Topic: Liberace

The hosts play a clip of Jimmy Kimmel making a joke comparing Senator Lindsey Graham to someone on "Liberace's piano bench." They point out the irony of mainstream media figures making "gay jokes" at the expense of Republicans while claiming to be defenders of the LGBTQ community.

The hosts critique the HBO film "Beyond the Candelabra," describing it as a gratuitous and uncomplimentary portrayal of Liberace. A theory is proposed that Michael Douglas used the role to settle a personal posthumous grudge against the entertainer. The discussion highlights Matt Damon's performance and the film's focus on Liberace's private life.

A review of the HBO film "Beyond the Candelabra" criticizes the portrayal of Liberace by Michael Douglas as a "backstabber" and a "pervert." The film's focus on the relationship between Liberace and Scott Thorson, played by Matt Damon, is described as a grueling and unflattering depiction of the entertainer's private life. Speculation suggests the film may serve as a posthumous critique of Liberace's legacy rather than a celebratory biopic.

The Liberace biopic *Behind the Candelabra*, starring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, debuted on HBO because no American theatrical distributor would pick it up. Meanwhile, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denied allegations of using crack cocaine after reports surfaced of a video showing him with drug dealers. The hosts mock Ford's specific denial that he is an "addict" as a classic non-denial of the actual act.

A roundup of Hollywood news includes Mariah Carey's first pregnancy interview and Michael Douglas preparing to play Liberace in a new film. Other items mention Natalie Portman's Oscar buzz for "Black Swan" and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's appearance in Paris. The segment serves as a contrast to the "real news" discussed earlier in the episode.