ENTERTAINMENT

Reviews – March 2011

Theatre

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
The Pantages Theatre

March 9 – 26, 2011
Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!
http://www.broadwayla.org/production/show.info.asp?ID=39

Book Reviews

HIDDEN
Author: Tomas Mournian
Kensington Publishing

When Ahmed’s parents send him to the gay-to-straight bootcamp, Serenity Ridge, it’s with one goal: to “fix” their son, at any cost. But after eleven months of abuse, Ahmed runs away to San Francisco and twenty-four hours later finds himself living underground, perfectly hidden.

In San Francisco, he moves into a safehouse populated by a group of seven teens. Until they come of age, the kids hide from neighbors, ruthless bounty hunters and the police.

QUEER (IN)JUSTICE
Author: Joey L. Mogul, Andrea J. Ritchie, and Kay Whitlock
Beacon Press

In Queer (In)Justice Chicago-based civil rights attorney Joey L. Mogul, New York-based police misconduct attorney Andrea J. Ritchie, and Montana-based organizer, activist and writer Kay Whitlock confront and challenge the many ways in which queer lives are criminalized, policed, and punished. The authors shift the current conversation away from mainstream LGBT issues concerning marriage equality, bullying, and Don’t Tell and squarely address the long history of unlawful policing of sex and gender nonconformity.

STUFF THAT MAKES A GAY HEART WEEP
Author: Feeman Hall
Adams Media

A Definitive Guide to the Loud & Proud Dislikes of Millions, is the bitchiest bitch fest west of the West Village and this side of the Castro.
What does it mean for you audience?
One hundred and fifty of the campiest pet peeves ever conceived equals pure comedic genius “I wrote STUFF THAT MAKES A GAY HEART WEEP because my gay heart has been doing a lot of weeping lately,” states Freeman. “With Sara Palin yapping her mouth, people still wearing Crocs in public, scarves in summer, Uggs with dresses, the Kardashians taking over the world, five dollar cupcakes, and Richard Simmons claiming not to be gay…I’m weeping and gagging at the same time!”
So, kick back readers, pour a Keter One on the rocks and start laughing until you cry. This one’s just for you!

CDs

Ricky Martin
Música – Alma – Sexo
Sony Music

Luego de la gran atención que tuvo su libro autobiográfico, Ricky nos ofrece su disco “Música, Alma, Sexo”, del cual suena fuertemente en la radio el tema “Lo Mejor de Mi Vida Eres Tú”, tema que canta a dueto con la talentosa Natalia Jiménez. En dias recientes Ricky recibió el premio especial “Ícono Mundial” en Premios lo Nuestro.

Adele
21
Columbia Records

With 21, one of 2011’s most anticipated releases, Adele comes of age with her second album, a collection of deeply personal songs, finely wrought and powerfully delivered, which communicate the power and glory of real love and real heartbreak through a range of musical moods and settings. The album’s first single is “Rolling In The Deep”.

DVDs

Due Date
Warner Home Video

Peter is an expectant first-time father whose wife’s due date is only days away. His plans to go home go completely awry when a chance encounter with aspiring actor Ethan leads to the two of them being tossed off a plane. With no alternative in sight, Peter is forced to hitch a ride with Ethan and his canine traveling companion on what turns out to be a cross-country road trip that will destroy Peter’s last nerve.

Rage (Rabia)
Strand Releasing

Rage (Rabia) tells the suspenseful story of a pair of Latin American immigrants who fall in love. José María, a hot-headed builder, and Rosa, a housekeeper, embark in a passionate relationship. When a violent confrontation with José María’s foreman results in the other man’s death, José María flees to the mansion where Rosa works, telling no one.

Bambi
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment

El debut de la edición diamante de BAMBI, el quinto largometraje clásico animado de Walt, es la tierna historia de un joven príncipe del bosque que aprende valiosas lecciones de vida sobre la amistad, el amor y el milagro de la vida. Un lanzamiento de los archivos de Disney que podrá adquirirse por un tiempo limitado, disponible a partir del 1 de marzo.