This was originally posted inm_emerson_news . I generally don't repost articles about Michael Emerson in this journal, but I thought that, because his politics is mentioned, as well as his opposition to Proposition 8, which was unfortunately passed in California, it merits to be posted here. Michael Emerson, in my opinion, is a great actor, as well as a great soul. I also placed a video that Keith Olberman made regarding Proposition 8. I urge members of my f-list who agreed with Proposition 8 (banning gay marriage) to listen to Keith and, if you can, could you please show me the line in the Bible that says that marriage is between a man and a woman only.

( When I read the Bible, I found so many other type of offensive passages. )

 

 

My thanks go to greenleaf_y for this find:

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( Reverend's Report from Outfest: Ready? OK! )

SOURCE: http://moviedearest.blogspot.com/2008/07/reverends-report-from-outfest-ready-ok.html


  

Ready? OK! will be showcased in the following festivals and dates:

Official selection for the following festivals:

Q Cinema, Fort Worth TX
www.qcinema.org
Sun. June 1 at 5:30 pm

Newfest, NYC
www.newfest.org
Sat. June 7  at 5:30 pm
Sun. June 8  at 1:30 pm

Frameline, San Francisco
www.frameline.org
Tues. June 24  at 7 pm, Victoria Theatre
Thurs. June 26  at 7 pm, Elmwood Rialto Cinemas, Berkeley

There will be screening in Philadelphia and Los Angeles in July. Info to come...

 

Escondido Native Creates Fine Festival Film

By DAN BENNETT - Staff Writer | Wednesday, April 9, 2008 10:06 AM PDT 

Though "Ready? OK!" takes place in San Diego's own Normal Heights, the funny and decidedly quirky little film enjoys characters not normal by the usual standards. Their offbeat tendencies make them that much

Director James Vasquez, right, discusses a scene with Carrie Preston and Lurie Poston on location shooting "Ready? OK!" in San Diego. Photo Credit: Adriana Breisch, Stills Photographer.

more engaging.

Written and directed by Escondido High School graduate and San Diego theater veteran James Vasquez, the film is the closing-night selection of this year's FilmOut San Diego 2008, the gay and lesbian-themed festival running Friday through April 17 at the Ken Cinema in San Diego. "Ready? OK" closes the festival with a screening at 7:15 p.m. April 17.

In the family comedy "Ready? OK!," a boy shows himself more than a little interested in cheerleading, along with dresses and dolls. His concerned single mother consults with religious officials and others as she tries to figure out exactly what the deal is, while also trying to keep the frazzled family together. Her wayward and wandering brother has just returned home to live, and she also deals with her own mother, a brutally honest woman with little use for men, played by Vista stage regular Sandy Ellis-Troy.

While the adult characters grapple with the many problems in their lives, young Joshua is the happiest and most in control, guiding his often comically inept and insecure older family members through their myriad dilemmas. Though Mom is most concerned with Joshua, it's Joshua who may have the best insight into

Lurie Poston and Michael Emerson on location shooting "Ready? OK!" Photo Credit: Adriana Breisch.

contentment.

"Ready? OK!" is a creatively solid little comedy about family members in distress, relying on love, loyalty, fate, good luck and common sense to pull them together. Those many dynamics render the film frequently poignant, a nice accompaniment to the laughs.

FilmOut San Diego offers more than 70 films from around the world featuring gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender themes, and this year includes numerous films made by former or current San Diego County residents. For a complete schedule, visit www.filmoutsandiego.com http://www.filmoutsandiego.com. The festival runs Friday through April 17 at the Ken Cinema, 4061 Adams Ave. in San Diego. Call (619) 987-9982.

B+

"Ready? OK!"

Starring: Carrie Preston, Lurie Poston, John Preston

Director: James Vasquez

Studio: Daisy 3 Pictures

Not rated

RT: 93 minutes

SOURCE:  North County Times

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