I never went to a camp like this!

[+ Lucky]

There is a new movie playing here in New York at the Lincoln Plaza Cinemas, and this old cynic thinks it is absolutely delightful. "Camp" is a story of teenagers going to summer camp, but here they are learning to sing Broadway show tunes as well as acting and dancing. It is very funny with lots of surprise twists. When I left, I felt like I had been to a Broadway show. Of course it is a movie, so you have to go along for the ride at times and suspend belief. But, I am willing to be that 91.2% of the posters here (which is almost four of us!) will like this movie. Be sure to stay for the credits!

 

The theater is located near a performing arts high school, and I followed several girls out as they debated whether the lead actor was cute. They gradually decided that he is, and as that decision was reached, the boy they were holding hands with simply said to them "Well, thank you!!" Obviously he thought so too!

[Guest soccerstud]

I haven't seen "Camp," but read a very positive review in one of the major newspapers. The review included the following cleverly-worded and funny description of one of the characters: "Michael's idea of experimenting with heterosexuality was to date a straight guy."

[Bilbo]

I don't think that it's opened here in Houston yet, but I do note that it is based upon an actual camp. And I think the article I read also said that the movie was shot at the actual camp.

[+ Lucky]

The camp in th movie is called "Camp Ovation." I hear jackhammer is trying to put a camping trip together for the Hooville gang. He wants to call it Camp Erection.

[+ Axiom2001]

...received my most recent copy of NEW YORK magazine yesterday; lo and behold, inside its covers is the article: "Triple Treat" which is all about the movie which is alluded to here. When I read the title of the article and quickly perused the photograph-- I said-- "Yea! another Broadway show to see when I'm in NYC next month or the next. Well, it turns out that this is a film that I might see this weekend if it's presently showing in San Francisco. My-- things in life or so coincidental!!

 

"Art as a passport to healing may be what audiences are craving these days, but the poultice provided by this movie couldn't cover a paper cut." NY Mag...

[TotallyOz]

Lucky, based on your recommendation, and not knowing anything about the movie, I went to see it last night with my partner. OMG We laughed from the beginning till the end. It was delightful, entertaining and just simply fun to watch. It will be added to my DVD collection when it comes out on DVD. I enjoyed it so much, I am planning on taking a group of young actors to see it next weekend as a treat to them as I know they are all going to love it. Thanks for the heads up and the recommendation.

 

Side note: At our showing was a large group of actors/actresses of Broadway theatre, a large group of fags/hags, many obviously gay couples, and two famous actors. Not bad for a Friday night in NYC.

 

If I were those two guys on TV reviewing the movie, I would give it two thumbs up. Me, the pervert I am, was sitting there creaming saying, "he is so cute" to a cast of gay guys. My personal favorite was the song at the end which kinda reminded me of a scene from To Wong Foo.

 

Guys, go see this movie if it is near you. You will adore it.

[+ Lucky]

I am so pleased that you took my recommendation. Now do I get invited to go with your young friends?

 

(Just kidding doug!)

[jackhammer91406]

Lucky brings the ice

 

Just stumbled over this one. Lucky, admission to the camp requires a picture ID and verification. Did they print birth certificates then or was it done by hand? Mine was hand written on clay tablets, and there was some strange guy up the hill that was building a large boat for shop class. If you are admitted, you bring the ice.

:7

[+ Lucky]

I liked the song where the girl sang to her parents, and, of course, the skinny-dipping scene. I took my partner to see it today and he liked it too. The place was packed!

[TotallyOz]

I loved that scene as well. I was almost in tears. But, the drag party almost made me cry too. But, instead, you should see me tonight. Lets just say I look fabulous. Watch out NYC, another queen is on the loose.

[+ Lucky]

You look fabulous?...in drag????

[bigguyinpasadena]

Saw the movie yesterday.And there were lots of "fame"moments,liked-did not love-the movie.Bit too much emotional guidence-which I despise.But I did cry during the one "here I am"number.

Buttttttt,What is going to happen to the sweet,soft ballads from broadway shows?Yes these kids are being taught to belt out big numbers,but the only soft numbers were done in a semi folksy"soft rock" or "mtv acoustic"style.

The composers of today dont want to distance a younger crowd,so they write in such a style,but the most of the songs that I remember-and want to perform myself-are the sweet-sad ballads which seem to only be filler between big "gospelly"numbers.Lots of singers can sing loud-it takes a real artist to sing softly.Those artist seem to be fading from view.

The first show of the day was 2/3 full at the Sunset 5 in WEHO

[TotallyOz]

First: Lucky, I do look fabulous in drag. I look like a cross between Tammy Faye and Grizzly Adams. But, with the right makeup, I am closer to Tammy Faye. I just don't have those eyelids.

 

Second: Big: I am glad you saw it and liked it. I just thought it was fun. Being in NYC, I get to all the musicals on Broadway and most off Broadway. I have even made it to the Tony Awards a few times. But, musicals are a hard sell now. At least to make it big on Broadway. I have seen many off Broadway productions that were simply amazing but would never have survived on Broadway.

 

FYI: My favorite Broadway musical (besides Rent and Les Mis) is one called Sideshow. It was amazing but didn't last long on Broadway. If you haven't heard the soundtrack, give it a try. It is breathtaking.

[bigguyinpasadena]

One of my favorite"broadway moments"was Pattie LuPone singing the "I used to dream"number from Les Mis.

Unfortunatly-nature being what it is,miss Lupone(and miss Eder)are getting older,And the new crop of shows(those with "legs")are all seen as investments rather than art by big"clearchannel"type companies who only want to put money behind "hits"and seem to prefer RENT(which I despised-sorry guys)to finding the next Cole Porter-Irving Berlin-George Gerswin-Rodgers and Hart type show.

I will go out on a limb hand say that most of the songs that these Geniuses produced will far outlive "Light my Candle" or the themesong from Rent=Any of the numbers from Jeckyll and Hyde,Urban Cowboy,Hairspray,or the Producers.

[TotallyOz]

OK Big. Now you've done it. I have seen Rent over 25 times and don't want to be told it was a waste of money. I have seen Les Mis even more times. Producers about 4. Hairspray twice. Rocky Horror 5 times. I like a lot of the newer shows. But, very few live up to the old ones. But, the "times they are a changing" and they have to draw the crowds to the theater. Rent, for my opinion, was simply beautifully written and I have not been disappointed in any of the over 25 times I have seen it. I knew half of the original cast personally and have friends that have been in subsequent productions. But, I was drawn to the show simply because it spoke to me. It called me. I related. I still cry every time I see it. Yes, I guess I am a nelly queen after all. But, I just adore that show.

[+ Cash4Trash]

For all you Broadway freaks...Avenue Q is well worth seeing.

Has gay subject matter and musical numbers like "Everyone's A Little Bit Racist", "The Internet Is For Porn" and "Schadenfreude". (The joy one gets in others misery) You even get Gary Coleman (played by a woman) who's so down on his luck he's a building super. Saw it at

the Vineyard before the move to Broadway and it's great good fun.

[JamesK840]

Hehehe... Camp Erection, a partnership between the Boi Scouts of America and the Rio Tourism Board... :+

[Rod Hagen]

Can't really convince myself that Gay Schools, govt'-sponsored segregation mixed with discrimination, is the answer. But I thought Camp was a really good argument in favor of such an institute. Yes it served as a respite, a safe haven, from those who normally taunt and degrade Freaks, but even more importantly, something I hadn't thought of regarding "Gay School", is the Fraternity this camp provided to its young "misfits". Straight, gay, Fag Hag, undecided, they could interact, play, without holding anything back. Tease each other like we do now, like kids should feel free to do as kids, gay kids. I'm not sure if such freedom is worth the cost of isolation and discrimination inherent in the notion of a Gay-School, but played-out as a fell-good film about a summer escape, it just felt right. Loved LOVED this movie.

[jackhammer91406]

After trying to chase down this movie in it's limited run around the L.A. area, I finally found a theater within 25 miles of home and saw the matinee today. Thanks for the recommendation Lucky (and thanks for telling me to stay through to the end. True the kid's "Barbra" wasn't as good as say Jim Bailey, but it was cute enough). Enjoyed this movie. I laughed and sniffed at the appropriate places. Uhm...a question..I thought the "str8" kid was really nice to watch...does this mean I am into twinks now? Geez, what's this world coming to? Move over Marc Anthony.

 

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[Ethan_NYC]

LOVED this

>movie.

 

I'm with you on this. It's converted a punk/modern rock fan into a Broadway babe for a few moments...longer actually, I've just purchased the CAMP Soundtrack!

[+ Lucky]

Even I occasionally fawn over a twink, as I did in Scotland the last couple of days. Now I know what Thomas Mann was thinking but I am still not that far gone, thankfully.

So I am glad that so many liked this movie. I also bought the sound track album.

[jackhammer91406]

The hot fed ex guy brought the DVD copy today and tonight I enjoyed the movie all over again. IT's funny, I had forgotten some things, and seemed to remember other things differently. Still enjoyed the performances and voices of some amazingly talented kids.

 

I also ended up favoring other songs than the ones I liked the first time.

 

My favorite this time out was CENTURY PLANT with lyrics like:

Hey! do you wannna come out and play the game? (It's never too late!)

 

Yeah, I think I do wanna come out and play. heheh

 

Like a good metrosexual, having a manicure while perusing the February copy of Esquire:

If having sex is painful, you're doing it wrong.