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There has been a lot of news about “Milk.” Despite the fact the movie has basically not been promoted at all because the director, Gus Van Sant, has just recently finished it and not in time for all the major movie festivals. The cast includes Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch, and James Franco.

Here is the description of the movie from Focus Features: “Synopsis: In 1977, Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into public office in America. His victory was not just a victory for gay rights; he forged coalitions across the political spectrum. From senior citizens to union workers, Harvey Milk changed the very nature of what it means to be a fighter for human rights and became, before his untimely death in 1978, a hero for all Americans. Sean Penn stars as Harvey Milk under the direction of Gus Van Sant in Milk, filmed on location in San Francisco from an original screenplay by Dustin Lance Black, and produced by Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen. Milk charts the last eight years of Harvey Milk’s life. While living in New York City, he turns 40. Looking for more purpose, Milk and his lover Scott Smith (James Franco) relocate to San Francisco, where they found a small business, Castro Camera, in the heart of a working-class neighborhood. With his beloved Castro neighborhood and beautiful city empowering him, Milk surprises Scott and himself by becoming an outspoken agent for change. With vitalizing support from Scott and from new friends like young activist Cleve Jones (Emile Hirsch), Milk plunges headfirst into the choppy waters of politics. Bolstering his public profile with humor, Milk’s actions speak even louder than his gift-of-gab words. When Milk is elected supervisor for the newly zoned District 5, he tries to coordinate his efforts with those of another newly elected supervisor, Dan White (Josh Brolin). But as White and Milk’s political agendas increasingly diverge, their personal destinies tragically converge. Milk’s platform was and is one of hope – a hero’s legacy that resonates in the here and now.”

Castro

Sean and Robin Wright Penn

James Franco

Emile Hirsch

Diego Luna

Josh Brolin and wife actress Diane Lane

Alison Pill

Dustin Lance Black

T.R. Knight and Mark Cornelsen

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom

Photographer David LaChapelle and drew Kuhse

Isn’t it amazing how one could be known just from a single letter? Well, George W. Bush is the probably the only man in history to be associated with W. Unfortunately, I think it’s because he’s managed to be considered the maybe the worst president of the 20th and, who knows, the 21st Century. I guess our children or grandchildren will determine that. W. has managed to even turn the most conservative candidates against him and probably will cost John McCain the election. I think most people could guess our politics here at T.I.L Darling because we’re part of the fashion industry, but I’m pretty sure the McCain would have won if W. hadn’t done what he did.

To “commemorate” W.’s presidency and conveniently released right around the November Presidential Election, Oliver Stone’s “W.” premiered last night. The biopic star Josh Brolin as W. and Elizabeth Banks as Laura Bush. Isn’t it great how Elizabeth Banks can star in such a serious role, while also taking on roles in Meet Dave and Zack and Miri Make a Porno, which we’re all waiting for since we’re all big Seth Rogan fans (though we would never want to see him in a porno).

I haven’t seen W., but I’m sure Democrats will love it and Republicans will hate it. But, from what I heard, Stone was actually being “nice” and just trying to follow what has been documented about W.