#harveyfierstein

[little-tiffany]

Never be bullied into silence.  Never be allowed to be made a victim.  Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself.

Harvey Fierstein

[adamwatchesmovies]

Mulan II (2004)

Mulan II will entertain young children craving more of the 1998 film. Anyone else will find it interminable. The characters are flat, plots obvious, songs unmemorable, and stakes minuscule. It makes you appreciate the original so much more to see this polar opposite.

After the events of the first movie, Fa Mulan (voiced by Ming-Na Wen) and General Li Shang (BD Wong) become engaged. Suddenly, they receive an important mission from the Emperor (Pat Morita). They must escort his three daughters across the country to marry for political reasons. To ensure the mission’s success, Yao (Harvey Fierstein), Ling (Gedde Watanabe), and Chien-Po (Jerry Tondo) accompany them. Meanwhile, Mushu (now voiced by Mark Moseley) learns his position as Mulan’s guardian will end if she marries and decides to break up the happy couple.

This is nothing more than a series of subplots stitched together. I suppose you can give points to this follow-up for not simply regurgitating what we saw previously but this isn’t just a step-down, it’s a gigantic-precipice-down. Even before it gets started, you know exactly how it’s going to end. The princesses are upset about getting married to royals they’ve never met. As soon as Ling, Yao, and Chien-Po display even a single, shallow thing in common with them, it’s love at first sight. What if one of Qui Gong’s princes likes food or jokes? Only one of them ever shows up so even we don’t find out what they’re rejecting.

In 1998’s Mulan, a little Mushu went a long way. This is living proof. Or maybe it just feels like he gets way too much screen time because the historical anachronisms and other gags are never funny. The family ancestors hate him. You do too. At least Mark Moseley’s impression of Eddie Murphy is pretty good.

Like its predecessor, Mulan II is a musical. None of the songs are memorable. One is simply a reprise of A Girl Worth Fighting For but without the charm surrounding it. There are no laughs, no depth, and little to like in this entire film. You’ll be continuously checking your watch. How can 79 minutes feel so long?

Let’s be real, no one looks at the cover for Mulan II and expects greatness. At best, this would’ve been a bonus to compliment the wonderful original. Nothing about it is sophisticated, which means it’s just for little ones but why even bother? No one would ever prefer Mulan II over Mulan. No one could enjoy it independently either. No one would ever call this their favorite movie. The animation is fair - the crowd shots and dance numbers are impressive for a low-budget production - and the voice acting is fine. The story and screenplay, however, are no good. I could never recommend Mulan II to anyone, except for the smallest, most indiscriminate children whose parents are about to go mad from hearing Be a Man for the thousandth time, and even then… (On Blu-ray, September 13, 2020)

[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life, but define yourself. ~ Harvey Fierstein #quote #HarveyFierstein #Bullies #YourTruthMatters #AntiBullying #StandUp4Yourself

[lgbt-history-archive]

“I just want to be loved, is that so wrong?!” – Arnold Beckoff, “Torch Song Trilogy.” Picture: Harvey Fierstein, “Torch Song Trilogy” float, Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade, New York City, June 24, 1984. Photographer unknown, photo c/o @lgbt_history. On January 15, 1982, thirty-five years ago today, “Torch Song Trilogy,” a collection of three plays by Harvey Fierstein presented in three acts, premiered at the Actors’ Playhouse in Greenwich Village. The four-hour play—made up of “International Stud,” “Fugue in a Nursery,” and “Widows and Children”—follows Arnold Beckoff, a gay Jewish drag queen and torch singer in New York City in the late 1970s and early (pre-AIDS) 1980s. “At the height of the post-Stonewall clone era,” one critic later wrote, “Harvey challenged both gay and straight audiences to champion an effeminate gay man’s longings for love and family.” In the first act, “International Stud,” named after the real-life gay bar, Arnold meets Ed, who is struggling with his bisexuality; the two ultimately separate when Ed is unable to come out. In the second act, Arnold meets the gorgeous Alan and the two settle into an ideal partnership; they even plan to adopt a child. Alan, however, is killed in an act of homophobic violence. In the final act, Arnold is a single father of a gay teenager, David, and a visit from Arnold’s intolerant mother is painful for both. After an initial run in late 1981, “Torch Song” premiered to great acclaim on January 15, 1982. The cast included Fierstein as Arnold, Joel Carothers as Ed, Paul Joynt as Alan, Matthew Broderick as David, and Estelle Getty as Mrs. Beckoff. The show made its Broadway debut in June 1982, and it won Tony Awards for Best Actor (Fierstein) and Best Play. During his acceptance speech for the Best Play Award, producer John Glines made history by thanking his lover, Larry Lane. Estelle Getty later said that her role in “Torch Song Trilogy” brought her to the attention of the producers of what would become “The Golden Girls.” Fierstein adapted “Torch Song” into a film in 1988. #lgbthistory #HavePrideInHistory #TorchSongTrilogy #HarveyFierstein (at New York, New York)

[stiles1978]

Helllllllllooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo……ooooooooooooooooooo…….. Poppets!!!! The weekend is upon us and tonight at 7pm @galleries1988 you don’t want to miss their ‘Fake Gigs (3)’, featuring myself and a gaggle of other talented individuals, not to mention you can also check out not one, not two, but THREE, yes that’s right, THREE shows opening tonight including: Derek Payne’s ‘Game On’, and Hans Woody’s breathtaking portraits. My image was inspired by the fictional television show hosted by none other than the heartwarming 1993 film starring the late great Robin Williams, “Mrs. Doubtfire”. The poster is 11” x 17”, and is printed on 14pt Paper. Take care and stay dry!! #RobinWilliams #SallyField #PierceBrosnan #HarveyFierstein #PollyHolliday #LIsaJakub #MatthewLawrence #MaraWilson #RobertProsky #MrsDoubtfire #art #artwork #illustrator #procreate #ipad #illustratorsoninstagram #conceptart #adobeillustrator #instaartist #digitalart #digitalartist #digitalillustration #vectorart #design #vectorartist #orangecountyart #orangecountyartist #losangelesart #losangelesartist #stilesofart @adobe @procreate @piercebrosnanofficial @theharveyfierstein @lisa.jakub @matthewlawrence @marawilson (at Gallery 1988: LA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiVoeFvPXBf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kannibalkrunch]

I have been savoring @theharveyfierstein memoir 'I Was Better Last Night'... it's so damn good. I hope he doesn't mind this post, but it is an example of writing that makes me chuckle. Check highlighted text 🤣 #harveyfierstein #iwasbetterlastnight #memoir #2022 #gayhistory #queerhistory https://www.instagram.com/p/CgvMfLrOfPH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kannibalkrunch]

@theharveyfierstein as Virginia Hamm in 'The International Stud', 1978; a production at LaMama Theatre 📸 Kisch #harveyfierstein #internationalstud #torchsongtrilogy #1978 #1970s #gay #gaytheatre #queen #queertheatre #lamama #offoffbroadway #dragqueen #theinternationalstud https://www.instagram.com/p/CfCbk5Auug6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=