Michael Douglas gives a how to act masterclass in BEHIND THE CANDELABRA but the movie almost didn’t get made bc it was "too gay."⁠ ⁠ Director Steven Soderbergh said every major studio passed. “This was after Brokeback Mountain, by the way,” he added. “Which isn’t even as funny as this movie. We were all stunned. It made no sense. Studios were like, ‘We don’t know how to sell it.’ They were scared.”⁠ ⁠ Thankfully, HBO wasn’t. The film dropped in 2013 and swept the Emmys (11 wins.) If this had hit

Ever wondered what a candelabrum is? 🕯️✨ A candelabrum (plural: candelabra) is a multi-branched candleholder designed to hold several candles at once. Originating in ancient Rome and refined through the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, these pieces served not only as essential lighting before electricity but also as powerful symbols of wealth, artistry, and refinement. Each part of a candelabrum has its own name and purpose: • Capital – the candle holder that crowns the piece • Drip Pan