Michael douglas and matt damon shine in steven soderberghs fabulous liberace biopic, which is playing in competition at the festival ahead of its may 26 debut on hbo. Michael douglas and matt damon go behind the candelabra tv. Jerry weintraub discusses highly anticipated biopic on liberace, behind the candelabra. Matt damon discusses liberace, kissing michael douglas and. Behind the candelabra dvd directed by acclaimed filmmaker steven soderbergh and executive produced by jerry weintraub, this hbo films drama recreates the glittering private world of liberace michael douglas, the flamboyant, phenomenally successful entertainer whose extravagant costumes, trademark candelabra, and elaborate stage shows made him the most bankable. Sep 20, 20 michael douglas and matt damon star as liberace and his young lover, scott thorson, in steven soderberghs new hbo biopic behind the candelabra. Now to one of the years most highly anticipated movies behind the candelabra about liberace and his much younger male lover premiering this weekend and the man behind the movie jerry weintraub. May 21, 20 michael douglas discusses new film behind the candelabra film star michael douglas has been discussing his latest role as flamboyant pianist liberace alongside matt damon as his lover.
Michael douglas on playing liberace the man behind the. It features michael douglas in the lead, with matt damon, as his lover, scott thorson pictured, at left, on the cover of. From the moment that michael douglas first appears as liberace in behind the candelabra, it is impossible to take ones eyes off him. Now to one of the years most highly anticipated movies behind the candelabra about liberace and his much younger male lover premiering this. The 68yearold douglas isnt slowing down, however, after winning a battle with throat cancer that caused a delay in candelabras production and. Jun 07, 20 pianist liberace michael douglas takes scott thorson matt damon as a lover. My life with the duke, was written with pilar wayne.
Starring michael douglas and matt damon, the film is adapted from. Damon and douglas go behind the candelabra the boston globe. Behind the candelabra is as camp as a row of tents, but the many tells of its period setting a decade that bridges the 70s80s reinforce the. We knew he was a great actor, but was that really michael douglas tickling the ivories on hbos new liberace biopic behind the candelabra. Behind the candelabra stars michael douglas as liberace and matt.
Behind the candelabra michael douglas pictures cbs. It dramatizes the last ten years in the life of pianist liberace and the relationship he had with scott thorson. Matt damon recently finished shooting for the upcoming movie behind the candelabra. May 27, 20 behind the candelabra is as camp as a row of tents, but the many tells of its period setting a decade that bridges the 70s80s reinforce the mainstream sexnegative mindset that trapped. Jun 06, 20 michael douglas is hilarious in steven soderberghs blackly comic biopic of the hyperkitsch piano wizard liberace and his addictions to rings, plastic surgery and a buff matt damon peter bradshaw. Michael douglas on liberace, cannes, cancer and cunnilingus. Michael douglas on behind the candelabra channel 4 news duration. Behind the candelabra watch the hbo original movie hbo. Toute lactualite sur the actor, michael douglas scott thorson was interviewed this 21th may about his participation in. Ireland ams showbiz correspondent leanne moore spoke exclusively to michael douglas about returning to work after his recent illness, new movie candelabra with matt damon and his soft spot for. Actor discusses tackling role as liberaces young lover and performing alongside michael douglas. Michael douglas and matt damon star as liberace and his young lover, scott thorson, in steven soderberghs new hbo biopic behind the candelabra. Michael douglas was fascinated by candelabra s script what interested you about this project. Michael douglas talks to channel 4 news culture editor matthew cain about his latest film and the changing attitudes towards the private lives of celebrities.
According to an interview in the las vegas sun, the true. In addition to not wanting to miss douglas playing liberace, damon debriefs on working with steven soderbergh. Michael douglas plays liberace and matt damon plays thorson. Douglas is set to play liberace in steven soderberghs hbo biopic behind the candelabra. Palatial kitsch is how michael douglas, playing liberace in behind the candelabra, describes his extravagant home to his new lover scott thorson. Scott thorson became famous for his relationship with and lawsuit against liberace and his testimony against gangster eddie nash. His latest rich guy role may be his most challenging. This is a film is based on true events and adapted from scott thornsons 1988 memoir behind the candelabra. Michael douglas discusses new film behind the candelabra film star michael douglas has been discussing his latest role as flamboyant pianist liberace alongside matt damon as his lover. Michael douglas talks about his portrayal of the camp piano man, his. Then seven years later, he called and said, im going to be sending you something.
Kirk douglas is pictured with his son, michael douglas, on the rome set of cast a giant shadow. My life with liberace and is another that shows how real life can be more fabulous than fiction. Michael douglas as liberace in behind the candelabra. May 29, 20 palatial kitsch is how michael douglas, playing liberace in behind the candelabra, describes his extravagant home to his new lover scott thorson, played by matt damon. Soderberghs liberace, behind the candelabra wjct news. It was the book behind the candelabra by scott thorson. Candelabra producer gets love scene approval from damons mom.
Well, my fascination has to do with, first of all, the script, which was simply one of the best screenplays i had seen in a long time. Michael douglas candelabra piano playing secrets revealed. For douglas, the sexuality of behind the candelabra was the easiest part to get right. Steven soderbergh talks postretirement plans, painting. You can buy the book here, but indiewire has the complete first chapter below. Michael douglas on playing liberace the man behind the candelabra. I read it because of the upcoming hbo movie staring michael douglas as liberace, and matt damon as scott thorson. Behind the candelabra captures the darkness lurking just beneath that blindingly shiny surface. Before there was behind the candelabra, the upcoming hbo movie starring michael douglas as liberace and matt damon as his lover, scott thorson, there was behind the candelabra, the book. I really enjoyed this book, and had a hard time putting it down. In the movie damon plays scott thorson, the long time partner of liberace michael douglas has been cast in the. Michael douglas was fascinated by candelabras script. Steven soderberghs addictively funny and watchable behind the candelabra is about the love match between the pianist liberace and his avowedly bisexual young companion scott thorson.
May 24, 20 behind the candelabra captures the darkness lurking just beneath that blindingly shiny surface. Michael douglas is hilarious in steven soderberghs blackly comic biopic of the hyperkitsch piano wizard liberace and his addictions to rings, plastic surgery and a buff matt damon peter bradshaw. Michael douglas explains what its like to kiss matt damon. The actor gets into what drew him to the project, studying liberaces performances and creating such an intimate bond with costar matt damon. I read it because of the upcoming hbo movie staring michael douglas. A chronicle of the tempestuous sixyear romance between megastar singer liberace and his young lover scott thorson. Michael douglas discusses new film behind the candelabra. Well, my fascination has to do with, first of all, the script, which was simply one of the best screenplays i. The movie is something of a career rebirthin the past few years, douglas was diagnosed with life. Behind the candelabra is the story of liberaces secret life and in all its sparkly rhinestone glory, it is beyond words. This interview was originally broadcast on may 21, 20. Michael douglas was fascinated by candelabras script what interested you about this project. With michael douglas, matt damon, scott bakula, eric zuckerman. The following year on christmas day 1986, scott living alone in a small condo apartment receives a phone call from liberace who, speaking in a very.
Michael douglas in steven soderberghs behind the candelabra if youre talking to michael douglas about playing liberace the wrong place to meet would be a tattered bus shelter on the outskirts. Damon and douglas go behind the candelabra the boston. Within days of steven soderberghs glorious, moving and very funny liberace biopic, behind the candelabra, premiering in cannes, michael douglas gave. Behind the candelabra is a 20 american biographical drama film directed by steven soderbergh. May 21, 20 michael douglas and matt damon shine in steven soderberghs fabulous liberace biopic, which is playing in competition at the festival ahead of its may 26 debut on hbo.
I was expecting it to be a bit of a hatchet job but i thought it was well written and you do get a feel of liberace being a 3 dimensional person rather than a caricature i thought he may come across as. Michael douglas as liberace, matt damon as the lover. A chronicle of the tempestuous sixyear romance between megastar singer liberace and his young lover scott thorson scott thorson, a young bisexual man raised in foster homes, is introduced to flamboyant entertainment giant liberace and quickly finds himself in a romantic relationship with the legendary pianist. Michael douglas and matt damon go behind the candelabra. It is based on thorsons memoir, behind the candelabra. Scott leaves the store without purchasing the book. May, 20 before there was behind the candelabra, the upcoming hbo movie starring michael douglas as liberace and matt damon as his lover, scott thorson, there was behind the candelabra, the book, a. Liberace was a very talented, complicated, conflicted man, weintraub says. Jun 07, 20 within days of steven soderberghs glorious, moving and very funny liberace biopic, behind the candelabra, premiering in cannes, michael douglas gave the nownotorious interview in which. This isnt a bad thingwhen a movie calls for a wealthy guy caught in some sort of intrigue or drama, michael douglas is a casting agents best bet to knock it out of the park. For this final portion of the interview, soderbergh talks about his plans postfilm retirement, painting, his presence on twitter and how he approaches the social media site, behind the candelabra. Behind the candelabras in behind the candelabra us news. Soderberghs liberace, behind the candelabra wbur news.
May 14, 20 peter berkrots experienced narration keeps the pace brisk and nails liberaces distinctive nasal delivery. Richard lagravenese behind the candelabra interview collider. My life with liberace is a book of revelations, giving a full exposure into the life of the legendary celebrity entertainer and highly selfindulged man, valentino liberace. I brought this book on a whim after seeing the excellent film with michael douglas and matt damon. Pianist liberace michael douglas takes scott thorson matt damon as a lover. Behind the candelabra looks at how a young aspiring veterinarian scott matt damon, meets the glamorous entertainer liberace michael douglas and the two are immediately.
Read the first chapter of scott thorsons behind the candelabra, the book. His turn as liberace in steven soderberghs biopic has the critics raving. Behind the candelabra interview with michael douglas hbo. May 25, 20 behind the candelabra stars michael douglas as liberace and matt damon as his companion and romantic interest scott thorson. Michael douglas was fascinated by candelabra s script. Apr 01, 20 this isnt a bad thingwhen a movie calls for a wealthy guy caught in some sort of intrigue or drama, michael douglas is a casting agents best bet to knock it out of the park. Jun 03, 20 michael douglas talks to channel 4 news culture editor matthew cain about his latest film and the changing attitudes towards the private lives of celebrities. Michael douglas on playing liberace, his sons imprisonment.
May 10, 20 i brought this book on a whim after seeing the excellent film with michael douglas and matt damon. Michael douglas on behind the candelabra channel 4 news. Black introduces thorson to liberace michael douglas, who takes an. My life with liberace is a memoir by scott thorson and alex thorleifson. Behind the candelabra stars michael douglas as liberace and matt damon as his companion and romantic interest scott thorson. At age 68, michael douglas has been in something like fifty movies since he decided to go into the family business. The book, the movie hbo has begun promotion for its liberace biopic, behind the candelabra, which premieres on may 26th. Peter berkrots experienced narration keeps the pace brisk and nails liberaces distinctive nasal delivery. May 23, 20 at age 68, michael douglas has been in something like fifty movies since he decided to go into the family business. Read the first chapter of scott thorsons behind the candelabra. The film stars michael douglas as the man whom friends called lee and matt damon as his young lover scott thorson, and is based on thorsons book of the same name. Behind the candelabra michael douglas pictures cbs news.
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