The problem isn’t just about its R-rating but also the fact that its filmmakers have emphasized their openness at it being the anti-’Rhapsody, ‘meaning that it would be a film more open in showing its main subject’s queer lifestyle. Whether people want to admit it or not, that, more likely than not, had to have irked many mainstream moviegoers and turned them off in wanting to see the movie. I know, terrible, right? But we do live in America, there is still homophobic sentiment in many regions of the country, LGBTQ cinema is not necessarily the kiss of death at the box-office, but it sure comes close. Now, if you’ve seen “Rocketman” you would know that the gay sex scene doesn’t last for more than a minute or so. There isn’t necessarily that much gay content but because it went viral that the creators of ‘Rocketman’ fought hard for that R rating and that they didn’t want to de-queer Elton John, well, it probably didn’t help. I’m sorry, it’s sad to say this and to think such a bigotry still exists in this county, but it does. Contribute Hire me
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