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Daily Archives: March 1, 2018
A famous actor comes out, begrudgingly
A famous actor comes out, begrudgingly
It’s a start.
Lee Pace Comes Out Publicly, But Doesn’t Really Want To
Lee Pace Comes Out Publicly, But Doesn’t Really Want To
Actor Lee Pace, who is playing Joe Pitt in the Broadway revival of Tony Kushner’s iconic play Angels in America, was asked about his sexual orientation in a recent interview with W magazine.
The last time Pace was on Broadway was in a revival of another classic gay play, Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart, which like Angels takes place at the onset of the AIDS crisis. “Our understanding of what it means to be gay is just so different,” Pace said of the climate in 2018. “It’s culturally different. It’s just so much further down the road. It’s an interesting thing for me to think about in this moment while working on this play.”
Pace added that he feels it’s important for gay actors to play the gay roles in both plays, but stopped short of labeling himself. He seemed a bit flustered and surprised by the question. “I’ve dated men. I’ve dated women,” he explained. “I don’t know why anyone would care. I’m an actor and I play roles. To be honest, I don’t know what to say—I find your question intrusive.”
Pace was accidentally outed by Ian McKellen, who identified him as gay at the time, in a 2014 interview with a German magazine
The revival of Angels comes 25 years after the original in a production that was staged earlier this year by London’s National Theater. Russell Tovey played “Joe Pitt” in that production.
Seven of the eight cast members are following the production except for Tovey who has a conflict. The play, directed by Marianne Elliott, is set to begin previews in February and open March 23.
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March 1, 2018
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Mary Lambert, Tyler Glenn Harmonize With San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus (Photos)
Mary Lambert, Tyler Glenn Harmonize With San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus (Photos)
10 lost movies from great queer filmmakers that will make you swoon
10 lost movies from great queer filmmakers that will make you swoon
For viewers wanting to add even more color to their screening room, we point to these oft-overlooked gems that deal with queer themes, boast gay directors or both.
Seth Meyers on Trump’s ‘Die-Hard’ Movie: Guns, Hope Hicks, Jared Kushner, and Ben Carson – WATCH
Seth Meyers on Trump’s ‘Die-Hard’ Movie: Guns, Hope Hicks, Jared Kushner, and Ben Carson – WATCH
Seth Meyers took a look at yesterday’s crazy Wednesday in Trumpland, turning to Ben Carson’s furniture expenditure and the troubled tenures of Jared Kushner and Hope Hicks, before turning to his behavior at a meeting with lawmakers over gun control.
Said Meyers: “While more and more of Trump’s aides come under legal and ethical scrutiny, he’s also struggling to deal with the nation’s epidemic of gun violence. Today, Trump made a show of inviting a bipartisan group of lawmakers to the White House for a discussion on school safety and gun reform.”
Trump also discussed wanting to “harden” security at schools, explaining that things shouldn’t get too hardened, or police will have to drive a tractor through the walls of a school to get to criminals.
Quipped Meyers: “A tractor. Through the wall. Trump talks less like he’s in a White House meeting, and more like he’s at a rewrite table for a new ‘Die Hard’ movie.”
Meyers also mocked Trump’s weird focus on the word “comprehensive.”
“Some people don’t like the word comprehensive,” said Trump during the meeting. “I like the word comprehensive. You know they say, ‘oh that’s a bad word because it represents things.’ For me, I like the word comprehensive?”
Asked Meyers: “Is this the first time he’s heard the word ‘comprehensive’? He sounds like a kid in a spelling bee who’s stalling for time.”
He added: “But here’s the thing we’ve been through with Trump before. In January, Trump held a similar bipartisan meeting on immigration where he said he would support a compromise and then he completely changed his mind. And that’s because Trump changes his mind based on the last person he’s spoken with. ”
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Seth Meyers on Trump’s ‘Die-Hard’ Movie: Guns, Hope Hicks, Jared Kushner, and Ben Carson – WATCH
Simple Tips to Elevate Your Dating Game
Simple Tips to Elevate Your Dating Game
Between work, hobbies, family and friends, it can be hard to find time to date. But when you finally get some free time, you can meet people anywhere these days. There is no doubt that asking someone out can feel gut wrenching, but once they’ve said yes, the rest is a no-brainer. The most important thing to remember while dating is to keep an open mind. Bad dates might happen, and probably will happen, but they’ll only help you figure out what you want and don’t want in a partner. Throughout the process you’re going to have some questions, and thankfully, others have been in your place and have advice to help build your confidence and success in the dating world.
Is it wrong to text or call before the first date?
Before the big date, make sure you’re still actively communicating with your match. There is nothing worse than being ghosted before the first date even starts. While the two of you are chatting, make sure you figure out each others interests. This will help determine where your first date will take place. First impressions go a long way, so we recommend choosing a public location that will allow you to feel comfortable, and act your natural self. If you’re having trouble deciding where to take your date, check out these 20 Great First Dates for some inspiration.
What should I wear?
There is no need to stress when picking out an outfit for your date. Determining the location of the date is the stressful part, so figuring out what to wear should be stress-free! If you’re feeling unsure about what to wear, pick out a couple options and ask for some opinions. What else is Snapchat good for these days? Your friends won’t let you down!
When figuring out what to wear, make sure you are comfortable in whatever you’re wearing. There is nothing worse than sitting for hours in an uncomfortable pair of pants or sweating under multiple layers. If you feel confident in what you’re wearing, you’ll be able to act comfortable around your date. If your first date takes place during the day, or err on the side of wearing something casual (but not too casual!). For the ladies, we recommend wearing a fun colored sweater, such as this one, with a pair of skinny jeans. Throw on your most comfortable pair of booties, and you’ll be ready for your date! For the men out there, try wearing a pair of stretch jeans with a nice long sleeve shirt. Add a pair of chukka boots to elevate your casual look.
If your date takes place in the evening, try to figure out as many details about where you’re going before picking out an outfit. If the date is a surprise, try to give the other person as many specifics about the location. There is nothing worse than showing up somewhere under or over dressed for the occasion. For the women out there, you can never go wrong with a great pair of black jeans. Dress your jeans up with a black blouse with some accent jewelry, or a leather jacket. For the gentlemen, spruce up your dark wash stretch jeans with a classy dress shirt. Add a blazer on top for a dressy casual look.
Is dating etiquette still a thing?
Dating etiquette is by far the most important aspect of a first date. Looking good in your outfit shouldn’t be the only reason to “wow” your date. Etiquette is by far the most crucial aspect to a first date, and when taken into consideration is likely to increase your chances of getting a second date. There certainly will be nerves at the beginning, but don’t let that be a reason to forget your manners. One of the biggest things to think about is disconnecting from your phone. It can be hard, but we highly recommend putting your phones away altogether to avoid any temptation to use it. There is no worse feeling than being on a date when the other person whips out their phone to check out their Instagram feed or Snapchat a picture of their dinner – don’t be that person. Make sure you are engaged in the conversation. Eye contact and good conversation can go a long way! Check out how to tell if your first date is going well here.
The first date ends, now what?
Like mentioned before, always remember to keep an open mind while dating. You might not feel a connection with someone after the first date, and that’s okay! There is no reason to feel bad or upset. It’s a learning experience. The best thing you can do at that point is to be honest with the other person. Don’t agree to a second date if you’re just going to ghost them or make up an excuse in the end. They’ll appreciate it and you can build up your confidence in making the right dating decisions.
Lastly, there is always the debate of waiting a few days to text your date or to contact them right after your first outing. If the date was a success, don’t let any doubts cross your mind. Let them know that you had a great time! Don’t feel timid, and confidently plan that second date. If both parties are interested, the other person should offer to make the plans this time. And if that’s you, don’t stress. After all of the great conversation from the first date, planning a second should be easy!
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How to quickly find shared content in a chat
How to quickly find shared content in a chat
The new Gallery feature—on Skype for Desktop and rolling out to Skype for Windows 10—helps you easily retrieve shared content including media, links, and files. The Gallery pane displays all shared content from the beginning of the chat—so you can quickly find a picture you shared weeks ago, or a link sent to you in the chat. Just click Gallery under the chat name.
To filter content in the Gallery, click the All drop-down and select Media, Links, or Files. For example, you can filter by Media to group images—making it easy to save them to a folder and create a photo gallery.
Right-click an item to display what you can do with the content—such as copy or save an image, copy or forward a link or file, or remove content from the chat. You can also select View in Chat to jump back to the content in the conversation.
With the Gallery, finding and managing shared content has never been easier. Try it today on Skype for Desktop and Skype for Windows 10 and let us know what you think and by clicking your profile picture and selecting Help and feedback. And as always, please join us in the Skype Community.
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