Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Miles H — 12 Jun 2013

Douglas & Damon are amazing. I just wish they'd do a mainstream gay film where a gay character doesn't die!

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Miles H on 12 Jun 2013.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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