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Out actor Chris New “overwhelmed” by the two Dorian Award wins for the acclaimed drama “Weekend”
I posted the Dorian Award winners yesterday presented by The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association of which I am a member.
One of the big winners was the superb drama Weekend which took Film of the Year and LGBT Film of the Year.
I heard from actor Chris New (he’s pictured, right) earlier today and he’s quite excited about the wins: “The reaction to the movie, especially in the United States, has been – and continues to be – totally overwhelming,” Chris said in an email. “The double win at the GALECA’s Dorian Awards is a wonderful bonus. I know [writer-director] Andrew [Haigh] and [producer] Tristan [Goligher] had to fight hard to get the movie made and seen, so I hope they are both giving themselves a little pat on the back for fighting the good fight.”
The film follows Russell (Tom Cullen) who, after randomly picking up an artist Glen (New) at a nightclub on a Friday night, unexpectedly spends most of the next 48 hours with him in bedrooms and bars, telling stories and having sex.
As they spend more time together, sharing snippets of their lives, they begin to reveal the things that hold them back as much as push them forward and develop a deep connection that could resonate throughout their lives.
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Gaspar Marino says:
I don’t know if was just me, but I didn’t like the film “Weekend” at all.
Ral says:
It was just you, the film was terrific. Kudos to all involved.
ND Mitchell says:
I have to place this film on my Netflix list…doubt if Blockbuster will have it anytime soon.
FAEN says:
@ND-‘Weekend’ is streamable on Netflix. I’ve watched it a few times already. Great movie. Hope you enjoy it.