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Michael Douglas and Matt Damon share a bed and the story of Liberace and Scott Thorson BY NATHANIEL ROGERS  "Too much of a good thing is wonderful" That was a signature catchphr...
Michael Douglas and Matt Damon share a bed and the story of Liberace and Scott Thorson BY NATHANIEL ROGERS  "Too much of a good thing is wonderful" That was a signature catchphrase of Liberace, the classical pianist who became a household name as a flamboyant nightclub entertainer. Liberace was born Vladziu Valentino Liberace but known by "Walter" or "Lee" to his intimates -- even the names were too many… too much! He didn't just popularize the catchphrase but lived it maintaining his most unlikely monster career for roughly four decades -- which is, what, a century in showbiz years? The new biopic BEHIND THE CANDELABRA, premiering Sunday on HBO, is smart enough to adopt it as tagline. But is it too much? Is it wonderful? Hollywood studios thought so, at least in regards to the first question. Director Steven Soderbergh hasn't been shy about telling the press that the story was too gay for the movie studios and while we can't know the ins and outs of how true this is or to what extent he tried to make it happen as a theatrical feature before going to television, it sounds trueish. Hollywood has been curiously reluctant to relive the mainstream success of Brokeback Mountain (a major hit grossing nearly $100 million in domestic release) even though they're usually downright shameless about cashing in on any success with quick imitation. But bless Soderbergh for pushing it forward, even if he's a weird fit for the material. As a director he's never been exactly "flamboyant" visually, preferring subtle formal experimentation to Liberace's rhinestone-slathered "look at me" effort. CONTINUE, AFTER THE JUMP.... But come to think of it Liberace's sparkle must have been the draw. Soderbergh is, rather famously, a superb director of movie stars, often guiding them to their best work. You don't need to zazz anything up behind the camera when Julia Roberts is crusading with all her movie star wiles  ("they're called Boobs, Ed") and if you know to stay out of Channing Tatum's way in the editing room when he's humping the stage in a g-string you get pure Magic. But with lesser subjects Soderbergh's films can, to me, feel a teensy bit flat. Not that Soderbergh isn't smart behind the camera when the right subject comes along. In fact, I love the build-up to The Star entrance here. It's just about perfect. The first five minutes of Behind the Candelabra are Liberace free but they're subtly funny and warm. The movie is based on the autobiography of Liberace's former chauffeur (read: lover) Scott Thorson played by Matt Damon. We first meet him in fairly anonymous long shot, he could be any blond 70s stud. Soderbergh watches a man pick him up with a funny empty-headed exchange of names as "I Feel Love" plays tinnily in the background, bless. the real life couple One smart establishing scene with Scott's foster parents later, and the two new friends (fuckbuddies?) are racing off together for a concert already in progress. Just as the piano tickling begins on the soundtrack, the offscreen host announces "Mr Showmanship… Liberace!", Soderbergh shifts the camera and the editing tempo to the music. Damon's blond feathered hair bounces with casual excitement as he struts into the concert hall and the movie has already won me over. I Feel Love, yes. The arrival of the star changes everything for Scott -- who Liberace will immediately flirt with as his current protege (read: lover), played in hilariously bitchy complete silence by Cheyenne Jackson, ignores them. Soderbergh's reliably superb intuition with Movie Stars pays off again with Michael Douglas's work as the infamous showman. Soderbergh can always zero right in on what makes a particular star special and in this case it's Douglas's gleeful inner bad boy; if he feels like he's getting away with something (that "Greed is good" speech i
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BY SAM GREISMAN A look back at today's top stories BOY SCOUTS As expected the anti-gay nutjobs have come out of the woodwork to react to the partial end to the Boy Scouts' ban on gays. NOM's Brian Brown says that...
BY SAM GREISMAN A look back at today's top stories BOY SCOUTS As expected the anti-gay nutjobs have come out of the woodwork to react to the partial end to the Boy Scouts' ban on gays. NOM's Brian Brown says that the gays will sexualize the Boy Scouts. I'm not even sure what that means. Bumbling former presidential candidate Rick Perry is greatly disappointed by the Scouts and Tony Perkins of the FRC predicts that God will be ushered out of the scouting world.  Lawrence O'Donnell sat down with openly gay Eagle Scout Zach Wahls last night to discuss the end of the ban on gay scouts.  ** GAY NEWS Last night the Nevada Assembly advanced a bill that would put same-sex marriage on the 2016 ballot. Shortly before the vote, 18-year-old Riley Roberts delivered a powerful and stirring plea on behalf of his two moms. Also yesterday's NYU Commencement ceremony was all about marriage equality as David Boies and Edie Windsor were two of the speakers.  ** ENTERTAINMENT Gay rapper Ethan Kaplan has a new video that is all about the gay art of tanning. And who would have thought that a movie about Liberace would contain so much gay sex!? ** VIDEO OF THE DAY A new job for dogs: dentist to lions!
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PHOTOS: Before there was Robert Mapplethorpe, there was John Palatinus. Los Angeles exhibition space drkrm hopes you’re hungry for some beefcake — they’re presenting the work of John Palatinus, one of the pioneering phy...
PHOTOS: Before there was Robert Mapplethorpe, there was John Palatinus. Los Angeles exhibition space drkrm hopes you’re hungry for some beefcake — they’re presenting the work of John Palatinus, one of the pioneering physique photographers of the 1950′s in June. According to drkrm: Along with Lon of New York, Bruce of Los Angeles, and Bob Mizer of Athletic Model Guild, he helped create a whole new genre of male photography. He was a major influence on Robert Mapplethorpe and may be one of the last living photographers from the 1950′s golden era of physique photography. ??This exhibition will be on view from June 8th through June 29th, 2013 with an Artist reception on Saturday, June 8 from 7-10pm. drkrm was kind enough to send us a few of the photos on display next month, showcasing “the semi-naked, body-proud weightlifters of the time.” For more on John Palatinus, click here. Next Photo » 1 of 7 1234567
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Is there life after porn? Last week legendary Francois Sagat (pictured) hung up his jock and told us he’s going to concentrate on his clothing line and being a professional muse for artists, photographers and clothing designers (now that...
Is there life after porn? Last week legendary Francois Sagat (pictured) hung up his jock and told us he’s going to concentrate on his clothing line and being a professional muse for artists, photographers and clothing designers (now that is a great gig!). What’s the track record on this very unique job change? We found mixed results. See for yourself on the following pages.
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Just Posted: @RobbieRogers Will Be Major League Soccer’s First Out Gay Player:
Just Posted: @RobbieRogers Will Be Major League Soccer’s First Out Gay Player:
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Good evening, I would really appreciated some advice/thoughts from anyone that has found themselves in the position I do now. I am female, 30, and have now been married for 8 years. (Regular, happy-ups-and-downs type to a ‘normal&#...
Good evening, I would really appreciated some advice/thoughts from anyone that has found themselves in the position I do now. I am female, 30, and have now been married for 8 years. (Regular, happy-ups-and-downs type to a ‘normal’ loving husband) Since my adolescence, I have experienced several ‘girl crushes’ – teachers, bosses etc… Those you wish to emulate… I understand what these are and have learned to manage myself around them. But recently, the feelings are different… Very difficult to articulate. I yearn for the physical company of attractive, engaging women. Not in the capacity of friendship but equally, not in the form of a ‘lover’. Resorting to American High School language, 2nd base with a bit of intellectual dialogue thrown in. I appreciate that female sexuality is more fluid than that of our male counterparts but I can’t quite get my head round where this sits relative to the blurred line in the middle. I’m conscious this may sound somewhat frivolous but rest assured my education, professional capacity and life experience has ensured I’m a mature, well rounded 30 y/o. I just really need some to explain if this is typical ‘phase’ or deeper… Do I need to live it to understand what it is I think I want? I appreciate any thoughts. (Equally, I apologise for what I am sure is a terrible selection of categories.) The post Informed and experienced advice greatly appreciated… appeared first on The Lesbian Question.
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Greek model Michail Kampourakis at VN by Errikos Andreou THERE IS MORE, CLICK HERE TO SEE REST OF THE POST
Greek model Michail Kampourakis at VN by Errikos Andreou THERE IS MORE, CLICK HERE TO SEE REST OF THE POST
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@robbierogers Please be in touch with me. Would love to talk with you for BuzzFeed: chris.geidner@buzzfeed.com //
@robbierogers Please be in touch with me. Would love to talk with you for BuzzFeed: chris.geidner@buzzfeed.com //
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Benji at Dragonfly Agency by Calvin Brockington THERE IS MORE, CLICK HERE TO SEE REST OF THE POST
Benji at Dragonfly Agency by Calvin Brockington THERE IS MORE, CLICK HERE TO SEE REST OF THE POST
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My first memory of a “music video” was watching the Disney channel play an animated video of their characters in different scenes choreographed to the song “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival. To thi...
My first memory of a “music video” was watching the Disney channel play an animated video of their characters in different scenes choreographed to the song “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival. To this day whenever I hear that song, I think of Mickey Mouse and a blue, animated, moon-lit river. Today, because it is going to be a full moon, this Saturday Cartoon‘s edition is dedicated to the Moon. Enjoy! Related articles Saturday Cartoons: “Histeria!” Saturday Cartoons: Slappy “The Slap-Happy” Squirrel Saturday Cartoons: “God, The Devil & Bob” “Aliens Took My Girl” to WonderCon
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