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Post by bluepride on May 26, 2011 22:39:46 GMT -5
Rookie Blue?.....Who?
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2011 9:13:12 GMT -5
I have yet to watch Rookie Blue or, for that metter, Blue bloods. Personally, i'm tired of all that grit and violence. I've seen enough of that during my career and I'm often around it in the LGBT law enforcement activism I'm involved with. At the end of my day, when I'm at home in our sanctuary, I want music and peace instead of guns and beatdowns.
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Post by ball6542 on May 29, 2011 1:00:39 GMT -5
Hmm... I have to say I've never seen nor heard of Rookie Blue.. is it new?
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Post by burner on Jun 8, 2011 0:12:17 GMT -5
Hmm... I have to say I've never seen nor heard of Rookie Blue.. is it new? Nope. Not new. It's going into its second season. What makes this different from most cop shows is that it focuses on...you guessed it...Rookie officers, just out of the Academy, and learning to deal with their new lives "on the job". The series opener (which may or may not re-air at some point) had one of the newbies collaring two guys...one of whom turned out to be an undercover officer. Rookies make mistakes and haven't yet learned to "pick up" on unspoken clues/hints from more seasoned officers. BTW it's a Canadian import.
It may not be to everyone's taste, but I enjoy it. Here's one link about it.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rookie_Blue
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Post by bluepride on Jun 9, 2011 17:19:39 GMT -5
I saw a DVD of Rookie Blue episodes a few days ago while shopping. I've never seen the show either. But....I AM looking forward to this! I think I've seen all of Divine's movies along with some plays that she was in many years ago. And before I came OTJ I used to see her walking up 7th Avenue in NYC while I was on my lunch break from an old job I had back then. Always smiling and appreciated that she was recognized. How could you not recognize Divine?
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Post by Youn0469 on Jun 22, 2011 5:17:14 GMT -5
Hey guys, who watched the latest episode of Law and Order: LA? For those of you who didn't follow this link >> Law & Order: LA El SerenoI like how things play out, especially in the trial and how a certain someone not only takes one for the team but also stands up and corrects their err of judgement and holds their self responsible for their actions. This is what, in my opinion, more people need to see about cops. You'll also like the hint at the end about one of the detectives... Also, does anyone know why Skeet Ulrich is back? Did they film a whole bunch of episodes before they canned him? or did they do a magic plot shift so now he is magically alive again?
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Post by edmontongreg on Jan 17, 2012 23:23:56 GMT -5
Contraband was actually not bad. Mark Wahlberg is easy on eyes, but Sebastian was hot.
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Post by bluepride on Jul 19, 2012 17:38:09 GMT -5
"VITO" HBO Monday July 23rd 9PM(eastern)
Both one of the most in-depth and personally driven documentaries to ever cover the topic of gay culture, "Vito" is sure to both inspire and invigorate. The tale follows Vito Russo, a homosexual man from New Jersey who not only lived but thrived through the volatile social and political climate of the 60s and 70s; only to be faced by an even greater enemy with the rise of (and the government’s indifference to) the AIDS virus in the 1980s. Comprised mainly of archival interviews (Russo sadly passed soon after he was diagnosed with the AIDS virus) and home video footage, "Vito" strikes the chord of an era most have rendered long-forgotten; providing a history lesson hidden within a personal statement. The film opens normally enough: we see Vito as a repressed teen in a small town; happy to have his parents support his lifestyle but anxious to move to a big city where he can meet more people like himself. And indeed, twin trips to San Francisco and New York City provide all he needs: he initiates himself into the gay culture, and even begins organizations that attempt to fight back against the prejudicial laws and mores of the late 1960s. One incredibly moving sequence sees Vito trying and failing to bring together the many disparate gay subcultures at one of the first Pride events - only to accomplish his mission of unity when he brings Bette Midler on stage. It’s one of the many moments that shows this film at its best; working as a personal journey and a time capsule concurrently. Read article: VITO - HBO July 23If you are a gay male or female and you have a pulse and breathe, you need to see this documentary on a true pioneer of the gay community. He documented gays in films and media for years. He put together the renowned documentary, "The Celluloid Closet" many years ago. He passed away in 1990 due to complications from AIDS. I can only guess what he would've accomplished if he had lived till the 21st Century. You must see this. You owe it to yourselves. Especially if you're under 40 or around that age. Please do not fail to see this.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2012 10:13:34 GMT -5
I am SO excitied about the "Vito" documentary. I can't wait to see it. He is one of my heroes.
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Post by edmontongreg on Jul 23, 2012 22:22:51 GMT -5
Watching Vito and some of you guys were there. Thanks for being there and helping to lead
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Post by bluepride on Jul 24, 2012 10:52:23 GMT -5
It was a great look back at someone who made a difference. Not only in his movie research but in the early to mid days of the AIDS crisis. The crisis that still goes on, by the way. I recognized some people in the film. Some that I thought had passed away, actually. And Lou Maletta, who was one of the interviewees did pass away last year.
What you saw pertaining to the ACT UP and AIDS activism is the realty that some of us here experienced. We saw people at bars or in the Village who had KS lesions. I can tell you numerous guys who virtually disappeared from the scene within months.
It was difficult in some ways being an active Police Officer and seeing the demonstrations. While you had to do the job, you still knew the importance of what the demonstrators were doing. You were caught in the middle because you could not take part in unlawful acts which sometimes escalated into violence. Most friends that I knew understood this fully.
I also appreciated the clips of the GAA and the Firehouse! That was one of the first places I was taken to by friends when I was dipping my toe into the water of gay life. What an experience that place was! I don't remember all that hair and those beards though! It was so long ago! This is why it's important for younger gays and lesbians to see a film like this. This is a historical document that shows what went on and made today possible. I hate to sound redundant because people don't like to hear that things weren't always as good as they are now. And they're not so great now anyway. In a lot of areas we've actually gone backwards. And we DON'T have the same caliber of people stepping up for our community. Today's so-called activists and leaders actually suck in comparison to people like Vito Russo.
And as far as his film research and cataloging.....I really wish TV stations like LOGO would make a point of finding these films and show them rather than showing the drek they show. What's wrong with a little education now and then?
This was an important film to see and I hope it's shown time and time again so that today's younger LGBT people can learn something about what went on before them. Things that we had to endure so that they could have a relatively comfortable life.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2012 13:01:44 GMT -5
Hey guys. Did anybody tape "Vito"? I could not see it because I don't have HBO. If anyone made a copy, please send me one. I would really appreciate it.
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Post by edmontongreg on Jul 24, 2012 17:12:30 GMT -5
HBO Canada had it as an hour long show. It stopped on my PVR. Thankfully I was still on the channel. I watched the last part in a segment called TRue Blood. The parts of Celluloid Closet are way more important than just an opinion. I remember Freebie & The Bean. I remember cheering when the bad guy got killed. With all the subliminal programming is it any wonder Baby Boomer Gays have self respect issues.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2012 8:40:55 GMT -5
I finally got the chance to watch "Vito" last night. All I can say is, WOW !!!
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Post by edmontongreg on Oct 8, 2012 13:07:45 GMT -5
Blitz - it is a movie with Jason Statham in it. It is British. There is a cop killer loose in SE London. This is the London you don't normally hear about. Statham is a burnt out cop. The Inspector in charge of investigation is from West London. He is gay. It is interesting to watch the dynamics. It definitely has different feel than most American movies.
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