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The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus

HELPED BY HIS TRAVELING THEATER TROUPE, INCLUDING THE SARCASTIC AND CYNICAL SIDEKICK PERCY, VERSATILE YOUNG PLAYER ANTON AND A MYSTERIOUS OUTSIDER NAMED TONY, DOCTOR PARNASSUS OFFERS HIS AUDIENCES THE CHANGE TO TRANSCEND MUNDANE REALITY BY PASSING THOUGH A MAGIC MIRROR AND ENTER INTO A FANTASTIC UNIVERSE OF LIMITLESS IMAGINATIONS. AN IRRESISTIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE BETWEEN LIGHT AND JOY OR DARKNESS AND INEVITABLE DOOM.

Blessed with the extraordinary gift of guiding the imaginations of others, Doctor Parnassus is cursed with a dark secret. A inveterate gambler, thousands of years ago he made a bet with the devil, Mr. Nick, in which he won immortality. Centuries later, on meeting his one true love, Dr. Parnassus made another deal with the devil, trading his immortality for youth, on condition that when his daughter reached her 16th birthday, she would become the property of Mr. Nick.

Valentina is now rapidly approaching this 'coming of age' milestone and Dr. Parnassus is desperate to protect her from her impending fate. Mr. Nick arrives to collect but, as always keen to make a bet, renegotiates the wager. Now the winner of Valentina will be determined by whoever seduces the first five souls. Enlisting a series of wild, comical and compelling characters in his journey, Dr. Parnassus promises his daughter's hand in marriage to the man that helps him win. In this captivating, explosive and wonderfully imaginative race against time, Dr Parnassus must fight to save his daughter in a never-ending landscape of surreal obstacles - and undo the mistakes of his past once and for all...

When visionary director Terry Gilliam announced his newest project, is was received with a lively mixture of excitement, curiosity and apprehension. However, the production of The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus would soon turn out to be a real challenge. Financing the project was an ordeal, but when Terry coincidentally met Heath Ledger who showed an eager interest to play Tony, he believed his problems were over. But the sudden death of Heath in January 2008 left Terry Gilliam and company scrambling to find a means of salvaging the film - which was already well into principal photography at the time. The cavalry soon arrived in the form of Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell, who each serve as alternate-dimension versions of the character originally set to be played by Ledger when the character crosses through the paranormal mirror.

The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus was the last film project acclaimed actor and Academy Award winner Heat Ledger worked on. Co-starring in the film besides earlier mentioned Johnny Depp, Collin Farrell and Jude Law, are Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, Verne Troyer and super model Lily Cole as Valentina. The film enjoyed its world premiere during the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, out of competition and is scheduled for theatrical release worldwide around Christmas this year. -B-

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Exclusive on BeautifulMag: Island House Afternoons

Join us on November 23 for another exotic and erotic adventure at Florida based Island House Key West. For the next 6 weeks photographer Jason Rowan will allow us a glimpse through his camera when he re-unites with Ryan Findlay and Levi Poulter for some exciting afternoons at the tropical gay resort. –B-

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Bad Behaviour

IT WOULD BE MOST DIFFICULT TO GIVE A CLEAR DEFINITION ON WHAT BAD BEHAVIOUR REALLY IS. IT IS JUST TOO INDIVIDUAL, MEANING SOMETHING ELSE FOR EVERYBODY. BUT IT IS A FACT THAT SEXUAL FANTASIES AND LUSH FETISHISM IS OFTEN CONSIDERED TO BE BAD BEHAVIOUR. AND DON’T WE JUST LOVE IT.

Lush, theatrical, sexy and fun. An exploration of erotic fantasies and dark sexuality, sugar coated with a healthy dose of humor. These are the ingredients of the Bad Behaviour 2010 calendar. Two years ago we introduced you to the first Bad Behaviour calendar, and what we believed then, we can confirm now. Bad Behaviour brings one of the most original, thought provocative and erotic calendars of the year, and this third addition proofs the creative brains behind Bad Behaviour have successfully launched a most welcome tradition.

Once again, Award wining Australian photographers Ross Brownsdon and Travis de Jonk have succeeded to present us a delicious circus in which beautiful well-shaped men are the heroes and their darkest, most erotic fantasies the wonderful journeys they take us on. Over the years both artists have established themselves individually as two of Australia’s most successful photographers. Their Bad Behaviour productions has gained them international recognition as photographic duo. The Bad Behaviour 2010 calendar is no exception. With this piece of art on your wall, we guarantee, no moth will go by unnoticed. –B-

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Luke Smalley's Sunday Drive

THREE GORGEOUS YOUNG WOMEN PILE INTO A VINTAGE, YELLOW CONVERTIBLE FOR A LOVELY SUMMER DRIVE. IT IS NOT JUST A DRIVE. IT SOON BECOMES CLEAR THAT THE GIRLS ARE ON THEIR WAY TO THE STATE PENITENTIARY TO VISIT THEIR INCARCERATED BOYFRIENDS. THREE ATTRACTIVE YOUNG MEN, WHO ARE KILLING TIME WITH EACH OTHER IN THE SLAMMER, WAITING FOR THEIR SWEETHEARTS TO ARRIVE.

With Sunday Drive, his fourth book publication and life exhibition, we say goodbye to photographer Luke Smalley, who so unexpectedly passed away on May 17 at the early age of 53. Luke made name for himself by shooting young men in adolescence and creating playful images that explored the intersections between fashion and masculinity. His work always shows a certain air of minimalism with a retro nostalgia, featuring small town, athletic all-American young men. Much of his work carries a homo-erotic character, sexually ambivalent but never perverse. Luke Smalley graduated with a degree in sports medicine and even worked a couple of years as a personal trainer. This interest in sport clearly comes to life is his photography, specially his earlier work which found inspiration in fitness manuals and yearbooks circa 1910.

Sunday Drive is divided in two sections. The first part presents the three girls, self-absorbed with their thoughts and in preparation for an afternoon in which they will see their boyfriends. The second half concentrates on the boys. They spend their time behind bars, doing the things Young prisoners to to kill time and in anticipation of their sweethearts. Consistent with his earlier work, Luke Smalley successfully constructs a world of a timeless era. His whimsical and sexy images toy with societal ideals of femininity and masculinity. Besides numerous exhibitions and features, Luke published three other books: Gymnasium, Kim Jones and Exercise At Home.

Sunday Drive is being released by Twin Palm Publishers and is accompanied by the exhibition Sunday Drive: A memorial Exhibition, presented by ClampArt, 521-531 West 25th Street Ground Floor, New York City. The exhibition opened on November 5 and runs till December 19 and displays besides the works from Sunday Drive also material from Luke Smalley's earlier publications.  For more information, please visit www.clampart.com. -B-

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The Porns Star Interviews | Marco Blaze: Blaze of Glory

HOW DOES ONE GROW UP IN A SMALL VILLAGE IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE AND MANAGE TO BECOME ONE OF THE HOTTEST AND MOST PROMISING PORN STARS? THE ANSWER IS SIMPLE. HONESTY AND FOLLOWING YOUR INSTINCTS. MARCO BLAZE HAS THAT RARE ABILITY TO IGNORE SMALL MINDED PEOPLE AND MAKE THE BEST OF HIS LIFE DESPITE WHAT OTHERS THINK OF HIM. THIS HELPED HIM COMING OUT WHEN HE WAS A TEENAGER AND STILL LIVING IN A SMALL VILLAGE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE OF ARGENTINA. THIS ALSO HELPED HIM IN DEFINING WHAT HE WANTED TO DO WITH HIS LIFE AND TO MAKE HIS DREAMS COME THROUGH.

Now living in London, and traveling the world, Marco Blaze is one of the most promising porn stars of the moment. His good looks make him a much sought after model for photographers, such as Dylan Rosser, and his sexual appetite has landed him an exclusive contract with gay porn studio Titan and a large fan base all over the world. Asides all of that Marco also goes to university. Marco is truly living his blaze of glory. We contacted Marco and found him more than happy to talk with us. Fellow Londoner Dylan Rosser had Marco in front of his camera not too long ago and agreed on sharing his work - uncensored - to illustrate Marco's interview with us. Including exclusive material from Dylan's latest book RED and one photo that is being raffled off with proceeds going to aids charity Crusaid (Marco laying down on a wet floor).

Max Schulter, Daniel Marvin, Pedro Andreas, Adam Champ, D.O. and Marco Blaze…. It seems like Argentina is the new breeding ground for hot successful gay porn actors. Can you explain the success of the Argentine meat?
Marco: Haha, Argentina has always been famous for the quality of our meat, I guess when it comes to gay porn stars my country is striving to keep exporting the best beef available :)
On a more serious note, yes, Argentina is starting to open up to the gay porn market, and it was about time, there is a lot of talent waiting to be discovered. Actually, my friend Max Schulter is currently producing for some American porn companies that are starting to shoot down in Buenos Aires and taking advantage of the lower cost of production and new faces. Hopefully we will become the new Hungary for the gay porn industry, fingers crossed.

Let's stay in Argentina a bit longer Marco. You were born and raised in the country side. How has this upbringing influenced your current life and career?
Marco: I got from my country side upbringing, a very strong sense of self and family values. For example, my mom is very proud of my current success on the porn biz industry, it also definitely helped me to be a more focused person and keep my head over my shoulders on such a difficult world as the porn industry. And hell! It is always good to get back home for holidays and get some country momma soul food too.
 
You studied performing arts in Buenos Aires and worked for nine years as a professional dancer. You are now still performing but porn seems quite a 'stag leap' away from dance. What turned you?
Marco: Hehe, yes it is a proper “stag leap” indeed. To be very honest; I did everything I wanted to do as a dancer. I did musicals, I traveled the world doing shows for a cruise ship company, I even worked for Disney, yep... its true. As a showbiz dancer my career was pretty much fulfilled, although I still love to dance and take some dance lessons now and then for my own enjoyment, I was feeling the need to engage on a new endeavor, a new challenge. Odd enough, porn popped into my head, and I basically went for it. As everything I do, I do it with my all, so this time it wasn't going to be any different. I think we can all tell it paid off the effort ;-)
 
You started porn in 2008. Did it kick off right away or was it difficult to convince the producers you are the new kid on the block?
Marco: Hummm. Excuse my confidence... I think these guys saw that I was very much convinced to go all the way on the porn biz, so they put a vote of confidence on me. I did my homework, got my first promo pictures done, contacted the right people and asked for the right opportunities, the rest is history in the making... but I know porn is a hard industry and a “new kid on the block” can appear anytime soon. But while I keep on doing this, I will give my best to my fans, producers and happy cocks wanking to it.
 
How did you experience your first time (as a porn actor that is)?
Marco: It was actually a great fun experience. I did a movie for a Miami based website. It was a Solo on a sailing boat, and I had a great time. It was all like a game to me, although with time it became more like a profession and a proper job now, I still like to keep that “game” feeling to it when I shoot, makes it all much easier.
 
What is the best thing about being a porn star?
Marco: The best thing, of course after having sex with all this gorgeous guys, is the traveling. I love it. Traveling to shoot, or to do shows or promotions. I'm a free soul, love to be on a plane.
 
You know Marco, there are many, many porn actors, and every day more are coming. So, besides the obvious - well - accessories, what do you believe is your added value that makes you stand out from the others?
Marco: It's an unfair question to ask :)  It's always hard to describe such things about ourselves, but I'll give it a go. I think one of the main attractions about me, is that you can actually see and feel that I'm enjoying what I'm doing. Playing that game like I said before, a game of showing off, of sensuality, of sex. For me sex is a game between one (or more) adults, but still, one of the most entertaining games I ever played. So, as long as that shows, there is gonna be that little “extra” about me on the movies.
 
A little bird whispered in our ear that you are a most sexual kind of guy, not just professional but also in private. So Marco, if we give you one budget and carte blanche to create a scene, what would it look like and who would be starring next to you?
Marco: Sorry, but I will need to let you down on this one... I'm not much of a director really. Yes, it is true that I'm quite sexual on my private life too ;) I really enjoy threesomes, groups, the more the merrier, but I like to go with the flow mainly. So, I would use your budget to rent a big room on a high class hotel, and instead of using the carte blanche, I would use the Internet to get me some hot guys to have a good time ;-)
 
Let's go a bit more personal:
London or Buenos Aires?
Marco: For my dick London, for my studies, London. For my heart and my soul, Buenos Aires all the way baby.
Top or bottom?
Marco: Both, there is no other way to go. (if you are reading this and your are not versatile yet, hurry up! You are missing all the fun guys).
Your definition of love?
Marco: When you are willing to change everything you are and defines you for the happiness of somebody else.
Your definition of sex?
Marco: Fun. Games.
Cat or dog?
Marco: Cat, although I'm very allergic to them, hehe. But Cat, no doubt about it.
What do you wear in bed?
Marco: My undies, I hate sleeping naked, can't bare with my big dick moving around all the time.
Foreplay or direct action?
Marco: Hummm.... I'm not gonna lie... I like it to the point, makes me hornier. We leave the foreplay for my mother and her boyfriends.

It is probably to early to say, but let's give it a try. 5 years from now, where do you see yourself?
Marco: I can tell you where I would like to see myself in 5 years. With a second degree in my hands, and my family close to me. Also a boyfriend maybe? Or at least one or two good lovers and a bunch of hot fuck buddies on my little black book.
 
Standing in the spotlight you know as no other how important fans are. So here is your moment to say something to them, naughty or nice, anything you want. Don't hold yourself back…
Marco: Thank you guys (and some girls too). I can do something I enjoy because there is people out there that will enjoy it with me on their privacy of their TV's and screens at home. Yes, porn is fun, but doesn't make any sense without a fan. Love you xx Beso Grande. -B-

Photography by Dylan Rosser.

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