QCA Film: Chris & Don – A Love Story

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Chris & Don – A Love Story recounts the extraordinary relationship between British writer Christopher Isherwood and American portrait artist Don Bachardy. You can see a trailer for the film after the jump.
Chris & Don: A Love Story is your not-so-typical tale of a 46-year-old man and his 16-year-old lover. Talk about a chicken hawker! British writer Christopher Isherwood and American portrait artist Don Bachardy shared a life-long relationship which lasted more than thirty years, until Christopher’s death in 1986. if you haven’t read Isherwood, he happened to be cruising the young Weimar Republic, drawn by its deserved reputation for sexual freedom, beack before Nazism became all the rage.
By the time he and Don met, Chris was already 48-years-old and well established in the literary scene. He met teen-aged Don Bachardy among a group of friends on the beach at Santa Monica on Valentine’s Day 1953, at the age of 48, and they remained lovers until Isherwood died of prostate cancer at 81. you can own the DVD of Chris & Don starting February 24, 2009. It’s a beautiful story of men, romance, and mentorship. Anyone who’s ever had an older instructive lover knows the tender caress that guides and shapes a young man’s world view. Plus, Don Bachardy’s not too hard on the eyes either… we’ll be looking forward to that bonus footage of him playing on the beach!
See a trailer of the film after the jump!

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13 Jan 09 By paperbagwriter 15 Comments

QC World Headlines

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FEATURED STORIES (from left to right): Nashville, Tennessee – Gay employees fired from Arte Hotel. [2] Washington D.C. – Gay men’s chorus to participate in Inauguration event. Israel – Zach Pucthel now outi-ish pro baller in Israel. United States – Nationwide Defense of Marriage Act protests in the news. (Related – Lower numbers than No on 8 protests. Activism slipping?)
AFRICA
Opinion – Rick Warren and gays in Africa.
Senegal – Human rights group claims Senegal’s sodomy law criminalises HIV work.
South Africa – South Africa questioned on not backing U.N. resolution.
ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST
Israel – Zach Pucthel now outi-ish pro baller in Israel.
EUROPE
Belarus – Gay activist avoids conscription.
Britain – Best pro-gay British companies to work for?
London, England – Tales from antiquity to mark LGBT history month exhibit.
London, England – Prince Hal in trouble over video with racist, homophobic remarks. (Related – Stonewall organization demands an apology.)
Malta – Maltese gay politician excommunicates himself from Catholic Church.
Netherlands – Ex-Gays lose Latest round of government handouts.
Norway – Gay ex-top cop/realityTV show contestant marries boyfriend.
Poland – Politician to former Prime Minister: “Are you gay?”
Russia – European parliament says all human rights integral to EU-Russia relations.
Switzerland – Swiss ordered to reimburse cost of gender reassignment surgery.
NORTH AMERICA
Cleveland, Ohio – Prospect of 2014 gay games raises excitement.
Cleveland, Ohio – Foes of Cleveland’s domestic partner registry collect mostly yawns.
Colorado – Colorado Episcopalians end moratorium on gay priests.
Florida – Gay candidates in several county political races.
Gainesville, Florida – Conservatives battle Gainesville trans rights law. (Related – Trans fear-mongering ad launched against anti-discrimination law.)
Hollywood, California – Some gay nods at high-profile self-suck Golden Globes awards.
Indiana – Anti-marriage equality amendment introduced today.
Nashville, Tennessee – Gay employees fired from Arte Hotel. [2]
New England – Gay groups working for six states to ahve gay marriage by 2012.
New York City – Neil Patrick Harris first American gay man, but not first gay to host Saturday Night Live. (Related – Recap of Harris’ bits on SNL.)
Providence, Rhode Island – David Cicilline: The nation’s first elected out governor?
Seattle, Washington – Gay bars lively, defiant despite threat of ricin attack.
United States – Nationwide Defense of Marriage Act protests in the news. (Related – Lower numbers than No on 8 protests. Activism slipping?)
United States – Hate groups on rise due to crap economy.
United States – States with less internet access to porn have more rape cases.
United States – Ted Haggard media tour embarrasses ex-gay leadership
United States – Campbell’s Soup promises more gay ads to come.
Washington D.C. – Log Cabin Republicans in debt. [2]
Washington D.C. – Obama Press Secretary says President-Elect will repeal gay military ban. [2] (Related – Inside “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”)
Washington D.C. – ACLU lawsuit charges U.S. Department of State discriminated against former veteran because of HIV status.
Washington D.C. – Gay men’s chorus to participate in Inauguration event.
Washington D.C. – Openly gay bishop Gene Robinson inaugural prayer, appeases some gays angry over anti-gay preacher Warren. [2]
WORLDWIDE
Community – Equality Matters launches online march for LGBT equality.
Health – Shadowboxing with HIV anxiety.

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Ask QC: I Want My Foreskin Back

Ask QC: I Want My Foreskin Back

Dear QC,

I was circumcised when I was a baby, and until I started dating guys with foreskins I hadn’t really given this much thought.

But over the last two years I have been in a relationship with a wonderful boyfriend who has the most beautiful and tender foreskin. I just love the way it looks, the way it dangles and I just cant stop nibbling, licking and sucking it!

I love it so much (and him of course!) that I really want to have my own foreskin. I have read up a bit about foreskin restoration and I see there are a few products on the market that can do this (basically most of them are clamps which slowly stretch the skin back over several months/years).

I wondered if there are any readers who have restored their foreskins? What are the best methods, any problems that occurred and were they happy with the results? Most of the websites that sell these products have testimonials but it would be great to hear from some guys who have actually done it, rather than reading some sales blurb.

Cheers,
Kaden (QC fan!)

Any readers out there who’ve restored their foreskins? What advice would you give Kaden, dear QC readers? Please feel free to share your own experiences and advice to help him in the comments section.
Have a question for QC? Send ’em to [email protected] and we’ll do our best to solve your problems!

12 Jan 09 By Tim 22 Comments

Amy Winehouse Picks A Winner

Amy Winehouse Picks A Winner
Amy Winehouse may be a mess (why, whatever do you mean? You man that she’s a drug addict? A hobo secretly masquerading as a singing sensation? A car crash at make-up counter?) but she can sure pick her male companions. We’ve done our best to reduce your exposure to estrogen for any ultra-sensitive readers, but feast your eyes on Joshua Bowman. Bowman’s a British actor who we wouldn’t mind seeing more of. Here he’s vacationing with the trauma-rama celebutante in St. Lucia. Perhaps our plucky photogs will be able to snap a couple while the young chiseled stud is changing or helping Ms. Winehouse relax. That’s something we could take a load off watching.
Thanks to Warren and Derrick and The Superficial for the pics.

12 Jan 09 By paperbagwriter 3 Comments

Buzz West: Hot Marine Stud Scott

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Buzz West met Scott at a house party a few months ago, but he wouldn’t film with him until he was out of the Marines. Then they ran into each other at a Jacuzzi party recently and had been drinking quite a bit… and when Scott decided to tea-bag Buzz, he knew things had changed. Yep, Buzz found out that he was out of the Marines and wanted to fulfill his porn fantasy. He’s quite a show off to say the least, and not shy at all. Beautiful blue eyes, tight body, big hands, nice fat dick, low hangin’ balls, and he’s a big flirt. Perfect!

12 Jan 09 By redmonkey 1 Comment