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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

One Chance (Blu-ray)

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Paul Potts took the world by storm after he swept to victory in the very first series of Britain’s Got Talent. One Chance takes a look at the story of the mobile phone salesman turned opera singer.

James Corden plays Potts, who grew up being bullied but dreams of singing opera. He thinks he might have his chance when he saves up money to attend a singing school in Italy. However when that doesn’t work out, he’s back in South Wales, stuck in a dead-end job with his unsupportive father telling he needs to give up on his dreams and accept his lot in life. [Read more…]

Safety Not Guaranteed (DVD)

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Safety Not Guaranteed certainly acted as a great calling card for director Colin Trevorrow. His low-budget film got plenty of people in Hollywood interested in working with him, leading to rumours he was in talks to direct Star Wars Episode VII. He’s since been hired to write and helm the upcoming Jurassic World. It’s certainly a big jump from this film, which was made for less than a million dollars, and while it is technically sci-fi, for most of its running time it plays out as an indie rom com. [Read more…]

The Sacrament Red Band Trailer – Take a look at the latest horror from Ti West

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Ti West has quickly gained a great reputation in horror circles with the likes of The House Of The Devil, Cabin Fever 2 and The Innkeepers. Now he’s back with The Sacrament.

The film follows, ‘follows a group of journalists shooting a doc about a man’s attempt to locate his missing sister. They find her in a rural cult preparing for a mass suicide.’ Initially they think the cult seems like a nice, earthly paradise, but that assessment doesn’t last too long.

Now the red band trailer for the movie has arrived. The movie screened at last year’s London Film Festival and will be released in the US on VOD from May 1st and in cinemas from June 6th. No UK release date is currently set. [Read more…]

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Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg Take On Console Wars

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seth-rogenIt’s tough to seen how the rivalry between two companies will become a movie, but Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg obviously think they can find a way. Collider reports they’ve signed up to co-write and co-direct a movie based on the upcoming book, Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo And The Battle That Defined A Generation, by Blake Harris.

The non-fiction book takes a close look at the fight between Sega and Nintendo in the 1990s, when both companies were battling for console dominance. Their striving to be the best (and to undermine the other) led to the massive gaming industry we have today, where Nintendo is still a player, but Sega has fallen by the wayside, replaced by Sony and Microsoft.

The book follows the fight between the 16-bit consoles the SNES and the Sega Mega Drive, both of which helped turn video games from something most people only saw on arcade machines, into an essential part of every young person’s home.

Rogen may also star in the movie, but as yet he’s just set for writing and directing duties.

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The Lego Movie Tops The US Box Office Again, With Pompeii Going Down In Flames

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lego-movie-poster2The success of The LEGO movie continues with the film topping to US box office for a third week, taking an impressive $31.4 million. That makes for a total of $183 million so far. After this success, it’s little surprise Warner is already moving forward with a sequel.

The LEGO Movie completely obliterated the new competition, neither of which could scare up a huge amount of interest. 3 Days To Kill was in second spot with $12.3 million. It could have been worse as the movie didn’t cost a huge amount to produce, but it’s not a great start for the Kevin Costner action flick.

Going into the weekend, some were wondering if Pompeii would top the chart, but in the end it fizzled rather than erupted as the big budget movie barely took $10 million. It’s far less than most disaster movies, but at least it was a little higher than other recent effects-heavy bombs, The Legend Of Hercules and I, Frankenstein.

Take a look below for the box office top 10 for the weekend of February 21st-23rd 2014.

Rank Title Weekend Gross (millions) Total Gross to date (millions)
1 The LEGO Movie $31.4 $183.1
2 3 Days To Kill $12.3 $12.3
3 Pompeii $10.0 $10.0
4 Robocop $9.4 $43.6
5 The Monuments Men $8.1 $58.0
6 About Last Night $7.4 $38.1
7 Ride Along $4,6 $123.1
8 Frozen $4.3 $384.0
9 Endless Love $4,3 $20.1
10 Winter’s Tale $2.1 $11.2
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Win A Copy Of The Lesbian-themed Drama The Adored!

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The-Adored-dvd-coverThe Adored is out on DVD in the UK on February 24th from Peccadillo Pictures. We’ve teamed up with them to give away three copies of the film in this competition.

Having been a successful model, Maia (Ione Butler) has lost her confidence and as her marriage begins to flounder, she plans to re-launch her career by undertaking a photo shoot by celebrity photographer Francesca Allman (Laura Martin-Simpson), who lives in a remote old house in the Welsh countryside. Maia loves the solitude and accepts an offer to stay the weekend, but Francesca’s obsessive nature threatens to spoil their meeting.

As the photo shoot develops, so does Maia’s trust in Francesca who seduces her. Whilst Francesca’s sexual desires grow with intensity, Maia becomes uneasy with a strange unseen presence in the house. Meanwhile, Adrian (Jake Maskall) talks through his jealous and violent attitude towards his wife with Doctor Woods (Caroline Burns Cook) as he struggles to accept she’s not having an affair. With Francesca becoming more possessive, events take a dangerous turn. Maia is about to discover who adores her the most and to what extremes they will go to possess her.

Directors Carl Medland and Amarjeet Singh have created a sensual, psychological thriller that has a seductive intensity. Shot on location in the house where Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein in North Wales in the 19th century village of Tremadog, THE ADORED stars Laura Martin-Simpson, Ione Butler, Caroline Burns Cook and Jake Maskall (best known for playing Danny Moon in EastEnders, and Neil Marshall’s Centurion).

To be in with a chance of winning one of the three copies of The Adored 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 March 8th 2013, so get answering and good luck! [Read more…]

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Boys On Film 11: We Are Animals Trailer – Take a look at the latest in the excellent gay short film collection

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Peccadillo Pictures has had great success with the Boys Of Film series, which brings together some of the best gay-themed short films from around the globe, ranging from the funny to the erotic. Now the latest collection is on its way, subtitled We Are Animals.

The trailer for the collection is here, suggesting this will be another great release. Here’s the details of each of the shorts that will be included:

We Are Animals – dir. Dominic Haxton (USA) 13mins 2013
This beautifully filmed, bold and daring alternate historical fable is set during the 1980s AIDS crisis. When a closeted young man finds himself in the midst of an anti-government coup, he joins in the fight against the strict regime that is being enforced upon them.
Official Selection ; Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival | Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival | 24th Annual Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival | Sacramento International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival | Polari Film Festival

Burger – dir. Magnus Mork (UK/Norway) 11mins 2013
Set on location in Cardiff, Burger is an observational study looking at the variety of customers that a late night burger bar attracts. Norwegian filmmaker Magnus Mork has painted a beautiful portrait of both gay and straight couples. It is the fourth short film to be produced by the Iris Prize, the world’s largest lesbian and gay short film prize valued at £25,000, after Mork won the short film prize in 2010 for The Samaritan.
Official Selection; Sundance Film Festival | Seattle International Film Festival | OUTFEST | Oslo Gay and Lesbian Film Festival | GAZE | Iris Prize Festival | Hamburg International Film Festival | MIX Copenhagen LGBT Film Festival

Alaska is a Drag – dir. Shaz Bennett (USA) 14mins 2012
The unique and outspoken Leo stands out from the crowd that he finds himself in through no fault of his own. This isn’t ideal when working in a small fish cannery in Alaska. His dreams of leaving this small town appear impossible, until a new boy starts to work at the cannery and sees Leo for the international superstar he was destined to be.
Official Selection ; Seattle Gay and Lesbian Film Festival | Philadelphia Film Festival | Outfest | Los Angeles Film Festival

Three Summers – dir. Carlos Augusto de Oliveira (Denmark) 28mins 2006
As poignant as it is daring, Three Summers charts an unlikely attraction – over the span of three years – between a middle aged divorcee and a teenage boy exploring his sexuality.

The Last Time I Saw Richard – dir. Nicholas Verso(USA) 23mins 2013
Set in a teen mental health clinic in the winter of 1995, this thrilling short film serves as a prequel to the feature length work Boys In The Trees. We are introduced to Jonah, 2 years earlier, and the meaningful connection he forms with his roommate, Richard, despite his determination to stay solitary.
Official Selection; Prague Short Film Festival | San Jose International Short Film Festival | AACTA Awards Screening | Rhode Island International Film Festival | Melbourne International Film Festival

Little Man – dir. Eldar Rapaport (UK/Israel) 24mins 2012
Facing thirty, Elliott realises he has skewered the potential of every relationship that has come his way. The weekend his brother shows up on his doorstep and a bizarre neighbour begins spying on him; Elliott is driven to the edge in this uneasy psychological tale of obsession. Directed by the winner of the 2011 Iris Prize, Eldar Rapaport, who has since gone on to direct feature films, including the beautiful August.
Official Selection; Iris Prize Film Festival

For Dorian – dir. Rodrigo Barriuso (Canada) 16mins 2012
For Dorian aspires to deal with a sensitive and vastly under-represented issue: the sexual awakening of teenagers with visible disabilities. Told from the moving perspective of a devoted father of a boy with Down Syndrome, it challenges the ways in which the disabled are frequently asexualised.
Official Selection: Iris Prize Festival | Pittsburgh International LBGT Film Festival | Hamburg Queer Film and Video Film Festival | EOP Film Festival |

Spooners – dir. Bryan Horch (USA) 14mins 2013
In this hilarious, inventive and pleasingly whimsical comedy, a gay couple’s ridiculous quest for a comfortable mattress transforms into a journey of acceptance and public openness with their sexuality. It charmed viewers at film festivals around the world, winning two audience favourite awards and audience favourite for best short film.
Official Selection; Seattle International Film Festival | Mezipatra Queer Film Festival | Sacramento International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival | Northampton International Film Festival

Boys On Film 11: We Are Animals is due out on DVD in the UK on March 24th. [Read more…]

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Lady Peacock Trailer – A gay man decides the only way to compete with a drag queen is to become one

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Here’s a movie that looks like it could be quite fun. It also stars out actor Eric Millegan, who many will recognise as Zack Addy in early seasons of Bones.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘When Conner first meets Gay newbie Devin, he feels an instant attraction for him. However, soon into the relationship Conner’s nemesis, the Puerto Rican drag queen, Adora, wants Devin all to herself. Conner soon realizes the only way to compete with a drag queen is to become a drag queen. With the help of his club friends, Conner must make it his mission to destroy Adora if he wants to win back Devin.’

It’ll be out in the US via Breaking Glass Pictures later this year. [Read more…]

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Iris Prize LGBT Short Film Festival Launches New British Strand & Logo

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iris-logo-britishThe Iris Prize, held every autumn in Cardiff, is a great showcase for LGBT short films from around the world. However this year they have announced plans for a new strand to celebrate the Best of British.

The new strand will screen up to 10 of the best short films produced by filmmakers in Britain over the past 24 months. The films will be judged by an independent British Jury who will present the winning film with the Iris Prize Best British Short Award.

“British films have always been well received at the Iris Prize Film Festival and we are delighted to be screening more British shorts this year. This new development will also allow Iris to have a closer relationship with more local film makers,” said Festival Chair Andrew Pierce.

“The Iris Prize has a well-established track record for celebrating international talent having presented the Prize to film makers from the US, Israel, Germany, Norway, Brazil and two from Australia. However as we grow there is an expectation for us to do more! This is what we are doing by launching the Best British Short Award!” he added.

More details about the Best British Short prize will be announced at a drinks reception in London to co-inside with the closing weekend of BFI Flare on 29 March 2014.

If you’ve got a film you’d like to submit (whether you’re a British filmmaker or not), here are some of the key dates for this year’s fest:

  • • The submissions process is open and film makers can submit here: LINK
     • The closing date for submissions is Friday 4th July 2014.
    • All films submitted for the Best British Short will also be considered for the main Iris Prize.
    • The Best of British jury will be independent of the International Jury who will be responsible for the main Iris Prize.
    • The winner will be announced during the Iris Awards on Sunday 12th October 2014.
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My Gay Roommate – Season 3, Ep 2: The Bigger Man

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A few weeks ago we posted the first episode of Season 3 of My Gay Roommate, and this time around Nick was looking for a new roomie. It seemed his search had come to an end by the end that episode, and now it’s time for the story to move on.

Now Nick has to negotiate the difficulties of living with someone new – especially a straight guy for whom tidiness is not a top priority (and who also has his own big, hairy bear).

Take a look at the new episode above. [Read more…]

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X-Men: Days Of Future Past Character Pics – Evan Peters, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy & Loads More

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It’s been reported that X-Men: Days Of Future Past in Fox’s second most expensive movie ever, after Avatar, so they’ve got a lot riding on this foray into mutant territory. The movie brings together the cast of the original trilogy and First Class, along with some new face.

Now we can take a look at them in a set of character pics, including Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, Ian McKellen, James McAvoy, Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ellen Page, Evan Peters, Daniel Cudmore Nicholas Hoult, Anna Paquin, Peter Dinklage, Halle Berry and more

Here’s the synopsis: ‘The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. The beloved characters from the original “X-Men” film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from “X-Men: First Class,” in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.’

It’ll be in cinemas May 2014.

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Hostel’s Eli Roth To Helm Knock Knock

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eli-rothDirector Eli Roth had a big hit with Hostel and it’s sequel, but there’s been a six-year gap between Hostel Part II and Green Inferno (which doesn’t get released until later this year). He’s keen to ensure there isn’t another lengthy break as he’s got a new movie in the works. TheWrap reports Roth has signed on to direct the horror-thriller Knock Knock.

The movie will reunite him with his Aftershock and The Green Inferno co-writers, Nicolá Ló and Guillermo Amoedo.

The film is about ‘two young girls who show up unexpectedly at the home of a married man where they seduce him and wreak havoc on his perfect life’.

No cast members is attached at this time, but Roth will be moving quickly to find some actors as shooting is set to begin this April on a budget of less than $10 million.

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