Ryan Field's Blog, page 356
May 28, 2014
Seth Rogen & Misogyny; Bianca Del Rio on Tranny Word
Seth Rogen & Misogyny
I'm purposely linking to different articles about this issue to show how the comment threads vary in opinion. The gist of it all is a Washington Post critic, Ann Hornaday, wrote an op-ed piece about the shootings in Santa Barbara and Elliot Rodger where she slammed pop cultural media (mainly the film entertainment industry) for possibly leaving misguided impressions on Elliot...and all of us. One of the films on which she focused was Judd Apat...
I'm purposely linking to different articles about this issue to show how the comment threads vary in opinion. The gist of it all is a Washington Post critic, Ann Hornaday, wrote an op-ed piece about the shootings in Santa Barbara and Elliot Rodger where she slammed pop cultural media (mainly the film entertainment industry) for possibly leaving misguided impressions on Elliot...and all of us. One of the films on which she focused was Judd Apat...
Published on May 28, 2014 17:07
RIP Maya Angelou; Edward Snowden Interview; Gay Batman Interpretation
RIP Maya Angelou
When I reviewed Maya Angelou's most recent book in April of 2013, Mom & Me & Mom, I thought we still had more time with her. She still had so much to say. Unfortunately, Angelou passed away at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina today. (I did a check in several places and I don't think this is an Internet hoax.)
Angelou will be remembered for many great things because she did many great things. But for most I think her literary works will live on f...
When I reviewed Maya Angelou's most recent book in April of 2013, Mom & Me & Mom, I thought we still had more time with her. She still had so much to say. Unfortunately, Angelou passed away at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina today. (I did a check in several places and I don't think this is an Internet hoax.)
Angelou will be remembered for many great things because she did many great things. But for most I think her literary works will live on f...
Published on May 28, 2014 08:22
May 27, 2014
Amazon Acquires WHITE; California Killer Commentator Fired: Dr. Robi Ludwig
Amazon Acquires WHITE
I know that sounds a little peculiar. But Amazon really did just acquire the color white...as a background for photos.
Taking a photo against a white background? You may owe Amazon money.
That's right: the US Patent and Trademark Office just granted Amazon a patent for the totally unheard of process of photographing people against a white backdrop. And we thought copyright trolls couldn't get more brazen.
You can read more here, where they are trying to petition the US Pate...
I know that sounds a little peculiar. But Amazon really did just acquire the color white...as a background for photos.
Taking a photo against a white background? You may owe Amazon money.
That's right: the US Patent and Trademark Office just granted Amazon a patent for the totally unheard of process of photographing people against a white backdrop. And we thought copyright trolls couldn't get more brazen.
You can read more here, where they are trying to petition the US Pate...
Published on May 27, 2014 17:36
Gay Marriage Commentary; Mark Ruffalo's Gay Friend; Chase of a Lifetime Series by Ryan Field
Gay Marriage Commentary
In a piece titled, Did Christians Get Gay Marriage Right, Jay Michaelson gets into a few interesting/unusual comments about gay marriage, all marriage in general, and how marriage may or may not change now that gay marriage is becoming more accepted.
And there are a few points that could be argued, if not completely disabused.
At the same time, there is some truth to the conservative claim that gay marriage is changing, not just expanding, marriage. Acco...
In a piece titled, Did Christians Get Gay Marriage Right, Jay Michaelson gets into a few interesting/unusual comments about gay marriage, all marriage in general, and how marriage may or may not change now that gay marriage is becoming more accepted.
And there are a few points that could be argued, if not completely disabused.
At the same time, there is some truth to the conservative claim that gay marriage is changing, not just expanding, marriage. Acco...
Published on May 27, 2014 08:00
May 26, 2014
Brendon Ayanbadejo Nude; Amazon vs Hatchette; Bill Maher Preaches
Brendon Ayanbadejo Nude
Long time NFL linebacker, Brendon Ayanbadejo, has always supported LGBTI rights. In fact, he's one of the few highly vocal straight male advocates.
Then, you’ll remember, Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe responded to Burns with the world’s best-ever letter to a lawmaker, which used the now famous phrase, “ lustful cockmonster .”
Ayanbadejo and Kluwe appeared together at the GLAAD Awards in New York City this year, and Ayanbadejo has continued his strong support of equa...
Long time NFL linebacker, Brendon Ayanbadejo, has always supported LGBTI rights. In fact, he's one of the few highly vocal straight male advocates.
Then, you’ll remember, Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe responded to Burns with the world’s best-ever letter to a lawmaker, which used the now famous phrase, “ lustful cockmonster .”
Ayanbadejo and Kluwe appeared together at the GLAAD Awards in New York City this year, and Ayanbadejo has continued his strong support of equa...
Published on May 26, 2014 17:23
Getting Over a Breakup; Justin Beiber Donates to HIV; Young Republicans Split from GOP
Justin Beiber Donates to HIV
After watching The Normal Heart last night and seeing how hard it was back in the 1980's to get anyone with a voice and power to support anything AIDS related, it's interesting to see how so much has changed. A lot of this has to do with celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor who was one of the first to speak up about AIDS, and for a while the only one. Since then support has continued, with celebrities like Justin Beiber who recently donated $545,000 for AIDS research....
After watching The Normal Heart last night and seeing how hard it was back in the 1980's to get anyone with a voice and power to support anything AIDS related, it's interesting to see how so much has changed. A lot of this has to do with celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor who was one of the first to speak up about AIDS, and for a while the only one. Since then support has continued, with celebrities like Justin Beiber who recently donated $545,000 for AIDS research....
Published on May 26, 2014 10:53
May 25, 2014
Review: The Normal Heart
Review: The Normal Heart
There has been a lot written and said about Larry Kramer's play, The Normal Heart, since it was introduced in the 1980's. And the recent HBO film adaptation directed by Ryan Murphy, starring many well known names which include Mark Ruffalo and Matt Bomer, will have people talking about it once again for a long time.
The theme of the film revolves around the early days of AIDS...before it was recognized as an actual crisis, back when no one knew anything about it...or wa...
There has been a lot written and said about Larry Kramer's play, The Normal Heart, since it was introduced in the 1980's. And the recent HBO film adaptation directed by Ryan Murphy, starring many well known names which include Mark Ruffalo and Matt Bomer, will have people talking about it once again for a long time.
The theme of the film revolves around the early days of AIDS...before it was recognized as an actual crisis, back when no one knew anything about it...or wa...
Published on May 25, 2014 21:44
Matt Bomer Normal Heart; Something Nice; California Killer Gay?
Matt Bomer Normal Heart
Here's a more detailed piece about how Matt Bomer worked so hard to portray the character he'll be playing in tonight's HBO film that was based on Larry Kramer's play about AIDS and gay men in the early days, The Normal Heart.
'I felt a tremendous responsibility in playing this role, and part of it was creating that physical reality for the second half of the film,' he tells HIV-Plus Magazine in an interview posted Friday (23 May).
You can read all his comments here.
I'm...
Here's a more detailed piece about how Matt Bomer worked so hard to portray the character he'll be playing in tonight's HBO film that was based on Larry Kramer's play about AIDS and gay men in the early days, The Normal Heart.
'I felt a tremendous responsibility in playing this role, and part of it was creating that physical reality for the second half of the film,' he tells HIV-Plus Magazine in an interview posted Friday (23 May).
You can read all his comments here.
I'm...
Published on May 25, 2014 17:27
May 24, 2014
Normal Heart Review; Fake Memoir; Straight Guys on Grindr
Normal Heart Review
Although The Normal Heart hasn't even aired yet, there's already a review. For the most part, the review talks about director Ryan Murphy's past experience and his general style. In fact, it talks so much about Murphy I started to wonder if this was a review about Ryan Murphy or The Normal Heart. Eventually, after circling the proverbial airport for what seems like forever, the reviewer does get into the actual film with a few comments I expected to read.
But if you do watch...
Although The Normal Heart hasn't even aired yet, there's already a review. For the most part, the review talks about director Ryan Murphy's past experience and his general style. In fact, it talks so much about Murphy I started to wonder if this was a review about Ryan Murphy or The Normal Heart. Eventually, after circling the proverbial airport for what seems like forever, the reviewer does get into the actual film with a few comments I expected to read.
But if you do watch...
Published on May 24, 2014 17:24
May 23, 2014
FREE Gay Excerpt; Anderson Cooper Snark; Duck Dynasty Again; RuPaul on Tranny Word
FREE Gay Excerpt Chase of a Holy Ghost
I'm posting another excerpt from my newest release, Chase of a Holy Ghost. It will be out this weekend...maybe today...and I'll update with links as soon as I get them. It's a 65,000 word full length novel and it's part of the Chase series, with Jim and Len Mayfield. I've brought back some older minor characters, and I've given them more detailed descriptions than in previous books. I also introduced some new faces. It's still a w...
I'm posting another excerpt from my newest release, Chase of a Holy Ghost. It will be out this weekend...maybe today...and I'll update with links as soon as I get them. It's a 65,000 word full length novel and it's part of the Chase series, with Jim and Len Mayfield. I've brought back some older minor characters, and I've given them more detailed descriptions than in previous books. I also introduced some new faces. It's still a w...
Published on May 23, 2014 08:13