It seems to me that the homosexuals in Hollywood used to make movies that were fun, interesting and even inspiring. Maybe there is something to what Ms. Taylor said. Maybe so much of Hollywood has succumbed to AIDS that there aren't enough of the folks left to make fun, interesting AND inspiring movies. Maybe that's why so many movies these days are simply remakes of those from previous generations, except that we now need to prove that EVERY person significant in history was homosexual.
By the way, is the latest Alfie about a homosexual? If not, why not?
That's why Sharon Stone whined that social conservatism prevented the filmmakers from approving a lesbian kiss between her and Halle Berry in "Catwoman": "Halle's so beautiful, and I wanted to kiss her. I said, 'How can you have us in the movie and not have us kiss? It's such a waste.' But that's what you get for having George Bush as president."
Great Caesar's Homosexual Ghost! That woman is stupid!
Not trying to defend Oliver Stone or Hollywood in general, but it was the Ancient Greeks who portrayed Alexander as bisexual (bisexuality apparently was common in those days). His successes have nothing to do with his sexuality.
Having seen the film (for free at an advance screening. I won't give Oliver Stone any of my money) I would have to say that the real reason the film is a failure is that it terrible. It is lousy in every way, bad story, bad script, incredibly bad acting (Angelina Jolie), lousy CGI, bad directing, bad editing, unfollowable battle scenes, too long, too boring, and about people you definitely don't want to spend three hours of your life with. This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen.
The only thing Hollywood has given us is large recognition of Gay-lesbian community, other perversions of society (which should have never become main stream) way out in the open. Hollywood itself is perverse.
These people are WAY overpaid for what they do, and worshipped as icons for which they do not deserve, because they have not earned it.
My husband and I were originally looking forward to both Troy and Alexander but the feedback turned us off. Not enough battle scenes and funny artsy camera work. I can't imagine my husband being favorably impressed by that "thigh" remark.
We saw National Treasure last week - a little loony but lots of fun!
Alexander the FABULOUS!
Is hollywood needed anymore? Production seems very decentralized and the only thing actually in hollywood seems to be Oscar type shows.
Oh, dear! Haven't we all wised-up to Oliver Stone by now? What have been his accomplishments in film? To render tantalizing the blood lust of mindless killers? To fully distort the facts of the Kennedy asassination? And now to use a remarkable historical figure to pander to the purient interests of Hollywood homosesxuals? Enough!