How will Chris Columbus show the male-male kisses in RENT? — Page 7

"Perhaps you need a crash course in how Hollywood has consistently obliterated or downplayed gay male relationships, even when it's a historical fact."

yeah, Longtime Companion, Torch Song Trilogy, Jeffrey...such downplays.

Listen, The Celluloid Closet came out years ago. We don't need a rehash. You seem to be stepping back in time instead of moving forward with your ridiculous insinuations...
There's not gonna be another Stonewall on these message boards, no matter how hard you try.

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Updated On: 8/22/05 at 06:21 AM

Snarkiness aside for a moment, the misconception that art2 is making here is that apparently if there isn't something resembling gay soft porn in the movie that it's homophobia.

I find it compeletely absurd to toss around such a strong and accusatory word to describe a disagreement with the director's vision - especially when there is absolutely not way to confirm or deny art2's claims.

A lot of things will likely be cut given that the run time of this film is shorter than the run time of the play.

If Columbus cuts Mr. Grey attending the party after Maureen's performance at the Life Cafe does it also mean that Columbus is prejudice against upper class white men?

If Columbus cuts the stories about Angel helping the tourists find the circle line does that mean he is anti tourism and as a result anti-capitalism?

Do you live your life in such absolute black and white? You must be an absolute hoot to hang out with.

I am all for discussing opinions even when I disagree with someone, however when someone is being so absolute black or absolute white about a topic that is impossible to discuss at this time it seems to me that they simply want to cause problems or get attention. Either way, he's succeeded.

I too would like to share a definition if I may:
dis·cuss - 1. To speak with another or others about; talk over.

Art isn't interested in discussion he interested in sharing his feelings and demanding that (impossible) responses be given in his specific way.

Anyway, I think I am done here as it's pretty much been beaten to death.

To answer your original question art2, I don't know. I'd wait for the movie to actually come out. Good day, my friend.

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Eggs with cheese....yum...

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Pinguin, that's the best.

Other than Super Penguin, this thread makes me want to gauge my eyes out.

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Oh, were I a moderator, Justice, I'd let this thread stay, just so I could have a laugh over it. A sick, almost masochistic sort of laugh, but a laugh none the less. It's the epitome of absurdity.

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And what's the point of waiting until the movie is out? If the damage is done, the damage is done.

You really have to ask? Until the movie is out, NO DAMAGE IS DONE, YOU LUNATIC. And I repeat my point that Chris Columbus had NOTHING to do with the trailer, so really, build a bridge and just get the **** over it already.

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How cute is he?! I want to hug him.

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I doubt we have to worry about losing the male homosexuality aspects of the show. The people most-likely to go see it will generally be tolerant of that particular lifestyle and not be offended. Afterall, there is barely more than a quick kiss on the lips in the stage show, so I doubt Columbus is going to get rid of what little affection they have anyway (and let's not forget the "Ill Cover You").

Don't you all realize that your refutes are almost totally wasted? It just ain't worth it.

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1) It isn't funny, it's annoying and obnoxious. And I WILL NOT STAND FOR it.

2) Bitch AFTER the movie comes out. YOu have no idea what the movie is like.

3)If you want male-male kissing, RENT a porno and only watch the kissing scenes.

4) Em is right. Once a stubborn idiot, always a stubborn idiot.

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