Comments on: Nicole Kidman to star as trans painter

By: Brenton

Brenton — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:01:48 +0000

Should be an interesting movie. I agree with you Ryan, Felicity Huffman was superb in 'TransAmerica'

By: Jean-Paul Bentham

Jean-Paul Bentham — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:35:39 +0000

This is fantastic news! We don't know what living in fear does to person until we take an interest in the lives of Trans. And Nicole Kidman will pull this off like the pro she is. At last Hollywood is responding to the needs of the Rainbow community with substantial movies.

How could Arnold Swartzenneggar refuse to declare Harvey Milk Day now?

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By: theotherone

theotherone — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:25:42 +0000

oh well we're all 'freaks' and that will be counterd by us not being shown on screen?

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By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:09:26 +0000

To be effective in countering the "freaks" image most people have of trans people, it needs a really big name. Hilary Swank did a tremendous job in "Boys Don't Cry", I doubt whether a trans actor could have done better. Let's hope Kidman does as well.

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By: Ryan Haynes - fyi radio

Ryan Haynes - fyi radio — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:44:46 +0000

Felicity Huffman was great in TransAmerica and I felt she truly reflected the emotions of many trans people I have met. Further, the portrayal was so honest on her part it worked.

Nicole will not only bring a surperb acting skill to the role but will no doubt act as a voice piece for trans rights when the film is shown. Getting people talking about these issues is a start…

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By: theotherone

theotherone — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:36:23 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly xaria. I'm sick of people proving their Liberalism by playing a Trannie. It's, frankly, insulting.

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By: xaria

xaria — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:51:29 +0000

one day id love to see a trans charcater in a trans film played by a trans person.

theres a load of trans actors out there. this whole thing stinks of blackface (transface?)

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By: Alan

Alan — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:35:39 +0000

Whilst I think it's great that Nicole Kidman has taken this part, and doubtless she will do a good job, it's a shame that they couldn't find a transgendered acress to take the role.

Then again the film wouldn't have got as much pulling power, I guess. At least there's a film being made.

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