Question: How does a filmmaker like Stephen Soderbergh follow up an epic bio-pic about one of the more polarizing figures of the past century?Answer: With a Liberace bio-pic of course!
The script is by Richard LaGravanese and early word is that Michael Douglas will star with Matt Damon as the pianist's longtime partner Scott Thorson. Some people might be scratching their heads about this choice of project but I think it is brilliant.
After the cultural phenomenon that was "Brokeback Mountain" many predicted a slew of gay themed films aimed at the mainstream would follow. Sadly this has not been the case. Outside of this fall's "Milk" no other big gay films (heh) have materialized.
While "Milk" will be an important film (in that it will let us know if audiences really are ready to handle gay issues in a mature fashion) this Liberace film will be the real test. "Milk" has it somewhat easy. Harvey Milk was a serious man with serious ideas. Liberace on the other hand, was NEVER taken seriously. Can Soderbergh et al get an audience to care about a man who so many saw as a joke? I say if anyone can, they can.
In other news...
A few nights ago I finally realized that the soon to be released "Lakeview Terrace" was directed (but not written) by Neil LaBute. I guess this is his way of trying to show that he can make a commercial film and hopefully get out of the director jail he put himself in when he perpetrated the cinematic travesty that was -
While I have no plans to see "Lakeview Terrace" I wish Mr. LaBute all the best. I really liked "In The Company Of Men" and "Your Friends & Neighbors" and "Nurse Betty" was pretty good too.
After the cultural phenomenon that was "Brokeback Mountain" many predicted a slew of gay themed films aimed at the mainstream would follow. Sadly this has not been the case. Outside of this fall's "Milk" no other big gay films (heh) have materialized.
While "Milk" will be an important film (in that it will let us know if audiences really are ready to handle gay issues in a mature fashion) this Liberace film will be the real test. "Milk" has it somewhat easy. Harvey Milk was a serious man with serious ideas. Liberace on the other hand, was NEVER taken seriously. Can Soderbergh et al get an audience to care about a man who so many saw as a joke? I say if anyone can, they can.
In other news...
A few nights ago I finally realized that the soon to be released "Lakeview Terrace" was directed (but not written) by Neil LaBute. I guess this is his way of trying to show that he can make a commercial film and hopefully get out of the director jail he put himself in when he perpetrated the cinematic travesty that was -
While I have no plans to see "Lakeview Terrace" I wish Mr. LaBute all the best. I really liked "In The Company Of Men" and "Your Friends & Neighbors" and "Nurse Betty" was pretty good too.
Lastly...
I MET HENRY ROLLINS!!!!
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