Thursday, February 4, 2016

The 12 Best LGBT Documentaries Of 2015

From: Gaily Grind
Do I Sound Gay?

After a break-up with his boyfriend, journalist David Thorpe embarks on a hilarious and touching journey of self-discovery, confronting his anxiety about “sounding gay.” Enlisting acting coaches, linguists, friends, family, total strangers, and celebrities, he quickly learns that many people – both gay and straight – often wish for a different voice. In Thorpe’s feature-length documentary debut DO I SOUND GAY?, what starts as a personal journey becomes a chance to unpack layers of cultural baggage concerning sexuality, identity, and self-esteem.

9 LGBT People Of Color Who Changed History

From: NewNowNext
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Audre Lorde

Born in New York in 1934, Lorde graduated from Hunter College in 1959 and began exploring her lesbian identity in Greenwich Village soon after.

She became a leader in the feminist movement of the 1960s, advocating for the rights of women of color, whose experiences were being neglected by the mainstream women’s movement.

Her views angered many white feminists, who felt suffering was something that united all women. In response, Lorde insisted, “What you hear in my voice is fury, not suffering. Anger, not moral authority.”

From 1968 to 1980, she published nine works of poetry and feminist writing. One of her most notable poems was a love letter, “To Martha: A New Year,” which publicly confirmed her sexual identity.

Lorde was the New York State Poet Laureate from 1991 until her death from breast cancer in 1992.

Before she died, Lorde changed her name to Gamba Adisa, which translates to “Warrior—she who makes her meaning known.”

History's Hottest Movie Actors:

From:  Boy Culture
 Blue movie star


#95 
Christopher Atkins 
(1961—) 
With the ultimate innocent look, this boyish blond became an international sex symbol with his naked role in the soft core classic The Blue Lagoon. He only had a few memorable screen appearances, but conquered the teen-mag world handily.


 Sexy Sampler
The Blue Lagoon (1980), The Pirate Movie (1982), A Night in Heaven (1983)

Classic Television - Prime Time

Bearcats!
Original channel
CBS
Original run
September 16, 1971 – December 30, 1971
Starring
Rod Taylor
Dennis Cole
Bearcats! is an American television series broadcast on the CBS television network during the Fall 1971 television season. It starred Rod Taylor and Dennis Cole as troubleshooters in the period before America entered World War I.
Bearcats! was produced by Filmways Inc. (which previously produced many series including The Addams Family, Mister Ed, The Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres, and Petticoat Junction). It was co-produced by Rodlor, Rod Taylor's production firm.
Set in 1914, somewhat later historically than a traditional Western, the stories center around the heroes' use of a 1914 Stutz Bearcat automobile. Although autos were common in America in 1914, a $2,000 sports car would have been very rare in the more remote areas of the American west. How the heroes paid for this expensive ride was rather unusual, as well. They undertook work which could be considered "private security" for a prosperous clientele, and rather than charging a traditional fee, they extracted from the client a blank check, with the amount charged to be determined by just how difficult or dangerous the job proved to be once it was completed. "If you can put a price on it, you don't need them badly enough." Typical adventures included learning who was setting fire to oil wells, unraveling a plot where German Army soldiers dressed as American troops raided Mexican border towns hoping to force Mexico into a war with the U.S., and stopping mercenaries from sabotaging medical supplies being sent overseas to the Allies in World War I.
Its time period also allowed the use of props not usually seen in typical westerns, including airplanes, a W.W.I tank, machine guns, and a number of period automobiles.

February 4th is World Cancer Day

A truly global event taking place every year on 4 February, World Cancer Day unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer.

It aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease, pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action. 

February 4th is USO Day

On USO Day we celebrate the anniversary of the United Service Organization that was formed in 1941. The USO shows their appreciation and gratitude to troops (and their families) for the dedication and sacrifices they make. The USO is a non-profit private organization whose mission is "to lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families" (USO.org). Their motto is "Until Everyone Comes Home".

Just Because:

 Michael Vartan
February 4, 2008
From: Favorite Hunks & Other Things
 As I was flicking the channels last night before bed, I came upon an episode of celebrity poker featuring Christopher Meloni, Matthew Perry, Sarah Silverman and Michael Vartan. When I tuned in, it was just Michael and Matthew left. Although Matthew won, I went to bed with the smiling face of the adorable Michael Vartan.



 


 Caps from One Hour Photo.








Favorite TV Guide Contributer: February 4, 2008

Daniel R. Coleridge
From:  Favorite Hunks & Other Things
 Well, he is not at TVGUIDE.com anymore on a full time basis, although he still contributes, you can find his writing on Soapnet now. But for years, I would press enter and the first pic below would pop up each morning when I read my TV news. Daniel R. Coleridge is a cutie and that pic drove me to search out his MySpace and his own website. Daniel seems like a great guy and is very easy on the eyes. Sorry Michael Ausiello, you are cute and funny, but your no Daniel R. Coleridge!







With some soap opera friends.

With Ingo Rademacher from General Hospital

With favorite Soap Stud Bryan Dattilo

With Morgan Fairchild

With Michael Graziadei from The Young and The Restless

Favorite Hunk of the Day: February 4, 2008

OMG Gerald Butler does it for me! He personifies the term Hunk and certainly fits under the title of favorite