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Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
#125re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 5:58pm
Actually, the fact is that the female/female love was expanded on the poster - if you go back to the original BW poster, Angel and Collins are not holding hands - and neither are Joann/Maureen.
Here is a link to the original poster - on sale at Ebay (and I am not selling it).
1996 Rent Poster
jimmycurry01
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/05
#126re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 6:50pm
Art2, In the stage production Collins and Angel only kiss while Angel is in Drag, therefore why make a change in the movie? If they do then that's great and if they don't the who cares, it's the way its always been. In the stage production's Posters we see no affection between these two characters and the advertising for the movie is based on the original advertising, so why expect it for the movie? Maybe you haven't seen all of the trailers/TV spots yet, but in many of them the theme of homosexuality is quite visible. All though the depiction of gay characters in movies can sometimes suck, i think you picked a very poor example with this movie. RENT is a celebration of love in all it's forms and after you see it, and i really hope you do see it, i'm sure you will need something to wash down that foot in your mouth. We have pleanty of confirmation from many people involved in the project that suggest that this film stays very true to Larson's vision. We see angel out of drag or at least half out of drag far more frequently in the movie than we do on stage, and with the I'll Cover You reprise i think it is quite obvious that they are not taking away from the pure emotion involved in this homosexual relationship. I'm really not sure That I understand what you are looking for here. Are you saying you would change the original production as well as a movie that you have not yet seen? Are you looking for nudity and soft core porn? Or are you really not sure what you are looking for and just hoped that you had found your cause for this week? Lashing out against one of the two mainstream movies of this year that show homosexual relationships in a very real, heartfelt way does not seem to be a very progerssive way to show the united states that there is nothing wrong with being gay.
I am also a little disapointed that you seem to feel that gay drag queens do not deserve the same fair representation as non-drag gays do. It seems you are taking away from them the very thing you feel sony is taking away from you. Either that is the case, or you really aren't very good at speaking out exactly what you are shooting for here.
To everyone else, I'm sorry for bumping this thread up, I just wanted to add my two cents.
#127re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 6:57pm
How in the hell can a movie poster diminish gay love? (stop typing, it was rhetorical)
You must have to beat the ladies off with a stick. All that misguided incorrect thinking and you're patronizing to boot. ::swoon::
Updated On: 11/3/05 at 06:57 PM
#128re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 6:59pm
I almost thought you said Patronusizing . . .
Now that would be worth something!
#129re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 6:59pmGuys, are my "pro-RENT blinkers" still on?? I thought I had BLINDERS on, but apparently, Art says I have BLINKERS! I hope they don't burn out!
Sunchips: Best Kept Secret in the chip aisle!!
#130re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 7:27pm
I have my "Pro-Rent Blinkers" on. But it's cold here. I can't help it.
And just for the record, Art...There is more male/male romance in the movie than in the stage show. There is more dressed like a male/dressed like a male romance than the stage show. Why are you still complaining?
Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!
Updated On: 11/3/05 at 07:27 PM
#131re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 7:35pm
That's only because you are Idina incognito, and she blinks when she is cold and sings.
Art2 is never going to be happy. I think he is the BWW answer to Debbie Downer.
#132re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 8:13pm
"Art2 is never going to be happy. I think he is the BWW answer to Debbie Downer."
I agree with you, YouWantIt. In fact...
Chorus:
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY
EVERYTHING'S GOING YOUR WAY
THEN ALONG COMES ARTIE DOWNER
ALWAYS THERE TO TELL YOU 'BOUT A NEW DISEASE
A CAR ACCIDENT OR KILLER BEES
YOU ASK HIM TO SPARE YOU
"ARTIE, PLEASE!"
BUT YOU CAN'T STOP ARTIE DOWNER
Artie:
They're taking all the gay content out of the Rent movie.
WAA-WAA
Seriously, I feel sorry for our friend, Artie. It must be quite uncomfortable to have your head in your...well you all know where I'm going with this.
Btw, if I stopped a joke about anal insertation from going all the way, am I cutting out gay content, too?
#133re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 8:30pmoh, well, yes...That is true. *Hitting high note*
Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!
#134re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 9:07pm
blink blink.
That had to be one of the funniest lines from her P-Town show.
#135re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 10:20pm
I never knew Shredder was gay. I always wondered about Donatello and Raphael, but never Shredder.
Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!
#136re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 10:31pm
Raphael? Really? I thought he was the least gay of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
I definitely agree with you on Donatello, but I would have picked Michelangelo as number 2. He always seemed to end up in drag and was definitely the most effeminate after Donatello.
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
#137re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 10:34pm
Rafael was very gay. That "macho" persona that he always showed was just Splinter's libido liberal principles putting Raphael through the anti-gay shredder.
Jeez, orangeskittles - you don't know ANYTHING. 
Take off your TMNT blinders!
Updated On: 11/3/05 at 10:34 PM
#138re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 10:47pm
Raphael was macho, but he also had a lot of passion, kind of like a lead singer. He seems like he would be great in bed.
I refuse to take off my TMNT blinders if it means you're going to put my dreams throught your libido liberal anti-beastiality shredder!
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
#139re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 10:47pm
What about his TMNT Blinkers?
The fact that Rafael chose to never change his name leads me to believe he is "family." Michealangelo was just the straight stupid surfer one, right?
Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!
#140re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 10:52pm
*** Opens mouth - tries to speak, then does not know quite what to say, and wishes Art2 had posted something, because at least then I know how to respond. ****
EDIT - closed - was just so speechless could not even spell!
Updated On: 11/3/05 at 10:52 PM
#141re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 10:56pmClose your moouth!
Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!
#142re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 10:56pm
JerseyGirl, I'm a she. And Michelangelo seemed to be dumb surfer-ish on the surface, but so many times he would lapse into the comical effeminate gay personality that I can't disregard it.
I can't believe we made YWIW speechless. Wow.
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Updated On: 11/3/05 at 10:56 PM
Wanting life but never knowing how
#143re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 11:00pm
"Alot of you seem to have permanently-affixed pro-RENT blinkers on."
One of the many funny things about this statement is that I actually don't like Rent.
Michaelangelo was definitely the best ninja turtle. Anyone who thinks otherwise is a LIBIDO LIBERAL.
That doesn't make sense? WELL NEITHER DOES ANYTHING IN THIS THREAD.
Which is why I'm lovin' it :0)
-Anyone want to turn anarchist with me?"Bless you and all who know you, oh wise and penguined one." ~YouWantItWhen????
#144re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 11:05pm
That was almost as bad as listening to Air America this evening and listening to bad semi-porno segments from Bill O'Reilly's book. That alone was enough to make me hurl.
But, TMNT bestiality . . . even I need another glass of wine to contemplate.
First the Teletubbies and TMNT - next you are going to tell me Davey and Goalith (the dog) and something going on, and Gumby was get the business from Pokey (which actually makes sense . . .)
Updated On: 11/3/05 at 11:05 PM
#145re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 11:10pm
Rafael was easily my favorite Ninja Turtle. He's hot.
I just changed my avatar to a sexy photo of him as the Emcee in Cabaret.
Updated On: 11/3/05 at 11:10 PM
#146re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 11:15pm
Patronus - I adore you - in a respectful, BWW.com, message board sort of way!
#147re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 11:17pmSo Patronus's Rapheal-love makes you adore him, but mine causes you to start drinking? *sniff* I'm hurt. Is this discrimination for not being a P-member?
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Updated On: 11/3/05 at 11:17 PM
Wanting life but never knowing how
#148re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 11:20pm
No, I was already drinking when this started. So, you just helped me along the way (herniated disc, and my pain medication refill got screwed up - thank god for Red Wine).
I adore you as well Orangeskittles -
greenegirl87
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/11/05
#149re: Sony and Columbus appear to have put RENT through the anti-gay shredder
Posted: 11/3/05 at 11:21pmhaha patronus your "modified" avatar is defintitely the sex.
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