“The film 1985 speaks to the pain of withheld truth, separating one loved one from another because of bigotry, ignorance and fear of rejection.  As we reflect on the world as it is over 30 years after 1985 takes place, we must pay tribute to those who took the battle cry seriously:  Silence = Death. Action = Life.  We owe a great debt to everyone who came out – intentionally and because of their deaths from AIDS – for creating a world that is so much more evolved today.”

…Nicholas Snow, Founder – PromoHomo.TV, Producer/Host of Notes From Hollywood

Featured Image (above): Corey Michael Smith as Adrian in 1985 The Film. Photo by Dutch Hall.

1985 (the film) Red Carpet Interviews – Cory Michael Smith and Virginia Madsen

2018 Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival Screening of 1985, the Red Carpet LIVE on the all new #NotesFromHollywood from Nicholas Snow and #PromoHomoTV 1985Adrian ( Cory Michael Smith, “Gotham”, Carol) returns to Texas for Christmas, keeping quiet about both his sexuality and HIV status. Award-winning writer-director Yen Tan (Pit Stop, Ciao) delivers a poignant period piece about a gay man tying up loose ends with his parents ( Virginia Madsen and Michael Chiklis) and friends (including Jamie Chung as Adrian’s ex from high school) and leaving a legacy of hope for his younger brother (Aidan Langford, “Bosch”), who may be following in Adrian’s footsteps.Says Nicholas Snow, "1985 speaks to the pain of withheld truth, separating one loved one from another because of bigotry, ignorance and fear of rejection. As we reflect on the world as it is over 30 years after 1985 takes place, we must pay tribute to those who took the battle cry seriously – Silence = Death. Action = Life. We owe a great debt to everyone who came out – intentionally and because of their death from AIDS – a huge debt for creating a world that is so much better today." OUTFESTFounded by UCLA students in 1982, Outfest is the world’s leading organization that promotes equality by creating, sharing and protecting LGBT stories on the screen. Outfest builds community by connecting diverse populations to discover, discuss and celebrate stories of LGBT lives. Over the past three decades, Outfest has showcased thousands of films from around the world, educated and mentored hundreds of emerging filmmakers, and protected more than 35,000 LGBT films and videos. Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival is eleven days of world-class films, panels, and parties.

Posted by Nicholas Snow on Monday, July 16, 2018

 

1985 had its Los Angeles premiere at Outfest 2018, and Nicholas Snow is honored to have broadcast live – not only the red carpet but the post-screening Q&A – on the all-new Notes From Hollywood on PromoHomo.TV.  In the red carpet interviews (above), Snow gets up close and personal with Corey Michael Smith and Virginia Madsen.  Below, in the post-screening Q&A, writer/director/co-editor Yen Tan joins them.

The official synopsis explains, “Inspired by the award-winning short of the same name, 1985 follows Adrian (Corey Michael Smith) a closeted young man returning to his Texas hometown for Christmas during the first wave of the AIDS crisis.  Burdened with unspeakable tragedy in New York, Adrian reconnects with his brother (Aidan Langford) and estranged childhood friend (Jamie Chung), as he struggles to divulge his dire circumstances to his religious parents (Virginia Madsen and Michael Chiklis).

1985 (the film) Post-Screening Q&Q @Outfest 2018 on Notes From Hollywood

Says #PromoHomoTV's founder Nicholas Snow, "1985 speaks to the pain of withheld truth, separating one loved one from another because of bigotry, ignorance and fear of rejection. As we reflect on the world as it is over 30 years after 1985 takes place, we must pay tribute to those who took the battle cry seriously – Silence = Death. Action = Life. We owe a great debt to everyone who came out – intentionally and because of their deaths from AIDS – for creating a world that is so much more evolved today."The official synopsis explains, "Inspired by the award-winning short of the same name, 1985 follows Adrian Corey Michael Smith) a closeted young man returning to his Texas hometown for Christmas during the first wave of the AIDS crisis. Burdened with unspeakable tragedy in New York, Adrian reconnects with his brother (Aidan Langford) and estranged childhood friend (Jamie Chung), as he struggles to divulge his dire circumstances to his religious parents (Virginia Madsenand Michael Chiklis).Congratulations to writer/director/co-editor Yen Tan and your entire team. 1985 About OutfestFounded by UCLA students in 1982, Outfest is the world’s leading organization that promotes equality by creating, sharing and protecting LGBT stories on the screen. Outfest builds community by connecting diverse populations to discover, discuss and celebrate stories of LGBT lives. Over the past three decades, Outfest has showcased thousands of films from around the world, educated and mentored hundreds of emerging filmmakers, and protected more than 35,000 LGBT films and videos. Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival is eleven days of world-class films, panels, and parties.PromoHomoTVPromohomotv StudiosNicholas Snow

Posted by Nicholas Snow on Monday, July 16, 2018

 

Says Nicholas Snow, “1985 speaks to the pain of withheld truth, separating one loved one from another because of bigotry, ignorance and fear of rejection.  As we reflect on the world as it is over 30 years after 1985 takes place, we must pay tribute to those who took the battle cry seriously:  Silence = Death. Action = Life.  We owe a great debt to everyone who came out – intentionally and because of their deaths from AIDS – for creating a world that is so much more evolved today.”

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