The American gigolo comes out. (the Buzz).ANY REMAINING DOUBT about the sexual orientation sexual orientation n. The direction of one's sexual interest toward members of the same, opposite, or both sexes, especially a direction seen to be dictated by physiologic rather than sociologic forces. of narcissistic nar·cis·sism also nar·cism n. 1. Excessive love or admiration of oneself. See Synonyms at conceit. 2. A psychological condition characterized by self-preoccupation, lack of empathy, and unconscious deficits in Julian Kaye, the title character in the 1980 hit film American Gigolo gig·o·lo n. pl. gig·o·los 1. A man who has a continuing sexual relationship with and receives financial support from a woman. 2. A man who is hired as an escort or a dancing partner for a woman. (played by Richard Gere), can now be put to rest. These days ex-gigolo Julian is in his 50s, openly gay, and escorting ladies to high-class events--at least in the imagination of his creator, Paul Schrader, who has written a Gigolo sequel titled The Walker. "He's a society walker, he's homosexual homosexual /ho·mo·sex·u·al/ (-sek´shoo-al) 1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or directed toward the same sex. 2. one who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex. and lives in D.C., and his gifts are social rather than sexual," Schrader recently told Daily Variety. "Most of the drama involves him and his three women friends.... He takes them to operas and art openings so their husbands don't have to." Schrader says he'll "have my pick" of actresses, since those over 50 "aren't getting offered a lot." And who will fill Gere's shoes? Schrader is hoping for Kevin Kline. If Kline signs on, maybe The Walker could also serve as a sequel to In & Out. |
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