How Barbie calls out queer men’s role in the patriarchy
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Red, White & Royal Blue: Alex and Henry “keep it casual” in racy exclusive clip
The romantic (and sexual) chemistry between Alex and Prince Henry is undeniable in this new Red, White & Royal Blue clip. The upcoming Prime Video rom-com, based on Casey McQuiston’s iconic bestseller of the same name, follows the story of Alex – the son of America’s first-ever female president (played by the Uma Thurman!) – and his complicated relationship with his royal counterpart across the pond. In a UK exclusive, a new clip from the highly-anticipated film shows Alex and Henry, respectively played by Taylor Zahkar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine,…
Read MoreRed, White & Royal Blue director discusses the film’s R rating: “I was a little surprised”
The director of Red, White & Royal Blue has opened up about the film’s R rating. Back in May, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) announced that the LGBTQ+ rom-com would be Rated-R due to “language, some sexual content, and partial nudity.” Because the two central characters – in the words of one Twitter user – “f**k every time they see each other in the book”, fans celebrated the news on social media. With the premiere of Red, White & Royal Blue set for 11 August, director Matthew López broke…
Read MoreHere’s your first look at Megan Thee Stallion and Bowen Yang in A24’s Dicks: The Musical
Here’s your first sneak peek at the upcoming A24 film Dicks: The Musical. On 3 August, the entertainment company behind Euphoria and Hereditary released the first trailer for the new project based on Aaron Jackson & Josh Sharp’s stage play. At the start of the teaser, a narrator introduces Craig Tiddel and Trevor Brock as they obnoxiously make their way to work. After Craig steals a pregnant women’s cab and Trevor takes another person’s coffee, the clip transitions to them singing about having powerful “c**ks” and being successful at their…
Read More“I feel really excited to play a villain”: Emma Corrin teases Deadpool 3 role
The Crown star Emma Corrin has teased their excitement at playing a villain in the soon-to-be-released Deadpool 3. It was previously announced that the 27-year-old would be appearing in the film, which is part of the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Exact details about both Emma’s character and the film itself are being kept tightly under wraps, though the actor did share their excitement about it in a recent interview with Empire magazine. “I feel really excited to play a villain,” they explained. “I haven’t done that and it’s an…
Read MoreJoy Ride: Sherry Cola confirms “sexual tension” between lead characters
Sherry Cola is “ready to read some fan-fiction” about Lolo and Kat from Joy Ride. Directed by Adele Lim, the universally-acclaimed comedy stars Cola, Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu and Sabrina Wu as four mismatched chums on a bonkers and debauchery-filled adventure to China. Joy Ride was lauded for the chemistry between the four leads, its raunchy sequences and trailblazing depiction of Asian-American women in the genre. Following the film’s international release, audiences have been ‘shipping’ Cola’s sex-positive artist character Lolo with Kat, a famous Chinese actress played by Everything Everywhere…
Read MoreRed, White & Royal Blue: New teaser gives first glimpse at more characters
A new 30-second teaser for Amazon Prime’s gay romance Red, White & Royal Blue is here, showcasing more of the film’s cast. The trailer for the adaptation of Casey McQuiston’s bestseller arrived two weeks ago, after much anticipation. Following the novel’s plot, the film tells the story of Alex, the son of America’s first female president, and his complicated, budding relationship with Henry, the Prince of England. Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine play Alex and Henry, respectively, with a strong supporting cast behind them. Though we caught a glimpse…
Read MoreExclusive: Issa Rae and Simu Liu on how Barbie subverts ‘dumb as f**k rules’
Greta Gerwig aimed to create a ‘super inclusive world’ in the Barbie live-action film, according to stars Issa Rae and Simu Liu. The fantasy comedy stars Margot Robbie as the title character, a “stereotypical” Barbie who resides in Barbieland, a matriarchal society where women are self-sufficient and occupy all positions of power. After Barbie begins to worry about her mortality, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery into the real world – assisted by her “stereotypical” himbo boyfriend Ken (Ryan Gosling). Barbieland is a haven of inclusivity and diversity, with…
Read MoreExclusive: America Ferrera on how her Ugly Betty character would react to Barbie
Potential “gasp!” moment incoming: Betty Suarez would initially “have problems” with the Barbie movie, says America Ferrera. The actress memorably played the title character on Ugly Betty between 2006 and 2010, an assistant at the fictitious MODE Magazine who – for those who somehow don’t know – refused to conform to the brand’s stereotypical beauty standards. Ferrera, who plays Mattel employee Gloria in the live-action Barbie, tells GAY TIMES that her signature character wouldn’t have the most enthusiastic reaction to the Greta Gerwig-directed film (to begin with, anyway). “I think…
Read MoreBillie Eilish to release new single for the Barbie movie soundtrack
Billie Eilish has announced the release date of her new single ‘What Was I Made For?’ that will feature on the ‘Barbie’ soundtrack. Little is known about the track beyond the fact that it will come out on 13 July at 7am PT. The cover art, unlike other promotional items for the moving, features no pink – instead showing the signature ‘B’ in black against a cream background. “Notice how there is no pink in this because she is showing barbie’s dark side ohhh,” one fan speculated on social media.…
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