Sean Penn

Who Makes the Best Career Decisions in Hollywood? Actor Edition

source: OH NO!!

Sean Penn It's a long way from stoner surfer Spicoli in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' to 'Milk' and the Oscar. But Sean Penn is proving to be the male version of Meryl Streep -- even when he's less than perfect (see his stab at being mentally-challenged in 'I Am Sam'), he's better than the rest....

Published Thu, Nov 19

James Franco @ Yale

source: OH NO!!

But collaborating with producer Judd Apatow on “Pinapple Express,” Franco said, was one instance of a working dynamic between director and actor in which he felt “incredibly free.” Franco then answered questions about his acclaimed portrayal of a gay character in last year’s “Milk,” a...

Published Fri, Nov 6

Joaquin Phoenix Birthday October 28

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Became an uncle again after sister, Summer Phoenix, gave birth to Indiana August Affleck (2004). Checked himself into rehab to be treated for alcoholism in early April 2005. Owns two cats. Kate Winslet calls him the best actor of his generation.

Published Wed, Oct 28

Ugh.

source: theopposablethumb (WordPress)

I watched a movie called Milk last night and thought it was pretty good. Not my typical fare honestly, but the acting was incredible. Sean Penn, for all his issues, can act. I was pissed when Mickey Rourke lost the Oscar to Penn last year, but after finally seeing the movie in question…he fully d...

Published Mon, Oct 26

Sean Penn To Interview Fidel Castro

source: In Case You Didn't Know

The Mystic River actor has been heavily criticized for his connections to Castro and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, with a U.S. journalist accusing him of discrediting his good work in the gay community by lending his support to the controversial politicians. Source

Published Mon, Oct 26

Another 10 Movies About Movies

source: listverse.com

A week in the life of Ben, a powerful Hollywood producer, as he juggles negotiations with a studio head so that his newest picture can open at Cannes in two weeks, with a high-strung director who must make edits to the film, with an actor and his agent because the star has arrived on the set of a...

Published Sun, Oct 25

When Will A "Superstar" Come Out Of The Closet?

source: Jezebel

The publicist hasn't brought out an A-list, gay male actor - yet. But Bragman says that day is coming, and after the first superstar decides to reveal himself, a fundamental shift in American acceptance of gay leading men may not be far behind. He's currently working with a famous musician w...

Published Fri, Oct 9

Josh Brolin to star in CARTEL

source: gordonandthewhale.com

Josh Brolin will star in CARTEL, stepping into a role that his MILK co-star Sean Penn vacated months ago “to take a movie business sabbatical for personal reasons.” The film will be directed by Asger Leth as his feature film debut. His previous work includes the documentary GHOSTS OF CITE SO...

Published Thu, Oct 1