GPMMC #16: Were The World Mine

WeretheworldmineWere the World Mine (2008)
Director: Tom Gustafson
Writers: Cory James Krueckeberg, and Tom Gustafson
Stars: Tanner Cohen, Wendy Robie and Judy McLane
Summary: When his drama teacher casts him as Puck in his school’s upcoming production of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," Timothy (Tanner Cohen) turns in an inspired performance, whipping up a fittingly Shakespearean love potion with the power to turn people gay. He begins, of course, with the school jock — the object of his affection. Tom Gustafson directs this unconventional movie-musical based on his award-winning short film, "Fairies."

I have a strange opinion on this movie.  I like it, but I don’t.  I think it’s boring then it gets my attention.  Would you make up my mind? 3.8 stars average on Netflix, 67% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, 6.9 stars on IMDB.  Basically on the plus side of average.  I’m going to have to go that way as well.  The voices were good, the music was . . . meh.  Honestly, I don’t know how this would be a good movie, but kinda enjoyable.

3.5 Stars

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GPMMC #15: Jeffrey (1995)

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Director: Christopher Ashley
Writers: Paul Rudnick
Stars: Steven Weber, Michael T. Weiss andPatrick Stewart
Summary: In this comedy adapted from Paul Rudnick’s off-Broadway hit play, a young, gay actor/waiter (Steven Weber) finds "Mr. Right" after becoming celibate — a move inspired by his fear of AIDS. Struggling with the notion of commitment after learning his perfect mate is HIV positive, he relies on his best friend (Patrick Stewart, as an interior decorator), and a hilariously lascivious priest (Nathan Lane) to help him find the way.

This has always been one of my favorite movies.  It’s based on a play which I’d love to see.  Also the casting was great.  Star studded and just cheesy goodness.  How can you say no to a movie with Patrick Stewart as a flaming interior decorator?  I don’t have much to say about this movie but that I LOVE it.

5 Stars

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GPMMC #14: Another Gay Movie (2006)

AnothergaymovieAnother Gay Movie (2006)
Director: Todd Stephens
Writers: Tim Kaltenecker, Todd Stephens
Stars: Michael Carbonaro, Jonathan Chase and Jonah Blechman
Summary: Studly Jarod (Jonathan Chase), nerdy Griff (Mitch Morris), flamboyant Nico (Jonah Blechman) and innocent Andy (Michael Carbonaro) all want the same thing — to lose their virginity — and they’ll paint the town lavender to do so in this gay take on the teen comedy genre. With naughty gags aplenty, there’s lots to laugh at in this send-up that also features Lypsinka as one of the boys’ mothers and a cameo from "Survivor" star Richard Hatch.

I couldn’t help myself in laughing while I was trying to hide from some of the things that happen in this movie.  I had a friend over to watch and he helped to prevent me from hiding.  It was kinda funny.  This movie really felt like it was just a really long sketch for The Big Gay Sketch Show.  I don’t think this is a bad thing, in fact, that what I think makes this movie work.  They do not take themselves seriously at all.  This is actual good camp and I suggest you check it out.

4 Stars

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MOV057: “Mascara to Mangina”

The boys continue their Pride Month Movie-fest by reviewing Ru Paul’s “Starrbooty”. Can Ru and the ever-fabulous Candis Cayne save this movie…or should it shante’ away? They go to the theater to see the JJ Abrams and Steven Spielberg joint project, “Super 8”. Was it worth all the hype? Finally, they review the trailer for Zoe Saldana’s “Colombiana”, a kick-ass chic flick coming out in August. All this, movie news, and we hit up Flickchart for a little bit of fun. So, join us for this exciting 57th Reel of COL Movies, Ka’bitch – Ka’Boom!

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News:

 

The Past: Starrbooty (2007)
Rotten Tomatoes: No Reviews; 60% Audience

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Director: Mike Ruiz

Starring: RuPaul, Lahoma Van Zandt, Candis Cayne

Trivia:

  • The movie is the fourth in a series of films starring the title character, a top secret government agent and supermodel.
  • The original three films were all made in the mid 1980s by RuPaul and his friends with a budget of around $100, and were sold out of shopping carts around gay bars in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • The film is an homage to blaxploitation and sexploitation films of the 1960s and 1970s. In an article for EdgePhiladelphia, RuPaul stated, “The goal was to make an exploitation film that was part Russ Meyer, part John Waters and part The Naked Gun.”
  • The film utilizes things like obvious vocal overdubbing, grainy footage and dramatic cuts to mimic these low budget films of the past.
  • The movie’s supporting cast is primarily made up of pornographic film stars, both male and female. It is unrated, and though there is no explicit sex, it does feature several of its male stars frontally nude and erect, and at one point RuPaul is depicted graphically fondling a man’s penis. Though this is primarily played for comic effect, it is a marked departure from the “Drag Queen Next Door” image RuPaul cultivated during the height of her fame.

Talking Points:

  • I know this is supposed to be an homage to blaxploitation and sexploitation films in the 60’s and 70’s but did it go too far?

What We’ve Learned:

  • “We’re hoes, haaaay”
  • CBT does not mean Cracker Barrel Taco
  • You have to use what you got to get what you want.
  • Always end a sassy comment with, “Ka-bitch, Ka-boom” to emphasize affect
  • Manner Tanner is made of PEOPLE!!

Trailer:

Recommendations:
Jeff: One of the world’s worst movies. If BearCity was next to a porn, this was just over the line. Why did we watch this again?
Ray: It took every bit of will power to not turn this off.
Steve: Alright…it’s a bad movie. But so gay!

Intermission: Flickchart

The Present: Super 8
Rotten Tomatoes: 82% Fresh; 85% Audience

Director: JJ Abrams

Starring: Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, Amanda Michalka, Kyle Chandler

Trivia:

  • J.J. Abrams named the film’s setting, Lillian, Ohio, after his grandmother.
  • JJ Picked Ohio because that is where Producer Steven Spielberg grew up.
  • Abrams and Spielberg collaborated in a storytelling committee to come up with the story for the film.
  • The film was initially reported to be either a sequel or prequel to the 2008 film Cloverfield, but this was quickly refuted by Abrams.
  • It is shot traditionally, and filming started in fall 2010. The teaser itself was filmed separately in April.
  • This film is the first original J. J. Abrams film project, produced by Amblin Entertainment, Bad Robot Productions, and Paramount Pictures.
  • Filming took place in Weirton, West Virginia, from September to October 2010.

Talking Points:

  • Did it feel like the kids were really unimportant to the story to anyone? like if they were not in it the movie would not have been changed much?
  • Was wishing for a better score.. something more John Williamsish
  • Homages to other movies/projects?

What We Learned:

  • JJ Abrams still loves Lens Flares!
  • It pays to always have film ready in the camera
  • Exploding Train’s = production value
  • Not fair is Africa
  • A walkman is a slippery slope
  • Drugs are bad
  • That was MINT!

Trailer:

Recommendations:
Jeff: Definitely an homage to the Amblin movies of the 80s. Brilliantly done and filmed. It even felt like it was made then. JJ Abrams did it again. Go see this now!
Ray: I had fun with this one, very much felt like an old Spielberg film, JJ Abrams is indeed the master of the “Mystery Box”, I wasn’t as impressed with the creature as I’d hoped to be.
Steve: A bit of Cloverfield, mixed with Stand By Me, with a dash of ET. Thoroughly enjoyed it, even more than I thought I would.

The Future: Colombiana

Director: Oliviet Megaton

Starring: Zoe Saldana

Trivia:

  • Filming began around August 20 2010 in locations including Chicago, New Orleans, Mexico, Colombia and Paris.
  • The film was produced by Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp company and the script was written by Besson and Robert Mark Kamen.

Talking Points:

  • Unique or just a twist on other movies that are already out there?

Summary:

A young woman, after witnessing her parents’ murder as a child in Bogota, grows up to be a stone-cold assassin. She works for her uncle as a hitman by day, but her personal time is spent engaging in vigilante murders that she hopes will lead her to her ultimate target: the mobster responsible for her parents’ death

Trailer:

Excitement:
Jeff: Luc Besson movie with a kick ass woman? Sign me up.
Ray: Love femme fatale’s and I’m a big fan of Luc Besson action movies… ! I’d go see this
Steve: The trailer really grabbed me in the theater, which is why I suggested we look at it. Definitely looks like something I’d see! Who doesn’t love a great kick-ass chic flick!

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GPMMC #13: Boy’s Don’t Cry (1999)

boysdontcryBoys Don’t Cry (1999)
Director
: Kimberly Peirce
Writers: Kimberly Peirce, Andy Bienen
Stars: Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny and Peter Sarsgaard
Summary: Based on actual events, director Kimberly Peirce’s powerful, often harrowing drama stars Hilary Swank (in an Oscar-winning performance) as Brandon Teena, a transgender young man searching for love and acceptance in a small Midwestern town. But even as he forges a deep connection with local beauty Lana (Chloë Sevigny), the prejudices of the community threaten to doom the fledgling romance.

Maybe it’s just me but I didn’t feel this was that sad of a movie.  I almost want to say that the ending just went to fast and didn’t pull that hard on my heartstrings.  Oh there was pull, but just a little tug.  I felt for Lana.  However, I did not like Brandon at all.  I thought he was a complete moron for what he did.  Sure, it was nice to see Brandon and Lana get together but for the first part of the movie I was yelling “NO GIRLS!” at the screen.  I don’t think he deserved anything that happened but he just went about it all wrong.  I completely see why it won the awards it one.  It just didn’t get me.

3 Stars with a full recommendation to see it.

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