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Post by GayTime on Jan 20, 2009 0:22:12 GMT -5
Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Sigourney Weaver stars in this emotional true story about a 1970s religious suburban housewife and mother who struggles to accept her young son Bobby being gay. What happens to Bobby is tragic and causes Mary to question her faith; ultimately this mom changes her views in ways that she never could have imagined. Also starring: Ryan Kelley ("Mean Creek"), Henry Czerny ("The Tudors"), Dan Butler ("Frasier") and Susan Ruttan ("L.A. Law"), Austin Nichols ("John From Cincinnati"), Carly Schroeder ("Mean Creek"), Scott Bailey ("Guiding Light"), and newcomers Shannon Eagen and Rebecca Louise Miller. Based on the book “Prayers for Bobby” by Leroy Aarons. Premieres January 24 at 9 pm et/pt DIRECTOR: Russell Mulcahy SCREENWRITER: Katie Ford EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Stanley M. Brooks David Permut Daniel Sladek Chris Taaffe (C) 2009 Lifetime www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/movies/prayers-bobby |
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Post by GayTime on Jan 20, 2009 0:25:25 GMT -5
Discuss the movie here.
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Post by overtherainbow on Jan 20, 2009 2:55:56 GMT -5
Yay! This movie looks so good! I have to wait a while to see it though, cause I live in Norway. Oh well, those who wait for something good..  |
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Post by harmonium on Jan 20, 2009 3:25:06 GMT -5
I think it's gonna be a very sad movie though. I think it kinda comes out at the right time esp with the Prop 8 manifesto. I posted the trailer initially at the gay movies thread. I would love to get the book to read but I guess it's not sold over in my country.
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Post by lucrece on Jan 20, 2009 3:50:10 GMT -5
Pity it will only reach Lifetime viewers, aka mostly open-minded straight and gay women.
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Post by overtherainbow on Jan 20, 2009 8:33:54 GMT -5
I think it's gonna be a very sad movie though. I think it kinda comes out at the right time esp with the Prop 8 manifesto. I posted the trailer initially at the gay movies thread. I would love to get the book to read but I guess it's not sold over in my country. Just out of curiosity, where are you from? I don't think it's sold here in Norway either.. I will watch the movie as soon as I can though |
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Post by GayTime on Jan 20, 2009 12:17:47 GMT -5
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Post by harmonium on Jan 20, 2009 12:57:17 GMT -5
Just out of curiosity, where are you from? I don't think it's sold here in Norway either.. I will watch the movie as soon as I can though I'm from Singapore. A small part in Asia. I think I need to go to my big bookstores to ask before buying off online coz the shipping fee is really EXPENSIVE for me. |
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Post by overtherainbow on Jan 20, 2009 14:56:44 GMT -5
Just out of curiosity, where are you from? I don't think it's sold here in Norway either.. I will watch the movie as soon as I can though I'm from Singapore. A small part in Asia. I think I need to go to my big bookstores to ask before buying off online coz the shipping fee is really EXPENSIVE for me. Cool, I know where Singapore is, yes I might have to look for the book too, doubt I'll find it, but I can try, or maybe I can order it online.. |
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Post by harmonium on Jan 21, 2009 7:26:49 GMT -5
^Good that you know my country. Hahaha. Coz I have a general perception that when people first heard of the word "Singapore", they will go "Huh?" or "Is it a part of China or something?". Hahaha.
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Post by Bonobochick on Jan 21, 2009 21:30:29 GMT -5
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Post by Ed on Jan 24, 2009 23:41:24 GMT -5
If there someone that recorded the film, please PM me I'll appreciate it. Lifetime almost never release their movies on DVD  |
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Post by GayTime on Jan 25, 2009 1:03:37 GMT -5
powerful so far, but i think i have just been witness to the most insensitive cut to commercials ever...
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Post by Bonobochick on Jan 25, 2009 3:47:30 GMT -5
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Post by quan87 on Jan 25, 2009 5:20:55 GMT -5
That movie was amazing. The ending really got to me, and my friend and I was hook from the moment we tune in.
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Post by harmonium on Jan 25, 2009 6:27:58 GMT -5
You guys are making me so desperate for the show. I think it's gonna be a great film.  |
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Post by lucrece on Jan 25, 2009 7:56:41 GMT -5
I agree with the review bonobochick posted. The movie format really forced them to rush the storyline, but the movie was still great. And to add my superficial touch, omg Bobby and his BF were HOT HOT HOT.
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Post by lou2u on Jan 26, 2009 8:37:03 GMT -5
That was a gut wrenching movie. I REALLY hated the mother for most of the movie. I realize that there are a lot of women like her out there, but I felt that her actions DID drive her son to suicide. My mother used to "adopt" gay men and lesbians whose parents had turned their backs on them. She used to host large meals on holidays like thanksgiving and cook for anyone that didn't have a family to go home to. She would hug anyone that needed it. She passed out free condoms and would always tell the boys to "play safe". Many of them called her "mom". I can't help but to compare MY mother to the mother in the movie. I realize that Bobby's mother got there eventually, but it was a shame that she couldn't have gotten there in time to save his life.
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Post by GayTime on Jan 26, 2009 17:00:02 GMT -5
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Post by Jp on Jan 26, 2009 18:10:11 GMT -5
That was a gut wrenching movie. I REALLY hated the mother for most of the movie. I realize that there are a lot of women like her out there, but I felt that her actions DID drive her son to suicide. Lou I agree with you, I think that Bobby was driven to suicide due to his mother. and lucrece you're right, Bobby and his Bf were hot  Overall, I think that it was a fantastic movie. |
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Post by cheerios on Jan 27, 2009 2:42:02 GMT -5
I thought it was well done and I just wanted to hug poor Bobby. I know what it's like to be in his shoes and I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Sadly his mother couldn't accept him for who he was in time for him to still be alive. It's truly tragic that it took him taking his own life for her to realize her mistake. But then again it could have been more tragic if she hadn't changed her ways. That she is fighting for acceptance, tolerance, love, and help for other Bobbys out there.
Because Bobby is one of many young people who are gay, bi, or transgenders who need support and love as they find their own voice. The bible was written by mortal men in a different time. And then that writing was interpreted and translation over and over the years as it grew. I mean as I grew up in Sunday class, even some printings of the bibles in class were different.
Let this movie be a teacher for those who don't understand people who are gay.
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Post by GayTime on Jan 27, 2009 12:18:40 GMT -5
I know some members are interested in this kind of thing: The Sat 24 9 pm premiere had an estimated 3.8 million viewers, while the Sunday repeat had 2.3 million viewers. Since the movie was on a cable network, these numbers are quite excellent.
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Post by quan87 on Jan 27, 2009 16:12:23 GMT -5
Wow, I wonder if that's the highest rating for a lifetime movie.
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Post by GayTime on Jan 27, 2009 16:20:52 GMT -5
Wow, I wonder if that's the highest rating for a lifetime movie. No - but it's in the top 10. |
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Post by lolaruns on Jan 27, 2009 16:26:49 GMT -5
Out of curiosity, is there a place where I could find a list of the others?
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