David Sedaris: Interview
Oasis Journals Jun 27 08
By Jeff Walsh
I've been a fan of David Sedaris for years, to the point where many of his stories have become touchstones in my life.
There are people in my life who are more highly valued because I can say "You can't kill the rooster" at an appropriate moment, and nothing more needs to be said. Living in San Francisco, where food is a way of life, Sedaris's "Today's Special" remains my favorite, where the often-beleaguered Sedaris suffers through gourmet cuisine featuring entrees served with a "medley of suffocated peaches" or "mummified lychee nuts."
His latest book, "When You Are Engulfed In Flames," continues the journey millions of readers have taken into his life and features 22 of his humorous essays. Full story...
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Snehal Desai: Interview
Oasis Journals Aug 13 08
By Jeff Walsh
Snehal Desai is 28 years old, and only finished his master's degree in directing from Yale University three months ago, but he's already made his way to San Francisco to bring his one-man show to Theater Rhinoceros (show details for Bay Area residents here).
Chad Allen: Interview
Oasis Journals Jul 31 08
By Jeff Walsh
Chad Allen has a lot on his plate.
His latest entries to the Donald Strachey gay detective movies, "On The Other Hand, Death" and "Ice Blues," the third and fourth installments, are being released soon.
Save Me: Movie Review
Oasis Journals Jul 31 08
By Jeff Walsh
"Save Me" is an independent movie opening in theaters in September, and it is the first production from Mythgarden, the production house started by openly gay actors Chad Allen and Robert Gant.
"On The Other Hand, Death" and "Ice Blues": Movie Reviews
Oasis Journals Jul 16 08
By Jeff Walsh
"On The Other Hand, Death" is the latest Donald Strachey mystery starring Chad Allen (playing now on the Here! Network).
No Regret: Movie Review
Oasis Journals Jul 13 08
By Jeff Walsh
Whoa. I just finished watching what is considered the first “true gay film in Korean cinema,” and if this is how they mark their entrance to world cinema, they are more than welcome to make as many gay movies as they want.
Holding Trevor: Movie Review
Oasis Journals Jul 13 08
By Jeff Walsh
"Holding Trevor" is a film that takes a look at the patterns we find ourselves in in life, and whether or not we can break free of them.
Another Gay Sequel -- Gays Gone Wild: Movie Review
Oasis Journals Jul 02 08
By Jeff Walsh
If you loved the raunchy, politically incorrect fun of “Another Gay Movie,” you’re in luck, they made a sequel.
Almost Infamous: Kinsey Sicks Movie Review
Oasis Journals Jul 02 08
By Jeff Walsh
"Almost Infamous" is the new documentary about The Kinsey Sicks from the same people that brought us the amazingly well-shot and entertaining "I Wanna Be A Republican" live concert.
If You Believe In Mermaids, Don't Tell: Book Review
Oasis Journals Jun 16 08
By dykehalo
"If You Believe In Mermaids... Don't Tell" is a new novel by A.A. Phillips that would be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of anyone from ages 9-12.
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