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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

The Gays (DVD/VoD Review)

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After watching The Gays I had visions of extreme right wing nutcases handing copies of the movie around and using it as evidence that everything they’ve always said about gays being deviant, sex obsessed, demon-possessed and keen to turn kids homo was all true. The film will certainly not win awards for political correctness, but it does have its moments.

The movie follows the Gay family – father Rob, transvestite mother Bob, and their sons (born through an anal pregnancy) Alex and Tommy.  As you might expect, they are the absolute extreme of homosexuality, with the parents teaching their kids how to seduce their teenage friends, giving them rim job GI Joes for Christmas and causing general same sex debauchery. [Read more…]

The Case Against 8 (DVD Review)

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For those of you who don’t keep up with the gay rights struggle in the US, in November 2008 a measure was put on the California ballot – Proposition 8 – that sought to add to the state’s constitution that marriage should be solely between one man and one woman. It was particularly contentious as for several months gay marriage had been legal in California, meaning that when the electorate voted for Prop 8, 1000s of same sex marriages were suddenly invalidated.

The Case Against 8 follows what happened after that, when it was decided that the best way forward to ensure marriage equality was legal in the most populous US State was to launch a court case that would seek to find Prop 8 as being against the overall US Constitution. [Read more…]

Family Guy – Season 14 (DVD Review)

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Having just ended on BBC3 in the UK, Family Guy – Season 14 arrives on DVD in the UK. It’s perhaps the most controversial season in the show’s history – which isn’t bad going for a series that’s previously had two episodes that were fully animated and then rejected by the Fox network due to worries about their content.

However the controversy this time wasn’t due to Family Guy taking on abortion or concern about jokes about Jews – it’s because they killed off one of the main characters. Yep, a few episodes in to Season 14 Brian the faux-intellectual dog bites the big one (or at least bites the tarmac, seeing as he gets run over). However it shouldn’t come as too much of a shock to discover that this might not be the last time we see him. [Read more…]

Win The Great Documentary Ballet Boys On Blu-ray!

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Ballet-Boys-bd-coverBallet Boys will be out on DVD and on Blu Ray for the first time in the UK from November 10th. And we’ve got three copies of the Blu-ray to give away in this comp.

An inspiring documentary, Ballet Boys introduces us to three very different young friends who are all passionate about ballet. As they near the end of high school, they must decide whether they have the commitment and skill to make a career in dance.

Their hearts are laid bare as we follow the thrills, spills, tears and joys of these boys as they navigate their way through the competitive world of dance and their last years at high school, sacrificing much of their adolescent life to become the men they want to be.  Friendships develop as the three compete with and against each other, each determined to gain entry to the National Academy of Arts in Oslo.

A story of adolescence, ambition and identity, Ballet boys is a lovingly and sensitively told story of three exceptionally talented teenagers finding their way into young adulthood.

For your chance to win one of the three copies of Ballet Boys on Blu-ray that we’ve got to give away, answer the question below and fill in your details, then press submit! The competition closes on November 22nd 2014, so get answering and good luck! [Read more…]

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Win Bruce La Bruce’s Controversial Gerontophilia On DVD!

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Gerontophilia-dvd-coverDirector Bruce La Bruce has never been afraid to make waves, with many of his movies – such as The Raspberry Reich and Skin Gang – bridging the gap between indie art film and gay porn (and we mean porn, not just explicit sex). However with Gerontophilia he’s trying something a little different, although to many people’s eyes just as controversial – with a film about the relationship between a young man and a much, much older one.

TLA Releasing is bringing the film out on DVD in the UK on November 10th, and we’ve got three copies to give away in this competition.

Lake is young. He’s sexy. He’s in the prime of his life…and he’s attracted to older men. Perfect, then, that he lands himself a job as a care assistant at a local nursing home. When he meets the charming, flamboyant Melvyn they strike up an unlikely friendship. One that deepens considerably after the two ‘break out’ and head off on a eventful road trip. A festival hit the world over, Bruce La Bruce’s unmissable Gerontophilia is arguably his boldest and most accomplished work to date.

For your chance to win one of the three copies of Gerontophilia 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 November 21st 2014, so get answering and good luck! [Read more…]

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Will Jared Leto Be The Joker In Suicide Squad?

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Jared-LetoBefore Dallas Buyers Club, there was a four-year gap between movies for Jared Leto while he concentrated on fronting his band. However after he won an Oscar, many expected him to return to the world of movies with a vengeance.

Despite a few possibilities he’s yet to pick his next role, but that may change soon if Warner and DC get their way, as TheWrap reports that they want him to play The Joker in Suicide Squad. Ryan Gosling was previously circling the role, but he apparently didn’t want to to sign a deal that would cover multiple movies (which could also be an issue with Leto).

You’ve also got to imagine any actor would also have qualms about taking the role, as they’re bound to be compared to Heath Ledger’s iconic performance in The Dark Knight.

As previously reported, Will Smith, Cara Delevigne, Tom Hardy, and Margot Robbie are all said to be in various stages of discussions to star Suicide Squad, with Jesse Eisenberg expected to reprise his Batman v Superman role as Lex Luthor. However as yet no casting has been confirmed.

It’s said Suicide Squad will focus on seven DC Comics villains, who have been captured but are offered the chance for redemption with a mission none of them are expected to survive.

David Ayer will direct with an August 2016 release planned.

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Travis Fimmel & Rob Kazinsky Amongst Warcraft Film Character Reveals

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warcraft-character-pic1Warcraft finished shooting a while ago, but with so many special effects to finish off, it won’t be in cinemas for nearly a year and a half. However Blizzard Entertainment decided that it would be a good time to start introducing us to the movie at their BlizzCon gaming convention in Anaheim, CA.

The panel included Warcraft director Duncan Jones, producers Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni, as well as actor Rob Kazinsky, who was on hand to introduce his character, Orgrim, as well as letting us know the other major characters along with their allegiance.

Along with that we got pics of Orgrim and King Llane, as well as some teaser poster and images of the cast. You can take a look at those below, and here’s the info released about the characters in their two groupings – The Alliance and The Horde.

THE ALLIANCE
Anduin Lothar (Travis Fimmel): The lead protagonist for the Alliance, Lothar is a war hero who has sacrificed everything to keep the people of Azeroth safe.

King Llane Wrynn (Dominic Cooper): King Llane is the leader of the Alliance city of Stormwind and a beacon of hope to its people in a time of darkness.

Medivh (Ben Foster): Known as ‘the Guardian,’ Medivh is a mysterious and reclusive protector who wields formidable power.

Khadgar (Ben Schnetzer): Khadgar is a gifted young mage, embarking on a daring search for the truth.

Lady Taria (Ruth Negga): Taria is the royal Queen of Stormwind, King Llane’s great love and most trusted counsel.

Garona (Paula Patton): Caught between the Alliance and the Horde, Garona is a strong-willed survivor who must decide where her true loyalty lies.

THE HORDE
Durotan (Toby Kebbell): The lead protagonist for the Horde, Durotan is the noble Chieftain of the Frostwolf Clan, battling to save his people and his family from extinction.

Orgrim (Rob Kazinsky): Orgrim is Durotan’s right hand and a brave warrior destined to wield the Doomhammer: a weapon of orc legend.

Blackhand (Clancy Brown): Known as ‘The Destroyer’, Blackhand is one of orc-kind’s most fearsome and titanic war chiefs.

Gul’Dan (Daniel Wu): Gul’dan is a supreme orc ruler, fueled by a dark magic that even he cannot control.

Warcraft will be in cinemas March 2016. [Read more…]

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Love Is Strange UK Trailer – John Lithgow & Alfred Molina deal with married life in the gay-themed hit

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love-is-strange-slideLove Is Strange was released a couple of months ago in the US, but in the UK we still have a little while to wait, as it won’t be coming until February 13th, 2014 – so it’ll be a bit of a Valentine’s Day treat for us.

Now the British trailer has arrived, which you can take a look at below.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Four decades into their relationship, Ben (John Lithgow) and George (Alfred Molina) can finally marry. However, their vows are tested shortly afterwards when George loses his job and the couple are forced to live apart. Separated and suddenly reliant on friends and family, George and Ben must navigate a new world.

‘From acclaimed writer and director Ira Sachs, comes a unique film about life, love and long term commitment. LOVE IS STRANGE is a beautiful, charming and incredibly moving exploration about the expansive, intimate nature inside all human relationships.

‘The ensemble cast is rounded out by Oscar winner Marisa Tomei, Charlie Tahan, Cheyenne Jackson and Darren E Burrows.’ [Read more…]

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Win The Raucous Family Guy – Season 14 On DVD!

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family-guy-s14-dvd-coverFamily Guy – Season 14 is out on 10th November in the UK from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, and we’ve teamed up with them to give away two copies in this competition!

During this raucous season, Peter gets a vestigial twin (Vestigial Peter), the Griffins travel to Italy (Boopa-dee Bappa-dee), Quagmire and Peter form a folk band (Into Harmony’s Way), Cleveland moves back to Quahog along with his family (He’s Bla-ack!) and Brian the wise cracking, smart talking family dog faces a gruesome end, but is it really the last we will see of Brian?

Filled with exciting extra content the Family Guy Season 14 DVD comes with a Memoriam for Brian (well sort of) feature, a Consuela Mash-Up, Audio Commentary on selected episodes, a full episode Animatic on ‘Christmas Guy’ and Deleted Scenes.

For your chance to win one of the two copies of Family Guy – Season 14 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 November 20th 2014, so get answering and good luck! [Read more…]

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Selma Trailer – David Oyelowo takes on a key moment in MLK’s civil rights struggle

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selma-pic2You wouldn’t think making a movie about one of the most important moments in the Civil Rights struggle in the US would be that difficult to get off the ground, but Selma faced a massive struggle. Even with Lee Daniels directing and a high profile cast attached (including Hugh Jackman and others), it couldn’t get funding).

However now it’s finally happened, with Ava DuVernay directing and David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Alessandro Nivola, Giovanni Ribisi Common, Carmen Ejogo, Lorraine Toussaint, Tim Roth, and Oprah Winfrey starring.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘SELMA is the story of a movement. The film chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson (Tom Wilkinson) signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernay’s SELMA tells the story of how the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his brothers and sisters in the movement prompted change that forever altered history.’

Selma opens in a few US cinemas on December 25th, 2014, and will go wide in early January. A February 6th UK release is planned. [Read more…]

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Mark Wahlberg Will Be The Six Billion Dollar Man With Peter Berg Directing

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mark-wahlbergA few months ago rumours emerged that Mark Wahlberg and director Peter Berg were thinking about making a movie version of The Six Million Dollar Man. It turns out that was correct, but six million doesn’t buy you what it did in the 1970s, so Deadline reports that it will now become The Six Billion Dollar Man. That’s inflation for you.

The movie is about Steve Austin (Wahlberg), a former astronaut who nearly dies after crashing an experimental plane. He is saved when scientists give him bionic replacements for both legs, his right arm and left eye. He becomes a powerful weapon for the government as a secret agent for the Office of Scientific Intelligence.

The TV series, which starred Lee Majors and ran for five seasons between 1974 and 1978, was based on the 1972 novel Cyborg by Martin Caidin.

It appears getting the movie off the ground hasn’t been plain sailing though. While Universal own the rights to The Six Million Dollar Man TV series and were said to be backing the film when it was first rumoured, in order to move things forwards The Weinstein Company’s Dimension Films label has now stepped in to back the movie, although Universal may still part-finance.

Peter Berg, who previously worked with Wahlberg on Lone Survivor, will direct. They hope to shoot the film sometime next year for a 2016 release.

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Toy Story 4 Is Officially Coming With John Lasseter Directing

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john-lasseter-pixarRemember when Pixar was the company that hated sequels? That’s changed massively over the years, not least with the gargantuan success of the Toy Story series. While it appeared Toy Story 3 would be the end of the line – it certainly felt like a perfect conclusion – Disney & Pixar have now announced a fourth instalment.

John Lasseter, director of the first two Toy Story movies will helms the film, which promises to ‘open a new chapter in the lives of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the Toy Story’ gang. The story was dreamt up by Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter and Lee Unkrich, the storytellers who have been the driving force behind all three Toy Story films. That will now be turned into a script by the writing team of Rashida Jones and Will McCormack (Celeste and Jesse Forever).

“We love these characters so much; they are like family to us,” said Lasseter. “We don’t want to do anything with them unless it lives up to or surpasses what’s gone before. Toy Story 3 ended Woody and Buzz’s story with Andy so perfectly that for a long time, we never even talked about doing another ‘Toy Story’ movie. But when Andrew, Pete, Lee and I came up with this new idea, I just could not stop thinking about it. It was so exciting to me, I knew we had to make this movie—and I wanted to direct it myself.”

The film already has a US release date of June 16th, 2017, and it should be out in the UK around the same time.

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