Arts & Entertainment
Weinstein Company protests R rating for transgender film ‘3 Generations’
the production company has hired a lawyer for the case
(Elle Fanning, Naomi Watts and Susan Sarandon in ‘3 Generations.’ Photo via The Karpel Group.)
The Weinstein Company is challenging the MPAA’s R rating of its upcoming transgender film “3 Generations.”
The film, originally titled “About Ray,” stars Elle Fanning as transgender teen Ray who is transitioning from female to male. Ray’s single mother (Naomi Watts) must find Ray’s father (Tate Donovan) to give legal consent for the transition. Susan Sarandon plays Ray’s lesbian grandmother who is confused by Ray’s transgender identity.
MPAA gave the film an R rating due to profanity and sexual references. The Weinstein Company has hired lawyer David Boies to downgrade the rating to PG-13. Boies worked towards overturning Prop. 8 in 2009 and has fought against censorship in other Weinstein films including “Carol” and “Bully.”
“Gaby, Naomi, Susan and Elle made this movie to share its message of acceptance and inclusion with all generations. The fact that an R rating would prevent high school students from seeing this film would truly be a travesty. The MPAA and I were able to come to an agreement on ‘Bully,’ and I am confident that we will be able to do so again,” TWC co-chairman Harvey Weinstein said in a public statement.
“3 Generations” premieres in D.C. on May 12.
Sports
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay
Games to take place next month in Italy
“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.
HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.
The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.
Bars & Parties
Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans
Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance
Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.
Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.
This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.
The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.
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