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Silence of the Lambs star Ted Levine says he regrets film’s trans depictions: "It’s unfortunate that the film vilified that, and it’s fucking wrong. And you can quote me on that." (www.thepinknews.com)

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Silence of the Lambs star Ted Levine says he regrets film’s trans depictions: "Having gotten aware and worked with trans folks, and understanding a bit more about the culture & the meaning of gender… It’s unfortunate that the film vilified that, and it’s fucking wrong. And you can quote me on that."

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[-] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 11 points 6 months ago

I used to watch "Monk" and there was no way I'd initially believe that Captain Stottlemeyer was the guy from Silence of the Lambs but wow, holy crap!

[-] Entertainmeonly@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 6 months ago

I had to argue with more than one person when telling this "fun fact."

[-] Salamanderwizard@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

Same. Folks would get upset about that.

[-] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago

See also any two Vincent D'Onofrio performances.

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