Page 2 Filmphernalia Screenopticals: Playing Roles against One’s Real-Life Sexuality Jonathan Demme’s Philadelphia (1993) is a landmark movie featuring a homosexual man fighting discrimination. But a decade prior, the lesser-known movie had explored the issue of same-sex relationships, and in some ways did it better than Philadelphia. The movie is titled Making Love (1982) directed by Arthur Hiller, and had Michael Ontkean, Harry Hamlin, and Kate Jackson in lead roles. Before working in this movie, Ontkean faced the question that later became an issue in media after Philadelphia hit the theatres: should straight actors play gay characters? “Playing Roles against One’s Real-Life Sexuality” answers it. While not purporting to take credit away from Hanks for his Philadelphia performance, I give more credit to Ontkean for going where few, if any, had gone before him in mainstream cinema. Also the reason cited in media for opposing actors taking roles against their real-life sexuality is answered in the screenoptical. Whether it’s convincing or not, you decide. Read the screenoptical online at Filmospheric.com (carousel). FilmBuzz — Usual, Unusual, and Unheard The iconic sciencefiction community has lost another legend...the great Sir Patrick Stewart has died at age 86. ‘The Five Heartbeats’ Star Michael Wright dead at 70. (TMZ, August 22) Dolly Parton dies at 80. (ScreenRant, August 25) Bruce Campbell has 5 years to live after incurable cancer diagnosis. (Variety, September 5) Kyle MacLachlan analyzes his ‘Fictional Selves’ in new memoir. (The Seattle Times, September 24) Paramount completes $111bn WBD merger. (Screen Daily, October 6) Keanu Reeves to star in Netflix action movie ‘Maelstrom’ after Alan Ritchson drops out. (Variety, October 26) Sir Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and Marvel legend, has died at 86. (Cinemablend, October 30) Scripter’s Haven — Minds in Frame Script Competition Deadline: January08, 2027 Young writers of ages 14–24 have the opportunity to elevate their voices through storytelling that addresses real mental health challenges via the Minds in Frame Script Competition. Submissions need to include: The story begins here and now... A character breakdown A synopsis Script of up to 10 pages . There is no submission fee. The winner will get an allinclusive trip to Los Angeles to join the Glowmedia team during the filming of the selected script. To enter, visit the link https://filmfreeway.com/MindsI nFrameScriptCompetition.
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