BREAKFAST WITH SCOT: FIRST GAY-THEMED MOVIE SANCTIONED BY NHL
Adapted from the novel by Michael Downing, "Breakfast with Scot" is a touching comedy that tells the story of a very ‘straight’ gay couple, Eric (Tom Cavanagh), an ex-NHL hockey player-turned-sportscaster and Sam (Ben Shenkman), a lawyer, who end up with temporary custody of recently orphaned Scot, (Noah Bernett), a budding queen of an 11 year old. [SYNOPSIS]
Officially sanctioned by the NHL and the Toronto Maple Leafs, "Breakfast with Scot" represents the first time a professional sports league has allowed their logo and uniforms to be used in a gay-themed movie. During production, in an interview with the Toronto Star, Tom Cavanagh said: "You have to give full credit to the NHL and the Leafs for signing on."
From Regent Releasing and here! Films. Look for "Breakfast with Scot" in theaters this Fall.
Tom Cavanagh stars as Eric, a handsome ex-hockey player turned sportscaster, who is living the perfect gay life at home with his lawyer boyfriend. However, their closely-closeted paradise is threatened when they receive news that Sam's brother Billy’s (Colin Cunningham) ex-girlfriend has died, leaving custody of her son Scot (Noah Bernett) to Billy. Ed never wanted kids, and certainly never expected one like this. When 11 year-old Scot arrives and they open his duffle bag, they find a pink musical hairbrush, a pink poodle belt and white sock-ettes with lacy fringe at the top. Scot throws Ed and Sam's life into complete disarray, but they soon find that they can’t bear to part with him. "Breakfast With Scot" contrasts the realities of family life against its funniest stereotypes and uncovers how it feels to be a boy who doesn't quite fit into the role society has prepared for him.
It's quite a bad movie. Acting and storyline wise. Perhaps Scot was the only one who acted better than all the adults...
Posted by: Alfred | July 09, 2008 at 03:10 AM
Haven't seen it. Don't know about the acting. But the story looks awesome. Let's face it people. This is a pretty big deal. This is basically a movie about two GAY guys who find them selves DADS to a GAY child.
Don't you think this is gonna piss off the bible-thumpers for "indoctrinating" the children?
Yay! Can't wait to watch the fur fly.
Posted by: PatrickPatrick | July 10, 2008 at 10:04 PM