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I had a feeling this show wasn't going to make it, in spite of its robust energy and enthusiasm. I hear they announced closing in August. In order for a musical to survive on Broadway, it has to appeal to endless tourists. The 80's Ballroom theme can work for New Yorkers (to a point), but IMO it's a hard sell to middle America. When they experienced a terrible July 4th week of poor ticket sales, I suppose the producers went bonkers. I'm sure most of the cast is very disappointed. It's very difficult to find a job like this.

I agree. Who needs to invite all those other issues into the mix? Talk about turn-off. This is one reason to support the gay professionals. Most are not in hiding. Chances are you'll get a decent massage, and if the chemistry is right, stuff can happen without all the questionable song and dance. No matter how many promises, emails, phone calls, or IMs, you can't force a provider to be sexually attracted to you. There are never any guarantees. These guys who want a quality massage and full-on sex for the $120 seem insatiably insane to me.

At least Patti has someplace friendly to go now that other places have cancelled her.

I was taken to see it again during Pride week. OMG, the audience was so electric, so much fun. Apparently, each show is slightly different, depending on the news of the day. For Pride week, the cast would say some outrageous things, and the audience ate it up. Marla was in better voice, Constantine was as hot as ever, and Layton Williams and Deborah Cox both brought the house down. Lots of standing ovations. I was also in the audience when Victor Garber came to see the show. That was fun. I have tickets for closing night, which will make it my 4th viewing. I think Melissa Barrera is a star to watch. They were offering discounted tickets for a minute. I was in center orchestra for only $75. I loved that.

I watch Dan Murell's movie reviews on YouTube. He recently did a Top 10 list for the first half of 2026, and he included Leviticus. I may have to take a look.

I'm sure that was the director's intention. For me, the kiss was the death knell. Colin's desire for "normal" intimacy did not align with what Ray wanted, so Ray took off. We never get a chance to get into Ray's head, so who knows why he jumped ship? It's anybody's guess. So many people do run from one-on-one intimacy, no matter what turns them on sexually. This subject can get complicated quite quickly.

I don't find bald spots attractive. Attempting to cover them up can be even worse. Shortly after 50, my top hairs started to thin. I always had light hair, color and density, so most people couldn't tell what was going on, but I could tell. I never thought I would do this, but I had my head shaved. Friends say they like it, but I don't, and never will. I feel completely naked without head hair. In public, it makes me feel very uncomfortable. I wear a lot of hats. But since I don't like male-patterned baldness, I opted for the least worse option. At least when it's hot out, like this past week, I'm a bit cooler. I always have to watch out for sunburn.

I guess anything is possible. But in the age of cancel, post me-too, I'm not putting my money on his future film career.

I saw the rated version in a movie theater. I saw the Prince Albert on the cock and commented on it. It seems to me, the differences are so subtle, you won't notice them unless you play them side-by-side. Cynical me says they have an unrated version simply to get the gays to watch again. It worked for me.

Given how badly he treated women (and what's up with that anyway?), I don't think Hollywood will ever forgive him.

I think the jury is in. The movie is a box-office bomb. The production budget was $12.8 million, and the movie grossed just under $4 million. The director, Adam Shankman, said, "We made the movie in 19 days for almost no money." It's true, the budget was ridiculously low, and it looks it. But if the movie were a laugh riot, no one would be criticizing the cheap sets and the bad CGI. It's too bad. We could use a fun comedy, and there was a lot of wasted talent in the film. We'll see what it does when it goes to streaming.

The penis is a fake. They talk about it in interviews. I watched both versions and I could not tell any difference between the two.

I couldn't bring myself to watch the trailer because of the info you provided in the title. One of my favorite YouTube film critics reviewed the movie yesterday. Based on the info in your title, I could not watch the review. It's my own version of boycotting. I think you can call it a pet peeve. I'm the same way with reading the newspaper now. If certain words or names appear in an article title, I will skip the article and move on. Funny thing, if I don't know anything about the subject matter, I may open something and give it a chance. I wasn't always like this. LOL, this is what old age has done to me.

I don't quite know why, but gay conversion is a subject that really turns me off. I know these programs exist. I know their history among religious people. I just think it's all bullshit and denial, and I feel sorry for anyone whose life gets swept up in it. As entertainment, I can't deal with it as subject matter. I feel if I watch, I'm giving the subject credibility. Perhaps I'm wrong.

He looks promising to me. Thanks for all the info.

That's not a dick, that's a weapon of mass destruction.

I agree. More like purple balls and cock. I think this is the first time I've seen Jan Kosto be so sensual with another guy. He's a super talented massage therapist, but for me, he's a little too rough around the genital area. I know a lot of guys like it rough, but I would be in agony, worried that he might rip my old man rectal skin. In the shower video, I'm surprised they couldn't find a slightly larger shower to film in. The bathroom hardware was a little too close to the wet, naked junk for my liking. This was a bad accident waiting to happen. But damn, talk about a truly sensual session from beginning to end of shower. Just to have a hot man bathe you like that in a shower. Truly amazing. You don't see this very often, not as good as this, and the actual experience is very rare. I hope this changes in the future, and I hope massage guys learn from Kosto what the true definition of sensual really is. And here's an incredible idea, you don't need to be gay to provide this service. Any straight massage therapist, who truly wants to elevate and cater to his gay clientele, can learn from this video. This massage/shower service is worth a fortune.

One would think that all customers would agree that they are part of this community, and that they could be counted on for support. Sadly, many men would run in the opposite direction when faced with confrontation. I'm hearing more and more that gay marriage is on the chopping block to-do list. Why would anyone with a brain think gay sex workers and their clients would be safe under any circumstance?

I saw it last night. Absolutely dreadful. I wish I could get my $46 back. The best (and only) jokes are in the previews. I can't believe how lame this movie was, considering the astounding hype. The NYTimes should be ashamed. RuPaul and company attempted to make another Airplane, but failed miserably. Maybe some straight people will find this lame crap funny. There is plenty of hungry talent here, which begs the question, what the fuck were the writers thinking? Except for the few jokes that appear in the trailer, the script was awful, and not funny. Most of the film is stupid, with the most childish antics. Almost every attempt at humor falls flat. In my audience, there were no hearty guffaws. No applause at the end. Even the bloopers during the credits failed. They weren't funny enough. I think the film is a rip-off. It tries to copy a 70's cult classic, and fails to deliver anything remotely close. It's not even worth watching on streaming. A boring dud.

LOL. Today's NYTimes has Stop That Train as a Critic's Pick. I haven't read the review because I'm seeing the movie on Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/movies/stop-that-train-review.html The headline reads: "Gleefully Going Off the Rails"

Reading this thread makes me wonder, how many younger gay guys can afford health insurance? How does a sexually active guy pay for all these drugs and doctor visits? I guess a lot of cities have free or low-cost clinics for gays, but if you're sexually active, how often does one have to visit? Doesn't this routine tire quickly? I have a dear, younger friend (late 30's) who is probably a sex addict. He's what many would consider a hot top, and Grindr is a big part of his life. He told me several years ago that condoms were dead among younger gay men. So many of us who survived AIDS in the 70's and 80's still live with that trauma. I'm so glad I'm not young and horny anymore.

It really is a tough call for sexually active gay men, especially those who watch a lot of porn. Real life is not porn. I had a partner since college, and my partner wanted monogamy (long before gay marriage). I truly loved him, so I gave him what he wanted. Never cheated. I never had to worry about STDs or anything else. Never had any. After my partner died, and I started getting HE massages, I really had to think about the risks I was willing to take. Since I was a much older man when I became single again, it was easier for me to be more disciplined. If you limit your partners, and limit your unsafe activity, the numbers are in your favor. However, with lots of anonymous sex, life becomes a greater gamble.

Two weeks only at the City Center, June 17-28. Probably the most gay show in town. The two stars seem to have amazing chemistry. I'm glad the talented Billy Porter found a gig he could sink his high-heels into. 2 weeks seems such a waste. I hope this a try-out for investors. I could see this thing being a smash on Broadway, giving Jellicle Ball a run for the money. I wish I could afford to go. It seems most tickets are gone due to subscriptions. Anyone here going?

There are a growing number of gastroenterologists on YouTube, attempting to educate viewers on good anal health. Most say it is vitally important not to over-clean the anus. I realize gay men often live by their own rules, but it is interesting and cautionary how those rules often conflict with medical science. I have always had a gay PCP in NY, but many gays don't have that. If you can't have sensitive, intelligent dialogue with a medical professional, it's incumbent upon you to take on pro-active research. A lot of these doctors answer questions in the YouTube Comments section for free. I had a few friends in the 70's who were passionate about ass eating in the bathhouses. They suffered through so many gastrointestinal problems that never seemed to fully go away. If you hope to live beyond 50, it's good to ask about private behaviors that could affect your health in your senior years. I find fecal matter a serious turn-off, but many gay men don't. To each his own.

Apparently, the critics disliked it. For whatever reason, this movie, a black comedy, tickled my funny bone, and I thought it was a brilliant effort. The film is written and directed by Jonah Hill, who also plays a Hollywood crisis lawyer (completely unrecognizable). I had no clue the guy was this talented. Keanu Reeves plays Reef Hawk, a prodigy child performer, who once appeared on Johnny Carson. He grew up to become a huge, lovable star. Someone is trying to blackmail him with a video from his drug-addicted past, and he goes on an apology tour in an attempt to reveal the blackmailer. He is desperate to prevent his being cancelled on social media. There are endless cameo performances, and I think all of them are wonderfully played. I loved the script, loved the acting, loved the wit. I have to see this again. If you watch this film, please write back and let me know what you think. Maybe I'm the odd man out.