In March, Disney indefinitely postponed the release of the film in Malaysia after censors took out the brief gay scene in the movie, as scenes supporting homosexuality are forbidden in the predominantly Muslim country.įollowing the strong reactions, Condon said the whole matter had been blown out of proportion in an interview with Screen Crush. But it is a nice, exclusively gay moment in a Disney movie.”Ĭondon’s announcement prompted controversy surrounding the “exclusively gay moment.” Evangelist Franklin Graham called for a boycott of the movie, saying in a Facebook post: “They’re trying to push the LGBT agenda into the hearts and minds of your children - watch out!” An Alabama movie theater has also announced it will refuse to screen the film upon its release. And that’s what has its payoff at the end, which I don’t want to give away. “Josh makes something really subtle and delicious out of it. “LeFou is somebody who on one day wants to be Gaston and on another day wants to kiss Gaston,” Condon said. Director Bill Condon told Attitude that LeFou, played by Gad, is involved in a subplot that touches on his feelings for Gaston. The film will feature Disney’s first gay character. And Stanley Tucci plays a new character, Cadenza, a harpsichord. Potts ( Emma Thompson), Cogsworth ( Ian McKellen), Plumette ( Gugu Mbatha-Raw), Madame de Garderobe (Audra McDonald) and Chip (Nathan Mack) chatter away throughout the movie. Your favorite talking appliances are back and more alive than ever. MORE Here’s Proof That the New Beauty and the Beast Trailer Is Pretty Much the Same as the Original
“When I finished the film, it kind of felt like I had made that transition into being a woman on-screen,” she told Vanity Fair. Playing Belle made Watson feel like she fully matured as an actor. Steinem agreed, and said that the film “mirrored” Watson’s activism. Watson later told Vanity Fair that she took Gloria Steinem to see the final cut of the film because she wanted her to approve that the film did not conflict with feminist ideals. She has none of the characteristics of someone with Stockholm Syndrome because she keeps her independence, she keeps that freedom of thought.” Belle actively argues and disagrees with constantly. “That’s where a prisoner will take on the characteristics of and fall in love with the captor. “It’s something I really grappled with at the beginning the kind of Stockholm Syndrome question about this story,” she said. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Watson defended Belle’s relationship with the Beast, which some say encourages women to stay in abusive relationships. Kevin Kline will also appear as Belle’s father, Maurice.Įmma Watson is aware of the common critiques of the plot. Luke Evans will fight like Gaston while Josh Gad portrays sidekick Le Fou. Go Ah Ra, Kang Tae Joo, and Kim Kang Woo will be the main cast of the upcoming film 'Sad Tropical. Emma Watson plays Belle and Dan Stevens inhabits the Beast. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the premiere. Join the bearded idiots as we review, rate, and spoil new & old releases to fill up our Movie Ladders at 00:02:42 NEWS.Ġ0:20:47 FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM.ĭon’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes or your podcast app of choice.Disney’s live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, one of the most-anticipated movies of 2017, hits theaters March 17. Welcome Back, Movie Lovers This movie is part of our 5 Movie Deal Line-Up. Welcome to episode 22 of The Movie Ladder. In the news: Wes Anderson H&M ad, Deadpool 2, Han Solo solo film, Highlander reboot, Martin Scorsese’s Silence, Wedding Crashers 2, and Fantastic Beasts franchise. The movie looks great, and I have a feeling that it's going to end up being an astronomical hit for Disney. It doesn't look like it features any new footage, it's just cut together in a different way. We also enjoy Newt and his money-platypus in Fantastic Beasts. Disney has released an international trailer for Rob Marshall's highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. It’s cold out, time to stay in and watch a Christmas movie! We discuss our top Christmas favourites and rank them on their very own ladder.