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In Reply to: Gus Van Sant's, "Milk," is the year's posted by tinear on December 19, 2008 at 22:41:55:

it into a VERY compelling film and tale. Well paced with Penn as good as he gets (which is... great).
Not only is the script tight and all the supporting roles marvelously played, but the integration of vintage footage into the fold is very successful, as is Danny Elfman's understated score.
My wife and I were hesitant about how this film might "work", having been in SF (but not yet together) during and throughout the whole scene and having vivid, emotional memories of these very real events. We walked to the Castro Theater today to (finally) see "Milk", and therefore it was more than a bit surreal in the whole process of viewing and experiencing this film.
We both felt the film a success on every level, capturing the energy of the time and showing the drive, passion and commitment of Milk (and his associates) to a great and neccesary cause.
"What could have been a syrupy sentimental vehicle for a 2-hour long lecture on gay rights instead is a case study in how a small group of determined, stubborn, and clever individuals can change the way a nation views a central issue." Perfectly sums it up Tinear.
Leaving the theater, there was a table outside set up to gather contributions and support for the repeal of Proposition 8.
The movement continues.
Edit: The 1:00 showing was a full house. The audience immediately hissed when Anita Bryant
was shown.

"...You're all welcome to stay for the next set...we're going to play all the same tunes, but in different keys..." -Count Basie

The Castro Theatre (Open in New Window)

Edits: 12/22/08

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Topic - Gus Van Sant's, "Milk," is the year's - tinear 22:41:55 12/19/08 (6)

A tremendous film, Gus Van Sant took an interesting story and turned - musetap 17:33:24 12/22/08 (0)

No, it's not... - tunenut 15:01:54 12/22/08 (2)

You talking about: 'Stranded: I've Come from a Plane That Crashed on the Mountains'? - Tony D. 21:39:25 12/23/08 (1)

Yes that is the one... - tunenut 21:53:20 12/23/08 (0)

With the decline of Deniro into Paycheck World, Penn may - powermatic 21:36:49 12/21/08 (0)

looking forward to it opening here. - dave c 18:58:54 12/21/08 (0)

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A tremendous film, Gus Van Sant took an interesting story and turned - musetap 17:33:24 12/22/08 (0)

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