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lovin' every minute of it...
I've read some reviews and understand that some people are against Queer as Folk for depicting gays as sexed-crazed, drug users. As a straight woman, I don't believe that the general population is getting this impression at all. I think this show has opened many minds and hearts to the gay community. Although the story line is not your typical gay lifestyle, this show is ground breaking and will pave the way for future shows to show more realistic views. It's important to get peoples attention, and I think this show has done that. Other "controversial" subject matter is introduced so cautiously... almost seems weak, but QAF has come out with 'guns blazing' and has given many people courage and confidence to be who they REALLY are. It's about time and I'm lovin' every minute of it.
I highly recommend this DVD (1, 2, & 3)... gay, straight, whatever... we can ALL learn something from this series.
Shame that it's so short!
Recently released on DVD, Queer As Folk's third season continues to be a powerful and moving series. Our beloved friends and characters have moved on in their lives, and this season is a turning point for many of them. I do not want to spoil the plot for those still waiting to see this, but be prepared to see a changed Brian, a fun-loving but tougher Justin, Emmett and Ted's turmoil and a new life for the lesbian duo. Of course, this show would be incomplete without Debbie, dinner-diva. There is also a new character on the scene, young Hunter, who brings about a much-needed improvement to Michael's worrying wallflower attitude.
The season spans over the duration of a political campaign for a new mayor of Pittsburg, and the lives of all characters are directly and indirectly affected by the ex-police chief and running candidate Stockwell. Interspersed with serious themes and events are charming scenes, nightclubs, sex, drugs, love, work, school and all the other things that form part of daily life. Of course, the sex is what stands out for a lot of people, but after the first two episodes, this becomes more like background music and the camera hones in on the characters.
Certainly, the sheer abundance and exposure of sex and drugs is what makes this show edge and "out there". The producers are careful, however, to show the unglamorous aspects as well as the glamorous ones and don't view the world through rose-tinted glasses. It's realistic, it's in-your-face and it's powerful.
It's really too bad that there isn't more of it. Season 1 and 2 had at least 20 episodes, this one has only 14 - so you're getting less for your money, although the quality remains high (and the music fantastic). The box set does come with lots of extras, both for the DVD and computer. You get to see some documentaries and other surprises.
Highly recommended, but a health warning: you WILL get hooked, so try to watch this over a weekend, rather than sitting up through a week night and facing the consequences of having to go to work the next day!
Mostly worth the wait....
I couldn't wait for season 3, and have to admit the first of the five DVD's left me wanting so much more. While the acting was good, something about the characters and their lives just sat there. The Ted/Emmett situation did nothing for me, and I suppose I was happy for Lindsay/Melanie. Pretty much anticipated the Ben/Michael storyline. Individually, their characters are more appealing, and the stories do a bit more justice to them.
However, I am a huge fan of Brian/Justin, and once they got together things became more interesting - mostly because their relationship really is the heart of the show. Justin was far more present in Season 3- everything did not revolve around Brian. The episodes where he created the propaganda art against Stockwell were the best example of this.
Gale Harold continues to amaze me in his depth and portrayal of Brian. Not only is he amazingly beautiful to watch, but there is just SOMEthing about his characterization that is impossible to put into words. There is no one who can match him on TV at this time.
The extras DVD was good- there were more bloopers, and the tease of Season 4 makes me think more about getting Showtime to catch it before waiting until next year....Can't they release these sooner?!?!?
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