The Boys In The Band to arrive on DVD 5/20- Page 2

[Auggie27]

Posted: 12/7/08 at 7:47pm

I love Tony Kushner's introduction to the recently published edition of the playscript. He explores the play's legendary to the point of mythic rep in the pantheon of gay culture, and finds much to admire. As (I think) he should. It's a very affectionate examination of the play's importance, without any condescension, and makes a compelling case for the script both as a cultural artifact and a work of art. Read it, those of you eager to dismiss Mr. Crowley's play as a not-PC-enough view of gay men as victims, hedonists, or drama queens. (Gee, could gay men ever been any of those things?) Kushner pleads most persuasively for the play's value. Read it before you watch it again. But let's hope it comes out on DVD. I still have a vhs, and think the first act is still blistering. Sure, once it gets into Albee-ville -- he fun and games, post VIRGINIA WOOLF stuff --it's less fresh. But the play recovers late in aqct two, and there's something universal about its ending. And I see real testament to the survivor instinct in all gay people. Don't put it down until you've revisited it.

[romantico]

Posted: 12/21/08 at 7:47pm

I just watched this and I LOVED it. I can not believe this film came out in 1970. It's no big deal watching it this day and age but I can only imagine how it played back then. The film was so ahead of it's time. I watched the special feature hoping to see to see more of the cast and was so sad to discover most are no longer with us. So sad. I thought the film was very real and honest. I know some people who are similar to the characters. I think I need to own this one!

[romantico]

Posted: 4/9/12 at 6:55pm

I just watched the documentary on NETFLIX called MAKING THE BOYS. Its very interesting and a must see for those who loved the movie like I did.

A few months ago some old home movies were posted on Youtube from Roddy McDowalls beach house in Malibu around the mid 1960's. I guess it was the director who posted them. For those who have not seen them I encourage you to check out some of these old home movies. Convinces me more and more that I was born in the wrong decade.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJzsryffz5s

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 4/9/12 at 6:58pm

It convinced me what a cool guy Larry Luckinbill is.

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 4/9/12 at 7:27pm

Has anyone ever read or seen a production of the sequel?