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I caught the first episode last night. Not sure what is going on. The relationship with the two step brothers seems oddly hyper-sexual. I don't ever recall a story where anticipation of a boy-on-boy kiss is so strong. Difficult to tell where this is going. As a gay man, I can't help but feel like I'm being strongly manipulated.

Every headline I've seen says she "left." Impossible to know the exact truth unless you're on the inside. Even then the truth can be murky. I'm sure everyone on the production has to sign an NDA. Carter is usually quite open and honest in interviews, but it may take awhile before she speaks of what happened. Still, I think Carter is an amazing actress, and a formidable woman in the industry. Her leaving the show, no matter the verb, is not good news for the show.

I saw it last night on HBO, and I enjoyed it. Lots of great production qualities. I thought Timothee Chalamet was brilliant. The movie is mainly about Marty. It's an interesting story with many fascinating characters. The cameos were also interesting, but seemed a bit odd to me. Did they add anything to this story? The filming of the actual ping-pong matches was amazing. I thought it was fun to watch Gwyneth Paltrow have an affair with Chalamet. Chalamet's nude scenes were also interesting. He was standing naked during the bathtub scene for quite a long time. And there's a real treat for those who enjoy a spanking fetish on twink ass. Do I want to see this movie again? Maybe. Marty, the character, is a bit much to take, but there is something sweet, endearing, and sexy about Chalamet's hustler performance. Who here doesn't love a hustler-with-a-dream story?

Just four days into shooting Season 4, Helena Bonham Carter quits. Not a great start for Mike White. I'm a bit disappointed. I really like Helena's talent, and I was thrilled to hear she was cast. Oh well.

This is how the show opens. The audience doesn't yet see Junior Labeija (Gus the Theater Cat). You simply hear his deep, affected voice bellow throughout the theater. This video short gives you a good idea of what the audience energy is like.

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Here is Sydney James Harcourt, Here is a recent curtain call on Broadway,

A dear friend lured me to dinner, with a promise of watching Ep 1. I don't have Netflix. We ended up watching the entire season. I didn't get home until 1 am. We both loved it. We laughed hysterically. Had to press pause at times, and rewind to get every word. The writing seemed brilliant to us. So many clever quips, spoken at lightning speed. Casting is superb, too. Especially Laurie Metcalf. Jack Innanen is hot as hell naked, and Boran Kuzum needs to get naked in Season 2. Loved seeing Elizabeth Perkins again. She's 65 now, and still looks 38. Amazing. This show is a fun ride. Dan Levy is very talented.

I was taken yesterday to the Broadhurst Theater to see this show. I initially had no interest in seeing a revival of Cats, but my friend insisted it was an entirely new and different concept. That it was. The reviews and audience interest seem to be through the roof. The theater was packed, and the audience energy was similar to what I had experienced at Titanique. Colorful hand fans were everywhere, clicking and flapping in the wind. Buzz, buzz, buzz everywhere. I once saw Paris is Burning, and that's about the only thing I know about ball culture. This version of "Cats" celebrates ball culture. Instead of actors in cat costumes, we have contestants with cat names competing on a ball runway. It is a very creative musical theater concept. I do question its life in a Broadway theater. It seemed to me, the mostly white audience had no clue what was going on, but came along for the ride. I found the story and the stage antics a challenge to follow, but I did see the original Cats a few times, so I was familiar with the basic structure. For the most part, the performers are very young. Many are from the house culture, so I didn't recognize those names. I did know Andre de Shields, who is in his 80's, and the show pays amazing homage to him, even giving him his golden throne on stage, and making the audience stand awhile upon his entrance. They also pay homage to Junior Labeija. I believe he was featured in Paris is Burning. Robert "Silk" Mason was a standout performer for me. Tall, and very slender, they did things with their body that blew me away. I hear they have quite a presence on Instagram. And when hot and handsome Sydney James Harcourt appears on stage practically naked, the audience can't be controlled. The curtain call is unlike anything I've ever seen. It is an electrifying show unto itself. I don't know how long this colorful extravaganza will last on Broadway, but it is sure to make some noise at the upcoming Tony Awards. I'm glad I got to experience it.

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LOL, I'm always on the side of seeking almost perfection. Did not know that. I could see Pedro being a good Clark, but I think there's more power with a straight actor in that role. Both Jason and David, who are perfectly cast, discuss in interviews the question of their characters being gay. IMO, it's too bad the question will remain and linger on. I didn't need the relationship be defined in black and white, but the story would have been far more interesting, perhaps more complex, if they acted out their curiosity, and let the chips fall where they fall. We could use a story like that between two "family" guys stuck in lonely, unfulfilling marriages, questioning a possible new excitement in their lives.

So much buzz about this heist film online. It has 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, even though it bombed at the box office. Desperate to be entertained, I watched it, and found most of it to be pretty dull, and far from clever. The music was good, driving most of the thrill. Chris Hemsworth is always fun to watch, but he deserves better than this. Halle Berry is good, but she, too, deserves more. Barry Keoghan's character was a joke. Nick Nolte appeared to be embalmed, grunting his way through. And Mark Ruffalo tried as best he could, given this mediocre material. I don't know what the critics were thinking on this one. It's pure fantasy, and not really a good one. I think people are just desperate for something new to watch, and I get that. But crap is crap, no matter what fragrance spray you reach for.

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Some critics are saying it's the best thing to hit HBO in years. Can't say I agree with that. By watching analysis videos on YouTube, I just found out what really happened in the end. It was not very clear to me, and now that I know, I have to say the entire thing is very sad. Who needs sad right now? I hate to say it, but I don't think the story makes a lot of sense. I wish more gays would see it so we could talk about it here. It's the kind of drama that's worth talking about, since the subtext is man-on-man connection. There really is no way to talk about this story without giving away spoilers.

I meant nothing personal. Apparently, the issue is very real. Lots of pages come up if you Google "older man smell." https://www.verywellhealth.com/old-people-smell-11922651 My eyes aren't trained yet. I miss a lot of details these days.

I thought he looked sexy as hell, and I was certainly glad I had the chance to see it all. However, the photos were taken without his permission, and that has to be an awful feeling. I imagine for him it feels like a personal violation.

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I just finished it. Unlike anything I've ever seen before. Not sure I liked it after all. Perhaps something went over my head. Difficult to discuss without spoilers. I have a few questions. Seeing Jason Bateman in his underwear was a bit shocking. I admire his bravery. I liked the bonding, soul-searching aspect of the relationship, but I would have loved it more if they experimented. The experiment could have failed, but at least we would know they tried. Having a love connection does not mean it has to be sexual, or expressed sexually, but straight guys experimenting is always an interesting subject, IMO. (Can you tell I'm gay?)

Failing to find something great to watch at night, I decided to re-watch The Wire, with subtitles on. Given what this show teaches about the actual drug trade, it is mind boggling to me why any sane person would ingest any of these illegal substances. Unless you know the chemist, you can't possibly know what you are putting into your body.

I didn't realize they resumed the print edition in 2020. I hear former archived issues are more valuable than anything they have today. I remember when Justin Bieber complained to Ellen DeGeneres about the paparazzi capturing him naked. He said to her how disappointed he was that he wasn't able to keep that part of him private. He shrugged his shoulders and said, "There's nothing I can do about it now," but I kind of understood what he meant, and I was sad for him. Once your naked self gets exposed to the world, there is no taking that back. The public gets to own the visual, forever.

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What's the incentive for straight guys to pose nude there? Does Playgirl of today have any money? Do they have clout? What is there to gain for a straight guy?

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