On the media: queer edition
Some assorted bits and bobs:
In Monday’s Boondocks, Granddad tried to talk to the boys about gay marriage. Today he’s still trying. Heh. Good stuff. Who knows what he’ll say (or won’t say) next. (Thanks to Terrance for the heads up.)
The cover of this week’s New Yorker has a man and a woman at a bridal shop, both trying on wedding gowns. I don’t know exactly how I feel about it, though; it seems to miss the political edge of recent events. Or does it? I don’t know. Another cover on the same theme from a decade ago seems more positive (if a bit simple). The current issue also features a commentary on the recent Baylor Lariat editorial supporting gay marriage and the university president’s reaction.
Former Dawson’s Creek star Michelle Williams has joined the cast of Ang Lee’s Brokeback Mountain, a movie based on a cowboy love story in the collection Close Range: Wyoming Stories by Annie Proulx. (Check it out. It’s a good read.) Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal have been cast as the leads. Filming begins in May, and the movie is due out next year. Can’t wait. (Related article on Salon.com.)
Yay: Pier 1 commercials featuring Queer Eye’s interior designer, Thom Filicia, will start airing tomorrow, according to a Times article on the rising visibility of gay celebs in advertising. (Link via Jon.)
Lastly, this isn’t specifically queer, but how ‘bout that new Gap commercial with Raoul Bova, for “stress free” khakis? Rowr. Quite a worthy successor to Will Kemp. Okay, I need to watch it again. It’s definitely stress-relieving, I know that much. (Link via Beaverhausen.)
[Update: VH1 has produced Totally Gayer (what an unfortunate title), a follow-up to its queer media romp from last year. Next showtime is tonight at 8 p.m.]
