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10 – Great Lesbian Favourites
Desert Hearts is a landmark film in Queer Cinema - widely considered the first full-length lesbian love story. Desert Hearts was a brave pioneer in film - finally two women fall in love without their characters coming to tragic demise or finding themselves "crushed" as one female partner leaves for a man. Based on a 1964 novel by Jane Rule.
Vivian (Helen Shaver), a 35-year old uptight female professor, files for divorce after feeling she had "drowned in still waters". She than falls in love with a 25-year-old Cay (Patricia Charbonneau), the free-spirited casino worker - keep your eye´s peeled for one of film´s greatest entrances as Patricia Charbonneau cruises onto the scene driving the hottest of hot rods.
Beautifully acted, well filmed, and set to a fantastic score- featuring songs from Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, and Elvis Presley - this deluxe DVD 2 disc edition includes full length commentary, interviews, original trailers and a selection of raw footage direct from Desert Hearts remarkable "big love scene" - no flashy editing, no background music, no bells and whistles as these two women tenderly discover each other.
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9 – Great Gay Classics
As a director, Frank Oz is known for his credits Little Shop of Horrors, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and What About Bob?. In 1997 Oz thrust Gay culture into Hollywood´s blaring spotlights with a ground-breaking unforgettable comedy called "In & Out". Featuring an all-star cast including Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Tom Selleck, Matt Dillon and Selma Blair.
It´s the tale of Howard Brackett (Kevin Kline), a happily married, high-school teacher in small town Midwestern U.S. A. forced to question his own sexuality after his former student, now Hollywood heartthrob (Matt Dillon), "Outs" Brackett as Gay during an Academy Awards Acceptance speech.
Watch and enjoy as Kline conquers the ridiculous antics of Brackett´s unique challenge, while Cusack's crazy edge and Selleck´s memorable kisses make their mark. "In & Out" is a top billing on Notstraight List of Great Gay Classics.
Notstraight Note: Director Frank Oz , is also the "other half" of Jim Henson´s "Rainbow Connection" (lending his puppeteering skills and providing the voice for amazing characters such as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Yoda from Star Wars).
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8 – A Notstraight Hidden Gem The Bubble tackles forbidden encounters between Jew & Muslim, Love and Sexuality. What happens when two guys from two different worlds fall in love?
The Bubble tells the story of a group of friends, 2 guys and 1 girl, share an apartment in Tel Aviv, Israel´s trendiest neighbourhood. Dreaming of a day where Israel is free of political problems. these friends organize a beach rave against the occupation of Palestinian territories. Good times meet disappointment, when Lust gives way to romantic entanglement after a music store clerk Noam (Ohad Knoller) crosses paths with the handsome young Palestinian, Ashraf (Yousef ‘Joe’ Sweid). No cultural taboo can hold these two back from the other, nor quash their sexual attraction.
Directed by the incredible Eytan Fox, The Bubble turns its lens on the new age of youth coming out of Tel Aviv. Religion and Tradition get trumped by raging hormones, great parties and a fresh layer of belief systems. "The Bubble" is a special place where Jews and Muslims, gays and straights, men and women share more in common with each other than a world outside "The Bubble" is lead to believe.
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Canadian winters mark the arrival of snow, cocoa, and the beginning of Ski season.
In this all-Canadian cinematic masterpiece, "2 Frogs" brings together the best of Quebec and British Columbia with fantastic footage of snowboarding and skiing, inspiring anyone to get Out and hit the slopes.
2 Frogs dans l'Ouest / 2 Frogs in the West speaks to the heart of seasoned travelers and amateur adventures alike. This feel-good feature film follows a 21 year-old French-Canadian, Marie Deschamps (Mirianne Brule) on her pioneer voyage away from home, with hopes to learn English and experience life on the slopes of Whistler. Marie embraces an inner call to explore beyond her small hometown in Quebec - with hopes to discover what so many explorers have found before her on the Canadian Pacific Coast. Meet a great cast of characters, follow Marie through her first bisexual experience, and hold your breath as an avalanche rocks Marie to her core.
Director and co-star, Dany Papineau, captures the magnitude of Canada´s landscape on film, and shares the heart and magic of Whistler´s unique lifestyle. "2 Frogs" guides us on an emotional journey of love, sexuality, diverse backgrounds, and the power of togetherness.
This film has something for everyone. ~ Notstraight.com
English and French, with subtitles.
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The Brandon Teena Story is the inspiration behind 1999's highly-acclaimed feature film "Boys Don´t Cry". This MUST-HAVE Combo Pack includes "Boys Don´t Cry" alongside the troubling but important documentary "The Brandon Teena Story" for ONE great price.
Arising from the middle of America emerges a story of double life, complicated love, and crime that would shatter the heartland. Brandon Teena (played by Hilary Swank in "Boys Don´t Cry") is a newcomer in Falls City, Nebraska, who quickly has the small rural community enchanted; women adore him and almost everyone he meets is drawn to his charming innocence. But, Falls City´s most charismatic stranger has one secret: he isn't the person people thought he was. Also starring: Chloe Sevigny
These two (2) DVDs bring awareness to the seriousness and sadness of brutal events leading to Brendan Teena´s death. Notstraight highlights these films to continue the sharing of F2M stories and give additional voice to those who identify as Transgender in our Qmmunity.
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Before achieving success on her current syndicated Talk Show, Ellen paved the way as a stand-up comedian - gaining a life-changing credit performing on Johnny Carson´s "The Tonight Show", resulting in her TV series "Ellen" (from 1994-1998). Ellen´s stand-up comedy routines put her legacy onto the charts and into the limelight.
Warner Brothers released both of her stand-up shows "Ellen DeGeneres: - The Beginning ", and "Ellen DeGeneres:
Here & Now" onto one amazing combo set. Ellen fans of all ages will love these DVDs, which offer some great laugh-out-loud moments and keep you smiling this coming the winter.
It´s ALL Ellen DeGeneres, with a microphone, alone on stage. She touches on procrastination, paint colors, tv commercials, mental disorders, cell phones, memory loss, pickle jars, and social embarrassment. Ellen shoots and scores with this collection of comedic genius.
The Ellen Degeneres Collection: The Beginning | Here & Now combo set includes bonus excerpts from a post-show Q&A with her audience - sharing incredible and awkward moments with her lesbian fan base; adding an appreciated emotional climax to the DVD set.
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If you find yourself stoked about New Films on the Block, it doesn´t get more exciting than Charlie David´s most recent feature film, Judas Kiss . Qfilm enthusiasts get treated to a combination of great script writing, time-altering storylines, and a healthy serving of eye-candy in Judas Kiss , which delivers a well-paced plot and imaginative characters (and a surprising performance by Sean Paul Lockhart - better known as adult superstar Brent Corrigan).
When washed-up filmmaker Zachary Wells (Charlie David) discovers himself in a time paradox, he recognizes that the past may be a key to only place he can truly find himself, (sleep with himself!?), and in effect change his own future. This endearing Sci-Fi film is about second chances, improving life and becoming a better person, and finding your true love.
QArtist Charlie David is best known for his role on Dante´s Cove, and co-starring on the Gayest Travel Show Ever (BUMP!) alongside QArtist Deb Pearce. Charlie David can also be seen playing a cameo role in our Great Gift Idea #7, 2 Frogs dans l´Ouest / 2 Frogs in the West.
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2 – Something Warm and Fuzzy
(Recommended for the Notstraight Family)
Breakfast With Scot is a witty, touching comedy which proves that in today´s blended family mutual respect, love, and understanding can truly make a house a home. This Recommended Notstraight Family Film delivers smart performances, an engaging cast, humourous dialogue, and some old-fashioned Christmas magic. Breakfast With Scot stands apart from other films with a hearty helping of tasty food for thought.
Eric (Tom Cavanagh), an ex-hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and his partner Sam (Ben Shenkman) are thrown into turmoil when they are forced to take in Scot (Noah Bernett), a flamboyant 11-year old. Dressed in vibrant colors, wearing his mothers charm bracelet, and a fan of musicals and Christmas carols, Scot is far from being the sports-loving boy they had expected, but his warm hearted honesty turns out to be exactly they've been missing.
Notstraight Note: Officially sanctioned by the NHL and the Toronto Maple Leafs, "Breakfast With Scot"
represents the first time a professional sports league has allowed their logo and uniforms
to be used in a gay-themed movie. During production, in an interview with the Toronto Star,
Tom Cavanagh said: "You have to give full credit to the NHL and the Leafs for signing on."
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For those who don't know The L Word, this ground-breaking TV series detailing the personal and professional lives of a group of women living in Los Angeles, you are about to be amazed. Follow an incredible cast of main characters representing a full spectrum of modern day lesbian, bisexual and transgender women. For long-time fans of this series, you've got to get your hands on this deluxe collection.
Driven by smart writing, well played characters, hot topics and a healthy dose of explicit and steamy sexual content, the L Word captures our attention and serves it up satisfied.
Notstraight's Resident Movie Enthusiast, Jaki, says "The L Word caputured the modern lesbian lifestyle with open mindedness and creativity, staying far away from the traditional representation of the typical dyke. The writing is original that keeps you guessing till the end and even at the end, the conversation keeps going with the series-ending cliff-hanger. Two thumbs up."
This Complete Series Boxed Set will be released Nov. 22 and include all six seasons of The L Word a bonus disc of features all wrapped up in collectible package. A bonus disc included with the set features an exclusive reunion special. Enjoy all of the hottest drama and entertaining exploits of some of the most memorable, likeable, and popular lesbian characters of all time.
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