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The actor’s adaptation of Nella Larsen’s novel about race in 1920s Harlem features a scene-stealing Ruth Negga but a disappointing lack of verve

NAGPUR: The Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court on January 17 acquitted a man of raping a 15-year-old girl, ruling that “it seems highly impossible for a single man to gag a survivor’s mouth, remove her and his clothes, and perform the forcible sexual act without any scuffle”. “Had it been a case of forcible intercourse, there would have been a scuffle. Medical evidence also doesn’t support the survivor’s case as no injuries from a scuffle could be seen,” Justice Pushpa Ganediw...

There are some people (this writer included) for whom Colin Firths Academy Award-worthy performance was in 2010s A Single Man (Firths initial gay role), his first such nomination, even though he won the trophy the following year for The Kings Speech. That said, ten years later, straight Firth is playing gay again, in Harry Macqueens Supernova (Bleecker Street), and this time could potentially snag his second Oscar. Pianist Sam (Firth) and author Tusker (Stanley Tucci) are a married gay coupl...

Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci Snuggle in Sweet, Funny Supernova Clip The straight actors play long-term gay partners in the new film. January 26 2021 9:25 AM EST With the ongoing conversations about whether or not straight actors should take up queer roles, Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth play gay lovers in Harry Macqueens Supernova. In whats been called a mesmerizing tearjerker, the performers, who have been friends for two decades, play a longtime embarking on a meaningful road trip as one battl...

Edu Grau Welcomed Into Society Membership The Spanish cinematographer is known for his work on the features A Single Man, Buried and Quién te cantará. New Society member Edu Grau was born in Barcelona and studied at the Superior School of Cinema and Audiovisual of Catalonia in Spain as well as the National Film & Television School in the U.K. with a concentration in cinematography. After photographing the short The Natural Route (aka La Ruta Natural), which won the Jury Prize for Internat...

While filming God’s Own Country, a bracing, taciturn 2017 movie that explores the raw relationship between two farm workers in rural Yorkshire, England, one of the leading men was nowhere to be found. A sheep on the farm had gone into labour – and Josh O’Connor was assisting in the delivery. He and Alec Secăreanu fully immersed themselves for the roles, even clocking 12-hour shifts on local farms for three months, while working with gay director Francie Lee to imbue their roles with au...

Let’s get one thing straight – if an actor is good enough, their sexuality shouldnt matter Russell T Davies wants only gay actors to play gay roles. But that would be bad news for all actors 12 January 2021 • 3:44pm James Cordens turn in The Prom, says Tim Robey, is more crude stereotype than deft acting Credit: Netflix I’d never used the term “gayface” until recently, when it served as shorthand for James Corden’s cringeworthy comic performance in Netflixs The Prom. That film is...

We Are Everywhere: Protest, Power, and Pride in the History of Queer Liberation. (Amazon) If you’re looking for something to do during lockdown that isn’t constantly scrolling through social media, then maybe you could try picking up new books online? More specifically, and even better, books that put the spotlight on LGBT+ people. From personal memoirs to fiction novels both classic and modern, there’s plenty to add to or start your collection. This list features sci-fi young adult novel...

When the stars align Jan 8, 2021 | Gregg Shapiro | Contributing Writer There are some people (this writer included) for whom Colin Firth’s Academy Award-worthy performance was in 2010’s A Single Man (Firth’s initial gay role), his first such nomination, even though he won the trophy the following year for The King’s Speech. That said, 10 years later, straight Firth is playing gay again, in Harry Macqueen’s Supernova (Bleecker Street), and this time he could potentially snag his se...

| Credit: Backgrid Wilde cast Styles in the movie in September, replacing former lead Shia LaBeouf. Despite their growing relationship, the two continue to keep things  "very professional" at work. "Olivia and Harry created this loving and warm environment," said the insider. "Everyone loved working with them. She takes her work very seriously, but everyone saw it coming." In Styles recent ...