I’m thankful for the cast, the studio and filmmakers for this film. It was a bold step forward in 1982. It got widely panned for its subject matter but was a necessary step in our evolution. The integrity of everyone involved was so appreciated by me to this day.
It's a beautiful film but not all of us find happiness . I still watch this on occasion and wonder what my life could have been if I had accepted myself . Harry Hamlin and Michael Ontkean were so convincing in this film . Kate Jackson was perfect . Roberta Flack was a brilliant choice of song for the soundtrack . This is definitely one of the most heart tugging films ever made . I cry each time I watch it .
I’ve always accepted myself but I haven’t found happiness either.
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Now, now, there, there, no real need to cry. It's all in your head, Jeff. "Accepting" is a matter of mindset and the spirit that motivates it. Simply, choose an upbeat spirit of independence from those of the world, who choose to conform to the idea of "pairing up" with others. There's really no need, when indeed, you find the greatest love of all is inside YOU.
I was friends with a married man, that I was really attracted to. We saw this movie together, as something special for us. We secretly held hands, the whole time as we watched this beautiful story.I thank God for this film in placing good people, as they were working through a difficult and compassionate situation. This film showed so many people, how to face the truth about being the person, they really were. So many people were afraid, as I and my friend. My friend and I, never continued our relationship because he was married and as we gained so much understanding from all sides. I loved this film and loved the music of "Making Love"
I saw this as a 14 year old Catholic school educated altar boy. This film spoke to me in so many different ways. The story the actors the script and the music moved me deeply. The only film which had such a profound effect on me was BLESS THE BEASTS & THE CHILDREN. Rewatching this at 51 years of age is just as powerful as it was as a teenager. Harry Michael & Kate really delivered in these roles. Kudos to all the pioneers of film making.
Omg! I’ve never heard anyone else say that they loved ‘Blessed The Beasts and The Children’ and that it had a profound effect on them! It affected me deeply, as well. Thanks for posting that.
As I was slowly coming out as a freshman in college in 1982, a few of my close gay friends and myself went to see this movie. We loved it. From start to finish it was amazing. We were mesmerized. The love scenes between Harry and Michael were exquisite. Harry, Michael and Kate all did a phenomenal job. ❤️❤️❤️
Before I came out I read the book and it changed my life it was the first time I have ever read a gay story. Then I seen the movie and it was overwhelming. Today I am married 15 years to my husband and we adopted a beautiful baby at 18 months old who is now 14. How times have changed from that movie.
What is the difference between "picking someone up in a bar" if you're straight or gay? I don't think there is one. Mr. Hamlin is so extremely well-spoken and thoughtful in this interview.
What a beautiful man inside and out. I’d forgotten all about this film, but I suddenly felt like looking up a clip of him in ‘L.A. Law’ and this gem was suggested too.
I was eleven years old and terrified to say or do anything that would telegraph my sexuality. I wanted to see the movie because I read in a magazine what it was about. I did see it about five years later on VHS. It gave me hope that I could grow up, move to California, find a career and love. I did. I'm grateful for this movie for giving me that hope.
This movie comes the closest to what it was like to be a gay man at the time who lived a straight existence and finally took the plunge to explore his true side. I still like watching it today as it brings back so many memories.
Wow! I have always loved Harry Hamlin , as I consider him one of the best actors in Hollywood, And this interview has proven what a great respectable and honest he really is . Making Love remains one of the best films of our times with an incredible cast . No one could had played the roll of Claire better then Kate Jackson❤
Great interview. Most interviews from that time would have gone more salacious and voyeuristic. “What was it like kissing a man? Did you like it? Were you concerned it would turn you homosexual?” “Most people find homosexuality to be morally objectionable. What do you say to those people?” This interviewer asked much better questions, more interested in the acting and film making process. Very respectful. I’m glad to see it.
Harry Hamlin was Amazing as Bart in this movie 👏🏻👏🏻 the 80’s was s time no one talked about being gay.. however he did a phenomenal job in this movie 🍿
He was pretty sexy. I remember seeing Making Love with my partner when it came out. I was about 16 years old and this was the first movie that gave me hope for finding love. Prior to Making Love most movies with gay themes were either portraying gay men as diseased or psychopath murderers or miserable queens. The only other movie with positive gay character prior might be Cabaret. I commend the actors for this movie, during the homophobia of the early 80s doing a "gay" movie could ruin a career. Kate was also very good in her role. The movie was honest to the time period. I connect this movie to falling in love with my first husband who sadly passed away when I was only 25 though we had about 10 years together.
Mr. Hamlin has nothing to apologize for choosing to take on this role. I'd love to know the names that were too afraid. Hamlin was fantastic. I "know" his character & most have even tougher veneers/& even higher images of themselves. If you hv sense, you don't fan their egos, ignore them. Hamlin's character showed a little more decency with courting Onktean. As he suggests, vulnerability? Maybe it was just "the chase"/ to crack this straight, very curious man that kept him interested. And Onktean is very handsome & his character, very likeable. Well played by all. And "no" to Mr. Interviw man: With mature, loving people, the Onktean- Jackson marriage "split" wasn't portrayed as too easy or too pretty. I have seen this situation several times without ANY acrimony. Most anger came from third party friends & family around the couple. It was refreshing to see reality played out , even if "critics", (& what qualifies ANYONE as a critic?),... even if critics thought it was too easy. It happened back then, (pardon me, WAY back then, pffft), as it does now. If the leads did forrfeit bigger future theatrical roles, that's really lousy. Especially considering the % of gays in the industry. They are all fine actors and should be proud to have "Making Love" on their resumes'.
the movie was focused on michael ontkean's character's issues. this was made before people expected everything to have their personal social agenda's message in them. they made stories, they weren't trying to brainwash anyone or please sensitivity readers or diversity boards. maybe you should make a movie from the wife's point of view, if it's that distressing for you.
I remember when this came out. I was in college and a few of my courses had very religious/bigoted assholes who made it known how disgusting this film was. Afterwards they were quietly disliked by nearly everyone.
....possibly (in my opinion), was the Movie was bombing, and Media outlets didn't want to get wrapped up in the controversy of the flick's subject matter...Mind you, AIDS was becoming much more talked about (negatively), and that added to the film's failure(s).....
@@RBS_ Thank you. I disagree on your point concerning AIDS. I believe this movie came out around February 1982. AIDS didn't become headline news until 1983. I remember as I was there.
His observations are shallow, external. There doesn’t seem to be an inner life which a great actor like Timothy Hutton .He took this roe because he desired to be a working actor. It wasn’t his cup of tea because his role mirrors his life in many ways . He’s not a complex person or he is and has made a choice to show only one side. If this is the case he’s a better actor in real I’ve than when he’s in front of a camera. He’s an actor and I think slipping into being another person is still difficult Frank one.
They did a phenomenal job with "Making Love". I understood that all 3 main actors took a hit in their careers because of it but they should all be proud of the end product because it opened up so many eyes as to what gay people go through daily (even today). The subject matter was controversial (absurd in today's standards but that's life) at the time but it was done beautifully. Kudo's to Harry Hamlin, Kate Jackson and Michael Ontkean.
100% Respect and Gratitude. To all three primary actors and everyone else involved. You - Kate, Harry and Michael, have all had long and storied careers but it cannot be said enough - how important it has been to countless and even society at that time, and today, and for generations to come - that you came together - when, how and where you did. B r a v o . T h a n k y o u .
Thank you for the film.
It showed life as we lived/live it.
It is so real from start to finish.
THANK YOU.
I’m thankful for the cast, the studio and filmmakers for this film. It was a bold step forward in 1982. It got widely panned for its subject matter but was a necessary step in our evolution. The integrity of everyone involved was so appreciated by me to this day.
Harry Hamlin was bold, and ahead of his time to choose this script! Harry Hamlin is a gifted Artist!
He hasn't aged well
Who does?@@jeanettedevereux7664
Harry was at his most handsome during this time.
he still is. HIS Intelligence is what shines.
It's a beautiful film but not all of us find happiness . I still watch this on occasion and wonder what my life could have been if I had accepted myself . Harry Hamlin and Michael Ontkean were so convincing in this film . Kate Jackson was perfect . Roberta Flack was a brilliant choice of song for the soundtrack . This is definitely one of the most heart tugging films ever made . I cry each time I watch it .
I’ve always accepted myself but I haven’t found happiness either.
Now, now, there, there, no real need to cry. It's all in your head, Jeff. "Accepting" is a matter of mindset and the spirit that motivates it. Simply, choose an upbeat spirit of independence from those of the world, who choose to conform to the idea of "pairing up" with others. There's really no need, when indeed, you find the greatest love of all is inside YOU.
Thank you Harry Hamlin. We knew how difficult this was for you. When we all saw ourselves in you, we thought one day, this would be today.
I was friends with a married man, that I was really attracted to. We saw this movie together, as something special for us. We secretly held hands, the whole time as we watched this beautiful story.I thank God for this film in placing good people, as they were working through a difficult and compassionate situation. This film showed so many people, how to face the truth about being the person, they really were. So many people were afraid, as I and my friend. My friend and I, never continued our relationship because he was married and as we gained so much understanding from all sides. I loved this film and loved the music of "Making Love"
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This film literally saved my life.
How can you Thank God when if you really knew him , you would know that this way of life is against his law !
@@InFltSvc Charlatan, bigot and hypocrite. And worse, religious, which means you have turned off your brain.
What about the wife?
Harry was great in this film as was the rest of the cast.
I saw this as a 14 year old Catholic school educated altar boy. This film spoke to me in so many different ways. The story the actors the script and the music moved me deeply. The only film which had such a profound effect on me was BLESS THE BEASTS & THE CHILDREN. Rewatching this at 51 years of age is just as powerful as it was as a teenager. Harry Michael & Kate really delivered in these roles. Kudos to all the pioneers of film making.
Omg! I’ve never heard anyone else say that they loved ‘Blessed The Beasts and The Children’ and that it had a profound effect on them! It affected me deeply, as well. Thanks for posting that.
As I was slowly coming out as a freshman in college in 1982, a few of my close gay friends and myself went to see this movie. We loved it. From start to finish it was amazing. We were mesmerized. The love scenes between Harry and Michael were exquisite. Harry, Michael and Kate all did a phenomenal job. ❤️❤️❤️
The theme song to the film, “Making Love” by Roberta Flack, reached #11 on the music chart at the time. Full of sentiment, it’s a beautiful song.
Shes from my state of North Carolina .
It was one of the most beautiful and amazing films ……..brilliantly done!
Before I came out I read the book and it changed my life it was the first time I have ever read a gay story. Then I seen the movie and it was overwhelming. Today I am married 15 years to my husband and we adopted a beautiful baby at 18 months old who is now 14. How times have changed from that movie.
That's wonderful; congratulations on your beautiful family!
What is the difference between "picking someone up in a bar" if you're straight or gay? I don't think there is one. Mr. Hamlin is so extremely well-spoken and thoughtful in this interview.
What a beautiful man inside and out. I’d forgotten all about this film, but I suddenly felt like looking up a clip of him in ‘L.A. Law’ and this gem was suggested too.
I was eleven years old and terrified to say or do anything that would telegraph my sexuality. I wanted to see the movie because I read in a magazine what it was about. I did see it about five years later on VHS. It gave me hope that I could grow up, move to California, find a career and love. I did. I'm grateful for this movie for giving me that hope.
This movie comes the closest to what it was like to be a gay man at the time who lived a straight existence and finally took the plunge to explore his true side.
I still like watching it today as it brings back so many memories.
Wow! I have always loved Harry Hamlin , as I consider him one of the best actors in Hollywood, And this interview has proven what a great respectable and honest he really is . Making Love remains one of the best films of our times with an incredible cast . No one could had played the roll of Claire better then Kate Jackson❤
Great interview. Most interviews from that time would have gone more salacious and voyeuristic. “What was it like kissing a man? Did you like it? Were you concerned it would turn you homosexual?” “Most people find homosexuality to be morally objectionable. What do you say to those people?”
This interviewer asked much better questions, more interested in the acting and film making process. Very respectful. I’m glad to see it.
if im not mistaken this guy is the hero in Clash of Titan Harry Hamlin
He is
Harry Hamlin was Amazing as Bart in this movie 👏🏻👏🏻 the 80’s was s time no one talked about being gay.. however he did a phenomenal job in this movie 🍿
Harry Hamlin was such a hottie back then
He's still handsome!
Harry Hamlin was so young and attractive here. WOW! I was 19 when Making Love was made and came out. It gave me somewhat of an idea of the gay life.
Gay theme movies NEVER get into the "A Lister" thing. LOL.
"Making Love" was a grrat movie. Original Broke Back Mountain. Must see movie. 3 main actor (Kate, Michael, Harry) all did a wonderful job.
He was pretty sexy. I remember seeing Making Love with my partner when it came out. I was about 16 years old and this was the first movie that gave me hope for finding love. Prior to Making Love most movies with gay themes were either portraying gay men as diseased or psychopath murderers or miserable queens. The only other movie with positive gay character prior might be Cabaret. I commend the actors for this movie, during the homophobia of the early 80s doing a "gay" movie could ruin a career. Kate was also very good in her role. The movie was honest to the time period. I connect this movie to falling in love with my first husband who sadly passed away when I was only 25 though we had about 10 years together.
Making Love One of my favorite comedies
I just read Harry Hamlin's autobiography and I couldn't put it down...
Foi o Primeiro filme com a Temática que assisti, esplendido atuação de seus Atores que vieram a ter o preconceito da época , será eternizado.
This would have also made a great stage play
Thanks you!!!
Mr. Hamlin has nothing to apologize for choosing to take on this role. I'd love to know the names that were too afraid. Hamlin was fantastic. I "know" his character & most have even tougher veneers/& even higher images of themselves. If you hv sense, you don't fan their egos, ignore them. Hamlin's character showed a little more decency with courting Onktean. As he suggests, vulnerability? Maybe it was just "the chase"/ to crack this straight, very curious man that kept him interested. And Onktean is very handsome & his character, very likeable. Well played by all. And "no" to Mr. Interviw man: With mature, loving people, the Onktean- Jackson marriage "split" wasn't portrayed as too easy or too pretty. I have seen this situation several times without ANY acrimony. Most anger came from third party friends & family around the couple. It was refreshing to see reality played out , even if "critics", (& what qualifies ANYONE as a critic?),... even if critics thought it was too easy. It happened back then, (pardon me, WAY back then, pffft), as it does now. If the leads did forrfeit bigger future theatrical roles, that's really lousy. Especially considering the % of gays in the industry. They are all fine actors and should be proud to have "Making Love" on their resumes'.
Harry Hamlin was gorgeous back in 1982 but old age hasn't been kind to him or me. 🤣
Beautiful movie. I watch it very often. What is the music they play at minute 48? I love it
It took courage for Harry Hamlin to take this role. If you were associated with "gay" then your career was done with.
He looks exactly like his daughter amelia
Harry original totty from the 1980s before I even reached puberty.
What a gorgeous man...tie with brad pitt
Now I see especially with his older daughter with the brown hair looks like him.
"IN MEDIA RES!"
PS The Interviewer - did a perfect interview in the place and timeframe he had.
Thank you.
It’s amazing how the pain that wives are subjected to doesn’t matter so long as men are happy.
the movie was focused on michael ontkean's character's issues. this was made before people expected everything to have their personal social agenda's message in them. they made stories, they weren't trying to brainwash anyone or please sensitivity readers or diversity boards. maybe you should make a movie from the wife's point of view, if it's that distressing for you.
I remember when this came out. I was in college and a few of my courses had very religious/bigoted assholes who made it known how disgusting this film was. Afterwards they were quietly disliked by nearly everyone.
Why didn't this interview aire?
....possibly (in my opinion), was the Movie was bombing, and Media outlets didn't want to get wrapped up in the controversy of the flick's subject matter...Mind you, AIDS was becoming much more talked about (negatively), and that added to the film's failure(s).....
@@RBS_ Thank you. I disagree on your point concerning AIDS. I believe this movie came out around February 1982. AIDS didn't become headline news until 1983. I remember as I was there.
His observations are shallow, external. There doesn’t seem to be an inner life which a great actor like Timothy Hutton .He took this roe because he desired to be a working actor. It wasn’t his cup of tea because his role mirrors his life in many ways . He’s not a complex person or he is and has made a choice to show only one side. If this is the case he’s a better actor in real I’ve than when he’s in front of a camera. He’s an actor and I think slipping into being another person is still difficult Frank one.
Where's Lisa Rinna At...LOL
They did a phenomenal job with "Making Love". I understood that all 3 main actors took a hit in their careers because of it but they should all be proud of the end product because it opened up so many eyes as to what gay people go through daily (even today). The subject matter was controversial (absurd in today's standards but that's life) at the time but it was done beautifully. Kudo's to Harry Hamlin, Kate Jackson and Michael Ontkean.
100% Respect and Gratitude. To all three primary actors and everyone else involved.
You - Kate, Harry and Michael, have all had long and storied careers but it cannot be said enough - how important it has been to countless and even society at that time, and today, and for generations to come - that you came together - when, how and where you did.
B r a v o .
T h a n k y o u .