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While some label Hollywood's gay hesitancy as "homophobic," Batt takes a more nuanced approach: It's just like any prejudice, once you let go of any prejudice they all have to go. They're not based on facts, just on stereotypes. I really think yes, there might be some homophobia in Hollywood, but it's based on what will sell. Hollywood is a huge industry, a multibillion-dollar business. If actors who are gay will get ratings and will sell, they will get cast. Batt, you're our new favorite Hollywood homo. |
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In addition to discussing the requisite "man crushes" - MM writer Matt Weiner and costar John Slattery - Hamm talks advertising, his fictional character Don's forte: BV: How would you create a Mad Men ad campaign geared specifically to the gay community? Mr. Hamm, we respectfully disagree… |
» Insanity?
So, as many of you know, AMC last night debuted season two of its first original series Mad Men. We've been fans since day one - and not only for out actor Bryan Batt's closeted character. Last night's premiere hit our particular spot and we love the tonal change, but would love to hear what you lot have to say. So, any of you mad about Mad Men? |
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Hint: James Marsden
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• Maureen "Marcia" McCormick's new book reveals that she and Eve "Jan" Plumb got it behind the Brady Bunch scenes. Said book makes McCormick masturbatory material once again. Poor Plumb remains a plot device. • AMC's Mad Men getting another go. Said go guarantees more masturbatory Jon Hamm material. |
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• Just for fun, you know? • Kenneth Hill offers a closer look at John F. Kennedy and his best (and gay) pal, Lem Billings. • Iranian queer couple speak out. • Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Russian GQ. |