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Day: 1 February 2017

  • ‘Moonlight’ is named Best Picture by Gay and Lesbian Film Critics

    ‘Moonlight’ is named Best Picture by Gay and Lesbian Film Critics

    After being nominated for 7 Dorian awards, Moonlight has been named Best Film of the Year by the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Circle (GALECA).

    This coming-of-age drama set in Miami over a span of 20 years was also voted LGBT+ Film of the Year, and won awards for Barry Jenkins for his direction and screenplay. Mahershala Ali was named Best Actor, while Trevante Rhodes, who plays the adult version of the film’s main character, was voted the Rising Star Award.

    Viola Davis won Best Actress for her role in Fences.

    The late Carrie Fisher was awarded Wilde Wit of the Year (honouring a performer, writer or commentator whose observations both challenge and amuse) while John Water was named Timeless Star ((honouring an actor or performer whose exemplary career is marked by character, wisdom and wit).

    GALECA is comprised of more than 170 film and TV critics and entertainment journalists across the US, Canada and the UK. The awards cover both film and television.

    The winners will be honoured at a special ‘toast’ ceremony to be held on Saturday, February 18th in Los Angeles.

    Here is a complete list of the winners:

    Film of the Year
    Moonlight (A24)

    Director of the Year (Film or Television)
    Barry Jenkins, Moonlight (A24)

    Film Performance of the Year – Actress
    Viola Davis, Fences (Paramount)

    Film Performance of the Year – Actor
    Mahershala Ali, Moonlight (A24)

    LGBTQ Film of the Year:
    Moonlight (A24)

    Foreign-Language Film of the Year
    The Handmaiden (Amazon Studios)

    Screenplay of the Year
    Barry Jenkins, Moonlight (A24)

    Documentary of the Year (theatrical release, TV airing or DVD release)
    O.J.: Made in America (ESPN Films)

    Visually Striking Film of the Year
    La La Land (Lionsgate)

    Unsung Film of the Year
    Christine (The Orchard)

    Campy Film of the Year
    The Dressmaker (Broad Green/Amazon Studios)

    TV Drama of the Year
    The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX)

    TV Comedy of the Year
    Transparent (Amazon)

    TV Performance of the Year – Actor
    Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent (Amazon)

    TV Performance of the Year – Actress
    Sarah Paulson, American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson (FX)

    TV Current Affairs Show of the Year
    Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (TBS)

    TV Musical Performance of the Year
    Kate McKinnon, “Hallelujah,” Saturday Night Live (NBC)

    LGBTQ TV Show of the Year
    Transparent (Amazon)

    Unsung TV Show of the Year
    The Real O’Neals (ABC)

    Campy TV Show of the Year
    RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars (Logo)

    We’re Wilde About You! Rising Star of the Year
    Trevante Rhodes

    Wilde Wit of the Year (honouring a performer, writer or commentator whose observations both challenge and amuse):
    Carrie Fisher

    Wilde Artist of the Year (honouring a truly groundbreaking force in the fields of film, theatre and/or television) (tie)
    Kate McKinnon
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Timeless Star (honouring an actor or performer whose exemplary career is marked by character, wisdom and wit)
    John Waters

  • 5 really annoying things about going to a wedding

    Now, I’m not one to rain on anyone’s parade and I’m the first to shout out a resounding YES to the fact that we have marriage equality. I’m stunned that I’ve seen so many changes in societal attitudes since my teenage years 20 plus years ago. I’m all for liberty, equality and freedom of expression. Except when it comes to bad taste.

    There’s just one issue in this whole thing. I may now get more wedding invites and I bloody hate weddings. I dodge, feign illness and fake deaths (including my own): just to avoid these often-horrible things. They’re just not my thing at all. One sniff of a fat uncle dancing with a small child to ‘Come on Eileen’ or the oily drip of a 99% oil chocolate fountain and I’m running for cover.

    Here’s my top five wedding don’ts for those planning to tie the knot:

    1) Eskimo/Native American/Self-penned love poems.

    OK. We get it. We know you’re quite fond of each other but we do not want to regurgitate our lunch. If you need to recite little poems to each other then there’s a time and a place…maybe just before you are both put to death by lethal injection for mawkish bad taste? Is that a crime punishable by death? I hope so.

    2) Bizarre Outfits.

    OK, so your mother’s cousin’s milkman’s best friend was Scottish or at least he once shared a lift with someone from Perth, but this is no reason to wear a kilt, especially if you haven’t got good knees. Cummerbunds, tuxedos, matching suits, pastel shades: they’re fine as an ironic statement but not to have in photographs that we’re quite frankly all going to be wincing at before we’ve even recovered from our hangovers.

    3) The Chocolate Fountain

    Unless this is a euphemism for some nefarious sexual practice that you and your guests will all enjoy then no. Just no. OK? It’s dirty, unhygienic and just plain oily.

    4) Wedding lists.

    Save up for it like the rest of us. The world doesn’t owe you a living. Have you not heard of payday lending and credit cards or just getting a job? Maybe you could sell a kidney or take to the streets with a bowl? It’s a more honest form of begging. I recently went to a wedding where the list contains items such as wide screen TVs, washing machines and a shed. I kid you not.

    5) Bankrupt your guests.

    OK, You’re getting married. That’s lovely. We’d love to come. Oh, the wedding is in Lapland? We have to attend a weeklong stag do in Borneo? We need a minimum £50 gift spend, not to mention the new outfits and the stint in rehab after that stag do? That’s fine. We’ll shelve those plans to move out of our hovel/ever own a home/ have a decent holiday. It’s not like the divorce stats are 50/50 is it? We’ll play along and don’t worry about that new hip we were planning on buying.

    Apart from all that. Have a great day, whatever your wedding.

     

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  • THEATRE REVIEW | What’s In A Name, Birmingham Rep

    THEATRE REVIEW | What’s In A Name, Birmingham Rep

    ★★★★ | A modern farce that delivers ounces of emotion, comedy and suspense. A full platter!


    (Photo credit: Robert Day)

    What’s In A Name, written by Alexandre De La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte, stages a dinner party packed with many surprises and twists that kept you on edge, and slightly edgy, while holding your belly for laughing. It is set in London, and the story centres itself around the name of Adolphe which Vincent jokes about calling his son when he is born. The story then darkens as secrets are revealed within each of the five guests.

    Sarah Hadland, who most would remember as Stevie in Miranda, stole the show with her multi-emotional portrayal of Elizabeth. Sarah was completely natural and every line and action was delivered with sheer dexterity and conviction. I was so happy to see Sarah aka Stevie up close, and to not see her as Stevie at the same time, which was something I really enjoyed. Raymond Coulthard was magnificent as Carl, and was great to see him back at the Birmingham Rep after watching him in King’s Speech. Carl carried the biggest secret and Raymond played the audience well, never giving any of it away. Nigel Harman, Eastenders, was formidable as Vincent, Elizabeth’s younger brother. Nigel conveyed him with such energy and natural flair that one could not help but be drawn every time he spoke and moved. Jamie Glover was excellent with his cross-examining scenes as Peter, challenging Vincent and others to prove a point. He made the set appear like it was his own home with the way he perched on or leaned against features in the front room signalling natural familiarity. Olivia Poulet as Anna was a great ingredient to turn the drama on its head with coming in quite late and revealing a hidden secret. Olivia was charismatic and held her own against the other theatrical titans.

    I seriously suggest everyone go and see this as it draws you in with the clever humour and sophisticated drama – you just didn’t know what you were going to get!

     

  • Top 10 parody twitter accounts you need to follow

    Top 10 parody twitter accounts you need to follow

    Twitter, you either love it or hate it, but one thing you can’t deny is it’s pop-culture power ranging from creating new meme trends, breaking news and the parody account. Most of them are rubbish, but amongst them are some genuinely lol’some accounts so get your following finger at the ready!

    UKIP Weather – @UkipWeather

    A genuinely laugh-out-loud satirical account about the crazy land of politics, Daily Mail and UKIP.

    https://twitter.com/UkipWeather/status/582803002731429888

     

    Katie Weasel – @KatieWeasel

    Rejected from the X Factor a few years ago and now the subject of a very witty and very bitchy parody account of the latest X Factor and Showbiz goings on.

     

    Fifty Sheds Of Grey – @50ShedsofGrey

    A very funny parody account for men “of a certain age”

    https://twitter.com/50ShadesMay/status/826152976360300544

     

    The Daily Mash – @thedailymash

    A firm favourite, a very funny satirical account of all things news worthy and un-news worthy

     

    Brit Problems – @British_Problem

    A very funny look at those problems us British folks face on a daily basis.

     

    Modern Clueless – @ModernClueless

    Everyones favourite 90s rich bitch film, gets a very sassy 21st century makeover.

     

    Jesus M Christ – @Jesus_M_Christ

    “You know who I am. If not, google me bitches” Just like his Twitter Bio says. Often rude, often funny

     

    KIM JONG NUMBER UN – @KimJongNumberUn

    If you don’t mind good old fashioned offensive mockery and satire then this account is a must follow

     

    Pharrell’s Hat – https://twitter.com/pharrellhat

    Within 10 seconds of its appearance at the Grammys, it was clear this Vivienne Westwood creation was the true star of the show.

     

    Derek Faye @

    https://twitter.com/Derek_Faye/status/826536587198623744

  • RECIPES | Pancakes

    RECIPES | Pancakes

    It’s that time of year again to dust off the mixing bowl and dig out that half-empty tin of syrup from 1998. If you’re looking to make some pancakes here’s how you do it.

    How to make pancakes
    CREDIT: Pixabay / CC / RitaE

    Ingredients.
    100g Plain Flour
    2 Eggs
    300ml milk

    Method.
    1. Sift flour into a large bowl.
    2. Add eggs to centre of flour and mix in.
    3. Slowly add milk and whisk to a smooth batter.
    4. Leave the mix for at least half an hour before cooking.
    5. Once ready to serve heat a little oil in a pan and add a ladle of batter to the hot oil.
    6. Let the mix coat the pan and cook for 30 – 45 seconds. (Thicker batter may require a longer cooking time)
    7. With a spatula slide around the edge off the pancake and shake ready for the first flip.
    8. Confidence will ensure a successful flip. It’s all in the wrist!
    9. Finally, add a choice of fillings from traditional lemon and sugar to chocolate spread and marshmallows.
    Happy Shrove Tuesday! Send us your pancake tossing pictures to newsdesk@TheGayUK.com

  • Lucian Piane just apologised for his EPIC rant and has an explanation

    Lucian Piane just apologised for his EPIC rant and has an explanation

    In November former composer and producer for RuPaul, Lucian Piane, went on an epic rant, defaming people and throwing wild accusations into the Twittersphere. Well, now he has extended his apologises to anyone he may have offended with his words and has blamed a certain substance.

    lucian piane
    CREDIT: By Lucian Piane Note: Per communication with image owner logged via OTRS (Ticket#: 2009031310000079), he is both copyright holder/owner of the image, and also author of the photo. (Lucian Piane) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons
    Lucian Piane shocked many fans last year when he seemingly lost the plot over social media, making wild accusations and advocating the use of racially sensitive words. At first, fans thought that his account had been hacked, but the tweets came thick and fast over a 48 hour period.

    During this time, his tweets descended further and further into chaos. At one point he made claims about the Obamas and Clintons. He also claimed that Barack Obama was gay and his own body and nearly everyone on earth was infected with brain-controlling parasites.

    The messages published on his account caused much concern and many fans feared for his mental health.

    Well, Lucian has made an announcement via Instagram to explain that he was in a “marijuana psychosis” – according to UCLA doctors. He claims he consumed 800mg of cannabis edibles in 48 hour period. He called the experience “eye-opening” and “enlighting”.

    Read his explanation here:

     

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BP76EZegrjM/

     

  • Did RuPaul just signal the end of Drag Race?

    Say it isn’t so… RuPaul just seemed to signal that the end of Drag Race is coming.

    © s_bukley Depositphotos

    RuPaul just seemingly cancelled RuPaul despite it being one of the network’s most popular shows and Michelle Visage saying that she would be up for judging the competition in season 50 with her zimmer frame.

    Taking to Twitter, from the verified RuPaul account, the star answered a fan, by saying,

    “Molly, you don’t understand. There may not be another season Drag Race.”

    Well, basically shiz hit the fan. It sent lovers of the programme into a tailspin.

    Michelle Visage, ever the voice of reason, was quick to smooth over the fears of fans saying that fans were taking RuPaul’s words too seriously and explained that the tweet was “meant to make you go deeper”.

    She said,

    “You kids take EVERYTHING seriously. You can’t do that. You listen to the podcast, you know @RuPaul goes deeper than surface”.

     

    https://twitter.com/michellevisage/status/826449722307022849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

     

    RuPaul himself didn’t comment any further on the tweet or what he meant by it. He has kept mostly a low profile on social media, since the inauguration of Donald Trump, just using his account to retweet and promote the podcast that he and Michelle Visage make together.

    Before the Tweet which sent fans into turmoil he tweeted,

    “Been mostly silent on social. I try to use it for lightness and positivity, but here lately, I got nothin’

    “Mostly disappointed that humanity hasn’t evolved further in our lifetime.”