The Celluloid Closet

From today's Independent.

In the new movie Milk, Sean Penn playsAmerica's first openly gay politician Harvey Milk, who was shot dead in San Francisco City Hall 30 years ago. The 48-year-old immerses himself completely in the role, enjoying a steamy French kiss with his co-star, James Franco.

The movie received its premiere in the US last month, and now Penn, who won an Oscar in 2003 for Mystic River, has been firmly installed as the favourite to win a second statue next year for the role. Continue here.