On Peacock’s Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem, a five-episode limited series which premieres Monday on NBC’s sibling streamer, Deidre Hall’s Marlena and Drake Hogestyn’s John Black are on a mission.
The beloved pair is one of seven couples searching the globe for the fictional and priceless Alamainian gemstones that used to adorn a gold peacock (get it?) until Hope/Princess Gina Von Amberg cat burgled the bejeweled figurine 30 years ago. The Kingdom of Alamainia reacquired the golden bird but when they got it back, all of its six precious jewels — an amethyst, ruby, sapphire, emerald,...
The beloved pair is one of seven couples searching the globe for the fictional and priceless Alamainian gemstones that used to adorn a gold peacock (get it?) until Hope/Princess Gina Von Amberg cat burgled the bejeweled figurine 30 years ago. The Kingdom of Alamainia reacquired the golden bird but when they got it back, all of its six precious jewels — an amethyst, ruby, sapphire, emerald,...
- 9/5/2021
- by Mekeisha Madden Toby
- TVLine.com
Shane Bitney Crone is the subject of "Bridegroom," the most crowd-funded documentary to-date, which centers on the tragic love story between Crone and his deceased boyfriend, Tom Bridegroom. Crone's painful story went viral after the then 26-year-old posted a YouTube video called "It Could Happen to You," detailing his plight in the aftermath of the sudden death of his beloved.
Crone was prohibited access to Bridegroom's body and belongings, and threatened with physical harm if he tried to attend the funeral of his partner of nearly six years. "I was the most important person in Tom's life," Shane details in the video. "And [his family was] trying to erase me from existence."
Having agreed with Tom early on not to settle for a domestic partnership, and dreaming of the day they would marry, Crone -- who has become a champion of the "marriage equality" cause -- had a reason to stand on...
Crone was prohibited access to Bridegroom's body and belongings, and threatened with physical harm if he tried to attend the funeral of his partner of nearly six years. "I was the most important person in Tom's life," Shane details in the video. "And [his family was] trying to erase me from existence."
Having agreed with Tom early on not to settle for a domestic partnership, and dreaming of the day they would marry, Crone -- who has become a champion of the "marriage equality" cause -- had a reason to stand on...
- 6/26/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Tonight, Henry Winkler joins USA’s Royal Pains (USA, 10 p.m. Et) as Eddie R. Lawson, the errant father of Hank (Mark Feuerstein) and Evan (Paulo Costanzo). In August, he’ll make his debut on Childrens Hospital, a twisted webseries created by and starring Rob Corddry for TheWB.com moving to Adult Swim in July. (The webisodes will air first, then the original episodes shot for TV that feature Winkler as the new hospital administrator.) We recently caught up with Winkler, who more than earned his reputation as the nicest man in Hollywood by insisting we take the couch so...
- 6/10/2010
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW.com - PopWatch
NEW YORK -- Tom of Finland died last year at the age of 71, but among the gay community, his pioneering paintings of model-perfect men with exaggerated features has already made him immortal.
Hoping to expose his work to a wider audience, and at the same time explain the phenomenon that was Tom of Finland, filmmaker Ilppo Pohjola pays tribute to Tom with this in-depth documentary on the man and his work.
"Daddy and the Muscle Academy'' is aptly named, as it is also an uninhibited look inside the gay leather world. Wearing leather, among this group, is more of a religion than a fashion statement.
Obviously, this type of film will appeal largely to the gay, specifically male, crowd. Appropriately making its New York theatrical premiere at Film Forum, "Daddy and the Muscle Academy'' is fascinating only if you're interested in this kind of art. From a historical aspect it takes an intricate approach toward understanding this once hidden but now bolder subculture.
There is a sense of humor laced among the seriousness of Tom's fans, and in his own words, but there is also a sense of redundancy that becomes a bit tedious if you're not familiar with or overly interested in his paintings.
Obviously very much influenced by World War II, Tom Early's paintings sported Nazi superman types. Huge, muscular men wearing leather, motorcyle caps and other "manly'' paraphernalia distinguished Tom's work.
Later, he felt the need to exaggerate even further some of the men's features, especially their penises, as a means of competing with actual photographs. The machoness machismo inherent in his work was intentional, designed to encourage gay men who felt like failures because of their sexual preference.
Indeed, Tom's idolizers are many and effusive in their praise and gratitude. In homage they have even formed a Tom of Finland Foundation.
Tom himself is an engaging if enigmatic character. He recalls with relish his first pair of boots and laments the fact that no matter how hard he tries he can't draw attractive women.
The insider look at the leather crowd, as they make themselves up or pump iron, is both explicit and disturbing. One man describes leather as a substitute for a partner. The intensity of these men is overwhelming.
The eerie music by Elliot Sharp, reminiscent of the score from "Rosemary's Baby, '' achieves the proper haunting atmosphere and is quite memorable in its own right.
"Daddy and the Muscle Academy'' plays directly to the gay crowd, but sexual content aside, it also demonstrates the undeniable talent of Tom of Finland. It's not a film for everyone, nor is it meant to be. But it is a fitting tribute to the man who bravely paved the way with his art.
DADDY AND THE MUSCLE ACADEMY
Zeitgeist Films Release
Director-writer Ilppo Pohjola
Cinematographer Kjell Lagerroos
Editor Jorma Hori
Original music Elliot Sharp
Producers Kari Paljakka, Alvaro Pardo
Color
In English and Finnish, with subtitles
Running time -- 55 minutes
No MPAA rating but no one under 18 years of age will be admitted
(c) The Hollywood Reporter...
Hoping to expose his work to a wider audience, and at the same time explain the phenomenon that was Tom of Finland, filmmaker Ilppo Pohjola pays tribute to Tom with this in-depth documentary on the man and his work.
"Daddy and the Muscle Academy'' is aptly named, as it is also an uninhibited look inside the gay leather world. Wearing leather, among this group, is more of a religion than a fashion statement.
Obviously, this type of film will appeal largely to the gay, specifically male, crowd. Appropriately making its New York theatrical premiere at Film Forum, "Daddy and the Muscle Academy'' is fascinating only if you're interested in this kind of art. From a historical aspect it takes an intricate approach toward understanding this once hidden but now bolder subculture.
There is a sense of humor laced among the seriousness of Tom's fans, and in his own words, but there is also a sense of redundancy that becomes a bit tedious if you're not familiar with or overly interested in his paintings.
Obviously very much influenced by World War II, Tom Early's paintings sported Nazi superman types. Huge, muscular men wearing leather, motorcyle caps and other "manly'' paraphernalia distinguished Tom's work.
Later, he felt the need to exaggerate even further some of the men's features, especially their penises, as a means of competing with actual photographs. The machoness machismo inherent in his work was intentional, designed to encourage gay men who felt like failures because of their sexual preference.
Indeed, Tom's idolizers are many and effusive in their praise and gratitude. In homage they have even formed a Tom of Finland Foundation.
Tom himself is an engaging if enigmatic character. He recalls with relish his first pair of boots and laments the fact that no matter how hard he tries he can't draw attractive women.
The insider look at the leather crowd, as they make themselves up or pump iron, is both explicit and disturbing. One man describes leather as a substitute for a partner. The intensity of these men is overwhelming.
The eerie music by Elliot Sharp, reminiscent of the score from "Rosemary's Baby, '' achieves the proper haunting atmosphere and is quite memorable in its own right.
"Daddy and the Muscle Academy'' plays directly to the gay crowd, but sexual content aside, it also demonstrates the undeniable talent of Tom of Finland. It's not a film for everyone, nor is it meant to be. But it is a fitting tribute to the man who bravely paved the way with his art.
DADDY AND THE MUSCLE ACADEMY
Zeitgeist Films Release
Director-writer Ilppo Pohjola
Cinematographer Kjell Lagerroos
Editor Jorma Hori
Original music Elliot Sharp
Producers Kari Paljakka, Alvaro Pardo
Color
In English and Finnish, with subtitles
Running time -- 55 minutes
No MPAA rating but no one under 18 years of age will be admitted
(c) The Hollywood Reporter...
- 12/1/1992
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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