If you thought the three-hour film adaptation of Rent was almost unbearable, then you may find the "2-Disc Special Edition DVD available both in widescreen and fullscreen formats" ... well, let's just say, particularly masochistic. (No offense to Anthony Rapp, the gorgeous and talented Taye Diggs or his quite impressive wife, Idina Menzel.) We haven't even braved the 5 deleted scenes and additional musical performances. Washington Post staff writer Scott Vogel has more fortitude. In a review written as a tongue-in-cheek letter to the deceased Jonathan Larson, Vogel says that the movie is depressing because Rentheads have grown-up. "Four hours later, no one is in a very good mood. The general consensus: Where did our love go? To an extent, I blame this melancholy on the DVDs, which remind us in myriad ways that the times they have a-changed for good."
After many protests, Brokeback Mountain opens at one theatre in Jamaica. A local entertainment critic blames American film and movies for exporting gay culture. "Those who are ready to get excited about the arrival of Brokeback Mountain ought to recognise that gay related themes and homosexuals have become more and more prominent in movies that make it to Jamaica. Often it sneaks in through humour, but it does not always wear that disguise. "
Hilarious and painful Rent review. also glad to see you up and about. Cheers.
Posted by: johnozed | 24 February 2006 at 08:00
Taye Diggs is NOT interesting. Why you wasting so much space on this dude? Nobody cares
Posted by: boy | 24 February 2006 at 12:15
whoe (boy) ...
ease up on Taye. How many black male actors would kiss a man on-screen? he's got ballz and I love him to death. and no matter what you say, you wouldn't kick him outta bed.
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I just came off a cruise which spent one day in Jamaica. I have to admit, against my will, I've become intoxicated with the place and its vibe.
I would love have a seat across the street from its 'Brokeback' screening. I met some desperately-DL homos in Ft. Lauderdale who wouldn't go to see the movie because there were too many 'fag-types' on the line.
Now ain't that some shit?
Posted by: taylor Siluwé | 24 February 2006 at 13:02
Rent the movie was definitely pretty dry and hard to sit through, but i think the stage musical still has strong legs to stand the test of time. takes you back to a certain time and place, even though yes the times have changed...
Posted by: hot lunch | 28 February 2006 at 20:46
RENT is my favourite film... I thought it was fantastic!
And anyway, Idina beats Taye any day! :D
Posted by: Holly | 04 May 2008 at 17:36