“I’m F*cking Matt Damon” Must-See Video
The post-Academy Awards debut of Jimmy Kimmel’s “I’m F*cking Ben Affleck” video has racked up millions of hits on YouTube. Devised as a revengeful reply to his girlfriend Sarah Silverman’s “I’m F*cking Matt Damon” video which aired on the show in January, Kimmel’s genius piece is an all-star sensation featuring one of the most eclectic talent line-ups imaginable: Brad Pitt, Joan Jett, Robin Williams, Cameron Diaz, Harrison Ford, Macy Gray, Huey Lewis, the list goes on. After you stop laughing you can get the complete behind-the-scenes story from The Hollywood Reporter.
Festival Spotlight: Cinequest, San Jose, CA
Unspooling a massive line-up of films from February 27th though March 9th, this year’s Cinequest Film Festival has its share of LGBT fare. Flix to look out for include: SHELTER ME (RIPARO) starring Maria de Madeiros (HENRY & JUNE) and the stunning Antonia Liskova as lesbian lovers; GOODBYE BABY, the story of a high school graduate who moves in with her gay brother in NYC hoping to become a stand up comic; RUBY BLUE, a British drama starring Bob Hoskins written and directed by Jan Dunn (GYPO); and KARL ROVE, I LOVE YOU an unusual documentary starring out gay actor Dan Butler (Frasier) exploring his feelings about Bush’s former senior advisor. Get the full schedule at Cinequest.org
Just Announced DVDs: Shelter & Spider Lilies
Brad Rowe and Trevor Wright give great performances in the new gay romantic drama, SHELTER. Forced to give up his dreams of art school, Zach (Trevor Wright) spends his days working a dead end job and helping his needy sister care for her son. In his free time he surfs, draws and hangs out with his best friend, Gabe, who lives on the wealthy side of town. When Gabe’s older brother, Shaun (Brad Rowe), returns home, he is drawn to Zach’s selflessness and talent. Zach falls in love with Shaun while struggling to reconcile his own desires with the needs of his family. Available now for pre-book, streetdate: May 27th.
The fresh lesbian melodrama from Taiwan, SPIDER LILIES stars pop-icon Rainie Yang and handsome tomboy Isabella Leong. Spunky Jade (Rainie Yang) makes her living tantalizing online voyeurs. But behind her sassy façade, she carries the powerful memory of her childhood crush on Takeko (Isabella Leong), a young woman who now works at a nearby tattoo parlor. When Takeko pretends not to know her, Jade begins an artful campaign to arouse Takeko’s passion – and to get a tattoo of the mysterious spider lily. Available now for pre-book, streetdate: May 6th.
Queering the Oscars
Oscar night always has plenty of queer angles and last night was no exception especially with the Best Short Documentary Award being nabbed by Cynthia Wade‘s powerful indictment of homophobia, FREEHELD. Cynthia’s eloquent acceptance speech marked the gay high point of the evening (Jon Stewart‘s kissing Oscars joke not withstanding) when she proclaimed: ” It was Lieutenant Laurel Hester‘s dying wish that her fight against discrimination would make a difference for all the same sex couples across the country that face discrimination every day.” Wade and producer Vanessa Roth then acknowledged Hester’s partner Stacie Andree who was in the audience.
Other homo high points included wins by three beloved icons.
Daniel Day Lewis (who stole our hearts in MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE) took home Best Actor for his scary good turn in THERE WILL BE BLOOD (which also got Best Cinematography).
Javier Bardem (who played gay in BEFORE NIGHT FALLS) nabbed Best Supporting Actor for his psycho-killer turn in NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (which also took home Best Picture, Director and Adapted Screenplay).
While the queen of queer indies, Tilda Swinton (THE DEEP END, ORLANDO, the films of Derek Jarman, etc.) got Best Supporting Actress for her role in MICHAEL CLAYTON. All we want to know is: Why are all the post-Oscar night commentaries so focused on dissing her dress, rather than making note of her eloquent acceptance speech or the fact that she is so stunningly beautiful?! Kudos to official Oscar Night blogger Joel Stein for his astute Tilda observation that ” if all the people from the Oscars walked into the restaurant you were at, you’d stare at her the longest.”
Meanwhile, the British press is all about giving her a hard time for her “unconventional” love life.
Wolfe’s Annual Women’s Final Four Party
Going to the NCAA Women’s Final Four in Tampa? Get all the details on the 2008 Wolfe Women’s Final Four Party — the biggest party yet! Everybody will be there! In Tampa, Florida on Monday, April 7th. Doors open at 7pm for Advance Ticket Holders, 7:30pm for everyone else. Music by one of Tampa’s hottest DJs, gift bags for the first 200 in the door, giveaways every half hour (DVDs, t-shirts and more), plus Go-Go dancers. At The Underground (802-806 East Whiting Street, Downtown Tampa). Tickets $10. Co-presented with NCLR (National Center for Lesbian Rights).
The Q World News is Now: Q Movie Blog!
Welcome to the brand spankin’ new Q Movie Blog (formerly known as The Q World News). We hope you’ll enjoy our new look and our new blog site. Of course we will continue to bring you the same great LGBT Movie News & Gossip along with all the fun and informative content you’ve come to expect from us. Read on and enjoy. And tell all your friends!
Vote Now: PlanetOut Short Movie Awards
Get a free look at all 19 of this year’s PlanetOut Short Movie Awards shortlisted films including such terrific shorts as: MR_RIGHT_22, LONG AGO and I HEART VERONICA MARTIN. And when you cast your vote for the best film you’ll be entered to win a 2008 Scion xD!
19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards On Deck
The GLAAD Media Awards votes are now being tabulated and the winners will be announced over the course of four fabulous awards ceremonies in New York (March 17), South Florida (April 12), Los Angeles (April 26) and San Francisco (May 10). Click HERE to see all the nominees in all the categories. The five finalists in the Limited Release category are: , DIRTY LAUNDRY, ITTY BITTY TITTY COMMITTEE, NINA’S HEAVENLY DELIGHTS, WHOLE NEW THING.
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