears that we might, although by releasing this concept art billboard poster so early (the movie is only halfway through principal photography), it gives them time to test the waters and see how audiences respond to an Optimus who looks more humanoid than he has before. If there’s a bad reaction is means there’s still time for changes.

This doesn’t mean that they’re necessarily changing the continuity (several characters are returning, including those played by Mark Wahlberg and Josh Duhamel), as the earlier movies have shown that the Transformers are able to change their form if they need to. However, we don’t know how it will handle the alteration, as very little info has been released about the plot.

The poster does hint at robot dragons, big spaceships and, erm, a city, but not much more. It’s enough to set off plenty of speculation though. The film’s out summer 2017.

 

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Channing Tatum Is Turning Merman For A Remake Of Splash

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channing-tatumFans of Channing Tatum with his shirt off should rejoice, as Deadline reports that he is attached to one of the lead roles in the planned remake of the 1984 hit movie Splash. His 22 Jump Street co-star Jillian Bell has also signed on.

In the original movie Tom Hanks played a man who was rescued by a mermaid (Darryl Hannah) as a child and then again as an adult, although he isn’t aware that’s what happened. She decides to search for him on land (her tail becomes legs once its dried), but after they meet and begin to fall for one another, her secret threatens to come out, especially as her tail will reappear if she gets wet..

For the remake there’s a gender role-reversal, with Tatum as the part-fish part-human, and Bell as the human. It’s not clear how the plot might differ otherwise. Marja-Lewis Ryan is set to write the script.

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Win Mapplethorpe: Look At The Pictures On DVD!

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mapplethorpe-look-at-the-pictures-dvd-coverThe one thing more outrageous than Robert Mapplethorpe’s photographs was his life. Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures is the first definitive, feature length portrait of the controversial American artist since his death in 1989. The documentary is out on DVD now from Dogwoof Pictures, and we’ve teamed up with them to give away three copies.

Directed and produced by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato (Inside Deep Throat, The Last Beekeeper) Mapplethorpe is an intimate look into the life of a trailblazing artist dedicated to making photography into a respected, valued and collectable art form in the contemporary art market.  Intimate revelations from family, friends and lovers are topped only by Mapplethorpe’s candor, revealed in a series of rediscovered, never before heard interviews, made public for the first time. Speaking about his life, loves and work, this ‘confessional’ is supported by previously, rare archival footage and images, which give a brand new insight into a man who lived the same way he took his pictures – in black and white.

This captivating documentary is a unique portrayal of an artist who turned photography into contemporary fine art with a bold vision that ignited a cultural war still raging to this day.

To be in with a chance of winning K-SHop on DVD that we’ve got to give away, answer the question below and fill in your details, then press submit! The competition closes on August 15th, 2016, so get answering and good luck.

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures is available to own on DVD and to watch on iTunes. Order your copy from dogwoof.com/mapplethorpe [Read more…]

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