Comments on: Same old story

By: Kieran J.

Kieran J. — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:31:18 +0000

You do realise that there is an actual history of film that you may have failed to amass in your worldly 19 years, educate yourself with the Works of Gregg Araki, John Waters, Bruce La Bruce and Pedro Almodovar

By: Ron Donaghe

Ron Donaghe — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 05:45:31 +0000

Back in the 1980’s, I heard the same refrain from publishers of those old-fashioned things called books—”coming out stories are old hat.” Yes, they are, and for a gay person who has, say, twenty years under his belt being gay, I can imagine that “coming out” is just plain boring; but where I differ with this writer is in the fact that “coming out” is not old hat to the newly out gay, lesbian, transgender person—and all the YouTube coming out VLOGs show that it’s still a hot topic. It’s still a relevant topic. Further, there simply are not that many good gay films; there’s still room for really good “coming out” gay films. Maybe the settings where these stories happen need to be changed. Maybe the bulk of lgbt viewers outside of New York and LA (you know, that big blank area of North America between the left and right coasts?) would be grateful to see their stories on the Indie screen, if not the big screen.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:07:08 +0000

Try "I Love You Phillip Morris". It has Ewan McGregor. http://www.phillipmorrismovie.net/about

By: Jesse Matheson

Jesse Matheson — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:44:25 +0000

Szebastian – agreed

Jesus – cinema isn’t always about relatability. And if it is then a character I have a pure relationship with hasn’t been developed or I haven’t watched it! What I’m saying is exactly what Szebastian has said and that’s that queer film makers arent taking risks, instead they just recycle old material, jokes and plot lines, and hope for the best.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:14:39 +0000

The Kids are Alright
Mysterious Skin

By: Jesus

Jesus — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:43:42 +0000

These films don’t exist because there is no money in producing a gay version of 27 Dresses. Why would a studio produce a movie where the vast majority would find the characters unrelatable. Hell, you don’t even see ethnic groups really represented as leads in mainstream films (aside from the occasional latina).

By: Szebastian

Szebastian — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:39:56 +0000

Most these producers are focused on what will ‘sure-shot’ sell – and too scared to experiment with mainstream and real life possibilities. If they start to experiment keeping in mind some wildest experiments have led to movies that have made millions over night – it was all just a matter of taking the risk. Question is – are GLBTIQ producers, directors, script writers ready to take the plunge?

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:08:19 +0000

Is It Just Me and East Side Story are just two films that pop to mind that give you exactly what you’re asking for, just without Gerard Butler or Leo D. And with the upside of being really funny and worth watching.