*whines*

[tigriswolf]

So, Joe Flanigan(John Sheppard from "Stargate: Atlantis") is in this made for TV-movie thing, Danielle Steel's Family Album, right?  And he plays Lionel Thayer, the gay son.  (I guessed that was coming, by the way.  Way to be obvious, director/writer person.)

But there's no kissing.  Barely even any touching.  There's heterosexual couples making out all over the place, and Lionel can't even hold hands with his lover.  I realize, of course, that the movie was made in 1994(and Joe is adorable), but still.  It was annoying.

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[realpestilence.livejournal.com]

Watch the tv movie 'Consenting Adults', based on the novel by Laura Hobson, that I saw back in my mid-teens... gawdawful long time ago. Must have been about 24-25 years ago (?!!)...the gay lovers hold hands. Granted, the movie/novel is mostly about the parents and how they cope with the revelation of their son's coming out, especially the mother; but still. *frowns*

If you like costume dramas, try 'Maurice', with Hugh Grant, James Wilby, and Rupert Graves. There's kissing, at least, and a much better excuse for not being graphic, considering the time period. (This was before Hugh fell into his romantic comedy stereotyped roles-he's good. The movie's not without fault, but overall it's well done.)

[tigriswolf]

I tried Maurice a few months ago, but didn't finish it. I don't remember why.

I can't find a copy of Consenting Adults. *is annoyed*

[astrothsknot.livejournal.com]

I saw that a few months before I saw Hugh playing someone in a DS telefilm who tried to or did rape his sister, played by Mia Sara.(Why are all my fandoms incesty?)

It was a really good story, give it another go.

[tigriswolf]

I think I will.