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I have never really seen Billy on The Streets complete. But I do think Billy Eichner is an 'everyman' when it comes to gay 'representation': not too 'out there', not too closeted, with just the right amount of crazy. He's been doing comedy for years and it's a familiar face. And now he's going to be in a Rom Com that just happens to be gay as hell. Fun, right? Just looking at the trailer I can see the stereotypes pile up, but you know what they say about stereotypes...
What I do think is that this movie seems to speak of a very specific gay experience: that of the white city gay male that 'passes' and that may have its appeal. Straight-passing guys do have their struggles, after all. It may give us a perspective on the hardships of an attractive gay male who seems to have trouble finding true love in the sea of apps and fuckery that is gay dating in 2022. I'm in.
And this movie, just like Fire Island, is bringing an all-queer (and inclusive!) cast to the forefront. What makes this one different is that it is backed by a big studio and has major players involved, both in front and behind of the camera. You know that if this movie is successful, they'll make more gay rom coms, right? Remember when Crazy Rich Asians brought all the money? It's also refreshing to see queer actors playing queer (and straight) characters. Maybe from now on more gay men in Hollywood will be more willing to play gay on screen? Hopefully?
Only time will tell. Meanwhile, I'm getting my popcorn ready cause this one will make me go to a movie theater. Hey, if I'm gonna go to the movies, it better be for a good cause. Also, eye candy.
XOXO
It is a little white, which seems not so inclusive, but I like the idea of an all-gay cast even in the ALLEGEDLY straight roles. Plus, going shallow cuz it's what i do, I have had a longterm crush on Luke Macfarlane!
ReplyDelete"OMG remember straight people?" "Yeah, they had a nice run." Best line in the trailer!
ReplyDeleteyou have no idea (or maybe you do) how many straight people are looking for gays and transsexuals! And not only to fiuck and to be blowed, but also to be fucked and to blow!!!!
Deleteit must be a very funny movie!
HuntleyBiGuy:
ReplyDeleteOh this looks so fun, even though it is a little “pale.” Like you said, if it makes money, more will follow, and hopefully the diversity follows, too.
XOXO 👨🏼❤️💋👨🏽
I have always loved Billy in everything I've seen him in. The trailer looks cute, but for me the draw is the actress that plays the big bold lesbian. She always cracks me up.
ReplyDeleteBig says,
DeleteShe's what we call "fearless;" all in no matter what role she's playing.
Big says,
ReplyDeleteWhat a hoot!!! It looks like a lot of fun. And, come on, don't pick it apart already - we haven't seen it. The BIPOC communities aren't all-in yet on accepting the LGBTQ+. They're still working at it, give them time to sign on. If this brings in the $$$$, maybe ALL actors and studios will be more willing to sign on and make more major feature films. XOXO
Oh I will go to the theater for this one. I love Billy E, he is amazing.
ReplyDeleteHmm... pretty white people. Well... I guess they get movies made. I'd watch it for free, I guess. Would rather see Fire Island... they're all a little canned, these gay rom coms. Hopefully the writers decided to write characters instead of walking stereotypes, locations and situations. Fingers crossed.
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