(OUTview @ 4) The DIRECTORS!

Undertow's Fuentes-Leon in 2010 at SLGFF

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 Directors. After 4 years of 2 Film Festivals we got to chat with some of the Top Directors in Queer Cinema.

I need to thank my Contributors Sara Michelle Fetters, Nikki Lee Taylor, and Ethan McMahon Plus My Camera crew, Stewart Nelsen, Chad Bystrom and Zheng Wang.

  (see More Photos below)  

(OUTview @4) The HUNKS!

Vaughn (w/MK)

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 HUNKS, I got to cozy up with or Interview.  (see More Photos below)

Jaymes Vaughn (Reality Star and Chippendale) -2011

James Preston ( A & F Model and Star of Joshua Tree, 1951) -2012

Nick Adams (the Bod of Broadway) -2011

Francois Sagat (French Porn Star) -2011

Murray Bartlett (Soap Stud)- 2011

Joe Conti (Cub in Bear City)-2010 

Chris Salvatore (Recording Artist and Star of EO3,4, and 5) -2010

Matt Zarley (Recording Artist)-2010

(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) From Hedwig to Drag Race: MK's Chat with (the Man behind) Jinkx Monsoon!

by MK Scott

Seattle Based Actor and Drag Superstar, Jinkx Monsoon is on the verge of Super Stardom. This Past Month, Monsoon was seen on the Seattle Stage in Delacreme's  'Homo for the Holidays', and Balagan's 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch", which is closing this weekend. On Monday, Monsoon makes her national TV Debut on Season 5 of Rupaul's Drag Race. As Actor, Jerick Hoffer, it is about his craft. So I caught up with the Man about his creation and How he is Handling his busy schedule and what to expect on Drag Race.

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: MK chats with IDOL Season 11 Finalists, Elise and Deandre!

by MK Scott

With Season 12 of American Idol starting up, I want to take you back to July 2012 when for the 4th year in a row, OUTscene  NW was the only EXCLUSIVE Gay outlet in the NW to cover the American Idol Tour. Of course the first choice would have been the Current Idol himself, Phillip Phillips. Since he was un-available, I was happy to chat with 2 of my Faves, Elise Testone and DeAndre Brackensick. Plus a Chance encounter! 

(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. 

BEST of 2012!

In 2012, OUTscene NW was all over the place and hit the Red Carpet at SIFF for Sissy Spacek as the star. Writers, MK Scott and Eddie Walker attended  Portland and Seattle Theater, Fashion Shows and Concerts in both Print and Video, Here are OUTscene NW's Top 5 Posts, according to our Readers (Based on Page Views.)

MK's Chats with Spacek on the SIFF Red Capet!

RED CARPET:
MK chats w/ the legendary, Sissy Spacek on the SIFF Red Carpet! (6/13)

(MK SCOTT) Best of 2012 plus MK's Favorite INTER-view of the year!

In 2012, MK Scott showcased his work in both Print and Video Interviews with some of  the Best Personalities in Gay Culture.  Here are MK's Top 5 Posts, according to our Readers (Based on Page Views.) Plus MK's Personal Favorite of the year!

MK w/ Gayby's Lisecki

5. Director and STAR of "GAYBY", Jonathan Lisecki! 

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

3. EXCLUSIVE 'Joint' INTER-view with DTLA Stars, Danny Roberts and Julie Goldman! 

2. Model James Preston, Co-star and Director discuss James Dean in Joshua Tree, 1951! 

(OUTscene TV) Planning a Holiday Party or Wedding? Meet Event Guru, Count Kody!

Andrea

by MK Scott

Count Kody’s passion is Entertainment Design and Event Planning. He creates magical realities, devoting his many skills to each project, no matter how intimate or how grand, how whimsical or opulent.

He balances his artistic attributes with his natural practical abilities in project management. As Count Kody says, "Beautifully designed events, from the most intimate dinner to the largest gala, bring joy into the world. My mission is to create joyful experiences every day during every season. Last month I chatted with Kody in this exclusive look at his Style to make the stunning display, even on a Budget.

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: MK remembers Holiday Legends Eartha Kitt and Rosemary Clooney!

Kitt's method (in 2004) of seducing young men: Champagne!

By MK Scott

Since it is Christmas, I remember 2 of the greatest Legends I had the opportunity to meet that both have contributed to the Holiday in a Big way. 

Tuesday marks the 4th anniversary of the passing of Eartha Kitt (Who is known for the classic, 'Santa Baby') and I remember meeting her as she performed at Seattle's Jazz Alley in 2004. After the show, I made way to her dressing room and was greeted by her publicist, "Are you Mr. Scott?". I said "Yes". The publicist then added, "We have been expecting you!"

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: MK chats with Director and Stars of Joshua Tree, 1951!

by MK Scott, (with Photographer, Zheng Wang)

I saw this film and met the cast at The  Seattle International Film Festival, this past May. This week it is making its  Los Angeles County Theatrical Run, 12th - 18th December / Long Beach Art Theatre / Tickets
*Filmmakers and cast in attendance.

  SIFF hosted its World Premiere of Matthew Mishory's"Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean", . The details the time  where he was a student at UCLA and his relationship with his Roommate, and other. The Film stars former Abercrombie and Fitch Model, James Preston as Dean, and  Dan Glenn as "The Roommate". I chatted with Preston, Glenn, and Mishory about the film. 

(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.

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: MK's Night with Blake Lewis!

FROM 2010: 

I had an awesome opportunity  in April 2010, meeting 2007 Idol runner up and Seattle native, Blake Lewis backstage at Seattle's premier Gay Nightclub, Neighbors. OURview's Shaun Knittel (Seattle Gay News) also was spotted! 

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: MK's chat with Darcelle XV in honor of her Birthday!

Darcelle w/ Adams in 2010

By MK Scott

This weekend marks the 82nd Birthday celebration of a NW Icon. Walter Cole, aka Darcelle XV, is a true pioneer and is one of the oldest (still working) female impersators in the country and still owns Darcelle XV club.  As I grew up, Darcelle was always vocal and a true leader of  the community. Walter (as Darcelle) even attended my Aunt's wedding to her partner over 25 yrs ago. Here is my Interview from 2010 for 80th celebration.

INTER-View: Indigo Girls in Symphony on NA Concert Tour!

by Sunny Clark

At the core of Indigo Girls beat the brave hearts of activism. Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have always marched to their own drummers, making out the beats of inner wisdom in music, as in life, by championing the rights of society’s marginalized, often playing fundraisers and adding original folk to the lore of too-often martyred victims. Many of us have grown up on Indigo Girl anthems, feeling that much “Closer To Fine,” for having adopted them as our own.
Conducting a career in the public eye with the courage of convictions while earning seven gold records, four of them platinum, and record sales of over 12 million, isn’t the only kind of challenge Indigo Girls embrace. Now touring in support of their 14th studio album, the masterful Beauty Queen Sister the Grammy Award-winning folk/rock duo are also performing select shows with various orchestras around the country. The veteran performers are dedicated to connecting with their audience, so Indigo Girls performing a tour within a tour seems a next step in the marriage of their musical aspirations and level of commitment.

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: MK chats with Peaches Christ at the 2010 Seattle premiere of 'All About Evil"!

FROM 2010:

By MK Scott


Had the pleasure of catching up with the San Francisco Midnight Madness queen, Peaches Christ, in town for the 2010 Premiere of her alter ego (Joshua Grannell) Feature Film Debut of 'All About Evil". Find out more about the film and What is next for Peaches?

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!"

INTER-view: OUTscene FAVE, Tripoli's Trippin' back to Seattle!

by Aiden Klein  
Via SGN 

'Stand-up comedy is just like meth - you'll eventually go broke and lose all your teeth.' But that will not stop Tony Tripoli from making his second appearance here in Seattle on August 17 and 18 at Re-bar (1114 Howell St.), where he will present his stand-up show, 'Tony Tripoli: Dirty, Sexy, Funny.' Yes, the smoking-hot lead writer for Joan Rivers is ready to dish it up with Seattleites once again, and no topic is off limits. 'There's a lot of shit out there that's wrong and I think we need to talk about it. For instance, that thing that Mrs. Rivers calls a face. Now lets discuss'.