Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Christopher B — 26 Jul 2016

Scott Thorson: "I'm bisexual.".

Liberace: "Well which half likes women? I haven't met that half yet.".

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Christopher B on 26 Jul 2016.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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