Bevin Branlandingham knows how to throw a party. She brings together a mix of Brooklyn’s finest: a slew of performers celebrating the essence of queer, a dash of DJ’s spinning beats and an attitude that makes everyone want to dance, hug and kiss all night long. Add a lil sugar and spice and out comes Rebel Cupcake– a monthly themed dance party and show for flamboyant queers of all shapes and flavors. Speaking of flavors, did you try the cupcakes?
The nation is currently divided over the issue of Gay marriage. As the battle over the rights of Gays who wish to forever proclaim their love and tie the knot rages on from state to state, those on each side of the argument find little to agree upon. In fact, the opposing sides really hate each other and plan to never, ever, ever, ever agree on anything! Go away! I hate you! (Hmm… you know, in a way, the arguers on each side are acting like a couple of drama queens.)
As someone who has attended a Gay wedding in the past, I cannot emphasize how much fun they are. From the drinking to the dancing to the twist on traditions, let’s legalize Gay marriage nationally if only to watch the one show that would be more entertaining than Bridezillas… Groomzillas! (So, now that you know where I stand, let’s both respect our respective opinions, so to speak.)
In any case, there is one thing I know that everyone, including those opposed to Gay marriage can all agree upon – that Gay-themed movies are the most entertaining in all of cinema. They may not all seem Gay on the surface, like C-3PO from Star Wars, but these movies are as Gay as the image of Elton John in a pink tank top and tight jeans taking a drink from a garden hose while surrounded by a legion of male dancers eating dripping cherry popsicles. (If that image offended some of you, I’m sorry. That image would be hilarious even if it only existed in your mind.)
So, no matter where you stand, here are a few fabulous Gay movies and some movies in need of outing to tide you over until the next Prop 8 protest.
