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Doctor Who series 10 episode 8: join as we dig deeper into The Lie Of The Land...
Everything’s wrapped up, and much later than usual… After three episodes, we’ve finally said goodbye to the Monks. Fortunately, we’ve not said goodbye to our weekly round-up of references, similarities and general observations, so here’s our guide to this week’s episode… If you’re more eagle-eyed than we are, let us know what you’ve seen in the comments below!
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The Memory Cheats
Though this is the first time the human race’s memories have been rewritten en masse (as opposed to time itself being rewritten, which has happened on multiple occasions, particularly since 2005), individuals’ memories have been played with from time to time,...
Doctor Who series 10 episode 8: join as we dig deeper into The Lie Of The Land...
Everything’s wrapped up, and much later than usual… After three episodes, we’ve finally said goodbye to the Monks. Fortunately, we’ve not said goodbye to our weekly round-up of references, similarities and general observations, so here’s our guide to this week’s episode… If you’re more eagle-eyed than we are, let us know what you’ve seen in the comments below!
See related Gambit movie delay explained Gambit movie still on, Channing Tatum still attached Gambit: Simon Kinberg on why the film was delayed
The Memory Cheats
Though this is the first time the human race’s memories have been rewritten en masse (as opposed to time itself being rewritten, which has happened on multiple occasions, particularly since 2005), individuals’ memories have been played with from time to time,...
- 6/3/2017
- Den of Geek
We recently saw the release of the trailer for 10 Cloverfield Lane, which started life as an independent film unrelated to Cloverfield but was rewritten as a sequel (of sorts). This got us thinking about other films that were conceived as original projects but were altered by studios to become sequels to existing franchises.
When 10 Cloverfield Lane started out, it was an independent film called The Cellar, about a young woman (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) who wakes up injured and locked in the bunker-like cellar of a man (John Goodman) she’s never met before. The strange man tells her that he found after an accident and brought her there to minister to her wounds but then a cataclysmic disaster ravaged the surface world and she has to stay there. She doesn’t believe him and spends the rest of the film trying to escape, while her memories of the night of her accident slowly return.
When 10 Cloverfield Lane started out, it was an independent film called The Cellar, about a young woman (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) who wakes up injured and locked in the bunker-like cellar of a man (John Goodman) she’s never met before. The strange man tells her that he found after an accident and brought her there to minister to her wounds but then a cataclysmic disaster ravaged the surface world and she has to stay there. She doesn’t believe him and spends the rest of the film trying to escape, while her memories of the night of her accident slowly return.
- 1/31/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
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Spoilers! Here are our geeky spots and viewing notes on the Doctor Who series 9 finale, Hell Bent...
With the Doctor finally returning to Gallifrey, there can’t have been many people thinking this episode would be light on callbacks, references and other interesting things, and Hell Bent delivered in spades. So it’s time for our viewing notes - as ever, leave your own in the comments below. Thanks to everyone who’s contributed to the comments across this run, and thanks in particular to The Doctor Who Transcripts Page and the Tardis Data Core - these articles are one part memory, two parts research, and those sites have proved invaluable. Now, for the last time this series...
A Brief History Of Gallifrey
Hell Bent forms the final part of a trilogy of sorts with 2013’s The Day Of The Doctor and The Time Of The Doctor,...
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Spoilers! Here are our geeky spots and viewing notes on the Doctor Who series 9 finale, Hell Bent...
With the Doctor finally returning to Gallifrey, there can’t have been many people thinking this episode would be light on callbacks, references and other interesting things, and Hell Bent delivered in spades. So it’s time for our viewing notes - as ever, leave your own in the comments below. Thanks to everyone who’s contributed to the comments across this run, and thanks in particular to The Doctor Who Transcripts Page and the Tardis Data Core - these articles are one part memory, two parts research, and those sites have proved invaluable. Now, for the last time this series...
A Brief History Of Gallifrey
Hell Bent forms the final part of a trilogy of sorts with 2013’s The Day Of The Doctor and The Time Of The Doctor,...
- 12/4/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
When there’s no more room in Hell, the dead will walk the Earth. As Cybermen. See what he did there? The Master is back, and has been working on this plot for Quite a long time. Some old friends return for the fight, we say goodbye (for now, anyway) to some others, and oh goodness, were there still surprises. I don’t know why you’d be reading this recap before you saw the episode, but if you are, don’t. Because it makes much more sense to know about the…
Death In Heaven
By Steven Moffat
Directed by Rachel Talalay
As things rather ended in the moment last week, this week’s adventure starts just the same. Clara, when discovered by the newly minted Cyberman, takes the lessons she’s learned throughout the year and put them to use – she lies through her teeth. She claims to be The Doctor,...
Death In Heaven
By Steven Moffat
Directed by Rachel Talalay
As things rather ended in the moment last week, this week’s adventure starts just the same. Clara, when discovered by the newly minted Cyberman, takes the lessons she’s learned throughout the year and put them to use – she lies through her teeth. She claims to be The Doctor,...
- 11/9/2014
- by Vinnie Bartilucci
- Comicmix.com
Drama ordered by Sky and Canal+, to be co-produced by Warp Films and Haut et Court.
Sky Atlantic and Canal+ have commissioned six-part crime drama series The Last Panthers, starring Samantha Morton, Tahar Rahmin and John Hurt.
The series, based around real-life jewel thieves the Pink Panthers, will be developed and co-produced by Haut et Court TV (The Returned) and Warp Films (This is England, Four Lions).
The Last Panthers originated as an idea from French journalist Jerome Pierrat and the screenplay has been written by Jack Thorne, whose film and TV credits include Skins, This is England, A Long Way Down, Glue and The Fades.
The series will be directed by Johan Renck (Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead).
Filming will start on 27th October with the four key shooting locations in London, Marseille, Belgrade and Montenegro.
Worldwide distribution is being handled by StudioCanal-owned Tandem and BSkyB’s international division, Sky Vision...
Sky Atlantic and Canal+ have commissioned six-part crime drama series The Last Panthers, starring Samantha Morton, Tahar Rahmin and John Hurt.
The series, based around real-life jewel thieves the Pink Panthers, will be developed and co-produced by Haut et Court TV (The Returned) and Warp Films (This is England, Four Lions).
The Last Panthers originated as an idea from French journalist Jerome Pierrat and the screenplay has been written by Jack Thorne, whose film and TV credits include Skins, This is England, A Long Way Down, Glue and The Fades.
The series will be directed by Johan Renck (Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead).
Filming will start on 27th October with the four key shooting locations in London, Marseille, Belgrade and Montenegro.
Worldwide distribution is being handled by StudioCanal-owned Tandem and BSkyB’s international division, Sky Vision...
- 9/29/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
From a range of eras and genres, here's Jenny and Alex's light-hearted pick of 50 great opening title sequences from the movies...
Odd List
We don’t go to the cinema much, because we hate people. We also don’t go because there’s always the risk of accidentally going to see the wrong film. It's not helped by the fact that there's no way of telling until it’s too late, because there are no bloody opening credits on lots of modern films. And by the time you do realise, you’ve eaten all your popcorn and you can’t be bothered to move.
The movies on this list won’t give you that problem. These opening credits are perfect scene setters for the movies that follow, so you won’t have to worry about awkward popcorn wasting moments. It's not a top 50, rather a selection of 50 interesting credits sequences,...
Odd List
We don’t go to the cinema much, because we hate people. We also don’t go because there’s always the risk of accidentally going to see the wrong film. It's not helped by the fact that there's no way of telling until it’s too late, because there are no bloody opening credits on lots of modern films. And by the time you do realise, you’ve eaten all your popcorn and you can’t be bothered to move.
The movies on this list won’t give you that problem. These opening credits are perfect scene setters for the movies that follow, so you won’t have to worry about awkward popcorn wasting moments. It's not a top 50, rather a selection of 50 interesting credits sequences,...
- 6/25/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Aazurn Publishing
Indie Comics Horror #2, $6.49
Abstract Studios
Rachel Rising #17, $3.99
Adhouse Books
Supermag Gn, $9.95
Amigo Comics
Rogues #2, $3.99
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman Oasis #2 (Of 2)(Budd Root Special Edition), Ar
Cavewoman Oasis #2 (Of 2)(Devon Massey Regular Cover), $3.75
Cavewoman Oasis #2 (Of 2)(Devon Massey Special Edition), Ar
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Dilbert Your New Job Title Is Accomplice Tp, $12.99
Get Fuzzy Volume 19 The Birth Of Canis Tp (not verified by Diamond), $12.99
Angry Viking Press
Evil Diva Volume 1 Gn (not verified by Diamond), $12.99
Antarctic Press
Macabre #1 (One Shot), $3.50
Ape Entertainment
Drew Hayes’ Poison Elves #3 (Cover A Darick Robertson), $2.99
Drew Hayes’ Poison Elves #3 (Cover B Montos), $2.99
Archie Comic Publications
Archie Comics Super Special #3 (not verified by Diamond), $9.99
Jugheads Double Digest #193, $3.99
Kevin Keller #9 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Kevin Keller...
Aazurn Publishing
Indie Comics Horror #2, $6.49
Abstract Studios
Rachel Rising #17, $3.99
Adhouse Books
Supermag Gn, $9.95
Amigo Comics
Rogues #2, $3.99
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman Oasis #2 (Of 2)(Budd Root Special Edition), Ar
Cavewoman Oasis #2 (Of 2)(Devon Massey Regular Cover), $3.75
Cavewoman Oasis #2 (Of 2)(Devon Massey Special Edition), Ar
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Dilbert Your New Job Title Is Accomplice Tp, $12.99
Get Fuzzy Volume 19 The Birth Of Canis Tp (not verified by Diamond), $12.99
Angry Viking Press
Evil Diva Volume 1 Gn (not verified by Diamond), $12.99
Antarctic Press
Macabre #1 (One Shot), $3.50
Ape Entertainment
Drew Hayes’ Poison Elves #3 (Cover A Darick Robertson), $2.99
Drew Hayes’ Poison Elves #3 (Cover B Montos), $2.99
Archie Comic Publications
Archie Comics Super Special #3 (not verified by Diamond), $9.99
Jugheads Double Digest #193, $3.99
Kevin Keller #9 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Kevin Keller...
- 6/3/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Johnny English Reborn is a sequel that has taken its fair amount of time to appear since the original film was unleashed onto our screens in 2003 but it’s lengthy stint away from us might be to it’s advantage. The new movie is essentially the same as the last with the same gags revolving around the ineptness of this particularly useless British spy who fumbles to succeed but it doesn’t insult as much as it might have done if it was made in 2005.
If you cast your mind back eight years ago you will recall that Johnny English was everything it said it was going to be; a light farce of the 007 film genre that never took itself seriously with a bit of action and a lot of rubber face-ery from the unique, physical and understated comedy talent of Rowan Atkinson. It may not...
Johnny English Reborn is a sequel that has taken its fair amount of time to appear since the original film was unleashed onto our screens in 2003 but it’s lengthy stint away from us might be to it’s advantage. The new movie is essentially the same as the last with the same gags revolving around the ineptness of this particularly useless British spy who fumbles to succeed but it doesn’t insult as much as it might have done if it was made in 2005.
If you cast your mind back eight years ago you will recall that Johnny English was everything it said it was going to be; a light farce of the 007 film genre that never took itself seriously with a bit of action and a lot of rubber face-ery from the unique, physical and understated comedy talent of Rowan Atkinson. It may not...
- 10/7/2011
- by David Hawkins
- Obsessed with Film
In what is bound to be the best looking portrayal of Paradise Lost, Benjamin Walker is set to play Archangel Michael opposite Bradley Cooper's devil.
I'm not out to bash an 18-year-old, but wealthy socialite Kevin Michael Barba made waves when Gawker said he was looking for a publicist to bring the out teen on to the scene. Matt Rettenmund sat down to talk with him about what his goals are, but all I got was that he wants to be a young gay role model, to show that you can be out and be successful. But the part I don't get is what he's successful at – being born well? Getting invited to charity events? He sounds sincere, yet I just don't get it.
In a bit of brilliant branding, Science Channel is tapping Fringe's John Noble to host a show about freakish science experiments that didn't happen on a sound stage.
I'm not out to bash an 18-year-old, but wealthy socialite Kevin Michael Barba made waves when Gawker said he was looking for a publicist to bring the out teen on to the scene. Matt Rettenmund sat down to talk with him about what his goals are, but all I got was that he wants to be a young gay role model, to show that you can be out and be successful. But the part I don't get is what he's successful at – being born well? Getting invited to charity events? He sounds sincere, yet I just don't get it.
In a bit of brilliant branding, Science Channel is tapping Fringe's John Noble to host a show about freakish science experiments that didn't happen on a sound stage.
- 8/5/2011
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
The Hangover: Part Two
Opens: May 26th 2011
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifinakis, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong
Director: Todd Phillips
Summary: Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug travel to exotic Thailand for Stu’s wedding. After the unforgettable bachelor party in Las Vegas, Stu is taking no chances and has opted for a safe, subdued pre-wedding brunch. However, things don’t always go as planned.
Analysis: It really wasn't until about three months before its release that Warner Brothers realised "The Hangover" was going to be a hit. Test screening response was through the roof, while the trailer had great reaction after premiering at ShoWest and online. About that time they commissioned director Todd Phillips, along with his "Old School" and "Road Trip" scribe Scot Armstrong, to pen a sequel. Yet they still waited to see how the first one went before fully committing to the follow-up.
The wait didn't last long.
Opens: May 26th 2011
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifinakis, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong
Director: Todd Phillips
Summary: Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug travel to exotic Thailand for Stu’s wedding. After the unforgettable bachelor party in Las Vegas, Stu is taking no chances and has opted for a safe, subdued pre-wedding brunch. However, things don’t always go as planned.
Analysis: It really wasn't until about three months before its release that Warner Brothers realised "The Hangover" was going to be a hit. Test screening response was through the roof, while the trailer had great reaction after premiering at ShoWest and online. About that time they commissioned director Todd Phillips, along with his "Old School" and "Road Trip" scribe Scot Armstrong, to pen a sequel. Yet they still waited to see how the first one went before fully committing to the follow-up.
The wait didn't last long.
- 1/4/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
British actress Miriam Margolyes is urging women in the U.K. to hold parties with their girlfriends to mark breast cancer awareness month in October.
Britain's females go pink every October to raise awareness of the disease, and the Harry Potter star is a keen supporter of the cause.
And she's backing Breast Cancer Care's Pink Friday initiative by urging women to party in the name of charity.
Margolyes tells British TV show Loose Women, "I'm here to support Breast Cancer Care - because I've got two big ones and some people have to lose them because of that horrible illness. Did you know that one person is diagnosed every 11 minutes with breast cancer? This is a huge epidemic we have to face and deal with.
"The charity I support raises money to help people who have already been diagnosed... what we're asking people to do is during breast cancer awareness, which is in October, is to have a Friday do (party). Have your friends round, raise money, tell pink jokes, wear fluffy pink knickers, eat pink cupcakes and just raise money for this wonderful charity."...
Britain's females go pink every October to raise awareness of the disease, and the Harry Potter star is a keen supporter of the cause.
And she's backing Breast Cancer Care's Pink Friday initiative by urging women to party in the name of charity.
Margolyes tells British TV show Loose Women, "I'm here to support Breast Cancer Care - because I've got two big ones and some people have to lose them because of that horrible illness. Did you know that one person is diagnosed every 11 minutes with breast cancer? This is a huge epidemic we have to face and deal with.
"The charity I support raises money to help people who have already been diagnosed... what we're asking people to do is during breast cancer awareness, which is in October, is to have a Friday do (party). Have your friends round, raise money, tell pink jokes, wear fluffy pink knickers, eat pink cupcakes and just raise money for this wonderful charity."...
- 9/15/2010
- WENN
Craig here with Take Three. Today, one of cinema's the most recognisable, ubiquitous and hard-working character actors: Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi (seen here in Sally Potter's Rage)
Take One: Every dog has his day
Buscemi was the one who gave Quentin Tarantino’s dialogue much of its snap and vigour in Reservoir Dogs (1992). It’s not so much the opening Madonna chatter I recall first, rather Mr Pink’s “I don’t tip” diatribe that springs prominently to mind. His sneering worldview marked him out as the dog with the least reserve when it came to social conduct and the most contempt when it came to straight, work-a-day life. The rest of the colour-coded pack may have appeared harder, and with “manlier” nicknames, but Mr Pink was far craftier, and suspiciously nervy with it.
The dog days are just beginning for Buscemi as Mr Pink
Buscemi - an actor...
Steve Buscemi (seen here in Sally Potter's Rage)
Take One: Every dog has his day
Buscemi was the one who gave Quentin Tarantino’s dialogue much of its snap and vigour in Reservoir Dogs (1992). It’s not so much the opening Madonna chatter I recall first, rather Mr Pink’s “I don’t tip” diatribe that springs prominently to mind. His sneering worldview marked him out as the dog with the least reserve when it came to social conduct and the most contempt when it came to straight, work-a-day life. The rest of the colour-coded pack may have appeared harder, and with “manlier” nicknames, but Mr Pink was far craftier, and suspiciously nervy with it.
The dog days are just beginning for Buscemi as Mr Pink
Buscemi - an actor...
- 9/13/2010
- by Craig Bloomfield
- FilmExperience
Talking up her gay alter ego, Roman Zolanski, in Out, Mc says Lil Wayne tour could be enlightening for the duo's fanbases.
By Kelley L. Carter
Nicki Minaj on cover of Out Magazine
Photo: Out.com
Nicki Minaj just might be the one to bridge the gap.
The 25-year-old female Mc hasn't even released her debut album, Pink Friday, yet, but already her quirky hooks and outrageous fashion have made her one to watch in the gay community. Minaj has a bevy of gay fans, and she's hoping that she'll be the one to spearhead a movement to eradicate homophobia in hip-hop. She talks up her gay fans, her bi-curious lyrics and her embrace of her female following in the latest issue of Out magazine, hitting shelves next week.
"I started making it my business to say things that would empower women, like, 'Where my bad bitches at?' to let them know,...
By Kelley L. Carter
Nicki Minaj on cover of Out Magazine
Photo: Out.com
Nicki Minaj just might be the one to bridge the gap.
The 25-year-old female Mc hasn't even released her debut album, Pink Friday, yet, but already her quirky hooks and outrageous fashion have made her one to watch in the gay community. Minaj has a bevy of gay fans, and she's hoping that she'll be the one to spearhead a movement to eradicate homophobia in hip-hop. She talks up her gay fans, her bi-curious lyrics and her embrace of her female following in the latest issue of Out magazine, hitting shelves next week.
"I started making it my business to say things that would empower women, like, 'Where my bad bitches at?' to let them know,...
- 9/13/2010
- MTV Music News
Barry Schwartz: The 25-year Swarthmore professor says Ted is more alive and engaging than a college campus. | Courtesy of Ted
Robotics, pianos, brains -- these are the lectures TEDsters love most. Which ones have you seen? And which have yet to touch you?
1) Jill Bolte TaylorMy Stroke of Insight2008When the neuroscientist picks up a human brain with a spinal cord attached, the audience gasps. When she's done talking about her stroke, they're crying. Watch the Video >> 6) Dan PinkSurprising Science of Motivation2009The science proves that intrinsic motivation works better than extrinsic rewards, but your boss doesn't understand. Pink explains how to tell her. Watch the Video >> 2) Patti Maes and Pranav MistrySixth Sense Demo2009The MIT Media Lab researchers debut a spooky Minority Report -- style wearable interface. Watch the Video >> 7) Hans RoslingThe Best Stats You've Ever Seen2006The Swedish professor dances through a spectacular animation of world development.
Robotics, pianos, brains -- these are the lectures TEDsters love most. Which ones have you seen? And which have yet to touch you?
1) Jill Bolte TaylorMy Stroke of Insight2008When the neuroscientist picks up a human brain with a spinal cord attached, the audience gasps. When she's done talking about her stroke, they're crying. Watch the Video >> 6) Dan PinkSurprising Science of Motivation2009The science proves that intrinsic motivation works better than extrinsic rewards, but your boss doesn't understand. Pink explains how to tell her. Watch the Video >> 2) Patti Maes and Pranav MistrySixth Sense Demo2009The MIT Media Lab researchers debut a spooky Minority Report -- style wearable interface. Watch the Video >> 7) Hans RoslingThe Best Stats You've Ever Seen2006The Swedish professor dances through a spectacular animation of world development.
- 9/7/2010
- by Fast Company Staff
- Fast Company
If you have Netflix and are a horror fan in need of something to watch this Labor Day weekend, one look at this gargantuan list I compiled of the new terror titles Netflix has added for instant streaming in just the first three days of this month should keep you busy until Labor Day next year. You'll find something for everyone, from older titles to recent releases, famous to obscure, classic to not-so-classic, monsters to maniacs - you name it.
For the record, I considered compiling this list in alphabetical order or by year of the film's release, but then I realized I had already spent well over an hour just sorting through the massive catalogue of titles Netflix has now made available for instant streaming and realized Labor Day would be over by the time I finished arranging this list in any kind of order. Ready? Here you go.
For the record, I considered compiling this list in alphabetical order or by year of the film's release, but then I realized I had already spent well over an hour just sorting through the massive catalogue of titles Netflix has now made available for instant streaming and realized Labor Day would be over by the time I finished arranging this list in any kind of order. Ready? Here you go.
- 9/3/2010
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
Sherlock comes to an end, and Mad Men gets going again from the start. Plus lots of movies in this week's UK TV round-up...
This is a short, but especially sweet round-up of shows, with the highlight of the week being the third and final episode of Sherlock airing Sunday, August 8th at 9:00pm on BBC1, in a story that, even in name, holds a lot of promise: The Great Game.
In our interview with Mark Gatiss, co-creator and author of the final episode, he says, "There's a lot to be said for the fact that, when nothing's on, you get a lot of attention!" But, although the timing happens to be true, there's so much more going for Sherlock than that and it's been fun, surprising, and a real adventure on a Sunday night.
In fact, the show's been so good that it's replaced that vague and creeping...
This is a short, but especially sweet round-up of shows, with the highlight of the week being the third and final episode of Sherlock airing Sunday, August 8th at 9:00pm on BBC1, in a story that, even in name, holds a lot of promise: The Great Game.
In our interview with Mark Gatiss, co-creator and author of the final episode, he says, "There's a lot to be said for the fact that, when nothing's on, you get a lot of attention!" But, although the timing happens to be true, there's so much more going for Sherlock than that and it's been fun, surprising, and a real adventure on a Sunday night.
In fact, the show's been so good that it's replaced that vague and creeping...
- 8/6/2010
- Den of Geek
Which Is Gayer — Sex & The City 2 Or Prince Of Persia?
This week I caught screenings of Sex and the City 2 and Prince of Persia which was interesting as both are of gay interest and open today. But if you can only see one this weekend, which should it be? I've put together a handy analysis to help you decide!
Does it have a gay icon?
SATC2: None other than Carrie Bradshaw! Plus Liza Minnelli!
Pop: Jack Twist is in the house! Yes, it's two time AfterElton Hot 100 champion Jake Gyllenhaal!
Which is more gay? Pop gets this category. Sorry, Carrie. Brokeback Mountain trumps all.
Does it celebrate heterosexual love and reinforce heteronormativity?
SATC2: Definitely. Carrie and Big, Carrie and Aiden, Samantha and anyone male.
Pop: Its budget was $150 million. So of course, Prince Dastan falls for Tamina and they live happily ever after.
Which is more gay?...
This week I caught screenings of Sex and the City 2 and Prince of Persia which was interesting as both are of gay interest and open today. But if you can only see one this weekend, which should it be? I've put together a handy analysis to help you decide!
Does it have a gay icon?
SATC2: None other than Carrie Bradshaw! Plus Liza Minnelli!
Pop: Jack Twist is in the house! Yes, it's two time AfterElton Hot 100 champion Jake Gyllenhaal!
Which is more gay? Pop gets this category. Sorry, Carrie. Brokeback Mountain trumps all.
Does it celebrate heterosexual love and reinforce heteronormativity?
SATC2: Definitely. Carrie and Big, Carrie and Aiden, Samantha and anyone male.
Pop: Its budget was $150 million. So of course, Prince Dastan falls for Tamina and they live happily ever after.
Which is more gay?...
- 5/28/2010
- by michael
- The Backlot
No Gay. Lesbian Joke. No Gay. Gay Joke. No Gay. Ooh, Look An Actual Gay!
This week the major networks announced their fall line-ups and mid-season replacements, and overall the news wasn't great for gay characters. Ugly Betty had already been deep-sixed on ABC, and as expected, NBC axed Trauma with gay paramedic Tyler and Mercy with gay nurse Angel, while the CW dropped Melrose Place, not that what's his face got much screentime anyway. Also not unexpectedly, ABC isn't bringing back the hilarious Better Off Ted which had two out actors Jonathan Slavin and Portia de Rossi, and which was usually gay-friendly.
Of the pilots that weren't picked up, the two biggest disappointments were ABC passing on the Cheyenne Jackson/Christopher Sieber sitcom It Takes a Village and CBS not going for the drama The Quinn-tuplets, both of which featured significant gay content.
So what did the networks go for of gay interest?...
This week the major networks announced their fall line-ups and mid-season replacements, and overall the news wasn't great for gay characters. Ugly Betty had already been deep-sixed on ABC, and as expected, NBC axed Trauma with gay paramedic Tyler and Mercy with gay nurse Angel, while the CW dropped Melrose Place, not that what's his face got much screentime anyway. Also not unexpectedly, ABC isn't bringing back the hilarious Better Off Ted which had two out actors Jonathan Slavin and Portia de Rossi, and which was usually gay-friendly.
Of the pilots that weren't picked up, the two biggest disappointments were ABC passing on the Cheyenne Jackson/Christopher Sieber sitcom It Takes a Village and CBS not going for the drama The Quinn-tuplets, both of which featured significant gay content.
So what did the networks go for of gay interest?...
- 5/21/2010
- by michael
- The Backlot
Hi, all! It's Jocelyn Vena here, MTV News' fashionista for the evening. I'm here to share my thoughts on tonight's hits and misses as the celebrities roll up on the red carpet leading up to the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. (And of course, you're here to tell me if you agree or disagree, so speak up in the comments section!) I can't wait to see what everyone is wearing!
Tonight will celebrate some of the biggest names in music, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Pink and the late, great Michael Jackson. Check out all the fashion-related updates below, and stay tuned for later in the evening when we'll bring you the live blog of the entire show, from the first award to the last star-studded performance. Welcome to music's biggest night!
(Click here for all the hottest photos from the Grammy Awards red carpet, including Adam Lambert, Snooki, Linkin Park and Sean Paul!
Tonight will celebrate some of the biggest names in music, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Pink and the late, great Michael Jackson. Check out all the fashion-related updates below, and stay tuned for later in the evening when we'll bring you the live blog of the entire show, from the first award to the last star-studded performance. Welcome to music's biggest night!
(Click here for all the hottest photos from the Grammy Awards red carpet, including Adam Lambert, Snooki, Linkin Park and Sean Paul!
- 1/31/2010
- by Jocelyn Vena
- MTV Newsroom
Not long before Michael Bay poured acid down fanboy throats with his double whammy of escapist fertilizer, one name could be heard used with an equal amount of fervor: Brett Ratner. “The rat,” as he was affectionately dubbed by a cavalcade of enraged fanboys, had done a major disservice to the community in the form of X-Men: The Last Stand. Rumor of rushed rewrites and a hectic shooting schedule plagued the film and though Ratner’s entry opened with the biggest box-office take of the trilogy, The Last Stand was critically derided and universally cast out by most fanboys.
My own relationship with Ratner’s work skews on the side of shrewd criticism. I enjoyed Rush Hour 1 and 2, thought Red Dragon was effective if not particularly stellar and was one of the few people I know (aside from my Dad) who enjoyed Ratner’s oft-quoted critical and box office failure The Family Man.
My own relationship with Ratner’s work skews on the side of shrewd criticism. I enjoyed Rush Hour 1 and 2, thought Red Dragon was effective if not particularly stellar and was one of the few people I know (aside from my Dad) who enjoyed Ratner’s oft-quoted critical and box office failure The Family Man.
- 9/17/2009
- by Mark Zhuravsky
- JustPressPlay.net
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