PHOTOS: Raúl Castillo Is Finished With “Looking” After Exciting Week In SF

As anticipation continues to mount for the return of HBO’s zeitgeist-y, San Francisco-based dramedy Looking ahead of its January 11 premiere, eager fans will have to make do with the Instagram accounts of stars. One of the series’ breakout stars is definitely talented Raúl Castillo, who co-stars as Richie, the uncomplicated boyfriend of Jonathan Groff‘s conflicted Patrick. Castillo wrapped his part in the series this week and posted a few photos from his final days in town on his Instagram account. Take a look below.

Raúl catches some cool waves with his buddies including Looking producer Michael Lannan.

Surfs up. At Ocean Beach with @michaellannan and John Johnson this morning. Good times

A photo posted by Raúl Castillo (@officialraulcastillo) on Nov 11, 2014 at 1:24pm PST

He took a moment to honor late artist Frida Kahlo, one of the LGBT pioneers honored with bronze plaques in the city’s Castro district.

Look who I found, the other night, whilst traipsing through the Castro, with the Looking posse, on the way to Russell’s bday party. Still remember seeing her work for the first time at the San Antonio Museum of Art when I was 15 at an exhibit called 30 Centuries of Mexican Art. I was transformed. She always takes my breath away. #FridalaReyna #FridaKahlo

A photo posted by Raúl Castillo (@officialraulcastillo) on Nov 11, 2014 at 1:58pm PST

The boys work the Mission: Castillo with costars Groff (right) and Murray Bartlett who plays Dom.

With the boys… On 24th and Mission. Repost from @andrewhaigh1973 — The boys

A photo posted by Raúl Castillo (@officialraulcastillo) on Nov 11, 2014 at 6:02pm PST

Parting is such sweet sorrow, according to Shakespeare and Castillo.

And that’s a wrap on Season 2. Gonna miss the Bay, the people, the food and the architecture and, most importantly, I’m going to miss our cast and crew. Everyone busted their ass this Season. Can’t wait to share the work #iworkwithsomeamazingpeople #LookingHBO #JonathanGroff

A photo posted by Raúl Castillo (@officialraulcastillo) on Nov 11, 2014 at 5:40pm PST

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The OXD Mirror: Jessie Ware Remixed, MK's latest project, New Róisín Murphy and much more

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Marriage Begins in South Carolina

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7 Iconic Mike Nichols Movie Scenes To Revisit
Oscar-winning director Mike Nichols died Wednesday at the age of 83. The film, television and stage director was responsible for some of the most acclaimed movies released over the last 50 years, including “The Graduate,” “The Birdcage,” “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and more. To remember the Hollywood icon, here are some of Nichols’ most iconic scenes:

“The Graduate”

The ending of “The Graduate” is something everyone knows, whether they’ve seen the movie or not. Dustin Hoffman’s Benjamin Braddock running to the chapel on foot, banging on the glass and calling out for Elaine (Katharine Ross). The two lovers riding away together in the back of a bus unsure of what the future holds. It’s a sequence that may never leave our cultural consciousness.

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

From start to finish, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” is a non-stop adrenaline injection of the powerful dynamic between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. In this scene in particular, Martha (Taylor) begins spouting insults at George (Burton) about his youthful lack of ambition, intentionally fueling his anger until he finally smashes a glass on the mantlepiece.

“The Birdcage”

Picking out just one sequence from the “Birdcage” is a rather unjust act since the film is filled with some of the best moments from Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. There’s Williams’ “Fosse Fosse Fosse” and Lane’s dramatic “I’m hideous,” but the truly unforgettable “Birdcage” scene is when Williams teaches Lane to walk like John Wayne: “Just get off your horse, and head into the saloon.”

“Closer”

Nichols’ 2004 drama about the infidelity and deceit is full of vulgar language and tense dialogue. While Clive Owen and Julia Roberts’ shouting fight is undoubtedly a memorable moment, Natalie Portman’s stripper scene stands out as iconic. As Alice (Portman) teasingly circles Larry (Owen) to the sound of Prodigy’s “Smack My Bitch Up” the sexual tension and sad desperation continues to grow. There’s also the famous line: “Lying is the most fun a girl can have without taking her clothes of, but it’s better if you do,” which even became the title of a Panic! At the Disco song.

“Silkwood”

Nichols’ 1983 film told the true story of Karen Silkwood (Meryl Streep), a nuclear power whistleblower and union activist. In the film, the shower scenes were intense moments as plant workers were subjected to hot, disinfecting showers after possible radiation exposure. After the film came out, however, the term “Silkwood Shower” became a popular comedy trope referenced in everything from “Seinfeld” to “30 Rock.”

“Angels in America”

The entirety of Nichols’ award-winning HBO miniseries is powerful, but it is most heartfelt when Louis (Ben Shenkman) visits Prior (Justin Kirk) during a dream sequence for one last dance together.

“Heartburn”

The confluence of an autobiographical screenplay by Nora Ephron with performances by Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson, under the direction of Mike Nichols, gives “Heartburn” some show-stopping moments. For instance, as Streep gives a quintessential monologue about the realization that her marriage is flawed, she unexpectedly slams a pie in Nicholson’s face.

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Honoring Lives Lost to Anti-Transgender Violence
The Human Rights Campaign joins in today’s commemoration of Transgender Day of Remembrance.
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PHOTOS: The Boys and Gurls of Hells Kitchen Get Into the Finale of So You Think You Can Drag

Over 400 Hells Kitchen boys and gurls came out for the finale of NYC’s So You Think You Can Drag, hosted by Showbiz Spitfire Paige Turner at New World Stages. Alexis Michelle took home the crown last Thursday after competing with the top five queens: Schwa de Vivre, Holly Box Springs, Maci Sumcox, and Dusty Ray Bottoms for nine solid weeks. Chelsea Piers and Nomi Sas joined Paige Turner and the Spitfires for an opening number that brought down the house, and Sutton Lee Seymour and Honey Davenport, two winners from past seasons, made special appearances throughout the night. Paige Turner pulled out all of the stops with her quintessential rendition of “99 Red Balloons.” Alexis Michelle won a cash prize, a photo shoot with Andrew Werner, and her own show at New World Stages.

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The Brand New 'Pitch Perfect 2' Trailer Goes for the Side-Splitting Notes: VIDEO

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