Tom Ford’s A Single Man has created awards’ season buzz, and mixed buzz among the gay community. With or without prejudice, can the gay community still take pride in A Single Man? Star Colin Firth weighs in on the controversial “de-gaying” of the film, and co-star Matthew Goode's good kissing skills. Some sample quotes:
Advocate.com: There’s been some controversy over the “de-gaying” by the Weinstein Company of the film’s new one-sheets and trailers, which focus less on the gay love story and more on the platonic relationship between George and Julianne Moore’s character, Charley. Do you think that does a disservice to the film?
Colin Firth: Yes, I do. It is deceptive. I don’t think they should do that because there’s nothing to sanitize. It’s a beautiful story of love between two men and I see no point in hiding that. People should see it for what it is.
Advocate.com: Whether you’re flirting at a bar or just reading together on the sofa, you appear so comfortable onscreen with Matthew Goode, who plays George’s partner Jim in flashbacks. Because you don’t share the same sexual experiences with men in real life, is it any more challenging to achieve that truthful level of intimacy with a man than it is with a woman?
Colin Firth: No, I didn’t find it difficult. Matthew’s a good kisser, for a start, but there’s not that much of a difference, quite frankly. If you really dislike or aren’t attracted to your acting partner anyway, it doesn’t make much difference if it’s a man or a woman. I’m still channeling something that comes from myself about what it is to ache for somebody or want to have sex with somebody, so you use your imagination regardless.
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