A vignette needed to be included and woven into the story showing why Scott was so naive and how that helped him manage his life. I live -- you have funny -- behind the candelabra premieres may 26. They came across as natural together in what must (at times) have been very uncomfortable roles for them. A conservative judge is appointed by the President to spearhead America's escalating war against drugs, only to discover that his teenage daughter is a crack addict. Soderbergh's Liberace, 'Behind The Candelabra' In his HBO film, the acclaimed director examines the five-year relationship between the flamboyant entertainer and … So he obviously decided not to go there, and brought at least one lawsuit against someone who insinuated he was gay. I thought the acting was good although I found it hard to believe Matt Damon in this role, as I'm used to seeing him as Bourne. Two guys - both obviously straight - playing these parts in a movie which includes a lot of very passionate scenes between them could have come across as awkward, but credit goes to both of them for the fact that it never seemed awkward. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. My major issue is with the tone. Follow answered Oct 10 '13 at 18:55. The final film before Soderbergh's retirement...oh wait, he's still making more films? The writer needed to provide more precise information to show why he let himself be seduced into a relationship he did not seek. Telling us he had a difficult childhood was not precise enough. An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply. It's available to watch on TV, online, tablets, phone. Vivid romance between over-the-top men has drugs and sex. Saw this on TV, I had to have my own copy, Michael Douglas is superb as the flamboyant Liberace, the film was better than I was expecting, the money this guy earned must have been colossal with all the spending, plenty off Male to Male relationship bedroom scenes, he grew tired of his boyfriends quickly & moved on to a new one, finally dying of the Aids virus, so a true story told by one his surviving boyfriends. It is entertaining. Parents need to know that Behind the Candelabra is a vivid tale about a May-December romance between a musical celebrity and his much-younger lover that … (8/10). If you didn't know who Liberace was, well where have you been hiding? Thorson starts the book off well, playing the narrator instead of choosing sides. On HBO have got all the stars headed to GMA -- Michael Douglas Matt Damon Rob Lowe all come and. World-famous pianist Liberace (Michael Douglas) takes much-younger Scott Thorson (Matt Damon) as a lover, but the relationship deteriorates when Liberace takes other bedmates and Thorson becomes addicted to drugs. So we sort of swung blind at it, and all we had to go on was the two lines in [Scott Thorson's] book, "Behind the Candelabra," that say Dr. Jack Startz was -- I think the quote is "face pulled extremely tight and skin so shiny it made him look like a doll." Magnificent! After seeing Michael Douglas and company clean up at the Emmys and Globes a few years back for their contributions to this film, I had to pick up a copy. The costumes and sets seem very authentic, and - with the above note about bias being kept in mind - the basic story of the relationship is believable enough. A famous author goes on a cruise trip with her friends and nephew in an effort to find fun and happiness while she comes to terms with her troubled past. The writer showed a manipulative person but not what drove him, I didn't get a sense of what drove either character. The costumes, the decor, etc. When Liberace finds himself a new lover, Scott is tossed onto the street. Written by Exceptional! Special Feature: The Making of Behind the Candelabra [2013] [1080i] [14:00] This HOB Special Documentary is presented with a 2.0 LPCM Audio Stereo and the same subtitle options as the main feature, this is a standard behind-the-scenes documentary with cast and crew interviews and on … Carlucci says nothing, looks disapprovingly at him, Veteran Stand-Up Comic and Podcast Host Tom Papa Signs With UTA (Exclusive), Oscars Production Team A Mix Of Veterans And Newcomers Including Questlove, Richard Lagravenese, Dream Hampton, Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media Looks To Boost Diverse Voices With New Development Venture, Um filme/série LGBT por dia (5: mês de fevereiro), Golden Globe Winners for Best Television Film, Alliterative Attractive Actresses 'The Finals" (a.k.a. However, it's certainly a gay ol' time. Michael Douglas and Matt Damon must have had such 'fun' ( possibly not in the intimate scenes, but they give it their all), making this bio'pic'. The foreshadowing that Mr. Liberace was running the show, out with the old, in with the new, that was shown. To another point, showing why Scott's character was so naive would've also elevated the story. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. BEHIND THE CANDELABRA takes a behind-the-scenes look at their tempestuous relationship – from their first meeting backstage at the Las Vegas Hilton to their bitter and public break-up. Coming out of the closet can get you killed. MattD MattD. Behind the Candelabra: awards, nominations, photos and more at Emmys.com. There's also themes of vanity, pride and jealousy throughout which come together to create a balanced perspective into Liberace's life. 3 stars. You’ve had a week to recover from the ostentatiously opulent fashions of Behind … Behind the Candelabra 2013 | 16+ | 1h 58m | Movies Based on Books This sequin-studded drama chronicles the roller-coaster relationship between flamboyant entertainer Liberace and … Our society still isn't all that accepting of such. Behind the Candelabra is a 2013 HBO biopic film directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon.It details the tumultuous relationship between famed pianist Liberace (Douglas) and his much younger lover Scott Thorson (Damon). [HBO] HD. Congrats Debbie Reynolds - SAG Lifetime Achievement! But throughout, the bond between the young man and the star never completely tears. This biopic depicts the last ten years of his life and the illusory world of fame. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The arrival of a visitor with a rather unusual fetish changes everything. I kept wanting to yell at the Matt Damon character to run. Depicting the lavish lifestyle of Liberace, he recruits a younger fellow named Scott and illustrates the idolising yet spiky relationship between the two of them. Another Behind The Candelabra is as flamboyant as Liberace's glossy wardrobe. Two DEA agents protect an informant. I knew little about Liberace going in and this book serves as a great introduction to the man and his life. A chronicle of the tempestuous six-year romance between megastar singer Liberace and his young lover Scott Thorson. His life was not charmed before Mr. Liberace but as a young adult he seemed stable. A chronicle of the tempestuous six-year romance between megastar singer. I have to say that I was a bit disappointed when all was said and done, though. Behind The Candelabra Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2018, I'll never understand why many of Liberace's fans couldn't believe that he was gay, I mean he, Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019. Behind The Candelabra (2013) Full Cast & Crew. Michael Douglas did an excellent job as did Matt Damon, Scott Bakula & the others. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2013. Retirement spent well! It's so sad that our society at the time was such that non heterosexuals were not understood & shunned. At its centre, Behind the Candelabra is less a biopic than an intimate love story of the five-year relationship between two men, the world-famous star Lee Liberace and the unknown Scott Thorson. Jerry Weintraub was the executive producer. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2015. He had a job he appeared to be good at and which he seemed to like well enough. Talent is talent & should be recognized as such. I gained a new appreciation of the talents of both from this movie.It's very enjoyable and it certainly offers a glimpse into a world that the vast majority of us will never see - and that the vast majority of us probably wouldn't want to see. Behind the Candelabra’s Costume Designer Explains All the Fabulous Outfits (and Speedos) By Kyle Buchanan. The U.S. government decides to go after an agro-business giant with a price-fixing accusation, based on the evidence submitted by their star witness, vice president-turned-informant Mark Whitacre. more less. As such "Behind the Candelabra" is a play on the phrase "Behind the Scenes", but it refers to his frequent use of candelabras in his performances. I wouldn't describe myself as a fan of his though I thought he was a good pianist. A married man's one-night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family. Watch Behind the Candelabra starring Michael Douglas in this Drama on DIRECTV. Hollywood initially rejected this due to the content "being too gay for mainstream audiences" and so Soderbergh released this to TV stations instead. It is based on Thorson's memoir, Behind the Candelabra: My Life with Liberace (1988). He then seeks legal redress for what he feels he has lost. 42 wins & 53 nominations. He absolutely nailed the campy mannerisms of Liberace and remained fearless during the more sexual scenes. The glossy veil was just too thick which prevented me from looking through it. Both were brilliant and totally believable in the parts. Included with HBO on Amazon for $14.99/month. If you have a problem with the subject or watching 2 men kiss, etc. Swaddled in wealth and excess, Scott and Liberace have a long affair, one that Scott eventually begins to find suffocating. 19.2k 5 5 gold badges 87 87 silver badges 104 104 bronze badges. He had a social life, a sex life before Mr. Liberace. Lusciously Lovely Leading Ladies). I for one am glad he went ahead and completed the project. The behind-the-scenes story of Liberace is captivating with lots of action and excess. Too Much Of A Good Thing Is Wonderful! Soderbergh's Liberace, 'Behind The Candelabra' In his new HBO film, the acclaimed director examines the five-year relationship between the … The shiny skin was a … Excellent film about the life of Liberace and his lover, Scott Thorson. In 1967, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara leads a small partisan army to fight an ill-fated revolutionary guerrilla war in Bolivia, South America. Near the end, around 80%, that shifts heavily. It dramatizes the last ten years in the life of pianist Liberace and the relationship that he had with Scott Thorson. "Behind the Candelabra" is a gloriously trashy title, one you can easily imagine being greeted with a dirty giggle by Liberace himself. But unbiased or not, it is a fascinating look into the glitzy, showy, and sometimes degenerate world inhabited by Liberace and Thorson, who was almost 50 years younger than Liberace when the relationship began.The "world" is fabulously portrayed. Simply Outrageous! Definitely not a flattering portrayal of Mr. Liberace. Jim Beaver , I can't honestly say that I know very much about Liberace. I liked the monster part of this story, it was told well and was believable and effective. 14 of 17 people found this review helpful. Liberace supposedly promised to adopt Thorson; and Thorson was given a part in Liberace's show. Arguably the most famous entertainer of the late 70's having sold out a multitude of shows with his extraordinary piano playing skills. Showing all 3 items Jump to: Summaries (2) Synopsis (1) Summaries. Frankly, I felt the movie was quite well done. Travelling or based outside United States? A look at the art of Spalding Gray who drew from real life experience to create a compelling and deeply personal series of monologues. I was a teenager in the 70's - Liberace really wasn't my cup of tea. Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018. Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought The writer and director did so much foreshadowing, I was tense watching Michael Douglas as soon as he was off stage in his dressing room. (2013). "Behind the Candelabra" is the movie adaptation of Thorson's book about the relationship, so it needs to be viewed with a grain of salt; it's hardly unbiased. Showing why the monster was a monster would've kicked this story to the next level. Whether you watch weekly or want to join in for the big finish, get ready for these big Spring TV and streaming finales. So the writer knows how to show important information, but either the writer, director, money people, someone powerful in this process, didn't understand that I as an audience needed several why's answered. Swaddled in wealth and excess, Scott and Liberace have a long affair, one that Scott eventually begins to find suffocating. Behind the Candelabra the story of Pianist Liberace played terrifically by Michael Douglas and his relationship with a much younger man Scott Thorson played by Matt Damon. Was this review helpful to you? Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020. Mr. Liberace probably would not have liked this depiction of him. Michael D and Matt D do a convincing job (not easy) of portraying their roles/characters. Now that Behind the Candelabra, the HBO movie about the secret relationship between pianist/entertainer Liberace and former animal trainer Scott Thorson, has won three Emmys (including statues for best movie or miniseries, lead actor Michael Douglas, and director Steven Soderbergh), it's hard to imagine that this was once a film that no one wanted to make. He had people who he cared about and who cared about him as the story began. Use the HTML below. Storyline 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. The flamboyancy of this production detracts from the emotional involvement of these characters. Behind the Candelabra is a 2013 American biographical drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh. A considerable hit when it premiered on HBO in May of 2013, Behind the Candelabra impressed at the 2013 Emmy Awards by taking home trophies for Best Mini-Series or TV Movie, Best Actor in a Mini-Series or TV Movie (Michael Douglas), and Best Directing, Mini-Series or TV Movie. I believe I would've preferred a more nuanced depiction of both characters. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2018. Still, I know about him. For me to believe his character was this naive, the story needed to prove that, before his character met the Liberace character. Directed by (1) Writing credits (3) Cast (115) Produced by (4) Cinematography by (1) Film Editing by (1) Casting By (1) Production Design by (1) Art Direction by (1) Set Decoration by (1) Costume Design by (1) Makeup Department (35) In Mr. Liberace's case, acknowledging it would have destroyed his career. 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