Beyond the Glamour, the real
story of Behind the Candelabra
So why was there so much controversy over
distributing this film? Perhaps it’s the risqué gay
sex scenes or the taboo subjects of AIDS,
palimony and showbiz decadence which
prevented Hollywood from granting the film a
mainstream cinematic release. Subjects that
have never deterred HBO before. (More...)
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Video: Actor Christian Campbell
on Being a Gay Icon
Jimmy Nguyen speaks with Christian Campbell
on what it's like for him to be a straight actor
who is a gay icon. Christian recounts his starring
turn in a gay role for the 1999 motion picture
"Trick," and how that impacted his career. Jimmy
and Christian also discuss why it's easier today
for straight actors to play gay roles in movies
and television. - Source: Huffington Post
Edition 006 - May 2015
