(OUTVIEW @ 4) the EXCLUSIVES!

This Week is OUTview's 4th Anniversary, and we Celebrate our 4th Anniversary and revisit our accomplishments and some of the Best Moments!

Today we focus on The EXCLUSIVES,  our Interviews that were granted based on sheer determination or Offered based on our increasing Visibility.  (see More Photos below)

(MK SCOTT) EXCLUSIVE: MK Chats with Writer/Director/Star, Matt Riddlehoover about 'SCENES from a GAY MARRIAGE', Now on DVD!

by MK Scott

This Past October at the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, I had a chance to see the film, 'Scenes from a Gay Marriage' and a chance to chat with the Writer, Director and Star, Matt Riddlehoover. Matt's inspiration is Woody Allen and it show in his latest. The Film is now out on DVD. 

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: Adrian Ryan's Wild chat (From 2010) with Cabaret Legend, Joey Arias!

(L to R) Benzler, MK, Arias, Ryan

Joey Arias is a New York City based performance artist, cabaret singer, and drag artist.

Upon the death of his dear friend  (from AIDS) and artistic collaborator, Joey became executor to the Klaus Nomi (Sperber) estate. A tribute to his friend is held in Berlin every year. A film on the life he shared with Klaus is currently in the works.

Arias is also notable for his portrayal of Joan Crawford in New York productions of Christmas with the Crawfords, an original holiday spoof of Christina Crawford's book Mommie Dearest.

Joey was (One) of the subjects of the Documentary, "Arias with a Twist" (The other is Puppeter, Basil Twist) that played at the 2010 SLGFF. Adrian Ryan got the EXCLUSIVE, but got a wild conversation on tape! Enjoy!

(INTO THE LIGHT) All About Goldie!

 by Alan Bounville

Meet Goldie Hawn! A few miles into a walk last week, a stow away joined me. It was raining this morning and this poor puppy was wandering around the highway soaking wet, coming close to being hit by cars a number of times as I past him. I didn’t know what to do. I’m so fed up at folks in the country not keeping their pets away from the road – ESPECIALLY when they live on a highway!

But something was different about this baby. He looked confused and scared. I called him over to me and saw that he was thin. I gave him a bit of my food. I went to the nearest house and talked to someone there who said his humans were in the house up the street. I asked if they could help get him home. The person refused. So, I walked away. Since I showed this adorable puppy some kindness, he began following me.

(MK SCOTT) MK Talks Marriage with 'I DO' Writer/Star, David W. Ross!

by MK Scott

Last month, during the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival I had the pleasure to meet and chat with the Writer and Star of 'I DO'. Now that Washington, Maine and Maryland have joined New York as well as others to allow same-sex marriage, 'I DO' goes beyond the state protections and focuses on another cause that I think needs to be resolved. As I learned from my interview (June 2011) with Judy Rickard and her book, Torn Apart: United by Love, Divided by Law, state protections are not recognized under federal immigration law. David W. Ross' 'I DO' is a beautifully written and acted that brings up the issue.

MK's EXCLUSIVE 'BEAR-HUG' with Bear City 2's, Stephen Guarino and Greg Gunter!

by MK Scott It's been 2 years since Bear City played the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and I had the pleasure to interview its stars, Stephen Guarino and Joe Conti. This year Bear City 2: The Proposal played this years Festival  and I once again spoke to Guarino Plus co-star, Greg Gunter about the highlights of the film and is Bear City 3 on the Horizon. The Highlight from the Interview (Taped on 10.12.12) was the BEAR-HUG!

(MK SCOTT) MK's EXCLUSIVE 'Joint' INTER-view with DTLA Stars, Danny Roberts and Julie Goldman!

by MK Scott

The new series DTLA premieres on Logo on Oct. 24 and 2 of the cast members are OUTscene Pals, Julie Goldman (Big Gay Sketch Show) and Danny Roberts (Real World). So I was able to get them Both for an JOINT interview (Done separate but combined for this Post) and it turned out while doing the series they never met or crossed paths.

Danny Roberts was a member of the cast of The Real World: New Orleans back in 2000. His participation was especially memorable because Danny was dating a US Army Captain named Paul Dill whose face had to be blurred out on screen because the military’s anti-gay Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy was still in place. Roberts Lives in Seattle.

Julie Goldman was a cast member of Logo's Big Gay Sketch Show and is a frequent guest on Jonny McGovern's weekly podcast Gay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern.

Additionally, Goldman currently write (under the direction of OUTscene Fave, Tony Tripoli) for Joan Rivers on Fashion Police on E!. I last interviewed Goldman in 2010.

EXCLUSIVE INTER-view: Meet William Pontius, Model and one-half of the couple in th new Macklemore, Lambert & Ryan Lewis's pro-marriage equality jam!

by MK Scott 

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis today released this amazing video in support of Referendum 74 in Washington to their track "Same Love" featuring Mary Lambert. "Same Love" is featured on the debut album from Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The Heist, released on October 9.  One-half of the couple featured is Seattle-Based Model, William Pontius. "I have always focused on socially conscious projects especially when it comes to my acting career", Pontius told me Exclusively by e-mail. "The wedding shoot was particularly hard because there was SO much emotion in the room, everyone felt like it was the real deal AND the guy I was marrying kept telling me he was trying not to cry.... Talk about emotional!"

(OUTscene NW) the 2012 HRC Pacific NW Dinner was all about WA Politics and Marriage Equality!

Dustin receives the visibility award

HRC's annual dinner was a blast, but downsized!  Full house at the Sheraton Ballroom, list of good speakers, including several spots from Chad Griffin, new national President. Lacy All of HRC Seattle launched the hour segment about Marriage Equality. Good audience response when the money donated by the jazzed crowd brought in $300,000 to Approve Ref-74 campaign. The crowd was buzzing at fever pitch with this amazing effort.

Dustin Lance Black, film maker famed for his movie about Harvey Milk gave a stunning speech - (Video Posted this week). He was on fire, very, very personal and to the point. Impressive. He reminded us if Washington State can approve Gay Marriage this rest of the country will take notice. We also got to know the new HRC President, Chad Griffin and saw a new ad that was a Prop 8 ad that we will see from the opposition of Ref-74. Closing the evening was IDOL/VOICE/Broadway Diva, Frenchie Davis.

Noticed that Lance Black dodged out after his speech and was later spotted at Seattle's New Club, Q.

At the Federal Club reception, prior to the event, the spotlight was on Washington with speeches from Jay Inslee, candidate for Governor and Sen Maria Cantwell (D-WA). Also spotted was congressman, Rick Larsen. Look for More coverage in the coming days!

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: MK catches up with Casper Andreas about 'Going Down in La La Land' Now on DVD!

by MK Scott

It was last October when Caper Andreas was in Seattle screening his latest, 'Going Down in La La Land', his first film set in LA (Not NY). Now it has been released on DVD. .

We chatted on-camera  and how his character takes a dark turn as Porn director turned Meth addict. The role is riveting and the director has assembled a cast of cameos with OUTscene favorites, Bruce Vilanch, Alec Mapa and Jesse Archer.

(MK SCOTT) EXCLUSIVE: MK's 'Joint' PRIDE Inter-view with Cazwell AND Amanda Lepore!

MK w/ Amanda at the Cuff pride Party

by MK Scott

In the last 2 years, Seattle Pride to me means more Celebs coming to town. In 2010, chatting with Julie Goldman at Pridefest was a highlight as was last year with a full, on camera interview with old pal, Armistead Maupin. This year was no exception, 2 artists from the New York club scene in town at Seattle Pride each performing only 3 miles apart. 2 artists that know and have worked together not to mention respect each other. Gay Rapper, Cazwell (in a Noisy Tent) was just about to start a 30 min. DJ session at the DJ Stage at Pride Fest in Seattle Center.

Meanwhile, Transgendered recording artist, Amanda Lepore was on stage at the Cuff Block party in Capitol Hill. I had only 20 min. to travel, I made it up to Amanda, right after her set, and we spoke in her trailer. 


So the following is my attempt at a Joint interview about Pride and working with each other:

(OUTscene TV) SIFF 2012: MK chats with Director and STAR of "GAYBY", Jonathan Lisecki!

by MK Scott

One of the Best Gay films at SIFF was the full- length version of a short from 2010. 'GAYBY' re-teams Jenn Harris and Matthew Wilkas, with Writer/Director, Jonathan Lisecki who also has a supporting role.


The Story:
Jenn and Matt are best friends from college who are now in their thirties. Single by choice, Jenn spends her days teaching hot yoga and running errands for her boss. Matt suffers from comic-book writer's block and can't get over his ex-boyfriend. They decide to fulfill a youthful promise to have a child together... the old fashioned way. Can they navigate the serious and unexpected snags they hit as they attempt to get their careers and dating lives back on track in preparation for parenthood? 'Gayby' is an irreverent comedy about friendship growing older, sex, loneliness, and the family you choose.

I sat down with Lisecki the day after the Gay-la screening.

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: MK chats with Armistead Maupin at Seattle Pride 2011!

by MK Scott

I was thrilled to learn that an old friend was selected to be a Grand Marshall for the 2011 Seattle Pride Parade. I met Armistead Maupin over 13 years ago when he was featured in a special concert with Seattle Men's Chorus (Still one of the most memorable in SMC'S 30 year History). Now the moment has arrived for the interview we have the video below:

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: MK chats with Nick Adams about Broadway's "Priscilla', which closes on June 24th!

by MK Scott

It was announced recently that Broadway's Priscilla, would be closing on June 24th. From my East Coast Tour last August. I wanted to share my Exclusive Interview with Broadway Star, Nick Adams (he turned 29 last week). Adams, who is known as the 'Bod of Broadway' took some time to speak with me right in front of the Broadway Palace Theater and home to 'Priscilla, queen of the desert, the Musical' in NYC. Nick was wearing a tank to show off his famous BIG Guns and he confessed he wouldn't mind being the 'Broad of Broadway' for as long as the show runs.  What will he do next?

(MK SCOTT) EXCLUSIVE, Pt 2: Paul Williams' 'Rainbow Connection'!

by MK Scott

In my Part 2 of my Exclusive with the Legendary singer, composer and Actor, Paul Williams (and Director Stephen Kessler) about their upcoming Doc, 'Paul Williams; Still Alive". I had to ask about Williams' legacy to the Gay Community.

(MK Scott) EXCLUSIVE with Director Stephen Kessler and the Legendary Paul Williams about "Being Still Alive"!

by MK Scott

When you get that call about interviewing one of you childhood Idols, you take it. It all started after seeing the documentary of the Legendary Oscar winning Composer plus TV and Movie star, Paul Williams called "Paul Williams Still Alive" and I reached out to see if the director, Stephen Kessler (Vegas Vacation) was coming to the screening at SIFF. Indeed he was and the subject himself, Williams. I was nervous (I even told him this) about meeting Paul, according to the film he was initially distant about interviews (that was 4 years ago) but now he was was quite friendly and easy to talk to. It was obvious that Filmmaker and subject were closer than ever!