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| re: Midnight Express hmophobia | |
| Posted by: whereismikeyfl 04:58 pm EDT 08/01/20 | |
| In reply to: Midnight Express hmophobia - WayneM 04:34 pm EDT 08/01/20 | |
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| The film's homophobia and xenophobia have been discussed many times. But it should be noted the film added these elements. The book's author talks about having homosexual relationships in prison--the film makes him reject any homosexual activity. The film eliminates the books positive depictions of Turkish men, making them all villains. The author, Billy Hayes, continues to be critical of the film for these changes. |
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| And Brad Davis created Ned in "Normal Heart" | |
| Posted by: Delvino 09:40 pm EDT 08/02/20 | |
| In reply to: re: Midnight Express hmophobia - whereismikeyfl 04:58 pm EDT 08/01/20 | |
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| With the blessing of Kramer. Still a bizarre piece of casting (though he was fine). The role is about a man who is nothing like Davis (i.e. a Kramer surrogate/proxy). It was close to casting Michelle P in Frankie and Johnnie. | |
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| re: And Brad Davis created Ned in "Normal Heart" | |
| Posted by: Michael_Portantiere 11:37 pm EDT 08/03/20 | |
| In reply to: And Brad Davis created Ned in "Normal Heart" - Delvino 09:40 pm EDT 08/02/20 | |
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| "The role is about a man who is nothing like Davis (i.e. a Kramer surrogate/proxy). " And the casting of that role WAY against type was carried forward to the movie of THE NORMAL HEART. Mark Ruffalo's acting was wonderful, of course, but he was very miscast in the role of Ned Weeks -- that is, if you feel the character should have at least a general resemblance to Kramer in terms of type. |
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