iandouglas Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Behind the Candelabra (2013) Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted. Director: Steven Soderbergh anybody see it? some sections distinctly uncomfortable to watch, fortunately somebody in the cinema burst out laughing a couple of times which relieved the tension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted July 1, 2013 Moderator Share Posted July 1, 2013 Is this the sequel to "The Piano"? I don't think I want to watch a film where 2 blokes are tickling the ivorys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandouglas Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 about sequel - dunno, completely different film by the looks on the web this is one scary film, especially seeing MD this way - he does a surprisingly good impression of Liberace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Why was it uncomfortable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandouglas Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Why was it uncomfortable? 2 blokes are tickling the ivorys.as it were - doesn't do much for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Thought it was about a relationship, not an outright porn film? I've no problem with gays and will happily cheer on the likes of Jack Harkness, but... I *WILL* take issue with anyone who dresses like THAT ( ) and expects me to take them seriously. Lady Gaga and a few others can make it work... Libbie and Douggie there cannot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandouglas Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Liberace was a fantastic piano player and entertaining showman, he had a massive following and was the most highly paid artist for a while but there was also a secret side to his life which he tried to hide from the world, his performance and personna were excessive and so was his private life - my mrs was keen to go and see the film, thinking of her childhood enjoyment, watching his shows with her Nan but neither of us quite expected the other Liberace - really couldn't watch it again despite commendable acting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Most people have some hidden secrets... I sometimes wonder if I was off sick the day everyone else got theirs!! Just glad society has changed enough that most of those who do no wrong have no reason to hide, or at least get legal protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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