of the middle aged b with divatude.I'm googling Somerset Maugham right now to see if he was gay because only that would excuse such a hollow, soulless, narcissistic character being treated as a diva with an indomitable spirit worthy of a teary standing ovation.The google results have come in. Yes, it seems he probably was, but tried to avoid Oscar Wilde's fate by being more discreet. Do I get some kind of prize?Now for the good news. If you take it as farce it is okay. It is well shot and costumed. The English son of the aging actress has a great part and did a good job with it. Actors were generally fine, although just like Moulin Rouge, this is one part that Madonna could actually handle because she wouldn't have to act.I gave it one star for the theme and what it presented as worthy of celebration-- even if it was half-farcical.