Today marks the official start of Charlie’s professional film career! He appears in the latest video by our insanely talented friends Amy Turner and Kathryn Lounsbery (their show, “That’s What She Said,” is a must-see if it comes to your town). I won’t give away Charlie’s brilliant performance (look for him around the 4:12 mark) but let’s just say his cinematic future is assured. I may have to set up an office to field offers from agents, lesbian filmmakers, and show biz reporters.
The video was directed by the amazing Bob Koherr. In case you’re wondering why Charlie looks a little different, it’s because his scene was shot almost a full year ago—Bob is such a successful director in Hollywood that he wasn’t able to finish the video until now! We were treated to a fun cast screening last night and the film makes its big screen debut this coming weekend at the landmark Castro Theatre as part of the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival. Look for the video to sweep the awards!
Love it! I admit I’m pretty well versed in lesbian clichés—the only one I needed help with was the musical act they referenced called Tegan and Sarah. Lesbian identical twin singers—who knew? While this is Charlie’s film debut, you may remember that our house had a major role in Amy and Kathryn’s previous video, “The U-Haul Song.” Nice that the video first screened on the very day a judge struck down the latest challenge by those hate-mongering folks who are behind California's vile Prop 8. Amy and Kathryn also have a poignant response to that topic that is worth taking a look at.
Not to be outdone, Charlie is working on his own one-man cabaret, "The Preemie Life," coming soon to a nightclub near you.
Too funny ..... and of course, Charlie shined. Does he have an agent yet?
Posted by: Marilyn Molnar | June 15, 2011 at 01:45 PM
I so need photos of Charlie and Leah singing duets at the piano. Just sayin'...
Posted by: Peggy Shecket | June 15, 2011 at 04:39 PM
Get out of here!!! Danny, he looks exactly like you. With all due respect to his beautiful mom.
Posted by: Hilary Kaye | June 15, 2011 at 06:19 PM
Thank you, I so needed a laugh today. (I just snorted my drink out my nose at 4:12). That was fabulous and Charlie is my new favourite star!
Posted by: Rebecca | June 16, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Love it! May I steal it, and post it on FB, so everyone will know I knew that "Chinese baby" way back when? (You know, kinda like knowing Jodie Foster when she was the Coppertone Girl.)
Posted by: Emily Barton | June 16, 2011 at 09:27 PM
That picture of Charlie at the piano...
His joy just makes my heart feel huge.
Posted by: Jane | June 17, 2011 at 10:11 AM
hope i'm around when he's older to watch the evolution of a young maestro.
Posted by: greg wooten | June 17, 2011 at 06:11 PM
i think he looks a bit like Sir Elton John at the piano! Oy, i am kvelling at his absolute adorableness :)
Posted by: susie specter | June 17, 2011 at 07:09 PM
LOL, LOL...I LOVE your "credit"...Baby Wranglers....lol! Now don't become out and out Stage Mother & Stage Father...PLEASE! Consult JVP before going further, please.....HA HA!
Posted by: OldOldLady Of The Hills | June 17, 2011 at 11:20 PM
I loved seeing Charlie!!! He is such a ham!!! I look forward to seeing him in other roles!!! One of my favorite babies!!!
Posted by: Robin | June 18, 2011 at 11:44 AM