Spanish director comes out of closet
01-19-03, 01:46 PM
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Spanish director comes out of closet
One of Spain's most gifted directors came out of the closet recently in an article from RepublicaGay.com.
Alejandro Amenábar directed the critically-acclaimed Tesis, Open Your Eyes and recently The Others with Nicole Kidman.
In Spanish:
http://www.republicagay.com/pages/aye/aye_12.htm
In poorly translated English:
http://216.239.39.120/translate_c?hl...UTF-8%26sa%3DG
Alejandro Amenábar directed the critically-acclaimed Tesis, Open Your Eyes and recently The Others with Nicole Kidman.
In Spanish:
http://www.republicagay.com/pages/aye/aye_12.htm
In poorly translated English:
http://216.239.39.120/translate_c?hl...UTF-8%26sa%3DG
01-19-03, 01:52 PM
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Interesting how many talented directors are gay. I don't know if this guy's talented, as I haven't seen his films, but a lot of good film directors are gay. Although, a lot of good film directors are straight, too.
01-19-03, 06:37 PM
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hopefully this doesn't turn anyone off to his films--he has the potential to be really great--i loved Abre Los Ojos and The Others--can't wait until his next project
01-19-03, 09:35 PM
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And?
It's not like I'll ever meet and/or work with any of them (Hollywood directors, not gay people) so as long as the work is good, they could screw sheep for all I care.
It's not like I'll ever meet and/or work with any of them (Hollywood directors, not gay people) so as long as the work is good, they could screw sheep for all I care.
01-19-03, 10:46 PM
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If you have ever heard him speak its not exactly a shocking revelation. I don't see why its even a big deal. I could really care less about people's life style choices. Gay or straight makes no difference to me. Hopefully a day will come when things like this are a non issue.
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01-19-03, 11:20 PM
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Originally posted by Tesiae
So?
So?
01-19-03, 11:24 PM
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Originally posted by teorema
So, it's great that more and more people from around the world are not hiding in the closet anymore. Did you really not pick that up?
So, it's great that more and more people from around the world are not hiding in the closet anymore. Did you really not pick that up?
01-20-03, 01:19 AM
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Originally posted by Tesiae
What so you want me to give the dude a pat on the back? Pff... really, I don't care what the hell he is... Hmm, isn't that the goal of the world homosexual cabal?
What so you want me to give the dude a pat on the back? Pff... really, I don't care what the hell he is... Hmm, isn't that the goal of the world homosexual cabal?
It took courage to reveal his sexual orientation to the public press. IMO; there is still a clear stigma against homosexuals, regardless of our political gains, throughout most of the world including Spain.
01-20-03, 09:14 AM
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Originally posted by teorema
Hey! If you know Amenabar, sure, give him a pat on the back! What a wonderful gesture! Even better, go see one of his films!
It took courage to reveal his sexual orientation to the public press. IMO; there is still a clear stigma against homosexuals, regardless of our political gains, throughout most of the world including Spain.
Hey! If you know Amenabar, sure, give him a pat on the back! What a wonderful gesture! Even better, go see one of his films!
It took courage to reveal his sexual orientation to the public press. IMO; there is still a clear stigma against homosexuals, regardless of our political gains, throughout most of the world including Spain.
Sure I'll pat him on the back for being a good director. I like all three of his films. I am not patting him for revealing that he's a homosexual. It's none of my goddamned business just like it's none of my business how many women the newest boy wonder sleeps with. I don't care either way. I care about the art of filmmaking, not the personal lives of the filmmakers... unless they make for good, taudry stories.
I don't think Amenabar qualifies.Now, the one thing that irks me is this constant "Good for you!" attitude towards homosexuals revealing their orientation. I think it's almost as bad as the villification that's directed from the other extreme. I believe in acceptance, but not coddling. If you are, you are. If you are not, you are not. End of story.
01-20-03, 01:07 PM
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He may be gay, but he certainly has great taste in picking his leading women (Penelope Cruz & Nicole Kidman).
When I first read the thread title, I thought you were talking about Pedro Almodovar, and I was thinking "what? Somebody thought he was straight?" (he is fairly flamboyant).
When I first read the thread title, I thought you were talking about Pedro Almodovar, and I was thinking "what? Somebody thought he was straight?" (he is fairly flamboyant).
01-20-03, 05:38 PM
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Originally posted by hokeyboy
I'm a straight man, without any homosexual tendencies, but based on how much I frickin' adored Tesis, Abre Los Ojos, and The Others, I'd do him.
I'm a straight man, without any homosexual tendencies, but based on how much I frickin' adored Tesis, Abre Los Ojos, and The Others, I'd do him.
When I saw him at the GGs last night, before he even reached the stage I was 99% sure he was gay. And now I read this thread and I don't see how it could surprise anyone. I completely echoe Tesiae's sentiments.
LOL - oops - as you can tell by the above paragraph, I thought we were talking about Pedro. Anyhoo... I still echoe Tesiae's sentiments.
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Originally posted by Tesiae
Sure I'll pat him on the back for being a good director. I like all three of his films. I am not patting him for revealing that he's a homosexual. It's none of my goddamned business just like it's none of my business how many women the newest boy wonder sleeps with. I don't care either way. I care about the art of filmmaking, not the personal lives of the filmmakers... unless they make for good, taudry stories. I don't think Amenabar qualifies.
Now, the one thing that irks me is this constant "Good for you!" attitude towards homosexuals revealing their orientation. I think it's almost as bad as the villification that's directed from the other extreme. I believe in acceptance, but not coddling. If you are, you are. If you are not, you are not. End of story.
Sure I'll pat him on the back for being a good director. I like all three of his films. I am not patting him for revealing that he's a homosexual. It's none of my goddamned business just like it's none of my business how many women the newest boy wonder sleeps with. I don't care either way. I care about the art of filmmaking, not the personal lives of the filmmakers... unless they make for good, taudry stories.
I don't think Amenabar qualifies.Now, the one thing that irks me is this constant "Good for you!" attitude towards homosexuals revealing their orientation. I think it's almost as bad as the villification that's directed from the other extreme. I believe in acceptance, but not coddling. If you are, you are. If you are not, you are not. End of story.
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Originally posted by Sunday Morning
ALL directors are gay.
Even samuel fuller and john huston.
ALL directors are gay.
Even samuel fuller and john huston.
01-21-03, 10:43 AM
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Some of you sure are pathetic breeders. I assumed this thread would interest other gay people or people without orientation biases but obviously it's been taken over by the "I don't care if they sleep with sheep" (read: I DO care) Duh Brigade and I simply MUST let other queers know by posting in a thread that I find completely useless!