Starring: Michelle Krusiec, Lynn Chen and Joan Chen
"When 48-year-old widow Hwei-Lan Gao informs her less-than understanding father she's pregnant, he banishes her from Flushing until she remarries or proves Immaculate Conception. With nowhere else to go, Hwei-Lan moves in with her grown daughter, Wil, a Manhattan doctor who doesn't want a roommate, especially since she's met Viv, her sexy young lover. So Wil does what any dutiful child with an expectant, unmarried mother on her hands would do: she proceeds to set Hwei-Lan up with every eligible bachelor in town."
Dimension Films has announced that Ashley Tisdale (High School Musical) will star in Scary Movie 5.
Malcolm Lee (The Best Man, Soul Men) is set to direct. Co-writing the sequel will be the writer and director of Scary Movie 3 and Scary Movie 4 David Zucker. He'll also serve as a producer.
Production is set to begin this summer and it's been given a release date of January 11, 2013.
Starring: Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, RuPaul and Cathy Moriarty
"Megan is an all-American girl. She's a cheerleader, she has a boyfriend, etc. But she doesn't like kissing her boyfriend very much. And she's pretty touchy with her cheerleader friends. And she only has pictures of girls up in her locker. Her parents and friends conclude that she *must* be gay and send her off to "sexual redirection" school, full of admittedly homosexual misfits, where she can learn to how to be straight."
Adam & Steve (2005)
Directed by Craig Chester
Starring: Craig Chester, Malcolm Gets, Parker Posey and Chris Kattan
"In the 1980s, Adam and Steve had a horrifically embarrassing one-night stand. When they meet again years later, they fail to recognize each other, and fall in love - as do their wisecracking best friends."
Starring: John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, Barry Miller, Paul Pape, Joseph Cali and Donna Pescow
"Travolta plays Tony Manero, a Brooklyn paint-store clerk who'd give anything to break out of his dead-end existence. In life, Tony is a peasant; on the disco dance floor, he's a king. As the soundtrack plays one Bee Gees hit after another (including "Stayin' Alive"), we watch white-suited Tony strut his stuff amidst flashing lights and sweaty, undulating bodies. Tony's class aspirations are mirrored in his relationship with his dance partner, Stephanie (Karen Lynn Gorney), a secretary eager to move into the glamorous world of Manhattan."
Travolta is a great actor and after watching this film, I can see why he was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Tony Manero. He was fantastic. Of course, the dancing and soundtrack have to be mentioned because both are awesome! Don't go into it expecting a happy disco dancing film because it actually has some depressing and dark scenes, but other than that, great film.
I noticed that the sequel, Staying Alive (1983), is available on Instant Netflix. I know I'll end up watching it, but I'm a little hesitant because of some reviews I read, but it's always good to see something despite the bad reviews and have your own opinion on a film.
Starring: Sean Penn, Alison Pill, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna and James Franco
"The story of Harvey Milk, and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California's first openly gay elected official."
Penn was the perfect choice to play Milk and he deserved the Oscar that he won for his performance. The rest of the cast was excellent as well. A powerful and moving film.
In recommending this film, I also have to recommend The Times of Harvey Milk (1984) which is an excellent documentary narrated by Harvey Fierstein.
It was tougher than expected when it came to which LGBT film to recommend first. Do I start with a comedy or drama? Well known or less known? I ultimately decided to choose one of my favorites that after renting it from Netflix, I had to own it and ordered it online. On that note, let's get to the recommendation...
Show Me Love (Fucking Åmål) (1998)
Directed by Lukas Moodysson
Starring: Alexandra Dahlström, Rebecka Liljeberg, Erica Carlson and Mathias Rust
"Show Me Love" is the comic and heartbreaking story of Agnes, Elin and their teenage friends growing up in the small town of Åmål. Nothing ever happens until Elin shows up at Agnes' birthday party and Elin's life takes an unexpected turn. Stuck in the middle of two love interests, Elin tries to come to terms with her real self - and the courage it takes to be different.
A wonderful coming of age tale that I found to be honest and real about teenage/high school life. In fact, I found some parts difficult to watch because of how real I found it to be. However, it does have its sweet moments and the ending should bring a smile to your face.
It is a Swedish film, so there are subtitles, but please don't let that stop you from checking it out.
I know I'm a day late, but with it being June, it's officially LGBT Pride Month! Since this is a blog about movies and entertainment, I'm going to take this opportunity to do my best in recommending a LGBT movie everyday. Since I missed June 1st, I'll include two movies in one post. Look for my first LGBT movie recommendation later today.
Until then, you can check out the video below where President Obama kicks off LGBT Pride Month with a message to America and below the video is his Proclamation where he declares June to be LGBT Pride Month.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, 2012
By The President Of The United States Of America
A Proclamation
From generation to generation, ordinary Americans have led a proud and
inexorable march toward freedom, fairness, and full equality under the
law ‑‑ not just for some, but for all. Ours is a heritage forged by those who
organized, agitated, and advocated for change; who wielded love stronger than
hate and hope more powerful than insult or injury; who fought to build for
themselves and their families a Nation where no one is a second-class citizen,
no one is denied basic rights, and all of us are free to live and love as we see
fit.
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community has written a
proud chapter in this fundamentally American story. From brave men and women who
came out and spoke out, to union and faith leaders who rallied for equality, to
activists and advocates who challenged unjust laws and marched on Washington,
LGBT Americans and allies have achieved what once seemed inconceivable. This
month, we reflect on their enduring legacy, celebrate the movement that has made
progress possible, and recommit to securing the fullest blessings of freedom for
all Americans.
Since I took office, my Administration has worked to broaden opportunity,
advance equality, and level the playing field for LGBT people and communities.
We have fought to secure justice for all under the Matthew Shepard and James
Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act, and we have taken action to end housing
discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. We expanded
hospital visitation rights for LGBT patients and their loved ones, and under the
Affordable Care Act, we ensured that insurance companies will no longer be able
to deny coverage to someone just because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or
transgender. Because we understand that LGBT rights are human rights, we
continue to engage with the international community in promoting and protecting
the rights of LGBT persons around the world. Because we repealed "Don't Ask,
Don't Tell," gay, lesbian, and bisexual Americans can serve their country
openly, honestly, and without fear of losing their jobs because of whom they
love. And because we must treat others the way we want to be treated, I
personally believe in marriage equality for same-sex couples.
More remains to be done to ensure every single American is treated equally,
regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Moving forward, my
Administration will continue its work to advance the rights of LGBT Americans.
This month, as we reflect on how far we have come and how far we have yet to go,
let us recall that the progress we have made is built on the words and deeds of
ordinary Americans. Let us pay tribute to those who came before us, and those
who continue their work today; and let us rededicate ourselves to a task that is
unending ‑‑ the pursuit of a Nation where all are equal, and all have the full
and unfettered opportunity to pursue happiness and live openly and freely.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America,
by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim June 2012 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to
eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, and to celebrate the great diversity
of the American people.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of June, in
the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and thirty-sixth.
