Tiny, but wealthy, young actors at the "Deathly Hallows, II" premiere.
Are we really that surprised that the final HP film, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II” broke box office records all over the world, with an estimated three day opening US gross of $168.5 million, and a worldwide total of $476 million? We haven’t seen it yet…we’re yearning to watch Julie Walters scream, “Get away from my daughter, you bitch!” before offing a certain bitchy witch.
There’s always a turd in the ointment: Married gay military personnel won’t receive any benefits after the lifting of DADT…no health benefits, or travel and housing allowances. Due to the moronic Defense of Marriage Act, the government is prohibited from recognizing same-sex marriages as legal thus no benefits. “Sorry, Captain Bob…we’re going to allow you to serve and possibly die for your country, but your husband isn’t going to be going to the PX or getting his appendix out at Walter Read…Tough Break!”
Casey Anthony was released from prison and faced an angry crowd. Guilty or innocent, she’s screwed either way. We suggest she move someplace where no one will find her…like a theater playing the Sarah Palin documentary.
Outfest 2011 (the Los Angeles LGBTQ film festival) ended this weekend and Stephen Cone‘s The Wise Kids took home the Grand Jury Award for outstanding U.S. dramatic feature film and the UK’s Andrew Haigh‘s Weekend won the Grand Jury Award for outstanding international dramatic feature film. Mr. Haigh’s Weekend played SIFF this year and another SIFF film, Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same won a special award for Emerging Talent for writer/director Madeleine Olnek. (Check out our interview with her on SGS-TV).
In annoying local news, some moronic vandal attempted to remove the “HIV at 30” art installation at the Red Wall surrounding the Capitol Hill transit station. He was stopped by bystanders and fled on foot before police arrived. The project was only unveiled last Thursday to commemorate the 30th anniversary of both individuals who’ve lost their lives and those who continue to live with HIV/AIDS. Read more about “HIV at 30” at their website. To learn more about bigots, haters, and the pathologically stupid, visit your local Tea Party headquarters or the Michele Bachmann for President website…
Our non-existent summer continues to frustrate us, without much sign of relief, though it’s supposed to be decent on Monday/Tuesday and maybe Friday/Saturday. In frustration, we’ve created a name for a new season of Seattle weather; we’re calling it “Fail”.
Looking for something to do this coming Friday, July 22? You could hang out in a sweaty mass of (mainly) straight people from Kirkland, Everett, and Federal Way at the annual Capitol Hill Block Party centered around 10th and Pike Street and listen to a bunch of bands you probably never heard of, for the lovely price of $32. OR, you can wander down to Re-bar and see “The Good Time Summer Funtastic Variety Show”, a homage to those cheesy (and not so cheesy) TV variety shows of the 1970’s starring Jinkx Monsoon and a cast of thousands and hosted by some dude named Strangeways. It’s only $10 ($8 if in 70’s attire). OR, if you’re too lazy to walk to the foot of the Hill, check out The Baltic Room for “DaddyShack Disco” with DJ George Delmar and DJ Disco Vinnie. It’s only $5 and it’s also an ode to the era of Watergate and Castro Clones. At some point, at either show, we’re guessing you’ll hear “Love Train” and “I Love the Nightlife” and we guarantee you’ll see shirtless men getting all sweaty. And, at least one of these events will feature puppets, furries, and drag queens…
