
A day after Odin Biron, the American actor who stars in a popular, Scrubs-like Russian sitcom, came out in a New York Magazine article, his second home has begun to weigh in on the big announcement. Russia passed nationwide laws banning the so-called spread of "gay propaganda" in 2013, and Biron's co-star, Ivan Okhlobystin, is one of the most ardent supporters of anti-gay legislation. (He also suggested that homosexuals be burned alive.) Before commenting on his esteemed colleague's newly public sexual orientation, he shared a photograph captioned "Shoo, demons, daddy's home" to Instagram.And later, he issued a statement on Twitter. "Bykov will never know that Phil is a pervert," he wrote, referring to his character, "But Okhlobystin, when he learned that his friend Odin is a sodomite, banged his head against the wall and cursed fate." Okhlobystin's countrymen, however, have taken to social media to share their own thoughts on...
- 2/10/2015
- by Katie Zavadski
- Vulture
Oklahoma marriage amendment struck down, McDonald’s says Adventure Time toys are for boys, Tony Perkins thinks homosexuality causes extinction
Carrie Underwood was named the top earning American Idol alum with $31 million last year, with Kelly Clarkson taking second place with $7 million. But Adam Lambert is doing just fine, earning $5 million to tie for third with Phillip Phillips.
The big news last night was that a federal judge struck down Oklahoma’s marriage amendment as unconstitutional for violating the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. The ruling is currently stayed pending appeal in the 10th Circuit, which also has Utah pending. In striking down the ban, Judge Kern said “Equal protection is at the very heart of our legal system and central to our consent to be governed. It is not a scarce commodity to be meted out begrudgingly or in short portions. Therefore, the majority view in Oklahoma...
Carrie Underwood was named the top earning American Idol alum with $31 million last year, with Kelly Clarkson taking second place with $7 million. But Adam Lambert is doing just fine, earning $5 million to tie for third with Phillip Phillips.
The big news last night was that a federal judge struck down Oklahoma’s marriage amendment as unconstitutional for violating the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. The ruling is currently stayed pending appeal in the 10th Circuit, which also has Utah pending. In striking down the ban, Judge Kern said “Equal protection is at the very heart of our legal system and central to our consent to be governed. It is not a scarce commodity to be meted out begrudgingly or in short portions. Therefore, the majority view in Oklahoma...
- 1/15/2014
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
Life of Whoopie Pie, CNN chronicles the Journey of Gay Athletes, Chris Kluwe moderates his view of punishment for Vikings’ coach
Chris Kluwe stands by what he said happened in the Vikings organization, but thinks he may have been too harsh in demanding that Mike Priefer never be allowed to coach again. “After thinking about it, after reflecting on it, I don’t think an appropriate punishment is if he never coaches again. I think it would be better if he got therapy, if he got counseling, and then a year or two from now, come back into the league as a role model, help out with Lgbt groups, and show people that this is an important issue. What he said is very hurtful, but people can change.”
Not content with the Supreme Court refusing to allow their Crimes Against Nature law to be in effect, Virginia legislators are proposing...
Chris Kluwe stands by what he said happened in the Vikings organization, but thinks he may have been too harsh in demanding that Mike Priefer never be allowed to coach again. “After thinking about it, after reflecting on it, I don’t think an appropriate punishment is if he never coaches again. I think it would be better if he got therapy, if he got counseling, and then a year or two from now, come back into the league as a role model, help out with Lgbt groups, and show people that this is an important issue. What he said is very hurtful, but people can change.”
Not content with the Supreme Court refusing to allow their Crimes Against Nature law to be in effect, Virginia legislators are proposing...
- 1/9/2014
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
Wannabe presidential candidate Ivan Okhlobystin tells Novosibirsk audience that gay people should be burned alive
A Russian actor best known for announcing a run for his country's presidency two years ago has stated that he would like to put all gay people "in the oven".
Ivan Okhlobystin, a popular star with fiercely conservative views, told an audience in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk that all homosexuals should be burned alive. According to the newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda, in comments translated by the Hollywood Reporter, Okhlobystin also compared homosexuality with fascism.
"I would put all the gays alive into an oven," the one-time Orthodox priest has been quoted as saying. "This is Sodom and Gomorrah! As a religious person, I cannot be indifferent about it because it is a real threat to my children!"
Okhlobystin later tweeted to confirm his comments. "The meaning was rendered correctly," he said. "Everyone has the right to express their opinions.
A Russian actor best known for announcing a run for his country's presidency two years ago has stated that he would like to put all gay people "in the oven".
Ivan Okhlobystin, a popular star with fiercely conservative views, told an audience in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk that all homosexuals should be burned alive. According to the newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda, in comments translated by the Hollywood Reporter, Okhlobystin also compared homosexuality with fascism.
"I would put all the gays alive into an oven," the one-time Orthodox priest has been quoted as saying. "This is Sodom and Gomorrah! As a religious person, I cannot be indifferent about it because it is a real threat to my children!"
Okhlobystin later tweeted to confirm his comments. "The meaning was rendered correctly," he said. "Everyone has the right to express their opinions.
- 12/16/2013
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Here is last week’s caption pic winner. This week’s caption pic is at the bottom of the page.
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“Do you mind? He was about to deck my halls!”"
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Weekend Birthdays! Geoff Stults (above) is 36, Stuart Townsend is 41, Helen Slater is 50, Don Johnson is 64, Patty Duke is 67, Wendie Malick is 63, and Taylor Swift is 24.
Russian actor Ivan Okhlobystin: “I myself would shove all live gays into furnace.”
The Spider-Man franchise will grow, as feature versions of Venom and Sinister Six have been announced.
Viktor Luna: Why I Decided to Come Out as HIV-Positive on Project Runway: All Stars
Phobie Awards: The 13 Worst People of the Year. #1 is no surprise.
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Thanks to everyone for participating! The winner is …
“Do you mind? He was about to deck my halls!”"
Thanks to dostka for this week’s winning caption!
Weekend Birthdays! Geoff Stults (above) is 36, Stuart Townsend is 41, Helen Slater is 50, Don Johnson is 64, Patty Duke is 67, Wendie Malick is 63, and Taylor Swift is 24.
Russian actor Ivan Okhlobystin: “I myself would shove all live gays into furnace.”
The Spider-Man franchise will grow, as feature versions of Venom and Sinister Six have been announced.
Viktor Luna: Why I Decided to Come Out as HIV-Positive on Project Runway: All Stars
Phobie Awards: The 13 Worst People of the Year. #1 is no surprise.
Why Beards And Scruffy Facial Hair Are Becoming More Popular Among Gay Men. How many of our readers have embraced the scruff?...
- 12/13/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot

Moscow – Popular Russian actor Ivan Okhlobystin, known for his intention to run for president two years ago, made scathing homophobic statements at a "spiritual talk" that he gave in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk Addressing the audience, he said that homosexuals should be burned alive, the newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda reported. Photos: Gay Marriage, or Not, in Global Cinema "I would put all the gays alive into an oven," Okhlobystin, formerly an Orthodox priest, was quoted as saying. "This is Sodom and Gomorrah! As a religious person, I cannot be indifferent about it because it is a real threat
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- 12/13/2013
- by Vladimir Kozlov
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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