Step 2 : Rediscovering Your Gender Identity

[castalie]

Eeek, I received my But I'm a Cheerleader DVD this morning! Didn't waste any time watching it and OMG that movie is absolutely brilliant!

It's hilarious and awfully sweet with some really sexy and sensual moments and it's of course cynical and satyrical... which is sorta the point of the movie *eg* The thought that rehabilitation camps like "True Directions" do exist is pretty disturbing and chilling. And the narrow-mindness, hypocrisy and mislead-well-meaning attitude of all the Parents was painful too. The story, the characters, the situation were so very funny, but you were never meant to forget that behind all those hid pure homophobia - in its different incarnations. The movie was multi-layered, which I enjoyed a lot. And the kitsch, oh the kitsch! Almost killed me lol

What almost killed me as well was Step 2 *points to subject* I rewound the whole part several times, I couldn't stop laughing. I felt almost bad for all the members of the 'heterosexual lifestyle' though, seriously - it was also nice to see straight people categorised and stereotyped *g* As for the true homophobes? Well, they were nicely disgusting.

Anyway, I loved the movie and loved the sweet romance and everything that happened all around - it's that simple. Huge thanks to crazybutsound who rec'ced the movie to me - another lesbian success story [/Melanie] I think I'm going to watch it again before leaving this afternoon.

Oh and last night I finished Fatal Shadows, sadly. I tried to make it last, I really did, but try making last a book that's only 145 pages long, it's near impossible! *sigh* Anyway, it was good and I officially became a Josh Lanyon fan. I say officially because I loved A Dangerous Thing [the sequel] but now that I read the first part, it's official *g* And I'm in love with Jake and Adrien too because damn! I had some high expectations about their meeting and how things started, and said expectations were met, I wasn't disappointed in the slightest *g*

Though all those mystery novels aren't always that mysterious since it's not always that difficult to find who the culprits are, but I can't say I care that much since usually I'm all focused on the characters *g*

Anyway, if you're looking for new books to read, you could try those ones, I'm just sayin'.

ETA: Okay so the UK landed the rights to Lost and it'll air in January? Hey look, its getting closer and closer to France! I wonder when in 2005 TF1 is supposed to air the show itself, like January or October? *snicker* Though I'm not making fun of TF1 because, hey, they did buy the show. Good TF1, good. Besides I'm not so keen on trying the French version. But you know, the sooner it'll air around here, the sooner we'll be able to start dreaming of the DVDs being released too - Region 2. Unless by then I have a multi-region DVD, mind. Ah sweet dreams *g*

Comments

[alinewrites.livejournal.com]

Lost on TF1??? Very bad news. Censorship, eps in the wrong order... I was discussing this with Morgared the other day.... I'd prefer M6.

[castalie.livejournal.com]

TF1 is supposed to have bought Lost yes.

M6 or even better yet, C+ - for one who has Canal+ of course, so maybe M6 would be better in a general point of view.

TF1 and good tv shows usually don't add up. They're always trying to pull something off... and usually mess it up because that's just not their thing. They do have some exceptions, but overall I never think of them when I think 'tv series'. Let's just hope they won't screw this up.

[stewardess.livejournal.com]

I'm looking forward to seeing But I'm a Cheerleader. It's in my netflix queue. Hmm. Maybe I should bump it up.

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Oh you should, you definitely should. I hate telling people they'll like something just because I did, but since you're already interested in the movie, I can only second your original opinion and urge you to see it *g*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

We've got the rights to Lost? Cool.

Seeing it on the big screen on a comfy couch will be a wonderful change.

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Yes. Huh... does E4 ring a bell? I think I heard something like E4 getting it, but if that network doesn't even exist, then I take it back lol But it should air in january 2005 anyway. As well as Desperate Housewives, which I heard a lot about on my flist, in particular since it seems RB plays in it *g*

RB in Desperate Housewives

[starwatcher]

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>>As well as Desperate Housewives, which I heard a lot about on my flist, in particular since it seems RB plays in it *g*<<

Unfortunately, his only appearance is during the third (I think it was) episode. He plays the ex-husband of one of the women, and he did a wonderful job -- the guy you love to hate, very immature and self-centered, who doesn't admit that his actions contributed to the breakup of the marriage. We had hoped that it might be a recurring role, but I've heard that he wasn't able to go back because he was filming "Point Pleasant". At least we'll have *that* to look forward to; I think he'll have a regular role, and we can hope to see him every week.
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Re: RB in Desperate Housewives

[castalie.livejournal.com]

So it was a one time thing? Better than no RB at all, then *g* And if we can eventually look forward to seeing more of him elsewhere, well it's okay *g* Btw what is this Point Pleasant you mentioned? I don't think I ever heard of it.

Re: RB in Desperate Housewives

[starwatcher]

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A new show for the Fox network; filming has already started to start showing early in 2005. My memory is fuzzy, because I don't retain things until they're imminent, but I think he plays... nah, I Googled it. Turns out, there is an actual town, Point Pleasant, New Jersey. But here's the scoop from the RBFC page -- "Point Pleasant is the story of a town turned upside down when a mysterious young girl washes ashore after a shipwreck. The shipwrecked Christina takes up residence with the Kramer family, and Richard plays the Kramer patriarch, Dr. Ben Kramer." They've already been "confirmed for 13 episodes" -- but in American television, that doesn't necessarily mean diddly-squat. However, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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[turps33.livejournal.com]

Yup, E4 is where things like the OC and stuff like that are screened and the harder stuff sometimes at night so hopefully that means no cuts.

Man, Desperate Housewives is coming here too. I've heard that in the context that JC's beard girlfriend is one of the stars of the show. If RB is in it I must watch.

I wonder if poor GM will ever get any more work? It's such a shame he was so perfect in TS and his career has tanked.

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Seems like the kind of network that would broadcast something like Lost, all right *g*

Yes you'll get it as well, lucky you *g* I'm curious about that show, considering how many times I hear about it on my flist. And it seems RB only played in a single episode after all. You'll have to be careful not to miss it! It's ep 3, namely Pretty Little Picture.

And I can't understand why GM doesn't get roles in lots of series too. I mean, he's a good actor, what the hell are they doing with him? He should change his agent or something, seriously *sigh*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

GM really should change his agent. I would have thought he'd be just as successful as RB I mean they're both good in TS and lets face it GM is a good looking man which usually counts in show business. Yet what has he had? A few guest spots and getting involved with terrible movies that hurt his credibility.

I feel for him I really do.

OT

[babycakesin.livejournal.com]

must not lick icon, must not lick icon...
*gets closer to icon*
*touches screen*
*gets away*
must not lick icon, must not lick icon...

Re: OT

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Go on, lick him. You know you want to! ;)

Re: OT

[babycakesin.livejournal.com]

*is drawn to icon like moth to flame*
ooooooh... shiny... *licks*
*faints with burnt hair, but happy*

[zanzou-chan.livejournal.com]

X3 I LOVE that movie! I always try to pimp it out, even though few people listen to me as I rant on its coolness. >.>

[castalie.livejournal.com]

I'm glad I let crazybutsound pimp the movie to me when I met her and I didnt resist, because I would have missed something alright, it's just AWESOME!

Btw? I have Kyou Kara Maou now! My friend Katikat burnt it for me, and it's all thanks to you and your icon that I got interested in that anime, so thanks! lol

[zanzou-chan.livejournal.com]

XD Ahaha, no problem.. the funny thing is that I've actually lost all interesting in watching the anime. o_O I'd lost all interest when I chose it for LJ. XD;;; So strange.

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Life sure is funny sometimes!

another one of my stupid questions

[babycakesin.livejournal.com]

Okay, I have a oh-so-interesting question: when we get Lost in French (*gasps*), who do you see for dubbing them all?

Re: another one of my stupid questions

[castalie.livejournal.com]

I asked myself the same question and I can't decide. I mean, I know for some of them. Like I'd like Locke to keep the voice he had in Alias and for Jack to keep the voice they gave him in Haunted, I'd like for Michael to have the same voice as Bruce in The Dead Zone for instance, but the others? Tis a bit tricky. Besides it's even more complicated than we're starting with the original voices here and it feels so weird thinking of the dubbing.

For Charlie, I'd want them to choose one of those sweet-soft voices I love so much, you know the kind?

I'm pretty curious as to who will dub who.

Speaking of dubbing, PinkTV apparently has a French version of QAF US! Man, I'm dying to know who dubbed Brian and Michael. And okay the others too, but Brian and Michael? Oh man, I would loooooooooove to know!

Re: another one of my stupid questions

[babycakesin.livejournal.com]

I'd like Charlie to keep his dubbing from LotR, because it was very good and close to his real life.

I guess we won't have Emmanuel Curtil, huh?

I didn't even know Locke was in Alias, so there lol

I know it's weird to think of it that way, but come on - someone had to ask...

Re: another one of my stupid questions

[castalie.livejournal.com]

I don't even know his dubbing from LoTR. Must see it in French. Well no, I watched it in French the other day with Teh Family but did you ever try to see a cultish movie with a bunch of philistines? It's impossible! They keep asking questions and making stupid jokes and mocking the stuff and man it's a miracle I even succeeded in hearing Faramir's lines *sigh*

Will check his French voice later to see that *g*

You're right, you're right, and after all, I wouldn't get interested in something like dubbing - no sirree, not me!

Re: another one of my stupid questions

[babycakesin.livejournal.com]

Well, you're talking to the girl who a) often sees it in French with family, and b) laughed like a madman (and is still laughing at the memory of) when Gandalf says 'flame of Undun' in French - 'flamme d'Udun' (aka flamme doudoune) - lame, but I swear I couldn't help laughing... my brother lost all respect for me for a month after that :P

[crazybutsound]

Heeee! I'm so happy you liked it! I told you it was fantastic. :-) It's definitely one of my fave movies ever, and for all the reasons you just listed. I like that it's a serious movie about serious matters, but that's it's done with a lot of humour. I also love that it's sooooo multi-layered, as you said. And also, I love Clead Duvall. :-D Isn't the scene where they kiss the second time just HOT? I must admit I watch that particular scene regularly, when I'm feeling down or lonely. :-D

Now, if you want more Lesbian movies recs, I can give you a couple more. They're not quite as good as this one, but I also have When Night is Falling, which is a beautiful slow movie. Not as multi-layered and funny as But I'm a Cheerleader, but beautiful nonetheless. The other one I love, which is really just a fun little love story with lovely secondary characters and a couple of hot scenes is Better Than Chocolate.

Dunno if you've seen either, but basically, those and But I'm a Cheerleader are three of my fave movies. All very different but all lovely. :-)

As for Josh Lanyon, Being mostly without a computer these days, I've been reading A Dangerous Thing and totally loving it. I'm trying to make it last, as well, but damn.... So good! He needs to write more and soon! :-)

[castalie.livejournal.com]

You did and you were so right!

For my next DVD, I was hesitating between Better than Chocolate and Family Affair --or something like that-- so I think I'll pick the first one after all *g*

Oh yeah, I really wish Josh Lanyon wrote more, and wrote more of this series! The next book I'm coveting is The Concrete Sky (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1560234369/ref=pd_sim_b_dp_4/202-8506685-8461401) by Marshall Moore. Sounded intriguing *g*