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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

Crush Of The Day: Charlie Hunnam Gets Out His Sword In First Look At Him As King Arthur

July 23, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

charlie-hunnam-king-arthur-ew7-slideCharlie Hunnam may have dropped out of the lead role in Fifty Shades Of Grey, but that wasn’t the only major movie he’s been up for, as next year he’ll be taking the title role in Guy Ritchie’s, Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur, which is the first part of a planned major franchise.

Now our first look at him in character has arrived thanks to a photoshoot for EW, where he gets out his sword and is looking very good indeed.

Of his character, Hunnam says, “He’s a little bit rough around the edges, but he’s basically a survivor. He’s a hustler. He’s a street kid. There’s definitely a harder edge to him than people would imagine. It’s sort of classic Guy Ritchie stuff.”

In the past thought Arthurian legends on screen have had a bit of a checkered history. Ritchie is hoping to change this, saying, “I think where the pitfall has often been is trying to make King Arthur bland and nice, and nice and bland. The two qualities make rather compatible bed companions. Unfortunately, they’re not interesting to watch. Luke Skywalker was always the most uninteresting character in Star Wars because he’s the good guy. Good guys are boring.”

Take a look at the great pics of Charlie below, and you’ll be able to see the film on July 22nd, 2016. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Charlie Hunnam  DIRECTORS: Guy Ritchie  FILMS: Knights Of The Roundtable: King Arthur  

The Walker: Episode 1 – Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, and Betty Gilpin need a gay best friend

July 23, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

the-walker-episode-1When we think of web shwos, the usual thought is of unknown people filming something in their basement, and perhaps adding a some better production values and a bit of a budget if the first season does well. Not many web shows can boast the likes of stars such as Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, and Betty Gilpin, but The Walker can, largely thanks to the fact it’s a fictionalised take on the life of their real-life BFF – Woody Harrelson shows up in the first episode too.

The show isn’t done with the famous faces either, as it’s promised that later episodes will feature the life of Lily Rabe, Gabourey Sidibe, Mamie Gummer, Aya Cash, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Megan Ferguson, and Nev Schulman.

Rightor Doyle plays the title character, Walker, which refers to the name used of gay man (usually a closeted one) who accompanies rich ladies to events. However in the show Doyle turns out not to just be a random plus-one. He has a few problems though, not least that going with his friends to swanky parties doesn’t mean he got a lot of cash himself.

Doyle tells ETOnline “[It’s] fun to play with the idea of making the supporting character in everyone else’s story the protagonist of mine.The Walker is an exploration of how friendships can be the most loving, confounding, and rewarding relationships in your life… It is my love letter to women, and to New York, and to friendship in all its many wild and wonderful forms.”

Interestingly it’s directed by Paul Schrader, writer of Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, and director of American Gigolo and The Canyons. Take a look at The Walker Episode 1 below.

The rest of the episodes will appear on Refinery 29. [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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Crush Of The Day: Matthew Lewis Has More Sexy Shirtlessness For Us

July 23, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

matthew-lewis-shirtless-slideI doubt the former Neville Longbottom, actor Matthew Lewis, expected the internet to go into meltdown in quite the way it did when pics from his Attitude photoshoot were first released. However the reaction was massive (and his bulge even managed to embarass JK Rowling).

Now Matthew wants to ensure that we do not forget his slightly furry and lithe hotness, as he’s posted a new shirtless image on Instagram, where it initially looks like he’s also grabbing his bits – until you realise it’s just his waistband.

We are certainly not complaining and should Matthew wish to release any more pics where he’s wearing less than the typical amount of clothing, we certainly wouldn’t complain.

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

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ACTORS: Matthew Lewis  

Full The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Trailer – Katniss prepares to take down the Capitol

July 23, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

mockingjay-part-2-pic1-slideYoutube has revamped the look of their videos, although we’re presuming that wasn’t done in preparation for the release of the first full The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Trailer. However the two have coincided, and you can take a look below.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin), and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.’

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 is released in UK cinemas on 19th November 2015. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Sam Claflin, Natalie Dormer, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Donald Sutherland, Stanley Tucci, Jeffrey Wright, Jena Malone  DIRECTORS: Francis Lawrence  FILMS: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2  

Inside Out (Cinema Review)

July 22, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Phyllis Black, Mindy Kaling
Director: Pete Docter
Running Time: 102 mins
Certificate: U

Pixar have consistently delivered some of the greatest animated family movies of the last 20 years. I say family, as not only are these aimed at youngsters, but they also charm adults as well. We have had movies about fish, toys, monsters, cars, balloons and bugs. Now they are going inside your head – literally.

For those who have not seen the trailers or the adverts, the film is centred around five emotions in young girl Riley’s head. These characters represent Sadness, Joy, Fear, Disgust and Anger, all emotions we are familiar with – in fact everyone in the film has these emotions (no more). [Read more…]

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  

Freeheld Trailer – Julianne Moore & Ellen Page fight for gay rights

July 22, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

freeheld-slideThere are going to be a few gay-themed movies lining up in the hoping of scoring award nominations (and perhaps wins), including Roland Emmeric’s Stonewall, as well as Freeheld. The trailer for the latter has now arrived, and you can watch it below.

In the true life tale, Page plays mechanic Stacie Andree, who was denied the pension benefits of her longtime partner and New Jersey police detective Laurel Hester (Julianne Moore), when the latter became terminally ill. While Hester’s detective partner, Dane Wells (Michael Shannon), was conservative and initially surprised to learn of Hester’s sexual orientation, he stepped up to become the leader in the fight for Laurel’s rights to assign her benefits to Stacie. Steve Carell meanwhile plays the lawyer who helped take the case to court.

Director Pete Sollett told Buzzfeed, “The political story and the personal story are one for me. It’s always our own sort of issues that pop up when we’re falling in love. But unfortunately on top of those, these women had to deal with the prejudice and the obstacles set up for them by their local government. But for me, they’re one in the same: The personal is the political.”

The movie is out in the US in October. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Julianne Moore, Ellen Page, Steve Carell, Michael Shannon  DIRECTORS: Pete Sollett  FILMS: Freeheld  

Mississippi Grind Trailer – Ryan Reynolds & Ben Mendelsohn go gambling

July 22, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Mississippi-GrindMississippi Grind got a decent reception at Sundance, with critics noting that Half Nelson filmmakers Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck brought the spirit of the 70s to their movie.

Now the trailer has arrived.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Gerry (Mendelsohn) is a talented but struggling poker player about to be swallowed up by his unshakeable gambling habit. But his luck begins to change after he meets the young, charismatic Curtis (Reynolds). Gerry convinces his new lucky charm to hit the road with him, towards a legendary high stakes poker game in New Orleans. The highs and lows unveil the duo’s true characters and motivations, and an undeniable bond forms between them.’

The film is out in the US on September 24th. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Ryan Reynolds, Ben Mendelsohn, Sienna Miller  DIRECTORS: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck  

The Muppets Pitch Video – Take a look at what landed them a new TV show

July 22, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

muppets-tv-showAfter finding new life in a two movies, The Muppets are heading back to the place they were born, with a new TV show that will be a sitcom that mixes Kermit & co’s. home life with their work life, in a documentary style that’s a little like Modern Family or The Office.

The show got picked up by ABC in the US after they saw a 10-minute presentation that showed off this slightly more adult-oriented take on the characters. The pitch got plenty of buzz, but it wasn’t originally meant to be seen by the public.

That’s now changed as it’s been released on the internet and you can watch it below. And nicely even though it’s just a pitch, it features the sort of celebrity cameos you’d expect from The Muppets, with the likes of Elizabeth Banks and Topher Grace showing up. [Read more…]

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Spectre Trailer – Daniel Craig’s 007 is back in the first proper look at the Bond adventure

July 22, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

spectre-pic2Nobody was expecting Skyfall to join the billion dollar box office club, but when it did it ensured the 007 got a massive shot in the arm and there was huge amounts of anticipation for the next instalment. The film, Spectre, reunites Daniel Craig with director Sam Mendes.

The first full trailer is now here.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia Sciarra (Monica Bellucci), the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organisation known as SPECTRE.

‘Meanwhile back in London, Max Denbigh (Andrew Scott), the new head of the Centre for National Security, questions Bond’s actions and challenges the relevance of MI6, led by M (Ralph Fiennes). Bond covertly enlists Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) and Q (Ben Whishaw) to help him seek out Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux), the daughter of his old nemesis Mr White (Jesper Christensen), who may hold the clue to untangling the web of SPECTRE.

‘As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot. As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.’

Spectre is set for release in the UK on October 26, 2015, and in the US on November 6, 2015.’ [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Andrew Scott, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris  DIRECTORS: Sam Mendes  FILMS: Spectre  
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