Question for the gay men on the board- Page 2

[Auggie27]

Posted: 1/11/04 at 9:17am

Namo: Thanks for reminding us about the previoulsy deemed un PC CRUISING. The movie's milieu probably just looks accurate these days. The ramble sequences are startlingly authentic. The murder plot was considered exploitative -- but then, what about that wacko who was picking up men at The Townhouse and dropping along the PA turnpike in bits and pieces? Never found. Richard Cox played the baddie in CRUISING, and I once saw him on the street and, jarred, suddenly j-walked through traffic. How's that for suspending disbelief?

I also appreciate the questions about the question. I elected to mention "Sunday..." because it was never labeled a gay film. In post-BOYS IN THE BAND America, "Sunday" resonated for a lot of my generation, showing functioning gay people whose lives were fully integrated with others. Yeah, Finch loses the boy, but so does the equally bereft (and un like Finch, neurotic) Glenda Jackson. It wasn't political, just damned real.

And by the way, some of us dared to be breeders, too.

Updated On: 1/11/04 at 09:17 AM

Posted: 1/11/04 at 10:04am

Auggie, I didn't follow up with your on-target comments re: SUDAY, BLOODY SUNDAY. Quite effective and moving film.

Bulldog

Posted: 1/11/04 at 11:42am

Picking up on the Rosie Cruise...all male gay cruise centered about screenings and analysis of gay-centrice commercial films might be a big seller...add a few actors from the films...it's probably already been done.

Bulldog.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 1/11/04 at 11:57am

I REALLY have to see the new movie "Latter Days".. it looks SOOo good.

www.latterdaysmovie.com

I believe that is the site

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/11/04 at 12:27pm

It looks kinda sitcomy. But I liked the shot on the beach blankets in the trailer. Very pretty. Looks like gays and Mormons are the new gays and drag queens. Big fag that I am, the draw in that movie would be Mary Kay Place and Jackie Bisset. For me. For ME. FOR MEEEEEEEEEE.

[zannafan]

Posted: 1/11/04 at 12:45pm

Some of my favorites are...
Trick
Broken Hearts Club (which I'm surprised that no one has thus far mentioned)
All Over the Guy (some of the wittiest writing ever!)
The Laramie Project (which is an awesome drama that makes me cry every time I see it)
Nick

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 1/11/04 at 6:58pm

Beautiful Thing
In and Out
Paris is Burning
Wild Reeds
Querelle
Priest

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/11/04 at 7:17pm

Well, I'm a gay man, but I don't believe in movies.
I can't see how people can sit in a dark room and watch shadows on a screen while the nauseating smell of popcorn infiltrates their nasal passages.

I wish Hollywood would stop making movies. I hate them!!!!!!!

Posted: 1/11/04 at 7:39pm

Right Matt, Querelle was another interesting bit of celluloid. Forgot about that one.

Then again there was the hintingly homoerotic sense of Cabaret on film.

Bulldog

[Phantom2]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 1:24am

Mister Matt- Is "Priest" a porno?

[sheekala]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 9:27am

Top Gun, and don't tell me it's not!

[bongoboy]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 10:41am

this was said above...but...i think this is a great topic for all...not just gay men...anyway..

i'll see matt's "querell" and i'll raise him w/ "my beautiful laundrette" and "maurice"

i've been watching too many epidoses "celebrity poker showdown"..if that's possible

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 11:52am

Namo, I thought I was the only one to ever see ZERO PATIENCE. Although not a great movie, it is so audacious and committed in it's vision it cannot be dismissed. I even listen to the soundtrack from time to time. To those who have not seen this film, there is indeed a song sung by two lover's assholes on the subject of anal sex. Don't ask, ya just gotta see it.

ALso, TREVOR is so sweet. I gave that video to a bunch of friends one year for Christmas.

I am suprised no one has mentioned THE CELLULOID CLOSET. A great documentary on the portrayal of gays in Cinema history. (Based on Vito Russo's book and narrated by Lily Tomlin.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 11:57am

Phantom2 - NO. It's a wonderful 1994 British film starring the gorgeous Linus Roach (unfortuante last name) and the pre-Full Monty Robert Carlisle. A two-hankie about a gay priest not only dealing with his sexuality, but also his moral conflict between doing what he believes is right or what is his duty as a Catholic priest.
Priest

[Phantom2]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 12:18pm

broadwayguy2- Let's watch this together Friday night. I will make popcorn.

Updated On: 1/12/04 at 12:18 PM

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 12:52pm

Be sure you bring some Kleenex. The ending always tears me up. The film also features Tom Wilkinson. Is he Colm's brother? They look so much alike.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 12:58pm

I will be there Phantom! And don't forget to dig out that really warm cozy comforter either!

[Phantom2]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 1:02pm

You ain't messin' up my comforter dude.
I have a sleeping bag for you!

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 1:04pm

awwwwwwwwwwww

[Phantom2]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 1:06pm

Don't even think about pitchin' a tent. And if you talk too much, I'm gonna stick a sock in your mouth.

Updated On: 1/12/04 at 01:06 PM

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 1:18pm

awwww shucks

[Phantom2]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 1:20pm

Some people like abuse. Ugh!

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 1:36pm

yes yes yes..

I am bringing TRICK and BEAUTIFUL THING and LARAMIE PROJECT.. we can make it an all nighter

[Phantom2]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 1:44pm

I am going to the liquor store right now. What do you like to drink, broadwayguy2?

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 1/12/04 at 1:49pm

I'm not picky.. but I DO like wine....