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Well, it’s that time of year again. Time to break out the ol’ 2 disc collector’s edition of a classic.
HAPPY EASTER!
I once read a blog entry about how this person refused to watch horror films and graphic TV shows because they desensitize us to the reality of violence. Unfortunately, I don’t remember whose blog I was reading. I have been a fan of horror films since I was very young… too young to be watching that kind of violence. I don’t know why I liked scary movies, but obviously millions of people do. So when I read this blog entry, I didn’t understand why he would boycott horror films. Tonight, I sat down to watch Saw 3. I had been wanting to see it for a long time and I’ve seen the first two films in the series. In the first few minutes, I watched a man beat his foot until it was disconnecting from his body. He then twisted his ankle to break the rest of it off. Still within the first 5 minutes, I saw a men with thick chains going through his hands, feet, shoulders, and mouth. There’s no point in saying what happened next. I can’t think of a time I’ve ever shut a movie off. But I did this time. After watching 5 minutes of this violence, I asked myself why I was enduring it. What interest do I have in seeing human beings torn apart? What does it contribute to my life and how does it shape me as a person? It has no value, and no purpose. It’s merely a competition to see how much agony they can squeeze into 2 hours. I suddenly have no recollection of why I’ve watched any horror film in my life. I truly don’t know what the point was. I still consider Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho my all-time favorite film. But that’s more of a mystery, and the purpose is suspense. It’s not just a bunch of people dying. So whoever wrote that initial post, I’m sorry I don’t remember. But I did remember what you said, and I see your point with absolute clarity. Thank you for that.
I can’t wait for this…
I wasn’t completely aware of why I loved it so much. I knew that I felt a certain way about Rock Hudson, but I didn’t know how to verbalize it yet. It doesn’t matter that the film was from 1959 or that Rock had died in 1985. All I knew was that he was hot. A hot man is a hot man, it doesn’t matter if you’re talking past or present. Rock Hudson was and still is hot in that movie. Now that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I think I’ll have to get out my DVD of “Pillow Talk” and enjoy it once again.
Last night, I watched Alfred Hitchcock’s Dial “M” for Murder, which I received through Netflix. Several of my readers have highly recommended this movie, and I have to agree that it is an amazing piece of work. Compared to some of his other movies, it actually isn’t very suspenseful. It’s very intellectual, with plot twists that continue from start to finish. It is also very fast paced compared to his others. Within 20 minutes, the entire plan for the murder had been discussed, and I was intrigued with how it would play out. The item that impressed me most was the way it was filmed. The camera angles are just amazing. Hitchcock had incredible vision. Anyone can film a movie, with a good plot and strong cast, and probably have okay results. But Hitchock went the extra mile. The angles are dramatic and larger than life. Even the curtains looked sinister. There was also a very unusual scene where the two men were planning the murder. It was filmed from behind the couch, and there was a lamp in the way.
As always, Hitchcock tricked me into cheering for the villain. There was one scene where I thought he was going to forget to wipe the fingerprints off the chair and door. In my head, I was saying “Hey, don’t forget to wipe those! Come on, come on…” I watched nervously for a few minutes, and finally Hitchcock gave me what I wanted. The fingerprints were wiped away, making me feel relieved that he was safe. Thanks to everyone who recommended this movie. I loved it! If you want to capture the art of Hitchcock, this is a movie that does it.
Okay, the title of this post is a total ploy, it has nothing to do with ABC’s Desperate Housewives. Forgive me. Picture it… New York City… 1985. A lonely, desperate housewife is bored with her suburban life. She starts following the on-going romance between Jimmy and Susan through the newspaper classifieds. In a case of amnesia and mistaken identity, she gets sucked into Susan’s world, and the fun begins. Yes, my dearies, I’m speaking of Madonna’s first major film role in Desperately Seeking Susan (excluding the low-budget film A Certain Sacrifice). It was released during the height of Madonna’s hooker fashion trend, and all the girls wanted to be just like her. If the mail is good to me, this DVD will be waiting for me when I get home tomorrow. I love this movie. It completely captures the fun of the 1980’s, especially New York. The music, the fashion, the attitude… I still gasp like a girl when Madonna eats those cheesy poofs in white gloves. How will she get those stains out? In total, I should be receiving 6 DVD’s tomorrow. I decided to sell my soul once again to Columbia House. It’s so fun in the beginning. 6 DVD’s for 49 cents each… who can beat that? But buying the 3 DVD’s at $20 each plus shipping is what always sucks. They are usually much higher than Amazon’s prices. Anyone want to guess what the other 5 DVD’s are? I betcha can’t.
Lately I’ve been exploring the genius film making of Alfred Hitchcock. It’s no secret that Psycho is my all-time favorite movie. Rear Window is a close second. But up until recently, I haven’t truly taken the time to understand his movies. I think most people get the pop-culture aspect of it. Everyone knows the shower scene, and who could forget the birds chasing the school children? But I’ve come to understand that Psycho and The Birds are very rare examples of his work. He does not create horror films, and graphic violence is something he only used in these two films I’ve mentioned. Actually, as crazy as it may sound, I sometimes think Hitchcock was a romantic. All of his movies center around a relationship, a love affair. These are not monsters. They are ordinary people, trapped in uncommon circumstances. They are fighting to survive, and often times we are tricked into sympathizing with the killer. Let’s take Rope, where the two lead characters are almost caught many times. We are nervous for them, we are scared. We don’t want them to get caught with the body. Isn’t that a bit twisted? The gay aspects of his films are also very intriguing, especially for the time period. It makes me very curious about Hitchcock’s inner motives. Rebecca clearly tells the story of a lesbian who is obsessed with a dead woman. She is so in love, and can’t part with the memories. By the end of the film, her obsession drives her to suicide. In Rope, we have two gay men (played by gay actors, no less) who are near orgasm at the opening of the film because the act of murder was so exciting to them. And in Strangers of a Train, a man developes an infatuation with a well known male tennis player. Was Hitchcock supportive of gay people? It seems the gay people were always the criminals, but yet he seemed very sympathetic of them. Were they just victims of circumstance, as I mentioned earlier? The questions go on. I just wanted to write this post in case anyone else is thinking of watching some old Hitchcock films. I highly recommend it. His career was incredible, and today’s movies can’t even touch the brilliant work he created.
I love the concept. It’s a parody, mainly based on “American Pie”. In addition, it parodies popular gay films like “Trick” and “Broken Hearts Club”, as well as stereotypes about the gay lifestyle. The concept: 4 gay teenagers make a pact to lose their [gay] virginity by the end of the summer. It has an all-gay cast. Finally! It’s about time we stopped losing roles to straight people. Are we not good enough to represent ourselves on film? I’m glad this addresses these stereotypes with humor. Even though gay people strive for acceptance, we are actually very judgemental within our own circles. Everything must be labeled. Bears, twinks, tops & bottoms, straight-acting… Why do we all have to fit into a clearly defined box? In the late 1990’s, there was a boom in gay cinema and we were excited just to see two guys kiss. But we’ve grown and matured now. We need better plots, better dialogues…and PLEASE get rid of the annoying stereotypes. Most movies do not represent my lifestyle, nor the lifestyles of my friends. When will there be a movie about a homosexual couple who wants to raise a family? How about the struggles of wanting to adopt a baby in a society that still thinks gay are unfit to be parents? That’s my life. So I’m glad that “Another Gay Movie” is here to make us laugh, and poke fun at all the stereotypes in gay cinema. I hope this film makes writers and directors realize our community is intelligent, and deserves more compelling movies in the future. Sidenote: Look at the promo photo of the guy with his pants down, just like on my blog. I’m glad to see once again Nathan Exposed provided inspiration to an ad campaign. Thanks guys, I’m really touched.
I just saw a new photo of him and couldn’t believe how grown up he was. His 18th birthday is coming up in April. The first thing I thought was “Wow, he’s kinda hot, and just a few weeks away from being legal.” That’s terrible! I sound like a dirty old man. Lusting over guys who are nearing their 18th birthday. Geez. I never thought I’d say the boy from “Sixth Sense” is hot. shitfuckdamnbitchwhatthehelliswrongwithme?
This morning, I watched “Napoleon Dynamite” on DVD, which I’d never seen before. Strange, but I really liked it. Yesterday was busy, so I’m proud to be doing absolutely nothing. Rodney’s at work. It’s cold and grey outside. Much better inside, where Petey dog keeps my feet warm on the couch. He likes to lay on feet Now, I’m going to borrow a page from Kirk’s blog and gush about new DVD releases. The Agatha Christie Miss Marple DVD Collection was recently released as a boxed set. Do any of you know about this? Miss Marple is the sheot. I love that bitch. These aren’t the crappy A&E color remakes, these are the originals. I’m talking 1960’s with Margaret Rutherford, baby. If you love murder mysteries, I highly recommend them. There you have it, my lazy Sunday. To balance out all my laziness, I did work out a little and ate a healthy lemon pepper tuna steak for lunch. So that justifies my bum mood. Enjoy your weekend boys and girls!
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