list http://www.spout.com/ Queer Cinema recent group discussions Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/groups/Queer_Cinema/Milk/318/37685/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Milk
Group Name: Queer Cinema
Last Post By: Ravie13
Post Date: 11/26/2008 2:19:46 PM
Body: I just read an interesting review of Gus Van Sant's new movie Milk over at Ain't It Cool News. From the perspective of a straight man, the article is rather complimentary and has provoked a lot of controversial discussion in the article's talkback section. http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39247 Has anyone seen the film yet? If you have, please fill free to talk about it or link a review that you have written for it here.
]]>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:19:46 GMTMilkQueer CinemaI just read an interesting review of Gus Van Sant's new movie Milk over at Ain't It Cool News. From the perspective of a straight man, the article is rather complimentary and has provoked a lot of controversial discussion in the article's talkback section. http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39247 Has anyone seen the film yet? If you have, please fill free to talk about it or link a review that you have written for it here.11/26/2008 2:19:46 PMI just read an interesting review of Gus Van Sant's new movie Milk over at Ain't It Cool News. From the perspective of a straight man, the article is rather complimentary and has provoked a lot of controversial discussion in the article's talkback section. http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39247 Has anyone seen the film yet? If you have, please fill free to talk about it or link a review that you have written for it here. http://www.spout.com/groups/Queer_Cinema/Image_Nation_reviews_from_The_Naked_Lunch/318/37725/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Image Nation reviews from The Naked Lunch
Group Name: Queer Cinema
Last Post By: NakedLunchRadioShow
Post Date: 11/28/2008 8:07:24 PM
Body: Episode 75: Gays Gone Wild This week sees the arrival of the twenty-first edition of Montreal’s Image+Nation fest, featuring a wide-ranging survey of new films that touch on LGBT themes. To celebrate, we’ll be tackling a few of them, including XXY, (which served as Argentina’s submission for the Academy Awards last year), as well as the gross-out spoof flick Another Gay Sequel (as well as touching on its predecessor, Another Gay Movie) and, perhaps most excitingly, Bruce LaBruce’s gay zombie satire Otto, or, Up With Dead People.
]]>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:07:24 GMTImage Nation reviews from The Naked LunchQueer Cinema Episode 75: Gays Gone Wild This week sees the arrival of the twenty-first edition of Montreal’s Image+Nation fest, featuring a wide-ranging survey of new films that touch on LGBT themes. To celebrate, we’ll be tackling a few of them, including XXY, (which served as Argentina’s submission for the Academy Awards last year), as well as the gross-out spoof flick Another Gay Sequel (as well as touching on its predecessor, Another Gay Movie) and, perhaps most excitingly, Bruce LaBruce’s gay zombie satire Otto, or, Up With Dead People.11/28/2008 8:07:24 PM Episode 75: Gays Gone Wild This week sees the arrival of the twenty-first edition of Montreal’s Image+Nation fest, featuring a wide-ranging survey of new films that touch on LGBT themes. To celebrate, we’ll be tackling a few of them, including XXY, (which served as Argentina’s submission for the Academy Awards last year), as well as the gross-out spoof flick Another Gay Sequel (as well as touching on its predecessor, Another Gay Movie) and, perhaps most excitingly, Bruce LaBruce’s gay zombie satire Otto, or, Up With Dead People. http://www.spout.com/groups/Queer_Cinema/Most_Active_Groups/318/36229/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Most Active Groups
Group Name: Queer Cinema
Last Post By: Ravie13
Post Date: 10/12/2008 8:07:33 PM
Body: We're on Spout's second page on the list of "Most Active Groups!" That seems pretty impressive and I'm guessing it's all due to our activity with the lists BUT what do we have to do to bump up to page 1?
]]>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:07:33 GMTMost Active GroupsQueer CinemaWe're on Spout's second page on the list of "Most Active Groups!" That seems pretty impressive and I'm guessing it's all due to our activity with the lists BUT what do we have to do to bump up to page 1?10/12/2008 8:07:33 PMWe're on Spout's second page on the list of "Most Active Groups!" That seems pretty impressive and I'm guessing it's all due to our activity with the lists BUT what do we have to do to bump up to page 1? http://www.spout.com/groups/Queer_Cinema/Hopes_Thoughts_in_08/318/25695/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Hopes & Thoughts in '08
Group Name: Queer Cinema
Last Post By: Ravie13
Post Date: 2/29/2008 6:33:25 AM
Body: With every new week more and more films are flooding our local cinemas and suprisingly some of those films are queer in nature. Since the rollarcoaster of debates that erupted (and occasionally continue today) with the release and overwhelming acclaim of Brokeback Mountain it seems that the idea of a mainstream queer film being marketed to all walks of life (in that I mean more than just queer audiences) has noticeably reached some weird standstill. Is the subject slowly being assimilated into the American psyche or is it surreptitiously being cast aside and viewed as nothing more than a blase trend that is past its expiration date? What are your perceptions of the common thought about queer cinema and what do you all believe (if anything) could / would / should happen in 2008?
]]>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:33:25 GMTHopes & Thoughts in '08Queer CinemaWith every new week more and more films are flooding our local cinemas and suprisingly some of those films are queer in nature. Since the rollarcoaster of debates that erupted (and occasionally continue today) with the release and overwhelming acclaim of Brokeback Mountain it seems that the idea of a mainstream queer film being marketed to all walks of life (in that I mean more than just queer audiences) has noticeably reached some weird standstill. Is the subject slowly being assimilated into the American psyche or is it surreptitiously being cast aside and viewed as nothing more than a blase trend that is past its expiration date? What are your perceptions of the common thought about queer cinema and what do you all believe (if anything) could / would / should happen in 2008?2/29/2008 6:33:25 AMWith every new week more and more films are flooding our local cinemas and suprisingly some of those films are queer in nature. Since the rollarcoaster of debates that erupted (and occasionally continue today) with the release and overwhelming acclaim of Brokeback Mountain it seems that the idea of a mainstream queer film being marketed to all walks of life (in that I mean more than just queer audiences) has noticeably reached some weird standstill. Is the subject slowly being assimilated into the American psyche or is it surreptitiously being cast aside and viewed as nothing more than a blase trend that is past its expiration date? What are your perceptions of the common thought about queer cinema and what do you all believe (if anything) could / would / should happen in 2008? http://www.spout.com/groups/Queer_Cinema/Regarding_the_Lists/318/10371/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Regarding the Lists
Group Name: Queer Cinema
Last Post By: Ravie13
Post Date: 6/8/2007 1:41:26 AM
Body: I just wanted to address the plethora of lists that adorn this groups page. Not being a scholar of queer studies I can't be 100% correct when trying to narrow down which film belongs in which list (I won't lie that the distinction between transsexual and transgender is still rather vague to me). Added to that the fact that I have not seen a significant number of the films included on "The List" makes the likelihood of misplacing a film in the wrong sub-listing a definite possibility. Therefore, if you do find a film placed on a list that doesn't belong there, please tell me and I'll make a point of switching it into the right one.Another thing, when adding films to the sub-lists, make sure that the film has also been placed in "The List" so that it remains as comprehensive a list as possible.Thanks! - Chris
]]>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 05:41:26 GMTRegarding the ListsQueer Cinema I just wanted to address the plethora of lists that adorn this groups page. Not being a scholar of queer studies I can't be 100% correct when trying to narrow down which film belongs in which list (I won't lie that the distinction between transsexual and transgender is still rather vague to me). Added to that the fact that I have not seen a significant number of the films included on "The List" makes the likelihood of misplacing a film in the wrong sub-listing a definite possibility. Therefore, if you do find a film placed on a list that doesn't belong there, please tell me and I'll make a point of switching it into the right one.Another thing, when adding films to the sub-lists, make sure that the film has also been placed in "The List" so that it remains as comprehensive a list as possible.Thanks! - Chris 6/8/2007 1:41:26 AM I just wanted to address the plethora of lists that adorn this groups page. Not being a scholar of queer studies I can't be 100% correct when trying to narrow down which film belongs in which list (I won't lie that the distinction between transsexual and transgender is still rather vague to me). Added to that the fact that I have not seen a significant number of the films included on "The List" makes the likelihood of misplacing a film in the wrong sub-listing a definite possibility. Therefore, if you do find a film placed on a list that doesn't belong there, please tell me and I'll make a point of switching it into the right one.Another thing, when adding films to the sub-lists, make sure that the film has also been placed in "The List" so that it remains as comprehensive a list as possible.Thanks! - Chris http://www.spout.com/groups/Queer_Cinema/Gay_Pride_Picks/318/31706/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Gay Pride Picks
Group Name: Queer Cinema
Last Post By: unemployedwaif
Post Date: 6/25/2008 9:32:56 PM
Body: In response to the egregiously vacuous post about Gay Pride by the SpoutBlog, I decided to go ahead a give a few cinematic selections for those celebrating the Gay Pride festivities this month. Feel free to add some of your own selections. Angels in America An epic made for television cinematic event that is loaded with fantastic performances by the likes of Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Mary-Louise Parker, Emma Thompson and Patrick WIlson. Set in the 1980's amidst the onset of AIDS, the growing intolerance of homosexuality and the struggle by the LGBT community to gain acceptable, Angels in America is a must-see. But I'm a Cheerleader Hilarious comedy about the pitfalls of coming out and learning to accept everything that that entails. Loggerheads Overlooked drama with an amazing soundtrack. Bring the tissues. Paris is Burning Documentary about life in New York in the late 1980's and early 1990's for disaffected gay people attempting to create a nurturing environment where their eccentricities are accepted and admired. Wild Tigers I Have Known An experimental film about a pre-pubescent boy coming to terms with his homosexuality. Shortbus A prurient celebration (and examination) of the LGBT community; very apropos. Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema A brief introduction about the origins of queer cinema with great commentary from a variety of great actors and directors.
]]>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:32:56 GMTGay Pride PicksQueer CinemaIn response to the egregiously vacuous post about Gay Pride by the SpoutBlog, I decided to go ahead a give a few cinematic selections for those celebrating the Gay Pride festivities this month. Feel free to add some of your own selections. Angels in America An epic made for television cinematic event that is loaded with fantastic performances by the likes of Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Mary-Louise Parker, Emma Thompson and Patrick WIlson. Set in the 1980's amidst the onset of AIDS, the growing intolerance of homosexuality and the struggle by the LGBT community to gain acceptable, Angels in America is a must-see. But I'm a Cheerleader Hilarious comedy about the pitfalls of coming out and learning to accept everything that that entails. Loggerheads Overlooked drama with an amazing soundtrack. Bring the tissues. Paris is Burning Documentary about life in New York in the late 1980's and early 1990's for disaffected gay people attempting to create a nurturing environment where their eccentricities are accepted and admired. Wild Tigers I Have Known An experimental film about a pre-pubescent boy coming to terms with his homosexuality. Shortbus A prurient celebration (and examination) of the LGBT community; very apropos. Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema A brief introduction about the origins of queer cinema with great commentary from a variety of great actors and directors. 6/25/2008 9:32:56 PMIn response to the egregiously vacuous post about Gay Pride by the SpoutBlog, I decided to go ahead a give a few cinematic selections for those celebrating the Gay Pride festivities this month. Feel free to add some of your own selections. Angels in America An epic made for television cinematic event that is loaded with fantastic performances by the likes of Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Mary-Louise Parker, Emma Thompson and Patrick WIlson. Set in the 1980's amidst the onset of AIDS, the growing intolerance of homosexuality and the struggle by the LGBT community to gain acceptable, Angels in America is a must-see. But I'm a Cheerleader Hilarious comedy about the pitfalls of coming out and learning to accept everything that that entails. Loggerheads Overlooked drama with an amazing soundtrack. Bring the tissues. Paris is Burning Documentary about life in New York in the late 1980's and early 1990's for disaffected gay people attempting to create a nurturing environment where their eccentricities are accepted and admired. Wild Tigers I Have Known An experimental film about a pre-pubescent boy coming to terms with his homosexuality. Shortbus A prurient celebration (and examination) of the LGBT community; very apropos. Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema A brief introduction about the origins of queer cinema with great commentary from a variety of great actors and directors. http://www.spout.com/groups/Queer_Cinema/Queer_related_themes_on_our_show/318/24259/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Queer related themes on our show..
Group Name: Queer Cinema
Last Post By: NakedLunchRadioShow
Post Date: 1/23/2008 2:19:12 PM
Body: Hey guys, Once in a while I always concentrate my show on heavily on a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender film or film maker. A while back we took a look at the filmography or gay director Todd Haynes and John Waters. If you ever want to listen to it just go to our wed site and check our episode download archives. I have to admit that I am not particularly fond of the John Waters show. It was our first show and we were very rusty. In any case if you like, I can always post a memo in this group and notify everyone when we will focus once again on more queer themes. I love feedback so do not be shy. Ricky D
]]>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:19:12 GMTQueer related themes on our show..Queer CinemaHey guys, Once in a while I always concentrate my show on heavily on a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender film or film maker. A while back we took a look at the filmography or gay director Todd Haynes and John Waters. If you ever want to listen to it just go to our wed site and check our episode download archives. I have to admit that I am not particularly fond of the John Waters show. It was our first show and we were very rusty. In any case if you like, I can always post a memo in this group and notify everyone when we will focus once again on more queer themes. I love feedback so do not be shy. Ricky D 1/23/2008 2:19:12 PMHey guys, Once in a while I always concentrate my show on heavily on a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender film or film maker. A while back we took a look at the filmography or gay director Todd Haynes and John Waters. If you ever want to listen to it just go to our wed site and check our episode download archives. I have to admit that I am not particularly fond of the John Waters show. It was our first show and we were very rusty. In any case if you like, I can always post a memo in this group and notify everyone when we will focus once again on more queer themes. I love feedback so do not be shy. Ricky D http://www.spout.com/groups/Queer_Cinema/_Skull_Bones_New_gay_themed_campy_slasher_ou/318/22582/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: "Skull & Bones" -- New gay-themed campy slasher out on DVD
Group Name: Queer Cinema
Last Post By: PaulSerrano
Post Date: 12/6/2007 10:30:15 AM
Body: Hey Everyone, Paul Serrano, Producer of "Skull & Bones," posting the following message on behalf of Director T.S. Slaughter:I write to announce the release on DVD of my new gay-themed, campy slasher "Skull & Bones" (USA , 2007, 73 minutes). The tagline "A Tale of Homo-cidal Mania" sums up my original and darkly humorous take on a traditional genre. Allow me to highlight other key features of the film: "Skull & Bones" is controversial, nasty, and extreme. It definitely features a very naughty zombie :)It contains a cool voodoo scene involving the creation of a naughty zombie.Audience members at private New York screenings have described the film as "twisted," "disturbing," and "subversive," but also "hilarious" and "hot." FilmThreat.com calls it "unnerving . . . fantasy wish-fulfillment for truly disturbed homosexuals." “Skull & Bones” receives 4 stars (out of 5) from The Coroner’s Report, which calls the film “a worthy introduction for writer and director T.S. Slaughter,” adding: “it features intelligence, originality and creativity rarely seen in the overflowing amount of horror films being released today. It also defies political correctness in a time in which that can be a liability. Expect nightmares for months to come!" My influences include early Wes Craven and John Waters, Tobe Hooper, Rob Zombie, and Italian horror (Argento, Bava, Fulci, Deodato, Lenzi). Multiple-award-winning Executive Editor Spencer Schilly also edited RuPaul's "jaw-droppingly crude" new comedy Starrbooty, which has made the rounds at NewFest, Frameline, Outfest, and PIGLFF, among other gay film festivals. All the music in the film is performed by the filmmakers and their associates--and most of it is brand new. In fact, much of the music was composed specifically for "Skull & Bones," notably the punk songs you'll hear. Some, though, comes with permission from a new Swedish Hip-hop CD. The baroque music you hear in various scenes features the haunting bass stringed instrument the viola da gamba playing funeral and other elegiac music composed around 1700 at the court of Louis XIV. On other occasions the viola da gamba teams up with baroque violin and harpsichord. The snakes and tarantula used in the final torture sequence are real. The yellow snake with the red eyes is a ten-foot Albino Burmese python; the others are eight-foot Brazilian carpet snakes and a baby boa constrictor. The DVD is available both online and at selected retail outlets in New York City. To learn more about the film please visit our website: www.skullandbonesthemovie.com Watch the trailer: http://www.skullandbonesthemovie.com/Trailer.html Sincerely, T.S. Slaughter, writer/director www.myspace.com/skullandbonesthemovie
]]>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:30:15 GMT"Skull & Bones" -- New gay-themed campy slasher out on DVDQueer CinemaHey Everyone, Paul Serrano, Producer of "Skull & Bones," posting the following message on behalf of Director T.S. Slaughter:I write to announce the release on DVD of my new gay-themed, campy slasher "Skull & Bones" (USA , 2007, 73 minutes). The tagline "A Tale of Homo-cidal Mania" sums up my original and darkly humorous take on a traditional genre. Allow me to highlight other key features of the film: "Skull & Bones" is controversial, nasty, and extreme. It definitely features a very naughty zombie :)It contains a cool voodoo scene involving the creation of a naughty zombie.Audience members at private New York screenings have described the film as "twisted," "disturbing," and "subversive," but also "hilarious" and "hot." FilmThreat.com calls it "unnerving . . . fantasy wish-fulfillment for truly disturbed homosexuals." “Skull & Bones” receives 4 stars (out of 5) from The Coroner’s Report, which calls the film “a worthy introduction for writer and director T.S. Slaughter,” adding: “it features intelligence, originality and creativity rarely seen in the overflowing amount of horror films being released today. It also defies political correctness in a time in which that can be a liability. Expect nightmares for months to come!" My influences include early Wes Craven and John Waters, Tobe Hooper, Rob Zombie, and Italian horror (Argento, Bava, Fulci, Deodato, Lenzi). Multiple-award-winning Executive Editor Spencer Schilly also edited RuPaul's "jaw-droppingly crude" new comedy Starrbooty, which has made the rounds at NewFest, Frameline, Outfest, and PIGLFF, among other gay film festivals. All the music in the film is performed by the filmmakers and their associates--and most of it is brand new. In fact, much of the music was composed specifically for "Skull & Bones," notably the punk songs you'll hear. Some, though, comes with permission from a new Swedish Hip-hop CD. The baroque music you hear in various scenes features the haunting bass stringed instrument the viola da gamba playing funeral and other elegiac music composed around 1700 at the court of Louis XIV. On other occasions the viola da gamba teams up with baroque violin and harpsichord. The snakes and tarantula used in the final torture sequence are real. The yellow snake with the red eyes is a ten-foot Albino Burmese python; the others are eight-foot Brazilian carpet snakes and a baby boa constrictor. The DVD is available both online and at selected retail outlets in New York City. To learn more about the film please visit our website: www.skullandbonesthemovie.com Watch the trailer: http://www.skullandbonesthemovie.com/Trailer.html Sincerely, T.S. Slaughter, writer/director www.myspace.com/skullandbonesthemovie12/6/2007 10:30:15 AMHey Everyone, Paul Serrano, Producer of "Skull & Bones," posting the following message on behalf of Director T.S. Slaughter:I write to announce the release on DVD of my new gay-themed, campy slasher "Skull & Bones" (USA , 2007, 73 minutes). The tagline "A Tale of Homo-cidal Mania" sums up my original and darkly humorous take on a traditional genre. Allow me to highlight other key features of the film: "Skull & Bones" is controversial, nasty, and extreme. It definitely features a very naughty zombie :)It contains a cool voodoo scene involving the creation of a naughty zombie.Audience members at private New York screenings have described the film as "twisted," "disturbing," and "subversive," but also "hilarious" and "hot." FilmThreat.com calls it "unnerving . . . fantasy wish-fulfillment for truly disturbed homosexuals." “Skull & Bones” receives 4 stars (out of 5) from The Coroner’s Report, which calls the film “a worthy introduction for writer and director T.S. Slaughter,” adding: “it features intelligence, originality and creativity rarely seen in the overflowing amount of horror films being released today. It also defies political correctness in a time in which that can be a liability. Expect nightmares for months to come!" My influences include early Wes Craven and John Waters, Tobe Hooper, Rob Zombie, and Italian horror (Argento, Bava, Fulci, Deodato, Lenzi). Multiple-award-winning Executive Editor Spencer Schilly also edited RuPaul's "jaw-droppingly crude" new comedy Starrbooty, which has made the rounds at NewFest, Frameline, Outfest, and PIGLFF, among other gay film festivals. All the music in the film is performed by the filmmakers and their associates--and most of it is brand new. In fact, much of the music was composed specifically for "Skull & Bones," notably the punk songs you'll hear. Some, though, comes with permission from a new Swedish Hip-hop CD. The baroque music you hear in various scenes features the haunting bass stringed instrument the viola da gamba playing funeral and other elegiac music composed around 1700 at the court of Louis XIV. On other occasions the viola da gamba teams up with baroque violin and harpsichord. The snakes and tarantula used in the final torture sequence are real. The yellow snake with the red eyes is a ten-foot Albino Burmese python; the others are eight-foot Brazilian carpet snakes and a baby boa constrictor. The DVD is available both online and at selected retail outlets in New York City. To learn more about the film please visit our website: www.skullandbonesthemovie.com Watch the trailer: http://www.skullandbonesthemovie.com/Trailer.html Sincerely, T.S. Slaughter, writer/director www.myspace.com/skullandbonesthemovie