‘A Single Man’ by Tom Ford

September 22, 2009 in Film by shutterbug | 3 comments

Tom Ford, former Gucci headman and all-around aesthete, has his directorial debut later this year with the release of his first film, “A Single Man.”  With a cast that includes Julianne Moore, Colin Firth, Matthew Goode in a drama that looks like an intense stylistic mash-up between Mad Men  and Erwin Olaf, the film has already generated considerable curiosity.  It follows the life of a British college professor (played by Firth) in Los Angeles after the loss of his partner (played by Goode), with a close friend (Moore) there to help him navigate the ensuing heartache.  It is scheduled to be released in time for the 2009 awards season.

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  1. Faggoting’s avatar

    Faggoting on September 22, 2009 at 10:26 am

    It actually seems pretty decent, although the cinematography styling is a bit distracting. If Tom Ford’s name wasn’t attached I wouldn’t have such an urge to shit talk it. But if the man can reshape Gucci into a billion dollar powerhouse through his creative vision I can’t imagine a movie would be all that daunting. I’m keeping my mind open and my expectations high.

  2. homoneurotic’s avatar

    homoneurotic on September 22, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    agreed. something about having ford’s name on the project invites criticism. but julianne moore is so talented, i know she wouldn’t sign up for a project she felt would bomb. the costumes are fabulous.

    and frankly, i enjoyed julian schnabel’s films — and i see them both in the same directorial category somehow.

  3. Rick’s avatar

    Rick on September 22, 2009 at 5:57 pm

    The best that can be said for this is that it will bring some money to Don Bachardy, heir to Christopher Isherwood, his lover, who wrote the 1962 novel. Perhaps it’s unfair to judge from this trailer, but it looks like Ford is using it as an occasion to create an early 60s period piece. I seriously doubt that the subtle, sad, clear-eyed beauty of Isherwood’s prose, or the importance of Vedanta to his way of telling the story, will come across in the film. But maybe I’m wrong. I hope so.