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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

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  

Fresh Black Mass Trailer – Johnny Depp is a major mobster

August 1, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

black-mass-main-poster Three-time Oscar nominee Johnny Depp (“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” “Finding Neverland,” the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films) stars as notorious mobster James “Whitey” Bulger in the drama “Black Mass,” directed by Scott Cooper (“Crazy Heart”).

The film also stars Joel Edgerton (“The Great Gatsby,” “Zero Dark Thirty”) as FBI Agent John Connolly; Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (“The Imitation Game”) as Whitey’s brother, powerful State Senator Billy Bulger; Rory Cochrane (“Argo”) as Steve Flemmi, Whitey’s closest partner in crime; Jesse Plemons (TV’s “Fargo”) as Whitey’s main henchman, Kevin Weeks; and Kevin Bacon (“Crazy, Stupid, Love.” TV’s “The Following”) as FBI Special Agent in Charge Charles McGuire.

In 1970s South Boston, FBI Agent John Connolly (Edgerton) persuades Irish mobster Jimmy Bulger (Depp) to collaborate with the FBI in order to eliminate their common enemy: the Italian mob. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing Whitey to evade law enforcement while consolidating his power and becoming one of the most ruthless and dangerous gangsters in Boston history.

Cooper directed “Black Mass” from a screenplay by Mark Mallouk and Jez Butterworth, based on the book by Dick Lehr and Gerard O’Neill. It’s due out in the UK in November. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Adam Scott, Dakota Johnson, Corey Stoll  DIRECTORS: Scott Cooper  FILMS: Black Mass  

New We Are Your Friends Trailer – Zac Efron turns DJ

August 1, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

we-are-your-friends-posteIn a few weeks time Zac Efron wants to get the party started in We Are Your Friends, and to get us in the mood a new trailer for the movie has dropped.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS is a stylish coming of age drama about what it takes to find your sound. It follows a close-knit group of friends in LA, including Zac Efron’s character Cole, an aspiring young DJ trying to make it on the electronic music scene.

‘Named after Justice’s seminal electronic anthem, and featuring a cutting-edge soundtrack, WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS is the must-see party of the summer, set for UK release on August 27th.’

We’re will to bet that Efron won’t find it easy to hit it big, and also that he’ll take his shirt off (he is Zac Efron, after all. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Zac Efron, Wes Bentley, Emily Ratajowski  DIRECTORS: Max Joseph  FILMS: We Are Your Friends  

Daniel Radcliffe Will Join The FBI In Imperium

August 1, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

daniel-radcliffe-what-ifDaniel Radcliffe has played everything from a wizard to a man growing horns out of his head, but now it seems he’ll be going into law enforcement, as Deadline reports he’s signed on to star in Imperium.

The movie is about ‘a young FBI agent who goes undercover to find and stop white supremacists trying to make a dirty bomb. It’s based on the experiences of Michael German, an FBI undercover agent who spent years inside United States neo-Nazi and militia groups.’

The film will be the feature debut of Daniel Ragussis, who hopes to start filming the movie this autumn.

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ACTORS: Daniel Radcliffe  

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (Cinema Review)

July 29, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Running Time: 131 mins
Certificate: 12A
Release Date: July 31st 2015

It seems hard to believe that we are now on the fifth instalment in this franchise, and after 19 years it thankfully shows no signs of stopping. I should state that for me this is a hard film to review as I am a fan of the previous entries, and the latest plays it safe by sticking to the tried and tested formula of its predecessors.

Some reviewers are calling it the best entry in the franchise (which I can’t disagree with) and others have slated it for not adding anything new (which I also can’t disagree with). But for me the most important thing I want from any film is to be entertaining and fun, and this film definitely ticks both those boxes.

In Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Ethan Hunt (Cruise) and crew have to take down the Syndicate, an elite and ungoverned ‘anti IMF (Impossible Missions Force)’ that has set out to change the world through global attacks and assassinations. [Read more…]

The 33 Trailer – Antonio Banderas goes underground as a trapped Chilean miner

July 29, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

the-33-slideWhen a cave-in trapped a group of Chilean miner deep underground the story captivated the world, with millions waiting to hear what would happen to the men as rescuers laborious bug a new tunnel that would get them out.

It’s not surprising that Hollywood decided it would be a great tale to make a movie about, and now it’s on its way, with the first trailer having now arrived.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘In 2010, the eyes of the world turned to Chile, where 33 miners had been buried alive by the catastrophic explosion and collapse of a 100-year-old gold and copper mine. Over the next 69 days, an international team worked night and day in a desperate attempt to rescue the trapped men as their families and friends, as well as millions of people globally, waited and watched anxiously for any sign of hope. But 200 stories beneath the surface, in the suffocating heat and with tensions rising, provisions – and time – were quickly running out.

‘A story of resilience, personal transformation and triumph of the human spirit, the film takes us to the Earth’s darkest depths, revealing the psyches of the men trapped in the mine, and depicting the courage of both the miners and their families who refused to give up.

‘Based on the gripping true story of survival—and filmed with the cooperation of the miners, their families and their rescuers – “The 33” reveals the never-before-seen actual events that unfolded, above and below ground, which became nothing less than a worldwide phenomenon.

‘The international cast is led by Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Academy Award winner Juliette Binoche (“The English Patient”), James Brolin, and Lou Diamond Phillips, with Bob Gunton and Gabriel Byrne. The main cast also includes Mario Casas, Jacob Vargas, Juan Pablo Raba, Oscar Nuñez, Tenoch Huerta, Marco Treviño, Adriana Barraza, Kate Del Castillo, Cote de Pablo, Elizabeth De Razzo, Naomi Scott, Gustavo Angarita, and Alejandro Goic.

‘Patricia Riggen directed “The 33” from a screenplay by Mikko Alanne, Oscar nominee Craig Borten (“Dallas Buyers Club”) and Michael Thomas’. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Antonio Banderas, Juliette Binoche, James Brolin  DIRECTORS: Patricia Riggen  

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi Trailer – Michael Bay heads for Libya with John Krasinski

July 29, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

13-hours-pic1-slideMichael Bay may be known for throwaway popcorn action on a massive scale, but he’s getting a little more serious for 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.

The film, which stars John Krasinski, Dominic Fumusa, James Badge Dale, Max Martini and Pablo Schreiber, now has a trailer, which you can watch below.

The movie is based on Mitchell Zuckoff’s book, which centres on six members of a security team. After the facility came under attack from militants angered about the recently release of a trailer for an Islam-bashing film called ‘Innocence Of Muslims’ and the anniversary of 9/11. The team fought to defend the lives of the Americans in the compound, although the attack claimed the life of US Ambassador Christopher J. Stevens and a foreign service worker, while two contract workers died in a second attack at a nearby CIA facility.

Chuck Hogan (The Town, The Strain) wrote the screenplay. The film is due out at the end of the year. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: John Krasinski, Max Martini  DIRECTORS: Michael Bay  FILMS: 13 Hours  

First Pic Of Cillian Murphy & Jamie Dornan In World War II Movie Anthropoid

July 29, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

anthropoid-pic1Anthropoid sounds like the title of the sci-fi movie, but it’s actually something a little more serious and historic that that, as it’s about a real-life mission to kill a Nazi leader. The movie has just started shooting, with Toby Jones, Harry Lloyd, Bill Milner, Alena Mihulovájoin, Jamie Dornan, Cillian Murphy, Anna Geislerová and Charlotte Le Bon starring.

The first pic has now arrived, featuring Jamie and Cillian.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘In 1941 Czechoslovakia was occupied by Nazi forces, governed by SS General Reinhard Heydrich. Nicknamed “The Butcher of Prague”, Heydrich had a meteoric rise through the SS ranks and was now second only to Himmler and Hitler in the Third Reich’s hierarchy. His unparalleled brutality and reign of terror on the Czech resistance movement led Allied authorities in London to hatch a top-secret mission that would change history.

‘Trained by British forces, two soldiers from Czechoslovakia’s army-in-exile were to be parachuted into their homeland with a daring assignment: to assassinate the man many saw as Hitler’s natural successor. ANTHROPOID tells the incredible story of this remarkable operation and the fate of these unsung heroes of WWII.’

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ACTORS: Jamie Dornan, Cillian Murphy  DIRECTORS: Sean Ellis  

Jake Gyllenhaal Circling Stronger, About Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor

July 29, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Jake-GyllenhaalShortly after the Boston Marathon Bombing various people announced they were planning movies based around the tragedy. However, so far none has made it to the screen. One of the movies still working its way through pre-production and may have found a new star, as Variety reports Jake Gyllenhaal is circling the movie.

If he signs on he’d play Jeff Bauman, who survived the bombing but lost both legs. Jake’s not the only actor in contention but it appears he’s the favourite to land the part, undoubtedly helped by his excellent performance in another underdog tale, Southpaw.

Bauman had a central role in the story, as film will ‘detail the aftermath of the 2013 attack at the marathon finish line, where Bauman had been cheering for his girlfriend. A photo of Bauman moments after the blast remains one of the best-known images from the tragedy, which killed three and injured more than 260. When Bauman awoke the next day after surgeries and realized he could not speak, he asked for a pad and paper and wrote: “Saw the guy. Looked right at me.” That set off a massive manhunt for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was convicted of the murders in April.’

David Gordon Green is set to direct the movie, with John Pollono writing the script, based on a book by Bauman and Bret Witter.

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ACTORS: Jake Gyllenhaal  DIRECTORS: David Gordon Green  
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