Steven M. Hanes of Garland is concerned. He and his "partner" went to see the movie Milk. He's upset because there was "an absence of openly gay actors in any of the leading roles." He says Hollywood should get a clue.
If I get Mr. Hanes gripe correctly, he wants gay actors to portray gay roles. I bet Mr. Hanes wouldn't like the shoe on the other foot, though. I bet he wouldn't like it if only straight actors could portray straight roles. I think he would call that discrimination.
I do find myself agreeing with him on one thing. The very few G-rated films that come out each year are usually box-office hits. Hollywood should get a clue!
"Why no gay actors?" The Dallas Morning News; December 30, 2008; p. 12A.
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