RENT is confirmed to be selectively homophobic — Page 12
#277
Posted: 11/20/05 at 2:31pm
Jesus. A film that goes farther that most others in positively portraying same sex relationships but is homophobic because it doesn't do it well enough? You're just looking for trouble where none exists, and are looking like an ass in the process.
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#278
Posted: 11/20/05 at 2:39pm
Don't be silly iflit. Art2 has been vindicated and Anthony should be ashamed. I think we can all learn a valuable lesson from his tireless protests on how selective homophobia can ruin a movie.
/sarcasm.
/sarcasm.
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#280
Posted: 11/20/05 at 4:11pm
hmmmm.....pasta
It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story...
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#281
Posted: 11/20/05 at 5:06pm
He's baaaaaack!
With a shiny-new thread and everything!
With a shiny-new thread and everything!
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
#282
Posted: 11/20/05 at 5:10pm
I'm starting to have the feeling that he gets off on our anger or something...
#283
Posted: 11/23/05 at 7:17pm
Elphaba - where would the fun be in that then?
An informed opinion from Art2? Nah, he would rather get everyone all riled up and angry over comments that are clearly intended to incite and not based upon facts and objectivity.
Personally, I think he works for Bush administration and slings crap for a living. That, or he just gets off on pissing folks off - which could also mean that he works for Shrub.
It is too bad that Art2 is so over zealous in his opinions, because his base argument about the representations of gay male love in the media has some merit. Just not with this film.
Have a great weekend.
An informed opinion from Art2? Nah, he would rather get everyone all riled up and angry over comments that are clearly intended to incite and not based upon facts and objectivity.
Personally, I think he works for Bush administration and slings crap for a living. That, or he just gets off on pissing folks off - which could also mean that he works for Shrub.
It is too bad that Art2 is so over zealous in his opinions, because his base argument about the representations of gay male love in the media has some merit. Just not with this film.
Have a great weekend.
Updated On: 11/23/05 at 07:17 PM
#284
Posted: 11/23/05 at 8:10pm
true, true....youwant.
It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story...
AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956
#285
Posted: 11/23/05 at 10:45pm
I read the first two pages of this thread and I can't read it anymore. I haven't read anything so ludicrous in my life. Art, you are so far off base here I can't even tell you. I can't even bother to argue about this right now.
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#286
Posted: 11/24/05 at 2:41am
Saw the film tonite. Not homophobic at ALL. PERIOD.
#287
Posted: 11/24/05 at 9:06am
i agree, in fact there is tremendous chemistry between angel and collins in the movie - they say more with a look, a smile an embrace they they could of with a full-out sex scene.
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#288
Posted: 11/24/05 at 11:10am
AND a couple of kisses. and NOT pecks on cheeks, either!
It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story...
AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956
#289
Posted: 11/24/05 at 11:18am
Not to mention the ass-grabs.
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
#290
Posted: 11/24/05 at 11:47am
Not to mention the deep love portrayed throughout and especially in the scenes where Angel is dying and in the funeral.
Or the fact that middle America will be sniffling over a fag.
I think these are anything but homophobic.
Or the fact that middle America will be sniffling over a fag.
I think these are anything but homophobic.
#291
Posted: 11/24/05 at 11:53am
Hypothetical question: If an art2 feels personally vindicated on a Broadway message board, does anybody care?
Hey art2, finding a person in the world that shares your point of view is not vindication, it is merely the law of averages. Even more than one person admitted to liking Good Vibrations. Finding a majority of experts that agree with your point of view would be vindication.
Hey art2, finding a person in the world that shares your point of view is not vindication, it is merely the law of averages. Even more than one person admitted to liking Good Vibrations. Finding a majority of experts that agree with your point of view would be vindication.
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#292
Posted: 12/1/05 at 11:12pm
Blah blah blah...geeez, why must we fuel this flame? Art, obviously nothing you could say will alter our thoughts on this. Keep on posting, I'll sit back and keep on laughing along with the rest of the world. 
"Now I may not have much, but I have more determination than any man you're likely to meet." - Big Fish
"Misdirection. What the eyes see and the ears hear, the mind believes." - Swordfish
"Misdirection. What the eyes see and the ears hear, the mind believes." - Swordfish
#293
Posted: 12/1/05 at 11:16pm
Can you really claim to be "changing the subject" when you resurrect something that hasn't been active for almost a week?
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#294
Posted: 12/1/05 at 11:27pm
What I haven't been able to figure out is, who give a fu*k if Art2 has been vindicated, or if RENT is homophobic? I know I don't.
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#295
Posted: 12/1/05 at 11:41pm
Apparently we are also supposed to believe they were "lurking" ever since then as well.
I stand corrected, you are as vapid as they say.
#296
Posted: 12/2/05 at 12:21am
jesus christ, just let this thread die, like it deserves to. It's a stupid thread, started by a stupid person, about a stupid falsehood, in a stupid movie.
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
#297
Posted: 12/2/05 at 12:21am
If I were to lurk, it would definately be over something much more interesting than Art and his theories!
But Penguin love, now that is something work lurking for!
BTW - Art was not vindicated, as the movie was not selectively homophobic. The only realy shame was the marginal film actually put out by Sony and Columbus.
But Penguin love, now that is something work lurking for!
BTW - Art was not vindicated, as the movie was not selectively homophobic. The only realy shame was the marginal film actually put out by Sony and Columbus.
#298
Posted: 12/2/05 at 12:39am
Hey guys, (Oh, free internet from the hotel!)
FArt2 hasn't posted here in a while, why don't we let this thread die.
I saw the movie and was cryed all the way thru it. Sure, it's a clunky script, but it remains true to the original, and doesn't hide it's gayness at all.
FArt2 has not been vindicated at all (except in his tiny little mind).
Let's go back to talking about food.
I love IHop when the hotel food sucks.
FArt2 hasn't posted here in a while, why don't we let this thread die.
I saw the movie and was cryed all the way thru it. Sure, it's a clunky script, but it remains true to the original, and doesn't hide it's gayness at all.
FArt2 has not been vindicated at all (except in his tiny little mind).
Let's go back to talking about food.
I love IHop when the hotel food sucks.
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#299
Posted: 12/2/05 at 12:56am
I am munching on some Puffins Cinnamon breakfast cereal for some strange reason.
Crunchy yet sweet.
Crunchy yet sweet.
Updated On: 12/2/05 at 12:56 AM
#300
Posted: 12/2/05 at 2:20am
I have spent the bulk of the evening cooking. I made white chocolate-cranberry-oatmeal cookies, chocolate-caramel-pecan tollhouse cookies, cranberry-pistachio biscotti, and at my best friend's husband's request, rice crispy treats, dipped in peanut butter then in chocolate on a stick! I am Betty-freakin-Crocker!!! I am mailing some home. Anyone want me to send you some? 
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