Photo by Scavullo, via YouTube Burt Reynolds (1936 – 2018), stretched out on a bearskin rug, tanned, and much like the beast beneath him, he is very, very hairy. Veins bulge on his arms, one of which is conveniently placed in front of his special place. He looks amused. … [Read more...]
#QueerQuote: “If You Hold On To Things Long Enough, They Get Back into Style. Like Me.” – Burt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds (1936-2018) was highly quotable during a career in showbiz that lasted six-decades. He could be outrageous, introspective, wisecracking and thoughtful. He could be politically incorrect and then show you his deep broad-mindedness. Here are a few more Reynolds … [Read more...]
#WomenWeLove: Actor / Singer / Dancer, Carmen Miranda
Carmen Miranda (1909 - 1955) "I say 20 words in English. I say money, money, money, and I say hot dog! I say yes, no and I say money, money, money and I say turkey sandwich and I say grape juice." I have been considering the possible death of Camp. The baby queers don't seem to … [Read more...]
#QueerQuote: “I Started Off Wanting 1 Husband & 7 Children, But It Ended Up the Other Way Around” –Lana Turner
On set of The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946), public domain At the conclusion of the opening episode of the second season of Mad Men (2007 - 2015), the show's protagonist, Don Draper, buys a book of poetry after being told by a hipster in a Greenwich … [Read more...]
#WomenWeLove: Actor / Writer / Director, Ida Lupino
1950, via Wikimedia Commons Ida Lupino (1918 - 1995): "My agent had told me that he was going to make me the Janet Gaynor of England. I was going to play all the sweet roles. Whereupon, at the tender age of thirteen, I set upon the path of playing nothing but … [Read more...]
“It Happened One Night” to the “King of Hollywood” Clark Gable
1938 MGM publicity shot, photographer unknown, public domain Clark Gable (1901 - 1960) "The only reason they come to see me is that I know that life is great - and they know I know it. " Somehow Gable's charms eluded me for a long time, odd for a film fan, I know. I … [Read more...]
#QueerQuote: “I Think the Republican Party Should be Placed in Drydock and Have the Barnacles Scraped Off Its Bottom.” – Tallulah Bankhead
Today we celebrate the 121st birthday of Miss Tallulah Bankhead (1902-1968). I am a gay man of a certain age, and in my time, in my tribe, telling Tallulah stories and imitating the famed personality was de rigueur at brunches and parties. But, nowadays, do the kids even know who … [Read more...]
Remembering Paul Newman on his 98th Birthday
Photo, 1958, via Wikimedia Commons Paul Newman (1925 - 2008): "I picture my epitaph: 'Here lies Paul Newman, who died a failure because his eyes turned brown'." I have earned the ire of a lot of people by finding the gay angle when writing about fascinating … [Read more...]
#WomenWeLove: Remembering Sharon Tate on What Would Have Been Her 80th Birthday
Valley Of The Dolls Publicity Shot, 1967 Sharon Tate (1943 - 1969) ''My whole life has been decided by fate...'' Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is my favorite film of 2019, a great year for films. It works as a wistful comic fairytale, but also as a historical drama in … [Read more...]
Niecy Nash-Betts Opens Up about Her Career and “Hersband” Jessica
Talk about range! Niecy Nash-Betts sat down with Vanity Fair to discuss everything from Reno 911! to Dahmer to being public about her marriage to hersband Jessica Betts. The wide-ranging [Read more...]
