Bruce Vilanch

With 25% of all body dysmorphic disorders stemming from the LGBTQ+ community, and 42% of all males with eating disorders identifying as gay men, filmmaker Nick Demos examines body image in the LGBTQ+ community, media obsession with youth culture, and his own journey to self-acceptance in his middle age.

A documentary film about Studio One which, from 1974 to 1994, was the center of queer nightlife in West Hollywood as well as the staging ground for the rise of the LGBTQ rights movement and fight against the AIDS crisis.

In 1978, CBS aired the “Star Wars Holiday Special” the week before Thanksgiving to an audience of 13 million people. Considered one of the worst shows in television history, it aired only once. George Lucas tried to bury it and an infamous camp legend was born. This documentary unravels the mysteries behind the most bizarre Star Wars spin-offs of all time.

A fun take on the classic TV Christmas specials from the 60s, 70s and 80s - written by the show’s head writer, Emmy-winner, comedian and gay icon, Bruce Vilanch.

Investigating why beloved fitness icon Richard Simmons hasn't been seen for over eight years. TMZ speaks to the people closest to him including Bruce Vilanch, Suzanne Somers, Dr. Phil, and Simmons' longtime costume designer, Leslie Wilshire.

The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal the greatest cult comedies and campy classics of all-time. From "Fast Time at Ridgemont High" and "Office Space" to "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," and "Showgirls."

From "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to "The Big Lebowski" and everything in between, this fascinating deep-dive documentary begins its celebration of the greatest cult movies of all-time discussing the birth of the midnight movie.

The stripper Tony and the naive enthusiast Anthony, two entertainers, destined for the big time, who are mismatched in a casting office from two very different online contests.

Documentary exploring The Advocate's role at the forefront of the LGBT movement in the U.S.

Armed with a limitless Rolodex and a Benedict Canyon enclave with its own disco, Allan Carr threw the Hollywood parties that defined the 1970s. A producer, manager, and marketing genius, Carr built his bombastic reputation amid a series of successes including the mega-hit musical film "Grease," until it all came crashing down after he produced the 1989 Academy Awards, a notorious debacle.

Celebrate the work of actor and comedian Bill Murray at the Kennedy Center, as the recipient of the 19th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy itself, which began in 1927 when Louis B. Mayer, then head of MGM, led other prominent members of the industry in forming this professional honorary organization. Two years later the Academy began bestowing awards, which were nicknamed "Oscar," and quickly came to represent the pinnacle of cinematic achievement.

Harris Glenn Milstead, aka Divine (1945-1988) was the ultimate outsider turned underground hero. Spitting in the face of the status quos of body image, gender identity, sexuality, and preconceived notions of beauty, Divine succeeded in becoming an internationally recognized icon, recording artist, and character actor of stage and screen. Glenn went from the often-mocked, schoolyard fat kid to underdog royalty, standing up for millions of gay men and women, drag queens and punk rockers, and countless other socially ostracized misfits and freaks. With a completely committed in-your-face style, he blurred the line between performer and personality, and revolutionized pop culture.

A modern day, queer variation on Charles Dickens' classic story of the holidays, "A Christmas Carol." On Christmas Eve, Ben Scrooge, the man who hates the holidays, is given the chance to begin again when he is visited by three spirits - the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Recounted from a gay sensibility with heart, comedy and music.

Пожилых людей пытается убить киллер в маске, затесавшийся в их небольшое пенсионерское сообщество.

In the aftermath of Stonewall, a newly politicized Vito Russo found his voice as a gay activist and critic of LGBTQ+ representation in the media. He went on to write "The Celluloid Closet", the first book to critique Hollywood's portrayals of gays on screen. During the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, Vito became a passionate advocate for justice via the newly formed ACT UP, before his death in 1990.

Homophobic detective Mark Rima must "partner" up with the very gay and flamboyant Detective Chris Riant to stop a serial killing Nun from offing 5 band members otherwise known as "The Ex Choir Boys." But when it is determined that the detectives can't solve the case on their own, expert F.B.I. profiler Agent Peccant (comedian Ant) is assigned to the case. As the details of the case slowly emerge the police determine that that the "nun" may only be a silent witness to the grisly murders. The task force then turns its attention on the Catholic Church and a suspect group of Priests that have had a propensity for "cleansing the souls" of innocent young choir boys.

История рассказанная в этой картине — это непредвзятый, сексуальный, невероятно шокирующий взгляд на то, что делает и будет делать актер, стремящийся к славе и признанию в Голливуде! Молодой, мускулистый и красивый Адам только что переехал из Нью-Йорка в Лос-Анджелес с мечтой стать звездой. Между своими прослушиваниями он проводит время в спортзале, за шопиногом и поисками богатого жениха вместе со своей страстной и сумасбродной подругой Кэнди. Адам, не задумываясь, срывается на долгожданный звонок, предлагающий работу и деньги: новый кабриолет по завершению съемок в фильме выглядит очень многообещающим предложением. Но совсем скоро Адам узнает, что должен будет иметь дело с разоренными режиссерами, кончеными старлетками, закрытыми гей-знаменитостями и наркоманами, так он начинает терять самого себя в преступном мире гей-порно и проституции.

Filled with plenty of girls and gags and an enchanting repertoire of her greatest hits, The Showgirl Must Go On was a concert residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas that starred pop diva Bette Midler. Showgirl premiered on February 20, 2008 and closed on January 31, 2010. Midler signed for 300 shows from 2008 to 2010 at a pace of 100 performances a year. Shows were presented five nights a week with the house dark on Mondays and Thursdays. On December 31, 2010, The Showgirl Must Go On was broadcast on HBO channels at 9 pm. The 70 minute special contained some of the performances from the 2 hour long show.

Gay men and their pursuit of physical perfection. When it comes to looks and body image, gay men can be a pretty tough crowd. Men are visually programmed. And gay men have an appreciation for beauty in all aspects, whether it's other male bodies or just antiques. There's no doubt that attractiveness is key to a man's self-esteem and his impression on others, especially in gay life. The pressure to look good is even more intense in an image- driven culture where near-naked images of masculine perfection abound. Men are being objectified as never before. From super models and muscle boys, to bears and twinks to average Joes, along with experts in the business of beauty, "The Adonis Factor" is a revealing look at gay men's love or lust for all things pretty.

Gay & Lesbian Comedy Show Hosted by the Oscars resident writer for the past 17 years and comedy satirist Bruce Villanch, "Pride" the Gay & Lesbian Comedy show brings together four of today's funniest Gay and Lesbian comedians; starring outrageously funny comics Alec Mapa (Ugly Betty), Sandra Valls (Latin Divas Comedy), Poppy Champlin (Logo), and Scott Kennedy.

Тридцатилетние женщины Бекки, Эми и Рэйчел запланировали провести весенние каникулы на популярном среди студентов курорте. Однако для Бекки, работающей на влиятельного сенатора Кей Би Хартмана, каникулы приобретают рабочий оттенок. Бекки должна контролировать поведение дочки Сенатора, Линдсей. Но вскоре выясняется, что Линдсей и ее друзья проводят свой отпуск намного веселее и бесшабашнее 30-летних дамочек. И тогда женщины решают тряхнуть стариной…

Annul Victory is a documentary on the fight for marriage equality and the Proposition 8 election battle. The film documents the roller coaster ride of emotions in California after the historical state Supreme Court decision in May of 2008, finding it unconstitutional to deny gays and lesbians the right to be married in the state, and then the passage of Proposition 8 in November, denying gays and lesbians marriage rights, and “annulling” thousands of marriages. The story is told through the life and experiences of Robin Tyler and Diane Olson, one of the 14 couples involved in the historic litigation, with a look at some of the 18,000 couples who got married during the window of “legality” between May and November, with thought and commentary provided by a host of celebrities.

Ширли и Мартин Хирш каждую пятницу приглашают к себе на ужин очередную «идеальную» еврейскую девушку, в надежде, что их сын Нельсон наконец женится. И вот однажды Нельсон сообщает родителям, что он уже встречается кое с кем и обещает познакомить их со своей половиной на грядущем семейном торжестве. Но вместо сексапильной блондинки, которую готовятся встретить родители, Нельсон приходит на праздник с парнем по имени Анджело. Ширли и Мартин шокированы, но, трезво подумав, решают: если проблему нельзя исправить, следует изменить своей отношение к ней.

The outrageous story of 1970s porn icon Jack Wrangler, and how he rose to the top of the gay, and then straight, adult film industry.

Зохан - израильский коммандос, агент Моссада и антитеррорист - во время захвата известного мирового преступника инсценирует собственную гибель, дабы завязать с героическим прошлым и осуществить свою давнюю мечту: стать стилистом в Нью-Йорке. Вооружившись ножницами и желанным руководством, он решает начать свою карьеру в небольшом салоне.

Гертруда (или просто Тру) переезжает из Сан-Франциско в маленький город. Но ее семья не совсем обычна: ее мама — лесбиянка, а папа — гей. И живет Тру с двумя матерями. Возможно, ситуация еще сносная для большого города, но в маленьком все моментально начинают обсуждать новоприбывшую семью. И тогда, после некоторой череды событий, Тру берется за просвещение людей и начать решает с малого — со школы, в которой учится.

This whimsical Off-Broadway hit musical is aptly reworked and transferred to the screen. The self-descriptively titled Naked Boys Singing is a musical revue of songs that poke fun at gay life, body image, love, loss and yearning.

"Fucking with the Stars" fares less well as a send-up of the similarly-named TV show than as an opportunity for Coco LaChine and Chi Chi LaRue to do their comic turns. LaChine and crew go for absolute broke and end up being as much a part of the fun as the actual fucking. As far as prizes go, a chunky, silver spray-painted dildo that's studded with gewgaws may not be worth coveting. But the notoriety that comes along with being crowned star fucker is another matter.

Lust, betrayal, murder, and deceit all come alive in Michael Lucas' most anticipated film to date. Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons, based on Choderlos de Laclos' 1782 classic Les Liaisons Dangereuses (famously made into an Oscar winning film starring Glenn Close and John Malkovich), is a new modern-day twist on one of literature's most intriguing tales of wicked revenge and twisted seduction. Instead of 18th Century France, this X-rated version takes place in modern day New York. Featuring appearances from such notable gay superstars as RuPaul, Boy George, Bruce Vilanch, Graham Norton, Lady Bunny, Amanda Lepore, and Michael Musto, Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons has already become the most talked about porn flick of the year. Celebrity cameos by: Boy George, Lady Bunny, Amanda Lepore, Hedda Lettuce, Michael Musto, Graham Norton, RuPaul, Bruce Vilanch, and Matthew Mariani.

Иллюзионист, комик и просто талатливый артист Пенн Жиллетт открывает для зрителей тайны мира комедии. Самые грязные шутки, которые не повторяются дважды, для комиков, по его мнению, это то же самое, что соло в джазе. И эти правила остаются неизменным с самого возникновения жанра и до наших дней, что подтверждается кадрами выступлений 105 лучших комиков, невольно ставших главными героями фильма.

Follow the career of the Divine Miss M -- singer and actress Bette Midler -- from the bathhouses to Broadway to starring film roles. This A&E biography tells the story of the Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe winner through interviews with friends, family, colleagues and the superstar herself. See clips from stage performances and films, and learn how the star of such films as The Rose, Beaches, and Down and Out in Beverly Hills has stayed on top.

Эксцентричная Люси, продюсер, накануне Рождества как раз искала в Интернете актера на роль Санта-Клауса. В свою очередь, Санта, отработавший на своем посту 200 лет и собиравшийся на пенсию, нуждается в преемнике. Надо ли говорить, что эти двое при заочном знакомстве нашли друг в друге то, что искали. Однако готова ли Люси столкнуться лицом к лицу с настоящим Санта-Клаусом? Но что важнее, готов ли рождественский дед к тому, что выбрал себе в преемницы чернокожую тетеньку с сомнительными манерами?

The hunky John is a closeted small-town cop who moves to L.A., where he is quickly seduced into the gay life of workouts and dusk-to-dawn parties. With actual circuit party footage and mounds of glistening and chiseled flesh, the pulsating Circuit is bound to get your juices flowing.

A Jewish man discovers his boyfriend of 10 years has been cheating on him, and decides to embark on a dating spree.

A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.

Документальном фильм о закулисье киноиндустрии, который раскрывает зрителю секреты искусства создания хорошей комедии. Эта веселая картина содержит скандальные эпизоды с участием комедийных артистов Пола Райзера, Лили Томлин, Розанны Барр и многих других, приподнимая завесу тайны самых гламурных событий Голливуда. Это фильм-посвящение неординарному и талантливому человеку, который с легкостью превращает знаменитостей в звезд!

Diva Las Vegas was a show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas starring Bette Midler performing as singer and comedian. The one-time performance was filmed for television; HBO released it as a TV special originally broadcast on January 18, 1997 and repeated on February 2, 1997. Midler won the 1997 Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for the special. Among the songs performed were The Rose, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, From A Distance, Friends, Wind Beneath My Wings, Stay With Me and Do You Want To Dance?. Bette's daughter Sophie von Haselberg appeared for a short time during the song "Ukulele Lady". She sat with the rest of the cast and musicians on stage playing a ukulele and singing the words.

Elizabeth Bentley is a successful lawyer who suddenly has some "punkish" daydreams of being "Rambo" right around the time her clueless boyfriend Brad asks her to marry him. After a therapy session, she quits her job to the surprise of her family and Brad, and goes into the detective business, opening her own private-eye office. Unfortunately, the ghost of the private-eye who owned the office still lingers and Elizabeth's the only one who can see or hear him. At first, she becomes an unwilling partner in Nick Peyton's unfinished investigation, but then she finds herself falling for the salty, but dead, guy.

A special featuring celebrity guest stars and championship ice skaters from the United States and the Soviet Union. Notable for the Mario Ice Capades segment.

Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned Santa Claus (Charles Durning) quits Christmas. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for Christmas (and the help of his bumbling chief elf, Philpot (Bruce Vilanch), Santa and the child travel across America and Santa discovers that people really do need him and care about other people.

A suspensefilled thriller about a successful single woman who, on a deserted road, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker. Once back in the city, "The Drifter" follows her every move. Every attempt to free herself of his harassment fails until the shocking conclusion is revealed!

У актрисы Алекс Шернберген проблемы с ролями и с алкоголем. Проблемы с алкоголем настолько сильные, что наутро Алекс частенько не помнит подробности вчерашнего вечера. Однажды после вечеринки она просыпается в постели с трупом, и, естественно, не может ничего вспомнить. Неужели она убила человека? А если нет, кто поверит потерявшей работу пьянице? Алекс пытается бежать, потом пытается замести следы… А потом встречает бывшего полицейского Тернера, который верит ей и обещает помочь. Версия Тернера состоит в том, что Алекс кто-то подставил. Бывшая актриса и бывший полицейский начинают совместное расследование…

The Divine Miss M is featured in a concert filmed at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, at the culmination of her most recent cross-country tour which was known as "De Tour". This live recording was a combination of footage from both September 10 and 11, 1983. Set against a Renaissance art background and outfitted in a rainbow array of costumes, Midler sings and performs her uninhibited stage antics.

В начале четвертого тысячелетия в Галактике наступил сушняк — всю воду выпили. Перебиваются квасом и ракетным топливом. Но по воде скучают страшно, вплоть до рубки на мечах. Плюс боевые роботы где-то тут же бегают и мешают блистать космическим принцессам…

Обстоятельства складываются так, что Джесси необходимо срочно уносить ноги из Лас-Вегаса. Этот импульсивный молодой человек не привык жить по закону. Он угоняет автомобиль, а по пути в Лос-Анджелес ему приходится застрелить полицейского. По мере приближения к городу его положение все более усугубляется. Кажется, что весь мир ополчился против него.Но, как ни странно, именно в это время он знакомится с девушкой, которая заставляет его сердце то колотитьсяв бешеном темпе, то замирать от остроты чувств. Он ждал эту девушку всю жизнь. Но теперь, когда за ним охотится вся полиция штата, думать приходится совсем о другом.

Divine Madness is a 1980 concert film directed by Michael Ritchie, and featuring Bette Midler during her 1979 concert at Pasadena's Civic Auditorium. The 94-minute film features Midler's stand-up comedy routines as well as 16 songs, including "Big Noise From Winnetka," "Paradise," "Shiver Me Timbers," "Fire Down Below," "Stay With Me," "My Mother’s Eyes," "Chapel of Love/Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "Do You Want to Dance," "You Can’t Always Get What You Want/I Shall Be Released", "The E-Street Shuffle/Summer (The First Time)/"Leader of the Pack" and "The Rose".

John Ritter shows off his comedic talent with a collection of comedy sketches.

Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!

In 1977, Bette Midler's first television special premiered, featuring guest stars Dustin Hoffman and Emmett Kelly. It went on to win Bette her first Emmy Award for Outstanding Special — Comedy-Variety or Music. To make the show palatable to home viewers, the special featured heavily cleaned up versions of the material Midler was performing at that time on stage. The title of the show, Ol' Red Hair is Back, was a takeoff on the title of Frank Sinatra's recent album Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back.

Join Barry "live" on-stage at Ravinia Music Festival in Chicago...and "live" on the streets of New York City with special guest star Penny Marshall. The special was broadcast to record-breaking ratings on ABC in 1977 when more than 34 million people tuned in to see Barry's first national TV showcase. At the 1977 Emmys, Manilow and the program won Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music.

A Halloween-themed television special starring Paul Lynde which aired only once on October 29, 1976 on ABC. It features guest stars including Margaret Hamilton (who reprises her role as the Wicked Witch of the West), Billie Hayes (as Witchiepoo from H.R. Pufnstuf), Tim Conway, Roz Kelly, Florence Henderson, rock band KISS, Billy Barty, Betty White and, in an unbilled surprise appearance, Donny and Marie Osmond.

The Bette Midler Show is a HBO Video special of one of Bette Midler's tours entitled 'The Depression Tour', The video is of her show at the Cleveland Music Hall during February 1976. the show features many of Bette's popular songs, such as "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", "Friends", "In The Mood", "Hello In There", and "Lullaby of Broadway" As well as dazzling the audience with her spontaneous wit with her 'Wonderful Sophie Tucker Jokes' and her special 'The Vicki Eydie Show'

Трейси — начинающий дизайнер из чикагских трущоб. Она проходит через школу моды в надежде стать одной из главных дизайнеров в мире. Ее амбиции ведут ее в Рим, где ей предстоит сделать выбор между карьерой и мужчиной, которого она любит.

Misdiagnosed with a terminal illness, a computer nerd dates his hospice worker, while suspecting someone is out to get him.

A variety show headlined by Spanish "Cuchi Chichi Girl" Charo, who tells jokes, acts, sings, dances, and performs on a guitar.

The first in-depth profile of legendary illustrator Richard Amsel (1947-1985), detailing the artist's remarkable body of work, while chronicling an enigmatic life marked with personal heartbreak, celebrity friendships, creative genius, and a tragic end at the age of thirty-seven.