(92nd Street Y) Don Henley with Billy Joel!

Don Henley and Billy Joel, true American rock royalty, have remained friends throughout their careers.

Joel even sang at Henley’s wedding, while Henley showed his admiration by performing at Joel’s Kennedy Center Honors. Now these two music legends are set to make a rare public appearance together, when Joel moderates a conversation with Henley at 92Y. Hear them talk about their lives, their careers and about Henley’s Cass County, his first solo album in 15 years, a musical return to his roots.

(the SNAP Daily) Should We Be Worried About Spectre?

The new James Bond film lands in theaters on November 6th and we're a little skeptical...

(Blank on Blank) Heath Ledger on Role Playing!

"My nervous energy is usually the easiest form of energy to tap into"
- Heath Ledger

Interview by Christine Spines
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(MATT BAUME) Should Gay Actors Keep their Sexuality Secret?

NOW ON EVERYDAY!

 

Oof. Matt Damon told an interviewer this week that actors should keep their sexuality secret whether straight or gay, which is a little hypocritical considering he's an open book when it comes to his heterosexuality. I don't think he's a homophobe, but imposing a double standard on gay actors is just wrong.

(OUTview NW) RE-view: Live on Stage's "Falsettos" is a Fitting Tribute to Life imitating Art!

Whizzer's Last Falsetto?         Photo:LOS

by MK Scott

I admit I had never heard of Finn and Lapine's 1992 BROADWAY Musical, Falsettos, until 1999 when the Seattle Men's Chorus performed 2 numbers as part of their Broadway themed concert, "Gentleman Prefer Broadway". One number was March of the Falsettos and the other was What more can I say? (In 2000, as a member of the chorus, we performed this at a wedding of 2 other chorus members.)

Just to hear those 2 songs alone was good enough for me to travel down to Portland to see our friends at Live on Stage (Last year was Rocky Horror and then Spring Awakening in 2012). The Icing was this year was a tribute to the late, great Rob Buckmaster. Buckmaster was a staple in the Portland Theater scene in the early 90's and lost his battle to AIDS in 1995. Live on Stage's Director, John Oules is the marketing Director of Our House of Portland and is the chair of the Rob Buckmaster Fund at the Equity Foundation.

(HEY QWEEN) Jai Rodriguez!

Comedian Jonny McGovern hosts “Hey Qween!” The gayest talk show of all time! Jonny and his sidekick, drag diva Lady Red Couture, riff about current hot topics and interview amazing LGBT guests!

Today Jonny interviews Jai Rodriguez!

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(MATT BAUME) Gay Shower Simulator Crosses Over Into Real Life BDSM

"Rinse & Repeat," a new game from Robert Yang, has the player scrubbing the body of a gym hunk in the shower. But there's a catch: you can only catch him at certain times of day, which means you have to rearrange your real-life schedule if you want to play. At least, until you reach the surprise ending.

(POLITICS is A DRAG) The POPE some KOCH Cruella and Donald.. !

IN THIS EPISOSE The POPE invades DC -Trump is still and Ashole, Cruella DEVille is really A Republican , ADisgfusting little turd raises drgs prices and A crying Candidate.

Web episode THREE Comedy and politics -- it’s worked since the days of Medieval court jesters, although a few heads did roll in the process. It was refined by Will Rogers:

“Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke."

Trust us, the only ‘FOX’ you’ll see will be faux!

(MATT BAUME WEEKEND) Feedback Time! Star Trek Gays, "Straight Acting," & Gay Films for Moms!

Can you recommend some lighthearted mom-friendly gay comedies? Viewer David is looking for movies he can show his mom. Plus: the queer(ish) characters from Star Trek that I forgot all about, and the one case where it's OK to say "straight acting." Let's dive into the mailbag to check out the feedback on this week's videos.

(Where The Bears Are) - SWIM WEAR BEARS!

Determined to solve Dickie Calloway’s murder for his new Inquisitive Channel true crime TV show, Reggie bribes Nelson and Todd by offering to pay for their entire wedding if they help him solve the case. Meanwhile, Wood auditions male models for his new swimwear line called “Sporting Wood”. Nelson: Ben Zook. Reggie: Rick Copp. Wood: Joe Dietl. Todd: Ian Parks. Martinez: George Unda. George Ridgemont: George Sebastian. Tucker Fox: Jeff Bosley. Body by Chuck: Chuck Villano. Swimwear Model #1: Garron Richardson. Swimwear Model #2: Ivan Luna. Swimwear Model #3: Jeff Cocco.

WHERE THE BEARS ARE is a web series following the exploits of 3 bear roommates sharing a house in the hills of Silverlake. It is "The Golden Girls" meets "Murder She Wrote" with big, hairy, gay men. Season 4 consists of 18 TOTAL EPISODES!

THIS SERIES IS INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES!

(MATT BAUME) Why "Straight Acting" Insults the Memory of Stonewall!

NOW ON EVERYDAY!

I'm absolutely furious that "Stonewall" director Roland Emmerich would have the gall to use the term "straight acting" to describe the hero of his new film. In so doing, he's guilty of the exact type of oppression that the real-life rioters were fighting. The Stonewall Riots were a lot of things, but "straight acting" was never one of them.

(SCREEN JUNKIES) Honest Trailers - Peter Pan (1953)!

Before the latest Pan prequel hits theaters, relive the Walt Disney animated classic that's WAY more racist than you remember - Peter Pan!

(BREAK THE ILLUSION) Colby Parker & Davey Wavey Get Autoblown!

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(MATT BAUME) Who's the Real Villain of The Birdcage?

Yeah, yeah, the conservative senator is scary and mean. But he's not nearly as cruel, selfish, and destructive as Val, the son of the two gay dads who insists that everyone upend themselves for a homophobic lie. Here's why he's the true villain of the film.

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(92nd Street Y) George Takei with Jordan Roth!

We know George Takei for his role as “Star Trek”’s Mr. Sulu, and for his 8.6 million Facebook followers, and for his LGBT advocacy—but when he was a child, he and his family were forced from their Los Angeles home into an internment camp for Japanese Americans thousands of miles away in the swamps of Arkansas, as a “security” measure during World War II.

Hear how his story has become the inspiration for Allegiance, the new Broadway musical in which Takei also stars, as he talks with Jujamcyn Theaters president and owner Jordan Roth.

This event was recorded on September 20, 2015 at 92nd Street Y.

(MATT BAUME) The Lost Gay Episode of Star Trek!

NOW ON EVERYDAY! 

Apparently there's one place where the Enterprise wasn't quite bold enough to go: anyplace gay. Trek writer David Gerrold had plans to introduce gay characters on The Next Generation, but homophobic forces behind the scenes prevented it. Fortunately, his script was eventually produced by fans. Here's the backstory you may have never heard.

(OUTview NW) RE-view: ACT's Bloomsday goes Back in Time for Love!

Old is New Again!           Photo: Pai

by MK Scott

From the Reinvented Classic "Children's Hour" to the Modern "American Idiot", my latest Theatrical adventure was a World Premiere.

An Irish Love story with 4 actors playing 2 characters, How? you ask, I will explain, but first I need to add that his was the last play at ACT under the direction from Kurt Beattie who is retiring after 40 years as its Artistic Director. How quaint that in "Bloomsday" by Steven Dietz,  we travel through time by 35 years.

The Story is reminiscent of a Favorite 80's Classic film, Dream a Little Dream, that starred Jason Robards, who takes control of Corey Feldman's Body and Piper Laurie takes other Merideth Salenger's to get Feldman and Salenger together.

Well, in Bloomsday, Old Robert (Peter Crook, most recently in Cabaret) encounters a young Irish Caithleen (Sydney Andrews, most recently in Vanya and Spike) who is an anxious Irish guide, giving a tour of the Dublin depicted during a single day (now referred to as Bloomsday) in James Joyce’s 1922 modernist master-novel, “Ulysses.”

(MATT BAUME) Debunking Transphobic Bathroom Panic!

NOW ON EVERYDAY!

Who's at risk if trans people have equal access to restroom facilities? In Houston and across the country, Mike Huckabee and friends love to claim that nondiscrimination bills mean that "men could use the women's bathroom," which simply isn't true. Here's how to push back against the transphobic lie that men are sneaking into women's rooms -- and how to call out offensive jokes from Huckabee-types who think it's funny to abuse nondiscrimination laws and assault women.

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(OUTview NW) REview Part 2: Artswest's Brilliant Production of 'American Idiot, the Immersive Version is Exhilarating Fun!

We WANT You to Join OUR Tribe!                     Photo: Brunk

by MK Scott

Last week I gave you part ONE of Artswest's HUGE production of Greenday's American Idiot that was so BIG you needed to see it twice to get the full experience. Last week was the traditional version, so this past weekend we did the Immersive Experience, as someone who hasn't acted on the stage since High School, there was the excitement of doing Live theater and being part of the production that is the greatest feeling in the world.

This past weekend as promised, I joined the Millitary Tribe, headed by Super Ab-luscious, Jordan Taylor that included a dozen hunky chorus boys and we got to see Justin (Lizard Boy) Huertas' Tunny as he goes through Basic Training.

(HEY QWEEN) Delta Work!

Comedian Jonny McGovern hosts “Hey Qween!” The gayest talk show of all time! Jonny and his sidekick, drag diva Lady Red Couture, riff about current hot topics!

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(MATT BAUME) Arguing About Kim Davis at the GOP Debate!

Naturally, Kim Davis came up at the second GOP debate, but the candidates' sound bites were fumbling, contradictory, and just outright gibberish. Here's what a few of the presidential hopefuls had to say about LGBTs, and how they got it wrong.

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(MATT BAUME WEEKEND) Feedback Time! Star Wars, Zork, & Steven Universe!

Steven Universe is a teaching tool! Plus: Korrasami, queer Star Wars characters (or lack thereof), and the vicious old men of Vicious. Let's dive into the mailbag to check out the feedback on this week's videos.

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(Screen Junkies) 2015 Fall Movie Preview!

Summer movie season is almost over - so it's time to talk fall movies! We break down this fall's most promising movies and tell YOU what to see this autumn!

(Break the Illusion) Sir Ian McKellen & Davey Wavey's Gay Collab!

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(#GayForJustin) Sexual Tension!

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(NOT LOOKING) - Season 1 - Episode 2 of 5!

It's not GIRLS. It's not LOOKING. It's NOT LOOKING

(92nd Street Y) Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis!

Iman talks with Fern Mallis about her efforts to address the lack of diversity on fashion runways.

(OUTview NW) Re-view: Intiman updates the 'Children's Hour' but Misses an Opportunty to Tackle Race

Can you guess Who is Who?  Photo: Bennion

by MK Scott

Last May, I attended my very first Lesbian-themed play, besides being an American Classic, the Arouet produced show literally was perfect from casting to space.

Jump start four months later, and the Childrens Hour, written by the Controversial and Brilliant, Lillian Hellman that was turned into a Mildly-successful film led by 2 giants (Audrey Hepburn and Shirley Maclaine) in the code breaking 1960's (1961 to be exact) is being performed by the Intiman but there was a catch, so keep reading. 

(the SNAP Daily) Star Wars toys. Who cares?

Star Wars toys. Who cares? Nobody I know, but hey what do I know this stuff apparently is news.

(Blank on Blank) Farrah Fawcett on Stiletto Power!

"I've got on these stiletto heels aimed for his face."
- Farrah Fawcett

(OUTview NW) REview Part 1: Artswest's Brilliant Production of 'American Idiot' is so Huge, it needs 2 Reviews!

A Drug-addicted, Johnny becomes St Jimmy

by MK Scott

After the Broadway hits of Rent and Spring Awakening, the daring production of 'American Idiot", the Greenday Musical, inspired by their 2004 album of the same name, American Idiot is an testament of the 2000's with war and confusion. Not since, The Who's Tommy has a concept album inspired a Rock Opera.

After a run at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre in 2009, the show moved to the St. James Theatre on Broadway. The show officially opened in April 2010. The show closed in April 2011 after 422 performances. While Green Day did not appear in the production, vocalist/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong performed the role of "St. Jimmy" occasionally throughout the run.

The story, expanded from that of the concept album, centers on three disaffected young men, Johnny, Will, and Tunny. Johnny and Tunny flee a stifling suburban lifestyle and parental restrictions, while Will (Michael Coale Grey) stays home to work out his relationship with his pregnant girlfriend, Heather (Chelsea LeValley). The former pair looks for meaning in life and tries out the freedom and excitement of the city. Tunny (Justin "Lizard Boy" Huertas) quickly gives up on life in the city, joins the military, and is shipped off to war. Johnny (Frederick Halgreen, fresh from 5th ave's Jasper and playing Freddie Mercury in SMC's Queen Concert) turns to drugs and finds a part of himself that he grows to dislike, has a relationship with Whatshername (Kirsten "Lizard Boy" Helland) and experiences lost love. Johnny becomes Drug dealer, St Jimmy (Trent Moury, fresh from last season's Angry Housewives) and Tunny loses a leg in Iraq and is treated by nurse, Extraordinary girl  (Played by a Male actor for the first time,  Jimmie Herrod). I had to relook at the program to be sure Herrod was male with a  powerful and sounded female with great chemistry with Huertas's Tunny.

(HEY QWEEN) LOOKING'S Daniel Franzese!

Comedian Jonny McGovern hosts “Hey Qween!” The gayest talk show of all time! Jonny and his sidekick, drag diva Lady Red Couture, riff about current hot topics and interview amazing LGBT guests!

Today Jonny interviews Mean Girls & HBO Looking Star Daniel Franzese!

(MATT BAUME) The Golden Girls Meet a Lesbian Girl!

What happens when a lesbian comes to visit on the Golden Girls? Everyone learns a valuable lesson, of course, and Sophia listens at the door. This was an insanely progressive approach to LGBTs for the time (1986!) and a fascinating time capsule.

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(MATT BAUME WEEKEND) Viewer Feedback: Kim Davis = Dolores Umbridge, and more!

Maude's vests! Lauren Bacall in a gay bar! Genitals wildly spinning out of control! Let's dive into the mailbag to check out the feedback on this week's videos.

Season 4 Premiere (Where The Bears Are) - CELEBRATING BEARS!

In the fourth season opener, the Bears throw a wedding shower in their backyard to celebrate Nelson and Todd’s upcoming nuptials, but things go south fast when Nelson’s mother Doris starts taking potshots at Todd, Nelson invites Todd’s estranged brother Jimmy without telling him, and a spiteful party crasher makes an insulting toast that threatens to ruin the entire event.

THIS SERIES IS INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES!

(SCREEN JUNKIES) Summer 2015: Hits and Misses!!

Summer is over and we recap the winners and losers of summer blockbuster season - as well as announce the winners of our summer box office contest!!

(MOVIE FREAK) RE-views of Bastards: Visit; Walk in the Woods!

SHOUT!

by Sara Michelle Fetters

Bloodsucking Bastards
3 STARS

Goofy Bastards Draws Just Enough Blood to Satisfy!

Universal Pictures

The Visit
3 STARS

Shyamalan Returns to Form with Creepily Imaginative Visit!

Broad Green Pictures

A Walk in the Woods
2 STARS

Woods a Respectful, if Forgettable, Walk into the Wilderness!

(BREAK the ILLUSION) Straight Guys Answer Gay Questions!

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(#GayForJustin) How To Turn Someone Down!

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DEBUT! (NOT LOOKING) Season One, Episode !

It's not GIRLS. It's not LOOKING. It's NOT LOOKING

(92nd Street Y) Ian Bostridge and Jeremy Denk on Winterreise: Anatomy of an Obsession!

Acclaimed pianist Jeremy Denk interviews British tenor Ian Bostridge, whose performances of Winterreise “haunt the imagination long after the notes have died away” (New York Magazine) and whose new book, Schubert’s Winterreise: Anatomy of an Obsession, offers a personal examination of the song cycle’s literary, historical and psychological themes. "He is not only a lyric tenor of uncanny focus and intensity but also an accredited scholar and deft commentator on musical matters,” wrote Alex Ross.

(Blank on Blank) Wayne Coyne on Living with Death!

"I'm pouring my guts out so they can feel like your guts at the same time." - Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips, as told to Jennifer Van Evra in 2002

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(Hey Qween) Miles Jai!

Comedian Jonny McGovern hosts “Hey Qween!” The gayest talk show of all time! Jonny and his sidekick, drag diva Lady Red Couture, riff about current hot topics and interview amazing LGBT guests!

Today Jonny interviews YouTube Star Miles Jai!

(DEFINING MARRIAGE) Can Clerks Refuse to Marry Couples They Disapprove Of?

What happens if a clerk doesn't approve of a couple that wants to get married? Can a clerk keep their job AND follow their conscience?

(the SNAP Daily) Why Kim Davis Is Becoming a Gay Icon?

I have one thing to say to Kim Davis for making enemies with the gay community--what a brave, stupid soul.

(MATT BAUME) Longtime Companion: Surviving HIV in the 80s!

Back in the 80s, "longtime companion" was the code that newspapers used to describe the partners of people who died of AIDS. And it's the title of one of the first films to talk about epidemic. I watched the movie last night and I've only just now stopped crying and hugging my partner long enough to make this video.

(92nd Street Y) Sir Ben Kingsley, Patricia Clarkson on Learning to Drive!

Learning to Drive is a contemporary New York story about the surprising friendship that develops between a literary critic dumped by her husband and an Indian-American driving instructor. Star Sir Ben Kingsley and Patricia Clarkson sit down with Reel Pieces moderator Annette Insdorf to discuss their new film.

Recorded on August 18, 2015 at 92nd Street Y.