|
WINDY CITY TIMES
|
|
|
Disc and That: Recent and upcoming DVDs
2008-07-16
|
|
This article shared 4167 times since Wed Jul 16, 2008
|
|
—Bangkok Love Story ( Aug. 26; $19.99 ) : Romance, crime and action come together in this highly praised gay film, in which a married police informant and the assassin sent to murder him actually start a relationship. The movie, written and directed by Poj Arnon, won the grand prize at the 2007 Brussels International Independent Film Festival.
—Batman: Gotham Knight ( already out; $24.98 ) : Coinciding with the theatrical release of The Dark Knight, Batman: Gotham Knight comprises six standalone chapters that feature art from some of Japan's greatest anime visionaries. The stories become a larger story that follows Batman through his transition from neophyte to The Dark Knight. Among the special featuers are a commentary and a sneak peek at DC Universe's Wonder Woman.
—A Four Letter Word ( pictured ) ( Aug. 19; $22.99 ) : This award-winning gay romantic comedy features Jesse Archer has social butterfly Zeke, who meets his match in macho Stephen ( played by Charlie David of TV's 'Dante's Cove' ) . Twists abound, leading to an ending viewers may not quite expect. DVD extras include cast interviews, outtakes, a behind-the-scenes featurette and a movie commentary with Archer and director Casper Andreas.
—Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs ( already out; $29.99 ) : In the show's latest epic, space itself tears open, revealing a gateway to another universe. Of course, all of the favorites—Leela, Fry, Bender and the others—are back. Among the special features are a commentary, bloopers and a sneak peek of the next Futurama movie.
—Greek: Season One ( already out; $29.99 ) : If you're expecting some Spartan take-off on the recent show 'Rome,' sorry. However, this comedy-drama is a well-crafted show about a brother and sister dealing with fraternities and sororities. This series features nuanced and refreshing characters—such as the Black gay hockey-playing frat boy whose father urges him to come out to his Omega Chi brothers. Extras include commentaries.
—Step Up 2 the Streets ( already out; $29.99 ) : You know the story: A boy and a girl from two worlds butt heads—and create sparks—when they compete in a dance-off. It's a guilty pleasure, complete with hard bodies ( male and female ) as well as spectacular dance moves. Special features include 'Thru Fresh Eyes'—a behind-the-scenes look at the film's dancers and choreographers—and five music videos, such as Missy Elliott's 'Ching-A-Ling.'
—Str8 Men and the Men Who Love Them 2 ( already out; $29.95 ) : A string of shorts connects the theme of gay and straight men intermingling, and with such titles as 'Courtship at the Office,' 'Thirteen or So Minutes...' and 'Midnight Snack,' these pieces are not G-rated.
—Andrew Davis |
|
|
|
This article shared 4167 times since Wed Jul 16, 2008
|
ARTICLES YOU MIGHT LIKE |
---|
|
| | Navy Pier to mark 40th anniversary of Chicago house music with summer-long programming 2024-04-26 --From a press release - CHICAGO — Navy Pier announced plans to celebrate House music's Chicago roots with a summer full of programming paying homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on Chicago's south and west ...
|
| | SHOWBIZ 'Priscilla,' Tony nods, Oscars, Ncuti Gatwa, Jonathan Bailey, GLAAD event 2024-04-26 - Stephan Elliottwho directed the cult classic The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desertsaid a sequel "is happening" and that the original movie's stars (Terence Stamp, Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving) are back "on board" 30 ...
|
| | THEATER 'Mamma Mia!' returns to Chicago with 'Daddyhunt' star Jim Newman 2024-04-24 - "Who's your daddy?" That's the key plot question driving the global hit Mamma Mia! The global smash jukebox musical famously features the song hits of Swedish pop group ABBA, and it returns for a three-week run ...
|
| | Local queer opera composer premiering her first show, a coming-of-age tale with LGBTQ+ themes 2024-04-23 - A Lake View woman is debuting her first opera as a composer, a coming-of-age story with LGBTQ+ themes. Gillian Rae Perry, a fellow with the Chicago Opera Theater's Vanguard program for emerging artists, composed The Weight ...
|
| | Cher, Dionne among Rock & Roll HoF honorees; Mariah snubbed 2024-04-22 - On April 21, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced its 2024 inductees, per an ABC press release. In the performer category, the inductees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter ...
|
| | The importance of becoming Ernest: Out actor Christopher Sieber dishes about the Death Becomes Her musical 2024-04-20 - Out and proud actor Christopher Sieber is part of the team bringing Death Becomes Her to life as a stage musical in the Windy City this spring. Sieber plays Ernest Menville, who was originally portrayed by ...
|
| | SHOWBIZ Celine Dion, 'The People's Joker,' Billy Porter, Patti LuPone, 'Strange Way' 2024-04-19 - I Am: Celine Dion will stream on Prime Video starting June 25, according to a press release. The film is described as follows: "Directed by Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor, I Am: Celine Dion gives us ...
|
| | Kokandy Productions now accepting submissions for Chicago Musical Theater Fest returning Aug. 8-11 2024-04-18 --From a press release - CHICAGO (April 18, 2024) — Kokandy Productions is pleased to open submissions for the 2024 Chicago Musical Theatre Festival, returning this summer following a four-year hiatus. Kokandy is thrilled to ...
|
| | SHOWBIZ Jerrod Carmichael, '9-1-1' actor, Kayne the Lovechild, STARZ shows, Cynthia Erivo 2024-04-12 - Gay comedian/filmmaker Jerrod Carmichael criticized Dave Chappelle, opening up about the pair's ongoing feud and calling out Chappelle's opinions on the LGBTQ+ community, PinkNews noted, citing an Esquire article. Carmichael ...
|
| | Judith Butler focuses on perceptions of gender at Chicago Humanities Festival talk 2024-04-10 - In an hour-long program filled with dry humornot to mention lots of audience laughterphilosopher, scholar and activist Judith Butler (they/them) spoke in depth on their new book at Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., on ...
|
| | Andersonville Chamber announces Andersonville Midsommarfest entertainment lineup 2024-04-09 --From a press release - CHICAGO (April 8, 2024) — The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to announce the full entertainment line-up for Andersonville Midsommarfest, one of Chicago's oldest and most beloved summer ...
|
| | SHOWBIZ Outfest, Chita Rivera, figure skaters, letter, playwright dies 2024-04-05 - For more than four decades, Outfest has been telling LGBTQ+ stories through the thousands of films screened during its annual Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival—but that event may have a different look this year because ...
|
| | SHOWBIZ Dionne Warwick, OUTshine, Ariana DeBose, 'Showgirls,' 'Harlem' 2024-03-29 Video below - Iconic singer Dionne Warwick was honored for her decades-long advocacy work for people living with HIV/AIDS at a star-studded amfAR fundraising gala in Palm Beach, per the Palm Beach Daily News. Warwick received the "Award of ...
|
| | 'Rumors' performers create alternative drag playground 2024-03-24 - At first glance, Dorian's Through The Record Shop (1939 W. North Ave.) looks like a brightly-lit shop with a handful of records on the wall, but there's a secret world behind those unassuming shelves. Visitors are ...
|
| | SHOWBIZ Queer musicians, Marvel situation, Elliot Page, Nicole Kidman 2024-03-21 - Queer musician Joy Oladokun released the single "I Wished on the Moon," from Jack Antonoff's official soundtrack for the new Apple TV+ series The New Look, per a press release. The soundtrack, ...
| |
|
|
|
|