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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema & more

New The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Trailer and Poster – Fresh look at the Ben Stiller movie

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is one of the more intriguing movies coming this winter, and now we can take a fresh look with a new trailer. It’s definitely worth a look, as it shows exactly how Walter’s fantasies will work, which begin to take over his life.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Ben Stiller directs and stars in THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, James Thurber’s classic story of a day-dreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker (Kristen Wiig) are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined.’

It’ll be in cinemas this Christmas. [Read more…]

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New Hercules: The Legend Begins Trailer – Kellan Lutz gets buff and Greek

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Next year is going to be buff and Greek, with 300: Rise Of An Empire and two Hercules movie, one starring Dwayne Johnson and the other Kellan Lutz. Now a new trailer for the latter has arrived.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘In Ancient Greece 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But this prince, Hercules, knows nothing of his real identity or his destiny. He desires only one thing: the love of Hebe, Princess of Crete, who has been promised to his own brother. When Hercules learns of his greater purpose, he must choose: to flee with his true love or to fulfill his destiny and become the true hero of his time. The story behind one of the greatest myths is revealed in this action-packed epic – a tale of love, sacrifice and the strength of the human spirit.’

The Renny Harlin directed movie is out in January. [Read more…]

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Kill Your Darlings Helmer John Krokidas Takes On Standard Happiness Package

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After the indie success off Kill Your Darlings, director John Krokidas is planning his next move as he has signed on to direct Fox Searchlight’s Standard Happiness Package, according to Deadline.

The indie sci-fi is based on a short story by Charles Yu and follows a college graduate who takes an entry-level position at a tech company. His rather unusual job is that he has to experience painful events from other people’s lives. He falls desperate in love with his boss and tries to build a relationship, but this proves incredible difficult in a world that is slowly becoming entirely virtual and where he ends up becoming a human pain cushion.

The story was originally published as part of Yu’s ‘Sorry Please Thank You’ collection. The gay Krokidas will helm from a script by Keith Bunin. It’s not clear when it will shoot.

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Was X-Men’s Magneto Involved In JFK’s Assassination? He May Be In Days Of Future Past

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x-men-days-of-future-past-poster2It’s a tiny bit more than 50 years since President John F. Kennedy’s assassination by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas, Texas. Ever since then conspiracy theories have swirled over whether there was a second shooter on a grassy knoll.

Anyone who’s seen JFK will also remember the so-called ‘magic bullet’ which the official reports says ricocheted to cause several injuries, but which some think couldn’t possible have moved that way on it own. Now it seems X-Men: Days of Future Past wants to agree with that, suggesting Magneto may have been involved.

20th Century Fox has launched a new viral website called TheBentBullet.com, which ties the sequel to the assassination by suggesting that Erik Lensherr, aka Magneto (Michael Fassbender), was the man on that “grassy knoll,” and manipulated the metal the bullet with his powers.

Take a look below for a video exploring the idea.

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John Cusack, Jason Patric & Johnathon Schaech Join Bruce Willis in The Prince

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john-cusackBruce Willis has been attached to The Prince for a while, and now Deadline reports he’s got plenty of company as John Cusack, Jason Patric, 50 Cent, Johnathon Schaech, Gia Mantegna and Korean pop star Rain have signed up to co-star.

The story follows a former mobster (Patric) who is forced to return to Las Vegas to face his old enemies after his daughter goes missing. Bruce Willis plays Omar, a man who has been waiting for the mobster to come back to town so that he can settle an old score. It isn’t clear who the other actors will play.

Brian A. Miller is directing from a script by Jeremy Passmore and Andre Fabrizio. Filming begins next week in Mobile, Alabama.

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Win The Lesbian-Themed Drama Margarita On DVD!

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Margarita-dvd-coverThe lesbian-themed MARGARITA is out now from Peccadillo Pictures and can be purchased from Amazon & Play, but you may be able to win a copy in this comp, as we’ve got three copies to give away.

To the outside, Gail and Ben have it all two successful careers, a beautiful house, lots of vacations and an amazing nanny for their teenage daughter, Mali (FINN’S GIRL star, Maya Ritter). However behind the facade, bad investments have the family disconnected, resentful and just about broke.

At the centre of this drama is Mali’s young lesbian Mexican nanny, Margarita. Unknown to her employers Margarita has been working for the family illegally for the past six years but despite all this she is passionate, resourceful and devoted to them. She is the nanny, the housekeeper, the cook, the maid and even the repair woman. Margarita is well aware of their financial issues and has been stretching resources in creative ways. But life is not all work for Margarita, the shy law student Jane is clearly in love with her but is hesitant to bring their relationship out from the closet.

When Gail and Ben decide that the best way for them to save money is by firing Margarita they set off a chain of events that lead to her deportation. Heartbroken, Mali withdraws from her parents, forcing them to take an honest look at themselves. The well-meaning couple, now desperate to keep Margarita in the country, come up with a scheme to keep her around. But on the eve of her departure, Jane arrives with one proposition that could change everything.

If you’d like to try and win one of the three copies of Margarita 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 December 9th 2013, so get answering and good luck! [Read more…]

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Want To Help Get More Episodes Of The Great Gay-Themed Web Series The Three Bits Made?

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Earlier this year we posted several episodes of the great gay-themed web series, The Three Bits, which focusses on a trio of the Bits family – the gay Henry, lesbian Roman and mommy blogger Madison – who get three episodes apiece in the debut outing. Now the Brooklyn-based creators of the show, Max Freeman and Margaret Singer, have taken to Kickstarter to look for funding for the next set of episodes.

They’ve promised that future episode ‘include a visit from the Westboro Baptist Church, spilled blood, bathroom cruising gone wrong, and cameos from some of our favorite porn stars!’ The hope is to raise $50,000 to fund another nine episodes, and if they get more than that, there’s the possibility of even more instalments.

It’s an entertaining New York set show, which is a well-written and well played. You can watch Henry’s episodes, where he tries to organise an orgy here – Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3. If you like it, you can head over the Kickstarter to help make the next episodes. [Read more…]

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Longer Trailer For HBO’s Gay Series Looking Debuts, Plus A View Behind The Scenes With Jonathan Groff & Co.

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There’s growing anticipation for the debut of HBO’s gay-themed series Looking, which debuts in the US on January 19th, 2014, and should spread to other parts of the globe soon afterwards. There have already been a couple of short trailers, but now a longer one has debuted, giving us our best look at the show yet. Along with that comes a behind-the-scene ‘Invitation To The Set’.

Here’s the official synopsis: ‘Looking’ offers up the unfiltered experiences of three close friends living — and loving — in modern-day San Francisco. Friendship may bind them, but each is at a markedly different point in his journey: Patrick (Jonathan Groff) is the 29-year-old video game designer getting back into the dating world in the wake of his ex’s engagement; aspiring artist Agustín (Frankie J. Alvarez), 31, is questioning the idea of monogamy amid a move to domesticate with his boyfriend; and the group’s oldest member — longtime waiter Dom (Murray Bartlett), 39 — is facing middle age with romantic and professional dreams still unfulfilled.

‘The trio’s stories intertwine and unspool dramatically as they search for happiness and intimacy in an age of unparalleled choices — and rights — for gay men. Also important to the ‘Looking’ mix is the progressive, unpredictable, sexually open culture of the Bay Area, with real San Francisco locations serving as a backdrop for the group’s lives. Rounding out the ‘Looking’ world are a bevy of dynamic gay men including Kevin (Russell Tovey), Lynn (Scott Bakula), and Richie (Raul Castillo), as well as a wide-range of supporting characters like Dom’s roommate Doris (Lauren Weedman), Agustín’s boyfriend Frank (O.T. Fagbenle), and Patrick’s co-worker Owen (Andrew Law).’

Take a look at the trailer above and the behind-the-scenes vids below. [Read more…]

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Win The Gay-Themed Rom-Com Tell No One On DVD!

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Tell-No-One-dvd-coverTLA Releasing is bringing out the gay-themed romantic comedy Tell No One on DVD in the UK on November 25th, and we’ve teamed up with them to give away three copies of the film in this competition.

Charming and funny, Tell No One bubbles over with irresistible romantic playfulness. Italian- born Matthia is about to move to Madrid to be with his gorgeous boyfriend, Eduard. By all accounts, their relationship couldn’t be more perfect – so it’s in a no-brainer for Eduard to surprise Matthia by flying over to Italy before the move to meet his man’s family. There is only one problem- despite assurances otherwise, Matthia has NOT come out to his loved ones! Now, Matthia has to juggle expectations on both sides whilst also trying to keep his perfect, sexy boyfriend from leaving him all together.

If you’d like to try and win one of the three copies of Monster Pies 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 December 8th 2013, so get answering and good luck!

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Milton Jones Live: On The Road (DVD)

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As Milton Jones takes his quick-fire insanity back on the road, many fans of his appearances on Mock The Week and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow might be skeptical just how well his style translates into a show 60 minutes long. Allay your fears and doubts. He succeeds with such flair we may be seeing many more Hawaiian shirt sporting fanatics.

Milton Jones’ one liners are sharp and cutting. Raucous jokes stream one after the other, barely allowing you time to breathe. The only time you get to recover is when the comic is one step ahead of you, and you have to take a moment to catch up! This is rare however, as his jokes, while requiring a certain wit to comprehend, are utterly accessible. His ability to include everyone inside his absurd world is astounding; any audience can find this man hilarious. [Read more…]

Zachary Quinto Shows Off His Tennessee Williams Skills With A Glass Menagerie Monologue

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In April it was revealed that Zachary Quinto was set to make his Broadway debut in a revival of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie. However for those of us who can’t get to New York’s Booth Theater before February 23rd, the New York Times has let us see a snippet of Quinto as Tom Wingfield for their In Performance video series.

Wingfield, the narrator and protagonist of the play, works hard to support his mother and sister. His mom, Amanda, is a faded southern belle, obsessed with her youth and with finding a suitable match for her daughter, Laura. However Laura is a quiet and timid woman who prefers looking after her collection of glass animals rather than the company of others. Things come to a head when Tom brings home a friend from work, who Amanda assumes is a potential suitor for her daughter.

The character of Tom is often considered a stand-in for tortured gay playwright Williams. The piece above shows Quinto in wistful mode delivering one of the play’s monologues. [Read more…]

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Vampire Academy Trailer – From the makers of Mean Girls & Heathers

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With the end of Twilight, are young adults still interested in bloodsuckers? Vampire Academy is hoping so. Now a new trailer has arrived, which suggests that despite the dreadful name it might not be too bad – although it appears fans of the books are in two minds about whether it looks like it’ll be able to capture the novels.

You’d have hope we’d get something decent from Mean Girls helmer Mark Waters and Heathers writer Daniel Waters, who’ve adapted Richelle Mead‘s popular series of books for the big screen.

The film tells the tale of Rose Hathaway, a 17-year-old girl who has a mental and spiritual bond with her vampire best friend Lissa. The two girls attend a special school for Vampires who struggle to retain some humanity while other Vampires become more feral. Zoey Deutch (Beautiful Creatures) and the Australian Lucy Fry playing Rose and Lissa, with Russian star Danila Kozlovski as Dimitri.

The film’s due out early next year. [Read more…]

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