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Beauty isn’t only skin deep / Non Rated / Written and Directed by: Israel Luna / Starring: Oscar Contreras-John De Los Santos-JR Ramírez Christopher Jones-David Matherly

Review By: Leon Velasco / Rating: Two Thumbs Up

This movie hopefully comes out on Logo Channel. It is amateur but oh so cute. In some places I found myself just laughing out loud. It was very well written and gives some insight to a group of friends and how there can be view points that clash and others that harmonize unexpectedly; but yet their bond of friendship doesn’t break. It also gives you the notion that a monogamous relationship can turn disastrous with the wrong choices couples may make, and that one can find comfort in a person you barely know.  It really made me reminisce about my past group of friends and although we are no longer in contact; I can feel the close bond we held for each other and still laugh at the ridiculous things we did. The actors did a great job at really capturing you to feel what each character is going through.

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Watch Jon Stewart be nothing but logical and reasoned, while the self serving Mike Huckabee spews nonsense and avoids details...

Best Gay Love Stories- New York City                                            Fall In Love in a City Of Dreams / Composition of Stories       Author: Brad Nichols                                                          Review By: Leon Velasco / Rating: One Thumb Up

The collected stories are very descriptive and clearly explain the surroundings that you can imagine the areas and envision the crowds of people. You find yourself drawn in by the authors of each story. However being that this was my first collect stories book, I really didn’t care for the break in stories and starting another one. Some leave you wanting to read more. I came across a sad ending so if you’re like me, a hopeless romantic, grab a box of tissues for the second story. Some stories leave you feeling warm and gooey inside. Click on Read More below for the rest of this review and more...

Gus Van Sant's latest film, "Milk", the story of Harvey Milk, a revolutionary gay politician murdered in San Francisco is slated to open in Fresno on December 5th. Here are some interesting links surrounding the film and it's subject...

The New York Times ran a piece on how Gay Rights groups plan to use "Milk" as piece in the ongoing movement. NYT - Activists Seek To Tie "Milk" To Campaign For Gay Rights

The following link has access to several clips from the film... Watch Clips From "Milk"

Here you can find background on Harvey Milk as well as other resources...NYT - Harvey Milk Resources

A group has been formed calling for a boycott of Cinemark theaters, which will be showing "Milk". The CEO of this company donated almost $10,000 to the Yes On 8 Campaign. Click on the following link...  No Milk For Cinemark

Related: Hundreds Protest Theater's Support Of Prop 8

Maureen Dowd has a conversation with Senator Dianne Feinstein about Harvey Milk and the new film. Senator Feinstein was on the Board Of Supervisors with Harvey Milk, and she is the one who found his body after the shooting.  Maureen Dowd - Marriage On The Rocks

Tanene Allison writes on Huffington Post about her experience watching the film and the implications for the LGBT movement...Tanene Allison - MILK - Hope On The Screen And In The Streets

Matt Budd writes on Huffington Post about the new film as well as our current movement for marriage rights. At the bottom of this piece is a fascinating short film by Jenni Olsen, shot on the set of the film and using an audio recording of Harvey Milk himself as the narrative...Matt Budd - "Milk" - We Need Him Now More Than Ever

Click here for the official website for the film...Focus Features Official "Milk" Website

The Fresno LGBTQ Social Group is gathering people to meet and watch the film on Friday, December 12th at Edwards Stadium 21 Theaters. Click HERE for information...or call 559-862-4559. "His life changed history. His courage changed lives. Let's get a HUGE turnout to opening night! Be sure to forward this event along to friends. The theatre has not released the times yet, so keep your evening free and we'll post more details and email it out ASAP."