Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Satnam B — 15 Jun 2013

By far the gayest thing I've ever watched at the cinema. Also I still don't know what a candelabra is.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Satnam B on 15 Jun 2013.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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