Tag: GQ Magazine

Joseph Gordon-Levitt v. GQ — Who’s Right? — The Dishmaster Decides

Interviews with actors often run long, in hopes that journalists will get enough material to pick-and-choose what works best with their article. Though actors might think certain disclosures are the most interesting, they are often times incorrect. In the case of Joseph Gordon Levitt, it’s a tough call. Levitt objected to GQ Magazine’s coverage of his brother during their interview, specifically that GQ talked more about how his brother died than how he lived, and mistakenly said his death was related to drugs. I re-read the content in question, and I think Levitt’s sensitivity about the subject skewed his judgment. GQ barely addressed the subject, which is likely because after Levitt’s instruction they were probably paranoid about mentioning him at all. Furthermore, they referred to the drug overdose as “alleged,” and they mentioned his name in a positive context.

Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage is a GQ Stud — Dinklage is Hot!

For years I’ve been afraid to admit my attraction to Peter Dinklage. I’m embarrassed to even confess that trepidation. But thanks to GQ, my inner monologue is has been outwardly validated. Watch below for Dinklage’s attempt at a serious interview while surrounded by nearly naked women.

Katie Couric Insults Glee Photo-shoot — What Would Dan Rather Say?

I’ve certainly noted my objection to the sexy Glee photo-shoot for GQ Magazine, but must Katie Couric discuss this on her CBS newscast? Isn’t she supposed to be reporting “real news?” I wasn’t aware that hard-hitting news had now become about Glee actresses posing in their underwear. I wonder if Dan Rather saw the video below, and wept.

Dianna Agron on Glee GQ Photo-Shoot: “Everyone Else Does it”

Dianna Agron wrote a ridiculous apology on her blog, and it clearly proves that she still doesn’t understand the problem with the GQ photo-shoot. She apologizes and then says, “in the land of Madonna, Britney, Miley, ‘Gossip Girl,’ other public figures and shows that have pushed the envelope and challenged the levels of comfort in their viewers and fans… we are not the first.” I’m going to break this down for both Dianna, and for GQ Magazine, who defended their uncreative photographer by saying, “these ‘kids’ are in their twenties and should be able to “do what they want.” Here goes. The problem is not that Glee is a family show, and young children will be exposed to the magazine. The problem is that women in the entertainment industry are consistently sexualized by men, and yet they continue to pose nearly naked. Do you ever see Reese Witherspoon on the cover of a magazine in her underwear? She’s the only celebrity that has spoken out about her deliberate choice to keep her clothes on in photo-shoots. It isn’t necessary, and the next time the photographer comes up with the unoriginal idea, perhaps Lea Michele and Dianna Agron should stand up for themselves.