an especially sensitive time. >> this is a trailer that's attached to the number one movie in the country. it was seen by millions of people. >> alonzo of movieline.com has written extensively about gay imagery in hollywood films. he finds the dilemma joke troubling because it comes out of the blue. >> but to come out of nowhere and just pop out of vince vaughn's mouth is sort of like -- it's kind of shocking, frankly. >> takes you offguard. >> no context. >> despite the reputation as a liberal bastion where many openly gay people are employed, plenty of movies contain what some believe are anti-gay messages. examples abound -- like this from the 40-year-old virgin. >> waxing your chest is like the gayest thing you could possibly do. >> "the hangover". >> do me a favor, don't text me. it's gay. "i now pronounce you chuck and larry". >> you may kiss the husband. >> they have to get all eww