Film deep freeze
Washington Blade Film Sep 11 09Film deep freeze Gay-themed movies Scarce aside from Reel Affirmations Lineup By Joey DiGuglielmo Friday, September 11, 2009 Gays typically get one major studio Hollywood movie a year. This year it was the polarizing “Bruno” (thanks a lot!). Last year was better — “Milk” was something to both enjoy and be proud of. Sadly, 2005, which brought “Transamerica,” “Capote” and “Brokeback Mountain,” turns out to have been an abundance fluke. Everything else falls into two categories: mainstream pictures with gay appeal, which often requires some stretching; and cherry picking from the indie/foreign arena. Full story...
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Lust in the dust
Washington Blade Film Jun 26 09
Lust in the dust
'Country Teacher' explores morality and desire; opens today at E Street
By Amy Cavanaugh
Friday, June 26, 2009
It may have a simple plot, but “The Country Teacher,” a Czech film that opens today at the Landmark E Street Cinema, is a thoughtful, complex look at desire and sexuality in a small village.
Silverdocs kicks off this weekend
Washington Blade Film Jun 12 09
Silverdocs kicks off this weekend
Strong LGBT-themed films part of festival
By Amy Cavanaugh
Friday, June 12, 2009
The shortage of gay-themed films coming out of Hollywood means Reel Affirmations is usually the only time to see films with LGBT content.
Behind Dali's mask
Washington Blade Film May 29 09
Behind Dali's mask
'Little Ashes' explores artist's Gay relationship with Lorca
By Amy Cavanaugh
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One of the most anticipated gay films of the summer opens in D.
Satire or setback?
Washington Blade Film Apr 24 09
Satire or setback?
Gay rights advocates defend and question motives behind 'Brüno'
By Matt Schafer
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Sacha Baron Cohen's new mockumentary “Brüno” purports to expose Americans' bias and homophobia surrounding gay men, but gay groups are split over whether Cohen's flamboyantly gay character helps or hurts the gay rights movement.
MTV's 'Pedro' captures late AIDS activist
Washington Blade Film Apr 03 09
MTV's 'Pedro' captures late AIDS activist
Late gay 'Real World' housemate lives on in biopic
By Dan Renzi
Friday, April 03, 2009
Long after the last episode of “The Real World San Francisco” aired, the life of cast member Pedro Zamora comes to life once again in MTV's biopic “Pedro,” which premiered Wednesday.
Bracing for a dry spell
Washington Blade Film Mar 06 09
Bracing for a dry spell
Post-'Milk' moviescape features dearth of gay content
By Joey DiGuglielmo
Friday, March 06, 2009
Mainstream movies with strong gay themes remain, even in 2009, few.
'Phillip Morris' is MIA
Washington Blade Film Feb 27 09
'Phillip Morris' is MIA
Gay-themed Jim Carrey movie delayed by distribution snafu
By Amy Cavanaugh
Friday, February 27, 2009
“I Love You Phillip Morris,” which premiered at Sundance in January, is one of the most buzzed about films that premiered at the famed independent film festival.
'Milk' wins two Oscars
Washington Blade Film Feb 27 09
'Milk' wins two Oscars
Penn, Black take Hollywood's top prize
By Joey DiGuglielmo
Friday, February 27, 2009
Sunday's Oscar telecast proved the Academy's gayest in recent memory with “Milk,” the highest-profile queer-themed movie since 2005's “Brokeback Mountain,” winning two statuettes.
Winds of change
Washington Blade Film Jan 30 09
Winds of change
Exploration of romance, monogamy ends on predictable note
By Greg Marzullo
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