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Another example of Hollyweed Homophobia?

posted 19 years ago by fubared1
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Did they forget the Durant character was gay in the original? Is this yet another example of Hollyweed Homophobia? It seems to be the haven of closet queens these days. Times certainly haven't changed. Every gay person there seems to be in hiding, and believe me, if it's like the rest of the entertainment world, at least half the actors are gay. I mean really, how many straight hairdressers are there? As an actor I can state unequivocally, at least half of all the male actors I have known have been gay or bi.

[–] Lunchbox-3 19 years ago

Just curious, but what leads you to believe Durant was gay in the original movie? The only reference to his personal life that I remember is when Strack mentions his wife.

[–] ransax 18 years ago

You need to watch it again. Then you need to look at all of the scenes where he has exchanges with Rick (Ted Raimi). You'll see.

[–] t1000416 18 years ago

All Durant did for Rick was compliment him for shooting the Asian and asked if he wanted a drink. I reeeally dont think that means he's gay.

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[–] Punisher55 18 years ago

Did you notice that one scene where he is cleaning and scrubbing his finger nails while wear a aprin in his home? Did you notice in the Deli scene when Smiley says "He does like Ricky!" Did you notice how he seemed sort of angry/jealous that his one henchmen (the bald guy) has two plane tickets? (And one for Rick? Huh?) He says. Durant was gay in my book.

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[–] bloutrunch 17 years ago

omg you guys are so dumb...he was not gay. i think you guys a gay to tell you the truth

[–] knuckles03 16 years ago

You are reading waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much into this insignificant sub-plot. I'm no homophobe and gay characters when done well are very acceptable (Willem DeFore in Boondock Saints and Val Kilmer in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang) but this ranks right up there with that theory that Fight Club was nothing but a metaphor for homosexuality. You're digging a little too far and too deep.

Also, you comment about the vast majority of hairdressers being gay, is a generality, it's also ignorant and rude.

[–] Mr_McLaurel 15 years ago

I'm not sure if turning a sadistic murderous psychopath into a heterosexual (or at least a non-homosexual) can be considered homophobia.

What's the Spanish for drunken bum?

[–] MMDylan 14 years ago

I remember the "He really likes Rick" bit, but I never got the sense that he was gay. If he was, that's not a real issue to me. He's still a really cool villain, so I wasn't too concerned with his sexuality.

"It can't rain all the time."

[–] Fanboyz87 13 years ago

Raimi said Durant was " written with subtle hints of homosexuality."
Perhaps the after the coma he prayed the gay away?

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[–] eternalhennessy 11 years ago

Subtle? A little more than subtle I'd say. I was 26 y.o. in '90 when it was released and I got it. I think it was sly and well done. I was actually very surprised that a major villain was given that aspect. And that he was an original, unique (if very evil)guy & not some gay stereotype. It really impressed me and I was already very impressed with this wonderfully creative film.It just amazes me how dense some folks can be here to miss it when there are several scenes that reveal it (granted not loud & overtly) but it's there throughout the film while *spoiler* Rick's character is believed still present. Trust me folks Durant was gay. Ask Larry Drake (Durant) if he does any Chiller like fan shows.