The PQ Interviews
Stars and filmmakers discuss the behind-the-scenes details of the latest
gay-interest films right here!
"Lost and Delirious" star Piper Perabo
Blonde, innocent and from New Jersey, how could you not adore Piper Perabo?
An Interview With Cheryl Dunye
She's followed up her groundbreaking romantic comedy "The Watermelon Woman"
with the gritty, realistic prison drama, "Stranger Inside."
"Songcatcher" writer and director Maggie Greenwald
What compelled this filmmaker to include a couple of lesbian schoolmarms in her period piece about turn of the (previous)
century Appalachian folk music? Read on.
The Golden Director: James Ivory
"The Golden Bowl" director is apparently as handsome as he is talented, as Brandon Judell names him the poster boy
for "hot gay older men."
Queer As They Come
Get the behind-the-scenes scoop from members of the cast of Showtime's "Queer as Folk."
Keep Your Fingers Crossed: Uma Thurman Doesn't Rule Out Going Gay
Not even Brandon Judell can resist the charms of this beautiful leading lady, who made her lesbian mark in "Henry and June"
and turns heads again in Merchant-Ivory's "The Golden Bowl."
The Soft-core Auteur: An Interview With Radley Metzger
The father of erotica for the art house set, Radley Metzger, talks about the bountiful queer content in his films, from
"Therese and Isabelle" to "Score."
An Interview With John Cameron Mitchell
The talent behind "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" talks about his movie's success at the 2001 Berlin International Film Festival.
Deborah Hoffmann's Long Filmmaking Journey
What goes into creating an Oscar-nominated documentary? Find out from one of the directors of the acclaimed
"Long Night's Journey Into Day."
Gay Meets Gay With "Nico and Dani"
Director Cesc Gay explores two boys' coming of age as they come to terms with their
budding -- and potentially divisive -- sexualities.
Truth & Shadow
Director E. Elias Merhige toys with Hollywood history in "Shadow of the Vampire," a Gothic comedy
about the making of "Nosferatu."
Julian Schnabel
The director of "Before Night Falls" brings his passion for Reinaldo Arenas
-- the author and his work -- to the screen.
Terence Davies Wants Pecs
The acclaimed director reveals how closely he identifies with the dark subject matter of his films,
most recently with "The House of Mirth."
Just One Time With Lane Janger
He wears the hats of director, writer, and star of both the short and feature-length versions
of "Just One Time." In his private life, he's changing diapers with his boyfriend.
Christopher Landon Gives Us a Piece of His Mind: Thirty Bucks' Worth
Born into his father Michael's legacy, the young screenwriter steps out on his own with
an accomplished entry in "Boys Life 3."
Kyra Sedgwick Kisses and Tells
What was it like to kiss Julianna Margulies in "What's Cooking?" How does she feel about kissing women in
general? And would she do it again? Brandon Judell asks all the tough
questions and Kyra answers every last one of them.
Gurinder Chadha Bastes a Turkey or Two
Director Chadha ("Bhaji on the Beach") creates a succulent feast for
the senses with her multiculti, lesbian-flavored "What's Cooking?"
Just One Time With Guillermo Diaz. (Please?)
It's hard not to be smitten with the hot young star of "Just One
Time." Succumb to his charms and learn how being openly gay certainly
hasn't hurt his acting career.
"Billy Elliot"
Check out our text and video interviews with the cast
(Julie Walters,
Jamie Bell) and director
(Stephen Daldry) of the ballet/boxing hit
"Billy Elliot."
Darren Aronofsky
PlanetOut's Brandon Judell talks to "Requiem for a Dream"
director Darren Aronofsky ("Pi") about his acclaimed film -- starring
Ellen Burstyn as the TV-addicted mother of junkie Jared Leto, Marlon
Wayans as his pal, and Jennifer Connelly as his girlfriend (keep an eye
out for her big lesbian dildo scene).
Adam Garcia
From the creator of "Tap Dogs" comes "Bootmen," a tale of hunky Aussie steel men who were born to dance -- in their workboots. PlanetOut
talks with rising star Adam Garcia about all those sweaty dance numbers.
"Girlfight": A Conversation With Karyn Kusama
Director Karyn Kusama talks with PlanetOut's Loren King about her smash hit girl boxing movie, "Girlfight."
"The Broken Hearts Club"
Writer/director Greg Berlanti and producer Mickey Liddell discuss their new gay
ensemble comedy, "The Broken Hearts Club" with PlanetOut's Lindsay Marsak.
A Paragraph in History: "Paragraph 175"
Award-winning filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman add another
feather to their cap with their documentary about gay survivors of the
Holocaust.
The Real Aimée Speaks Out
Lilly Wust talks about the true story (her true story) behind the new lesbian feature film, "Aimée & Jaguar."
Did You Hear the One About the Director of "Urbania"?
Jon Shear tells tales of urban legends and stolen kidneys in a conversation with Steve Pride.
Francois Ozon's Hot "Water"
The French filmmaker evolves from a rising to an established talent with his homage to Fassbinder, "Water Drops on Burning Rocks."
Act of Love
Meet Maria Schrader, "Aimée & Jaguar"'s defiant heroine, whose heartfelt
performance as a Jewish lesbian in war-torn Berlin lends authenticity to this
fact-based film.
The Eyes of Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato
These filmmakers, ever in search of the offbeat, share with us their reasons for choosing the subject of their surprisingly touching documentary,
"The Eyes of Tammy Faye."
Psycho Beach Busch
Playwright and drag queen Charles Busch sets up camp at the beach in the movie adaptation of his hit play "Psycho Beach Party."
"Sense" and Sensuality
"The Five Senses" director Jeremy Podeswa shares the ingredients of his
cinematic feast for the senses.
Not-So-Friendly Obsession
"Chuck and Buck" director Miguel Arteta has no qualms about delving into the dark realm of obsessive relationships.
Three Cheers for "Cheerleader"
No "buts" about it -- "But I'm a Cheerleader" is the funniest queer satire
to come around in a long time. Meet director Jamie Babbit and hot young stars
Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall.
Just Say Cho
The fabulously funny Margaret Cho talks to PlanetOut's Loren King about being a
self-proclaimed "fag hag" and a Hollywood survivor.
Good Enough to Eat
Nisha Ganatra divulges the ingredients of her savory, sensual "Chutney Popcorn" to Loren King.
Feeling the "Groove"
Filmmakers Greg Harrison and Danielle Renfrew tell Brandon Judell how they
brought San Francisco's rave scene to the big screen.
Parris Patton and His "Creature"
The filmmaker tells Steve Pride what compelled him to tell the true story of transgendered Stacy Dean.
Heralding the Return of "Desert Hearts"
Director Donna Deitch talks to Loren King about her landmark lesbian film.
The Fabulous Ms. Turner
Jill-of-all-trades Guinevere Turner goes "Psycho" with the very lucky Steve Pride.
Holly Woodlawn Talks Trash
The tranny icon takes PlanetOut's Steve Pride for a walk on the wild side of
making movies with Morrissey and Warhol.
Rupert Everett and "The Next Best Thing"
The charming leading man talks about his role as Madonna's gay best friend and lets us in on the story behind "Muriel."
The Story Behind "The Brandon Teena Story"
An interview with documentary filmmakers Susan Muska and Greta Olafsdottir.
Stranger in a Strange Land: Brandon Teena
"Boys Don't Cry" director Kimberly Peirce discusses the power of myth.
Lovely Jackie!: A Bisexual Icon Goes Straight
The filmmakers and stars of "Isn't She Great" talk to
Brandon Judell about Jacqueline Susann's infamous claim to fame.
Craig Ferguson on "The Big Tease"
The star/writer of the gay underdog hairdressing comedy yuks it up with Jeffrey Anderson.
The Lowdown on Sweet Woody
Woody Allen -- everyone's favorite curmudgeon -- talks
to PopcornQ about "Sweet and Lowdown."
If Sharon Stone Could Talk
PopcornQ's Brandon Judell talks with the icon about her role in the HBO movie "If
These Walls Could Talk 2."
Tim Daly Wings It As Dan White
Brandon Judell talks with Tim Daly about his portrayal of Dan White
in the made-for-TV movie "Execution of Justice."
Perfectly Flawless
Director Joel Schumacher and actor Philip Seymour Hoffman talk with Lawrence Chua about their new
transgender film "Flawless."
Hilary Swank Straps It On and Finds Stardom
Brandon Judell interviews the star of the Brandon Teena drama "Boys Don't Cry."
We Got Bruce!
An interview with Bruce Vilanch, high-demand Hollywood funnyman and subject of the documentary
"Get Bruce!"
"Train" Ride with Patrice Chereau
Lawrence Chua interviews Patrice Chereau, director of the bisexual French film, "Those Who Love Me
Can Take the Train."
Tart "Chocolate" Girls
PopcornQ's Rob Blackwelder talks to Christina Cox and Karyn Dwyer, hot young stars of "Better Than Chocolate."
Vine Ripened Jungle Boy Finds Support at the Happiest Place on Earth
PopcornQ's Lewis Tice talks to Thomas Schumacher, President of Feature Animation at Disney.
Getting Real
Rob Blackwelder talks to Simon Shore, director of the British coming-out film,
"Get Real."
On the Cutting Edge in Canada
Queer Filmmaker John Greyson talks with PopcornQ about his recent film,
"Uncut," which explores circumcision, music sampling and the private lives of political figures.
Creating a World of "Gods and Monsters"
Rob Blackwelder talks to director Bill Condon about his critically acclaimed film,
"Gods and Monsters."
The Plea for More Than Tolerance in "Pleasantville"
Ed Johnson-Ott talks to director Gary Ross about his film, "Pleasantville."
John Maybury: Loving the Devil
England's cutting edge queer director talks to Mark J. Huisman about "Love Is the Devil,"
his stunning film biography of gay painter Francis Bacon.
John Waters's "Pecker"
John Waters talks to Mark Huisman about his recent feature, "Pecker."
How to Be Like Zorro
Sexy Antonio Banderas co-stars in the return of the swashbuckler.
The stars of "The Mask of Zorro" talk about the film with Michael Szymanski.
It's
"The Heiress" meets "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls"
Indie filmmaker Tommy O'Haver discusses his debut feature romantic comedy,
"Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss,"
with Rob Blackwelder.
Another Hunk Actor Named Brad
Brad Rowe -- straight co-star of
"Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss"
-- talks with Rob Blackwelder about playing "sexually ambiguous" in the new indie comedy.
The "High Art"
(and Dark Vision) of Lisa Cholodenko
An interview with Loren King: New York indie filmmaker Lisa Cholodenko discusses her controversial debut feature,
"High Art."
Kelli Herd: Wading in the Water
Indie filmmaker Kelli Herd discusses her debut feature comedy,
"It's in the Water," with Kennette Crockett.
The Jason Priestley Interview
Michael Szymanski talks to the star of
"Love and Death on Long Island."
Call Her Sandi: An Interview with Sandra Bernhard
Sandra chats with Michael Szymanski about starring in "Lover Girl,"
her maternal instincts, the adult film industry, and her own bisexuality in this up close and personal portrait.
Derek Hartley Chats with
the Stars of "As Good As It Gets"
Jack and Helen and Greg and Cuba share their thoughts on James Brooks's comedy hit!
All Over Alison Folland
Brandon Judell talks with the young star of "All Over Me."
Dialing Paris: A Phoner With Andre Techine
The director of "Wild Reeds" gets on the line with Brandon Judell.
Slapstick Realist: Paul Morrissey
Gary Morris mulls over the legacy of filmmaker Paul Morrisey.
Rosa von Praunheim: Revolutionary Pervert
Lawrence Chua looks at German filmmaking dynamo Rosa von Praunheim.
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