straight actors / gay roles

[Kobi]

I'm not quite as concerned about who plays the lesbian/gay/transgender roles
as I am in the storyline reflecting the reality of our lives.

The Children Are Okay was not my favorite portrayal of lesbians -
lesbians using gay male porn as a sexual stimulant? A lesbian having hot
repetitive sex with a male? Seems to be reflecting more of male fantasies then it is of
lesbian lives, or lesbian motherhood.

While it might be sad for actors/actresses to have to hide their
sexuality for their careers, I think it is the illusion/perception/persona
that plays a big part in their success.

What this translates to in reality is perceived differently i.e.
I have no problem seeing Rupert Everett playing a straight guy,
but I have trouble taking Neil Patrick Harris serious as one.
Queen Latifah, in a straight or not role will always be hot
and credible to me.

[Sparkle]

Originally Posted by Kobi

I'm not quite as concerned about who plays the lesbian/gay/transgender roles
as I am in the storyline reflecting the reality of our lives.

The Children Are Okay was not my favorite portrayal of lesbians -
lesbians using gay male porn as a sexual stimulant? A lesbian having hot
repetitive sex with a male? Seems to be reflecting more of male fantasies then it is of
lesbian lives, or lesbian motherhood.

I really loved 'The Kids Are Alright'. I thought the writing and acting were both exceptional.

I thought Cholodenko (perhaps the first *Out* Oscar-nominated lesbian director?) did a truly wonderful job of dealing with the extremely painful and damaging issue of adultery; particularly the impact on the family.

And in my experience, lesbians do watch gay male porn and have been known to sleep with men. Those things did not feel disingenuous or discordant to me. I found the film a touching portrayal of a lesbian-parented family.