Transamerica

proughan · je suis perdu.

Transamerica

richardyoung71 · *Censored*

I really wanna see it but how awful is that poster?!

proughan · je suis perdu.

I know the poster is bad but unfortunately it is the films official poster. So what can you do. It does look like iti is going to be good and all th reviews i've read seem torave about it.

JohnK · Pieces of me you've never seen

I really want to see this film. Felicity Huffman's performance is supposed to be excellent, but I do wonder why a non-trans person is playing a trans-woman. Couldn't a trans person have played the part... oh yeah, they don't like gays or trans people in hollywood, unless, of course, they're characters in a film played by straight normal people!

on the subject of the poster though, I actually think it's quite powerful. It is direct and questions our preconceptions about a gender binary where we have to choose a 'gender' to associate ourselves with, because society imposes that upon us - here the example is the male/female toilets.

Anyway, I wanna go see and am well up for it in April..... Saturday 8th might be good for me.....

richardyoung71 · *Censored*

I dont have a problem with the meaning of the poster, i just think it looks awful!

AliceH · Butter Me Up!

I'd be up for seeing this on Saturday 8th April too.

proughan · je suis perdu.

While John I agree that Hollywood is at fault in not promoting Gay or trans actors playing those roles. Films like this do have a huge effect. Felicity Huffman did huge amounts of research on the trans community, and it opened her eyes. SInce taking part in the film she has spoken about her experiences of the trans community and has nothing but pride and respect in them. So all in all its a game of two halves, on the one hand there is Hollywood's lack of support for gay and trans actors (seen as too much of a risk in a big high profile business in America, what with all these Christian fundamentalists around?) and on the other hand they are bringing to light these stories and teaching others about the challenges faced by discrimmination.

By the way showing on sat 8th April is at 9pm if people are still interested.

I know I cant make any of the others due to work so I am definitely going. Unless something amazing comes up like ben cohen, hugh Jackman, Dominic Purcell... you get my drift.

PatrickT · Forum Guru

That's not the only poster. There are others!

proughan · je suis perdu.

The other one was the only one that came up when i did a quick google serach.

CHeers Patrick!

AliceH · Butter Me Up!

proughan wrote:

Unless something amazing comes up like ben cohen, hugh Jackman, Dominic Purcell... you get my drift.

Who's Dominic Purcell? No relation to Scouse Dave, I take it?

falafel · Gay Lord

PatrickT wrote:

That's not the only poster. There are others!

Well, that's some very subtle symbolism in the road sign there, I must say!

proughan · je suis perdu.

AliceH wrote:

proughan wrote:
Unless something amazing comes up like ben cohen, hugh Jackman, Dominic Purcell... you get my drift.

Who's Dominic Purcell? No relation to Scouse Dave, I take it?

WHos Dominic Purcell! Alice you obviously haven't beeen Watching Prison Break. He's a hunky huge muscly bloke.

Boy would i like to be his cell mate!

[ok I know its not the best pic]

-- Edited by proughan at 16:35, 2006-03-16

ChrisH · Mmm eyebrows!

I think Felicity Huffman should still to blonde hair in future it doesn't suit her!

And in relation to Dominic Purcell.... I wouldn't!

Adam · *Censored*

Felicity Huffman on playing a trans woman... and the director on why he didnt chose a trans actress...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4864740.stm

proughan · je suis perdu.

Hey guys

Saw the film on sat with Apo and it is really good, the acting is superb and touches of humour really bring the film alive.

GO and see it!

I know kate is organising a trip tomorrow (mon) so if you are around I would heartily recommend it.

Paul

ZAP · Forum Member

Trance-America

Well, despite the mediocre and expected publicity of the film (e.g. I wouldn't choose it from the poster) the actual story is very clever and a good ground for outstanding performances. Felicity Huffman is more than convincing in the main role. Kevin Zegers is a good-looking lad that can surprise. The film is thriving in strong supporting characters (mothers, fathers, families etc). The casting is excellent and makes the action flow smoothly to a predictable but beautifully humble end.
A daydream that swept me up to the clouds with a good laugh and a couple of sweet tears.

I would see it again! Anyone interested?

Hugs

Apo