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Except, I paid nowhere near $900 to see Elizabeth Taylor in The Little Foxes, and in Private Lives 2 years later. I don't think I paid more than $30 for orchestra center seats. Much like movie production, the cost of producing on Broadway has gone bonkers. Everyone employed on Broadway has to go home and pay a ridiculous cost to live and survive here. If a producer can capture a ton of buzz on a production, why not? Buzz typically sells. There seems to be no shortage of people willing to pay top dollar for good buzz. Hamilton is still selling. Producers love to break even, and acquire a profit. So many shows fail without making their money back. Very painful. Friends tell me I have an impressive Playbill collection, but that slowed down significantly in the last 15 years. My taste for theater has changed, especially musicals, and I can no longer afford Broadway tickets. Even if I wanted to go, dropping $900 on a single ticket for 2.5 hours of entertainment seems insane to me. I'd feel guilty and self-indulgent if the ticket price was $300, knowing what Medicare pays on my doctor bills.

I apologize for my poorly worded post. I can no longer edit it. I did not intend to speak for most gay men. Of course when someone is shopping for sex, cock size is a consideration. I don't really know its statistical importance, but I want to believe that the millions of gay men with average-to-smaller cock sizes stand a chance in this community. It's a different subject than the world of RentMen. I was more fascinated by the high-priced marketing, and how it relates to certain personal stats.

I always thought she was something special. I even liked her in 24, during that awful season where the guy playing her wacko husband/Potus was so bad. A very hard and frustrating truth. Thank you for writing that line. I don't need dark necessarily, but I do enjoy when the writing is smart and it cuts to the bone, as in shock value. It takes a certain something to make me laugh, and I assume that's how it goes for most people. The tickle bone is different for everyone, so it's amazing to me when a comedy actually works. So much depends on the mood of the audience at the time. I never saw AbFab, but I believe your point is spot on. A friend told me recently that comedy is dead. I was not happy with that news. IMO, you need risk to do great comedy, and no one wants to take risks anymore for fear of offending one person in the audience. All the over-sensitive narcissists want to react and behave like Will Smith. Really good comedy can no longer work in this environment. Damn, I feel the same way. I did too. I think I got through 2 seasons, maybe 2 1/2. At some point I stopped watching. Then I tried recently to go back to it, and stopped watching again. I never quite fully fell in love. I did think Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder have terrific chemistry. Some of the other characters annoyed me too much. I got bored with the formula.

There was a time when I thought I despised Howard Stern. I had family members whom I disliked who adored the guy. Then I saw his movie. Then, with YouTube, I began watching some of his interviews, which blew me away. I don't like his dominating style, but the guy is very talented, and often gets more out of someone than anyone else. It was interesting to hear Mike White talk about his feelings being hurt over the recent criticism. He was vulnerable, and Howard knew how to address that. Mike talked about the "meanness" of the criticism. I don't know where he is reading, but I'm sure there is plenty of mean being thrown at him. This is America, after all. I doubt Mike is reading this board. I don't think there has been much meanness here. No matter the movie or TV show, holes in the script can turn ordinary viewers into road rage participants. It's something every writer must deal with, especially in the realm of creating suspense and mystery. I'm hoping Mike grows from some of the good criticism.

Here a cute little gay party over at Drew's house. Drew seems to relish her gays. Matt Bomer gets quite the welcome kiss. If I were Mike White, I would find a fun character for Drew to play. None of her daytime competition can do what she does.

Here is the full (1 hour) Howard Stern interview. It's difficult to listen to because it's a phone interview, and there's quite a bit of talking over each other. Also Mike White is a terrible speaker. Hard to believe he has any writing talent because his speaking talent does not exist. Apparently, Howard loves the show and loved Season 3. Howard asks questions in a way that no one else would. He went a bit deep into the gay incest stuff. You get an unedited version of Mike White, and you get to hear his quirky laugh that all the actors talk about. Mike addresses the strong criticisms he has received for Season 3. Howard does a good job sucking Mike's dick. It amazes me that they began Season 1 without a completed script. HBO was so struck by Covid and the need for content, they gave White the green light before he had a chance to put words to paper. He had six weeks from approval time to the first day of shooting in Hawaii. Incredible. No one had any clue that a major hit was forthcoming. Quite remarkable. IMO, the show is a hit because of the premise. Between Covid and now, there is a hunger for wealthy fantasy, and a 5-star resort is the perfect place to tell these stories. People from all walks of life can relate to these quirky characters. Ordinary people watch this show on Sunday night, and then talk about it at work the next day. I have physical rehab on Monday, and all the workers are buzzing on White Lotus. Mike is currently in new contract negotiations. Unless they try to screw him, this show will continue. I'm glad a rather ordinary gay guy with talent is finding success in Hollywood. There was a time not long ago where this would have been impossible. I'm hoping that with a little rest, and some thinking about the criticisms, White will come back swinging for Season 4.

From my understanding, it's not so simple. These people belong to powerful unions, and they are all working under contract. Producers have a say, too, because they are the money. In the Howard Stern interview, White says he doesn't really know what crawled up Tapia de Veer's ass. It sounds like the composer's personality did not fit well with White's. Mike felt disrespected. It's not every day a composer quits a hit TV show. Given that Tapia de Veer has taken to the airwaves, maybe there is more to discover. Or maybe someone with some sense will tell him to keep his mouth shut. Lots of musical people in Hollywood seeking work. HBO should have little problem finding a replacement. Tapia de Veer's music did add something exotic to the show, but he's not the only talent out there.

I wasn't familiar with Gerard Butler's work, but I happened to watch Den of Thieves 1 a few nights ago. I was surprised by the quality of the film. I did not know that my heartthrob Pablo Schreiber was in it, so that caused additional excitement. It's a bank heist movie, as in Federal Reserve, and I found it better than most heist dramas. The story is interesting, lots of suspense, and you don't really know what happened until the very end. They still leave you with plenty of mystery. Then I noticed Den of Thieves 2 was also on Netflix, with a 2025 release date. It is the sequel to the original, and it's far better to watch 1 before watching 2, so you can properly follow the story. The 2nd film is also very interesting, with Butler's character going to Europe. Again, you don't know what the fuck is going on until the very end. I thought both films were worth a watch, if you like edge-of-your-seat suspense with a dose of mystery.

These 5 page Deli threads can be interesting. Only a size queen is going to complain about not-so-truthful cock sizes in these ads. For most gay men, a cock is a cock. It seems to me, lying about your height is another matter. Lots of taller gay guys aren't comfortable hooking up with shorter guys, especially if they have to pay for their company. A 2-4" height difference is impossible to hide standing next to a guy, even if Damien is wearing Louboutin stilettos when he greets you at the door. Damien is good looking, for sure, with a serious body type. He doesn't do anything for me, but I see his appeal. But at 5'7" (if you can trust that), a seriously pumped body, and a fetish for painted fingernails and lady's g-strings, I'm a bit surprised by his inflated sense of self to be charging such high prices. To each his own, for sure. If his marketing works for him, then more power to him. Maybe he's fun to be with. Maybe he's great at lap dancing and other things. Maybe his erection is a work of staggering art. Only the folks with deeper wallets are going to find out.

Apparently, there's quite a storm brewing. White Lotus composer quits, and he's trash talking Mike White in public. ‘White Lotus’ Theme Song Composer Won’t Return for Season 4 - The New York Times WWW.NYTIMES.COM Cristóbal Tapia de Veer’s music was one of the breakout stars of HBO’s vacation thriller. But in an exclusive interview, the composer revealed that he... I'm hearing that White sat down with Howard Stern recently.

I first saw him in Brotherhood. I thought he was terrific. At the time, I had no idea he was British. I think he was playing an Irish mobster. I do agree his accent in White Lotus felt like it was all over the place. One can only wonder how committed the actors were to this material, and what they said about it behind Mike White's back. Here's Mike White talking about his creation of the Season Finale. In open, MAX-produced discussion, he makes it all sound interesting and compelling. I hope someday he can be honest about all the bad choices he made in Season 3. I won't hold my breath. Once you hit a certain plateau, it's very difficult to be self-critical. From other MAX videos I've seen, it does seem there will be a Season 4. Viewership must be good.

LOL. Actually, most of the stuff I get is terrific and helpful. Sure beats my old cable TV account. Thanks. You saved me from watching it. There are endless amateurs giving video production a shot. To make serious money, you need hundreds of videos getting millions of views each. Ask Mr. Beast. Using an oiled up visual of Austin's pumped naked torso is evidence the guy is serving click-bate.

There are many recent videos on YouTube featuring Florida real estate agents in a complete panic. Prices are dropping like crazy and inventory is endless. Many people can't get home-owners insurance, while others can't afford the insane cost. A lot of people have had it with the hurricanes. I have wealthy friends who are building a home there, and they say the panic exists among the middle-class market only. IME, Florida has always been an up-and-down market. With the planet getting warmer, the future of Florida does not look good.

Very true, but I sort of enjoyed Lochlan confronting Saxon, expressing his honesty, although the conversation didn't go anywhere. There was plenty of room for some interesting dialogue. White decided that Saxon was too repulsed. Oh well. It was a letdown. I was hoping for more conflict and resolution, which is what often brings old friends closer. Those 3 traveling together deserved so much more drama, especially with those actors. I did love the bed scene with Laurie, when the Russian lover asked her for $10,000 after he brought her to orgasm. Kind of reminded me of this board. Yes, comparing yachts.

I was so hoping the family would be found dead, and I was OK with Lochlan being the only survivor. They were a dreadful family who deserved death on a TV show. Instead, we get Mike White tickling our balls. Except, the shit hits the fan when the plane lands in America, and we don't get to see Parker Posey have her breakdown. She is such a great screamer, I feel robbed.

The ridiculous things you have to do to get your manipulative plot twist to stick. That's the problem with hoop jumping. If it isn't thought through well, you miss the hoop and have your characters doing absolutely silly, nonsensical things. Who on earth would prepare a protein shake in a dirty blender left overnight with the remains of "spoiled" coconut milk and alcohol? No wait, what father who decided to protect his family would leave the unwashed kill-pill on the counter? No wait, the underage kid has been drinking, taking drugs, and masturbating his brother the entire trip, but to save the last episode, the father suddenly decides to get strict? Good grief, who writes this shit?

I'm happy for Belinda. How clever for Mike White to make her pull a Tanya on Pornchai. People and their love of money.

If the Fed is your enemy, and they have the goods, 1-2 million aren't going to buy you much. It's not like they're going to set you free so you can start your OF life all over again. The internet spooks me. No sooner do I post to this thread and this shows up in my YouTube Feed:

The preview turned me off. Rachel Zegler is talented, but her facial details are off. Her eyes are too far apart for camera work. To my eyes, she looks very strange. I found it a challenge to watch her in West Side Story. Once she opened her mouth and went political, the movie was doomed. I thought Gal Gadot casting was a mistake. Very weak performance and impact. The whole dwarf controversy was so avoidable. Why was this remake even necessary? The financial loss on this film is staggering.

It took me awhile to realize the above video is from Whoop, a health-monitoring system that Mike White uses. That's why he gave them so much of his time. Listening to him talk about his grueling schedule when the series is in production, no wonder his brain goes dead. When a creative works 16-hour days, it is almost impossible to shut down on cue and get enough sleep. Mike White gets ideas in his sleep, and then he has to write them down bedside, and try to go back to sleep. There aren't many people who could endure 7 months of this. I don't usually need more than 6 hours of sleep a night, but if I happen to lose a night, for whatever reason (mostly old age), I can be a beast until I've had a chance to recover. 16-hour work days are no fun, I don't care how famous you are or how much money you are making. The body can take only so much torture. His honesty in this video packs a punch.

Who would pay for that? Does Austin have deep pockets? A wealthy benefactor willing to support him? So few cases go to a jury, and it's mostly a cost-savings issue in a very backed-up system. Unless the guy is innocent, what would be the point of a jury trial?

It's a risky choice if you're trying to attract a gay customer with your ad. Gay guys are mostly horny when they shop, and the last thing most want to see in that state is a vagina. I imagine the market of gay guys who might find that hot is very small.

Thank you Armie Hammer. (Just started watching House of Hammer on Max. Holy shit.)

It has gotten great reviews. Lots of Hollywood people were praising it on the red carpet at one of the recent awards ceremonies. They always ask, "What are you watching now?" I was a loyal ER watcher. That show launched a lot of solid acting careers. There was nothing like it on TV at the time. Folks who worked in NYC heath care could not stop talking about it. Sadly, I can't bring myself to watch a medical drama at this point in time. It bites a little too close to home. I see way too many doctors. I always thought Noah Wyle was adorable and very talented. I'm surprised he didn't have a much bigger career.