Ditto to what most people have said. I think Matt Damon is a great actor and Joaquin is good, too. And I like Gus Van Sant. If they'd all done it, it probably would have been a fine film. But I bet the Brokie community, if it existed at all, would have far fewer members. The actual real-life film is magic in so many ways.
the fact that Anderson Cooper and Ellen DeGeneres can come out so beautifully and powerfully, and it’s a big fucking deal that it turns out nobody gives a shit.
I agree with his overall sentiment here, but it's an odd pairing. When Ellen came out, it made the cover of Time magazine with a "Yep, I'm gay" cover, ultimately changed the course of her comedy show and entire career. When Anderson came out, it was via an offhand remark in an interview and then everyone moved on. What a difference [however many years it was] makes.
I'm sure he probably meant that nobody gives a shit about either at this point, and I agree, they don't seem to -- both are beloved and successful -- and that's great.
Still waiting for a "leading man" or "leading lady" type to come out, though. No doubt movie stars who play straight romantic roles are scared that it would hurt their careers, and their caution is understandable. Even Jodie Foster, who never plays romantic roles these days, has been hedgy.
The mainstream public has grown up a lot in the past 10 years or so. Maybe people are ready for that next step.
