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MOV003: “No Time For The Old In-Out, Love”

News about a new TMNT movie, Dennis Hopper has died, Darnell writes in, A Clockwork Orange, Prince of Persia, and The Expendables.

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News:

Hey guys,
Great show. I was so excited to hear how much you guys liked Rope. Rope is one of my favorite Hitchcock movies. My other favorite is Rear Window with Grace Kelly. The gay subtext in Rope is so awesome especially when putting the movie in an historical context it was so before its time. I also agree it seemed like Philip and Brandon were going to kiss at any minute…lol
On to the present regarding Iron Man 2 I have to agree the middle did lag a little for me, but for a mindless summer blockbuster it was just ok.
Finally the future…WOW that trailer is out of sight. I have no idea what is about to happen but I know that whatever it is I want to see it.
Keep up the great work guys. The transitions were definitely tighter this time around. Also on a side note I would love to hear a discussion on what your takes are on the state of gay cinema and where you see gay films in 20 years. To be clear when I refer to gay films I mean films whose main protagonist and/or antagonist is gay/bi/trans

Peace,
Darnell

The Past: A Clockwork Orange (1971)

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Director: Stanley Kubrick

Staring:Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke, John Clive

Trivia:

  • Alex performing “Singing in the Rain” as he attacks the writer and his wife was not scripted. Stanley Kubrick spent four days experimenting with this scene, finding it too conventional. Eventually he approached Malcolm McDowell and asked him if he could dance. They tried the scene again, this time with McDowell dancing and singing the only song he could remember. Kubrick was so amused that he swiftly bought the rights to “Singing in the Rain” for $10,000.
  • One of only two movies rated X on its original release (the other being Midnight Cowboy (1969)) to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
  • Julian The muscle bound body guard in hot pants of Mr Alexander would later don a black helmet cape and suit to play the physical portion of Darth Vader in 1977’s Star Wars. “David Prowse”
  • The Soundtrack was composed by Wendy Carlos, who would also score the movie “Tron” Wendy was born in 1939 as Walter Carlos and underwent SRS in 1972
  • Tim Curry & Jeremy Irons were both offered Alex – but when it came down to the offer to Malcolm McDowell (Linderman from Heroes!), Kubrick said he would not make the film if he didn’t take it.
  • Talk about a glutton for punishment…Malcolm McDowell was almost drowned when an underwater breathing mechanism stopped working in the police scene, he had his cornea scratched which left him temporarily blinded, as well as he cracked ribs in the fight scene on the stage. Not to mention, Kubrick found out he was afraid of snakes, so he put in the scenes with the snake!
  • There are a couple nods to other Kubrick films – the 2001 Space Odessy homage with the soundtrack available for purchase in the music store scene & the wall painting in the Milk Bar was also in the Shining

Trailer:

The Present: Prince of Persia: Sands of Time

Director: Mike Newell

Staring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, Steve Toussaint

Trivia:

  • The third highest opening for a video game adaptation, behind Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Pokémon: The First Movie.
  • Director Mike Newell stated that, as he has known ‘Jake Gyllenhall’ since Jake was 7 years old, he always wanted Jake for the part. He went on to say that he selected Gemma Arterton because of “how very old seeing the back of her beautiful neck” made him feel.(CREEPY!)
  • The other lady that was considered for the part that went to Gemma Aeterton, was detained by Iranian police and not allowed to leave to do the movie because she had stared in “Body of Lies”

What We’ve Learned:
There’s always something lurking under the sand – whether it’s a snake, a hole, or the steps that will get you to an important location; Parkour isn’t something new…it’s been around since Persia; Whips are apparently en vouge…as this is the second movie we’ve reviewed with really cool whips in them

Trailer:

The Future: The Expendables

Trivia:

  • Sylvester Stallone broke his neck in a fight scene with Stone Cold Steve Austin
  • Jean Claude Van Dam was originally offered Dolph Lundgren’s part, but turned it down. It worked out because Stallone originally wrote the role with Dolph in mind
  • For Dexter fans, there are several connections – David Zayas (Sgt Batista on Dexter) plays the bad guy & Julie Benz (Dexter’s wife) talked Charisma Carpenter into auditioning for the role she has in the movie – because they worked together on Buffy & Angel (Darla & Cordelia)

Talking Points:

  • Mickey Rourke looks like the same character…again!
  • Should appeal to a wide audience because of the plethora of action movies stars from different eras and countries

Trailer:

Coming Attractions:

The Past: Bent
The Present: Killers
The Future: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

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