Michael 533 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 James White, which premiered Friday (Jan. 23) on the second day of the Sundance film festival, is a hard-hitting drama that takes an unflinchingly close-up look at a twenty-something New Yorker enduring his father's death, his mother's cancer and deep personal demons. Alongside heart-wrenching performances by leads Christopher Abbott (Girls), who plays the title character, and Cynthia Nixon, his mother, there's a strong, supporting turn from a surprising place: rapper Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi, who plays the gay best friend of the movie's heteros-xual lead. It's definitely an interesting career turn for a straight rapper who first made a mark in Hollywood as a lead on HBO's How to Make It in America. "This was way different than anything else I've ever done," Cudi, who also scored the film, told Billboard on the red carpet minutes before the premiere. "It was dope to do that. I felt like I had a responsibility to present a different walk in life from that world." In the Josh Mond-directed film, it's hard to tell that Cudi's character is gay -- his s-xuality isn't discussed or focused on at all. However, as the actor would explain before seeing the film for the first time at the premiere, he shot scenes in which his character comes out of the closet and even kisses a male friend, played by David Call. "When he comes out of the closet it's not really a thing," Cudi told Billboard. "I think that's something the world needs to see. 'Cause it's not a thing. We're all equal." Surprisingly, Cudi didn't find out the scenes had been cut until the premiere -- but he seemed to take it in good stride. "I'm mad [Mond] cut out my kissing scenes with David," Cudi said with a wry smile during an audience Q&A session after the film. "We made out so many times -- and it was so good! That's my only gripe." But did he have any hesitations playing a gay character, and kissing a male actor? "No. My thing is what story are we trying to tell here," Cudi told Billboard. "I didn't flinch. I'm secure with mine. I'm an artist -- it's all about playing characters that are intriguing and stimulating." http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/sundance-2015/6450862/kid-cudi-dishes-on-his-deleted-male-on-male-kissing-scenes-in-james-white-sundance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfSpain 10,010 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I like him even more Day N' Nite, Memories and the song that samples Poker Face are still my jam http://gagadaily.com/forums/topic/227246-ceremony-gagas-videography-megarate/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Josh 3 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 That's a shame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artpopmess 369 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Me too don't follow my instagram (trying out reverse psychology) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Child 18,997 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Why are they trying to censor us when you can't censor something that exists. Pointless. ‘If religion be the cause of disunity, then irreligion is surely to be preferred.’ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Venus 473 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 In that photo he reminds me of a gay **** star. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Space 0 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I like him even more Day N' Nite, Memories and the song that samples Poker Face are still my jam link pls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haroon 49,685 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Aww that's unfortunate, but he doesn't seem too upset or angry about it luckily That's a very mature way to look at playing characters that aren't like one's self :applause: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfSpain 10,010 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 link pls You're welcome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt22KvnRSL4 I think it was even nominated for a grammy! http://gagadaily.com/forums/topic/227246-ceremony-gagas-videography-megarate/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Space 0 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 You're welcome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt22KvnRSL4 I think it was even nominated for a grammy! OMG I now remember it it was such a bop and still is :givuep: thx for reminding! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfSpain 10,010 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 OMG I now remember it it was such a bop and still is :givuep: thx for reminding! ;) http://gagadaily.com/forums/topic/227246-ceremony-gagas-videography-megarate/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharamon 6,839 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I've had a crush on him and now i have it even more x.x Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco 3,040 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I've had a crush on him and now i have it even more x.x same Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lassex 1,169 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I kinda get why the scene was cut out if the movie wasn't focused on his character's s-xuality. He's such a bae tho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uo111 5,254 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Why are they trying to censor us when you can't censor something that exists. Pointless. It's the Sundance festival. They didn't cut it because it was gay. They cut it because they didn't want it, just like they would do with any straight kisses. That's equality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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