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Scarlett Johansson and Rupert Sanders to Reteam for Massage Parlor Drama ‘Rub & Tug’
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New Regency has won the rights for Rupert Sanders’ next movie, Rub & Tug. Deadline describes the film in the vein of American Hustle, and it will star Scarlett Johansson as a larger-than-life figure Jean Marie Gill, who flourished in the male-based illicit industries of massage parlors and prostitution by taking on the physical identity of a man.

Per Deadline, Gill “was a larger than life character who took on the mob and became the crime kingpin of 1970s Pittsburgh through her empire of illicit massage parlors and an anabolic steroids ring that helped fuel the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL dynasty, all the while cross-dressing and leaning on her allies in the gay community to help grow her empower. However, it is Jean’s fiery romance with her girlfriend Cynthia that truly defines her and forms the emotional core of the story.”
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Weekend Box Office: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’s $50 Million Opening Is Guaranteed to Blow Your Mind
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Nice to see people ignoring the unnecessarily harsh reviews...and, in my opinion, another attempt by the press to write the narrative for a movie's success. I saw it yesterday and I enjoyed it. Rami Malek was Oscar nomination worthy. I actually think he did a better job than Sascha Baron Cohen might have. He was subtle, and surprisingly emotionally vulnerable...presenting a side of Freddie Mercury that is hard to imagine. Did they take liberties and is it a little cleaned up? Well, yeah. But it's a movie, not a documentary, so it's easy to forgive. The other members of Queen come off well...I would imagine their involvement in the movie had a lot to do with that. The music selection is fantastic, as you would expect. And yes, the tragedy of losing this transcendent talent squeezed some well earned tears from my eyes. I think overall the movie pays tribute to a fascinating life without dwelling in the salacious aspects. If you are a Queen fan, I cannot see you walking away disappointed in this.

And I don't care how well they make fun of it...I'm in love with my car is a terrific song.
 
Interesting take. I’ve had two people this weekend tell me malek was really good but the movie as a whole was not anything to write home about. Reviews have been brutal but you know how those go. I’m going on with no preconceived notions and hope to enjoy it.
 
jerseydevil said:
Weekend Box Office: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’s $50 Million Opening Is Guaranteed to Blow Your Mind
http://collider.com/bohemian-rhapsody-weekend-box-office/

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Nice to see people ignoring the unnecessarily harsh reviews...and, in my opinion, another attempt by the press to write the narrative for a movie's success. I saw it yesterday and I enjoyed it. Rami Malek was Oscar nomination worthy. I actually think he did a better job than Sascha Baron Cohen might have. He was subtle, and surprisingly emotionally vulnerable...presenting a side of Freddie Mercury that is hard to imagine. Did they take liberties and is it a little cleaned up? Well, yeah. But it's a movie, not a documentary, so it's easy to forgive. The other members of Queen come off well...I would imagine their involvement in the movie had a lot to do with that. The music selection is fantastic, as you would expect. And yes, the tragedy of losing this transcendent talent squeezed some well earned tears from my eyes. I think overall the movie pays tribute to a fascinating life without dwelling in the salacious aspects. If you are a Queen fan, I cannot see you walking away disappointed in this.

And I don't care how well they make fun of it...I'm in love with my car is a terrific song.
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We saw it last night and very much enjoyed it. I loved how they stayed away from the controversial aspects of Freddie's life - I don't need or want to know about it, as I lived through it. Queen was the first band I ever saw live and I was amazed how the mannerisms as well as other things were done in the movie. As an example I had forgotten how John Deacon moved while playing the bass but the actor who portrayed him knew how he moved and I could remember it from seeing them live 40 years ago.

And jd I too love "I'm In Love With My Car," but will do you one better. My favorite song off that amazing album is the "Year of 39."
 
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