Out in Magic: Albus Dumbledore

WARNING: This article reveals plot details concerning the Harry Potter books that may be considered spoilers for the future film adaptations. Proceed accordingly.

J.K. Rowling, best-selling author of the Harry Potter book series, has revealed that Hogwarts' headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, is indeed gay. Fans of the books have long speculated about the private life of the wizard character (currently portrayed on film by Michael Gambon), but this news (straight from the horse's mouth, as it were) is the first time Rowling has publicly addressed the rumors.

Gee, thanks, J.K. Better late then never, I guess, considering the book series is over and, in The Half-Blood Prince (the next book to be filmed), Dumbledore is killed off. So I guess we can add him to the long list of gay men outed after their deaths. Well, there's always the slash fiction.

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MD Poll: Norman, Is That You?

Movie Dearest readers went a little mad for their pick for the creepiest movie quote, "We all go a little mad sometimes" from Psycho. I almost went a little mad myself earlier this week when a Blogger glitch erased half the votes, but thankfully, the problem was fixed and the votes eventually reappeared.

Out of 83 votes total, the skin-crawling words spoken by Anthony Perkins' Norman Bates netted 16, for 19% of the vote. Tied for second (with 14 votes/16%) were the chill-inducing quotes uttered by Dr. Lecter and little Cole Sear, with the line about Rosemary's Baby's familiar resemblance placing fourth (10/12%). Coming in with a tie for the fifth spot are the little girls of Poltergeist and Aliens, with 7 votes (8%) each. Note that half of the top six quotes were spoken by children, so I guess that's why we get so many creepy kids in horror movies. See the comments section below for the complete rundown.

For a change of pace from all the spookiness this month, this week's new MD Poll question is a simple one: "What November movie are you most looking forward to seeing?" Can't wait to be Enchanted? Will you be there for I'm Not There? Looking for Love in the Time of Cholera, or just want to see a movie Before the Devil Knows You're Dead? Eager for a visit from Fred Claus? Want to see Russell and Denzel, together again, in American Gangster? How about Nicole as Margot at the Wedding or Redford, Streep and Cruise in Lions for Lambs? Do you want to "bee" first in line for Bee Movie? And don't forget No Country for Old Men or The Mist, not to mention getting a gander at the computer-enhanced genitals of Beowulf.

This poll will run for two weeks, so head over to the sidebar at right to place your vote.

UPDATE: This poll is now closed, click here for the results, and click here to vote in the latest MD Poll.

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Out in Film: Reichen Lehmkuhl

Out and proud: Reichen Lehmkuhl, actor/model/ reality show star.
- Where we first saw him: Running The Amazing Race with then-husband Chip Arndt and watching them cross the finish line to become the show's first gay winning team.
- Other TV appearances: More reality with Fear Factor, soaps The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives, sitcoms The Drew Carey Show and Frasier (playing "Impossibly Handsome Man" - amen to that).
- At the movies: Co-starred in Partner(s) and The Scorned; had a cameo in The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green as "Dream Date" (the scene didn't make the final cut, but you can see it here).
- Also known for: Standing by his man, supporting N'Syncer/then boyfriend Lance Bass when he publicly came out. He's currently dating hot model Ryan Berry.
- What else has he done: Wrote his autobiography, Here's What We'll Say: Growing Up, Coming Out, and the U.S. Air Force Academy,detailing his days as a closeted Air Force Captain. Fly Naked with Reichen with his line of titanium, flight-themed jewelry (hot video preview here). Annual beefcake calendars.
- Bet you didn't know: Hosted his own talk shows on the now defunct Q Television network and internet radio site The Fish Bowl.
- Latest project: Just joined the cast of the sexy gothic soap Dante's Cove, which has its third season premiere tonight on here! TV.
- Where you can learn more: His official website.

See NSFW pictures of Reichen Lehmkuhl in The Back Room.

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Poster Post: This is Alaska!

A little poster mash-up of that gladiator movie with that vampire flick, created by yours truly (click on image for a larger view).

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