Milk News

2008

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The story of California's first openly gay elected official, Harvey Milk, a San Francisco supervisor who was assassinated along with Mayor George Moscone by San Francisco Supervisor Dan White. Read more

Starring	Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch, James Franco
Director	Gus Van Sant
Genres	Drama, Gay/Lesbian

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Fantastic Mr Foxx
- 24 Nov 2009
Is there anything Jamie Foxx can’t do? If he hasn’t directed yet, you can bet it’s only a matter of time because it seems everything he’s ever put his mind to, he’s been wildly successful. To state the obvious: he’s an Oscar winner (best actor, for Ray). He’s notched up number one albums and singles. And he first came to public attention as a stand-up comedian – a career that led him to the hit TV series In Living Color, alongside the Wayans... Read more
New dad Luna loves early morning playtime
- 08 Jul 2009
Fatherhood has turned Mexican star Diego Luna into a happy early riser - because he can't wait to wake up and play with his kid. The actor's son Jeronimo was born last summer (Aug09), but the Milk star still can't get enough of his kid. He says, "I love waking up with him. It's the most beautiful thing ever. The morning was never so good. I used to hate mornings... I used to wear sunglasses. I started to function after 11 or 12. "Now, at 5am, I'm playing with my kid and changing diapers. You... Read more
Milk banned from release in Samoa
- 14 Apr 2009
A prominent human rights activist has blasted Samoa's film censors for banning Sean Penn's Oscar-winning movie Milk. Samoa's Censorship Board has rejected an application for DVDs of the movie - which is based on the life of gay activist Harvey Milk - to be distributed in stores. Principal Censor Leiataua Niuapu Faaui says, "There are rules and guidelines for these things." But the move has prompted outrage, with leading Samoan human rights activist Ken Moala angrily questioning the decision.... Read more
Penn hopes Milk will change the law
- 01 Mar 2009
Actor Sean Penn hopes his Oscar-winning performance in Milk will help change laws banning same-sex marriages in America. The star won an Academy Award for his portrayal of gay politician Harvey Milk in the critically acclaimed movie. And now he is urging U.S. president Barack Obama to view the film in a bid to reverse the law and make same-sex unions legally recognised across the country. Penn says, "Eventually we are hoping for a White House screening. I think this film will be one of the... Read more
Franco gets Milked at Harvard
- 16 Feb 2009
Actor James Franco was forced to "milk" a man dressed as a cow to earn his Hasty Pudding Man of the Year at America's Harvard University. The Spider-Man star received the wacky tribute from the prestigious Massachusetts college's amateur theatrical organisation as part of their annual prizegiving. Franco donned a blonde wig, gold bra and purple high-heeled shoes to accept the award, his challenges included milking a "gay" cow to symbolise his role in new movie Milk. He was also handed a fake... Read more