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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.

Really? I'm waiting for people to take to the streets, screaming their heads off. I wonder what the hundreds of homeless on 14th Street think about the "adjusting for inflation" argument? For the first time in my NYC life, I'm seeing young women with a baby in their lap on the street begging. And no they are not Black. You'd have to be blind, or willfully in denial not to see what is going on right now.

That was wild. Thank you for the link. I hear Meg Stalter is replacing Maya Rudolph in Oh Mary!

We drove past a gas station in Manhattan yesterday. The price was $6.90 a gallon. My electric bill this month has never been higher, and I seriously don't use much electricity because my apartment is too bright. IMO, the world has gone insane.

I watched some of it again, too. Pink's opening number was really something. She brought so much irresistible charm to the show. I. too, have not seen Book of Mormon. Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad recently stepped into the show for a week to celebrate its anniversary. I tried to go, but there were no tickets for under $400. Insane. Like many things these days, Broadway is for the rich.

I was surprised how energetic the show was this year. The NY Times wrote a glowing review today. I had no idea that Pink could belt. I was never attracted to her music or her musical performances, but last night, she really left a positive impression. I loved her All That Jazz. She ended up making a terrific host for the show. I don't think there were many surprise acting winners. And the musicals sort of went as predicted. I have friends who went to see Ragtime, and they walked out at intermission, saying it was too depressing and boring. To each his own. Schmigadoon looks fun and interesting. I have an old-fashioned theater side to me, so maybe I should check this out. On the contrary, I have no interest in Lost Boys, especially after last night. I would like to see Luke Evans in Rocky Horror, but the worst seats are over $400. It's a serious hot ticket right now, and I don't see that cooling off. How smart that Jellicle Ball handed out fans to everyone. But with that number, you've pretty much seen the entire show. I'm very surprised the directors took home the prize. Even more surprised that Andre de Shields got nominated, since he doesn't do much other than sit on a throne. I'm sorry I can't see Liberation. I don't like when shows win after they're long gone. I have to say, Maya Rudolph and Cole Escola make a surprising fun pair. They need to host SNL together. Or someone needs to write a movie comedy for them. That chemistry is very bankable.

The show is a parody and a farce. When the curtain goes up, it sort of explains itself. If you miss the explanation, all will be lost. There was almost no explanation at the Tony's. Something has happened to Marla Mindelle's singing voice. It has changed since I saw her. Perhaps, the 8 shows a week, attempting to imitate Celine Dion, is wearing her vocal cords down. She's more sharp and flat than ever. It's not easy on the ears. The actress who had the part in London seemed to be very good. Marla is one of the creators, and I'm sure she's enjoying the weekly paycheck, but maybe she needs to take vacation.

@ApexNomad, I enjoyed your scathing review, and I can't say you're completely off base. However, I had fun the night I went. It reminded me of shows I saw in the 80's at Theater of the Absurd. I don't think it's meant to be taken too seriously, and that certainly was reflected at the Tony's. At least tickets aren't $600.