Pride and National Coming Out Day

[kybearfuzz]

Happy National Coming Out Day! It's been over 11 years for me and overall a wonderful experience!

Today, after lunch, Halloween costume shopping, and a bit of drawing, I went to the local art house theater to catch a matinee of Pride. The movie tells a true story of the 1984-85 miners strike in Great Britain. During this time a group of London gays and lesbians decided to support the miners during this time by raising money and support, giving it mainly to a small Wales village. The village reluctantly accepts the aid from the group, but slowly learns to appreciate and eventually likes them.

It really is a wonderful movie, holding a very high approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and it earns every percentage point. Imelda Staunton is fantastic and I loved Bill Nighy, Dominic West, and Paddy Considine are fantastic. The gays are played by a group of young, enthusiastic actors. It was a fitting movie for the day all things considered. I may purchase this one when it comes out on DVD.

While I was waiting for the movie to start, I broke in a new sketchbook.

Again, Happy National Coming Out Day!

Comments

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

Love the drawing! I tried to see Pride today, but couldn't find it anywhere close by. I'll make an effort since you give it such a positive review!

[mort-83.livejournal.com]

Happy COD!

Great drawing, Mark.
The film sounds like a winner.

Have you figured out your Hallowe'en costume yet?

[changeling72.livejournal.com]

I've heard of the film, but haven't seen it. I may get the DVD. I should really support the British film industry where I can. I must admit I had no idea it was Coming Out Day. It seems rather and odd concept to me, but I should learn more about it.

[maxauburn.livejournal.com]

Happy Coming Out Day to you, too!

I love the illustration you did!

[dendren.livejournal.com]

awesome drawing... yay pride and 11 years out! xoxoxo