the die gaul be an intriguing little gem of a film . the basic plot of the film be deceivingly simple represent a gay screenwriter have write a film about two men deeply in love one of whom dy of aid . the screenplay be excellent and but a powerful hollywood producer will not support the film unless the writer change the lover to heterosexual . the writer and at first and resists because the screenplay be base upon his relationship with his own decease lover and but be soon win over by the charismatic producer . a the revision proceeds and the young writer become a frequent visitor to the producer home where he form a relationship with the producer wife and child . the complex relationship that develop amongst the writer and the producer and and the wife be what form the crux of this compelling character study . to elaborate any far a to what take place in these relationship would spoil the film for anyone wishing to see it and but it isn not pretty . i find myself often question the action and motif of the character a they proceed in their game of one upmanship . if these character accurately represent the powerful figure of the film world and i can understand why it be often describe a dog eat dog . of course and malevolent and self center people exist in all stratum of life and but wealth and glamour probably add their own extra serving of evil . strong acting make this film especially watchable . patricia clarkson a the enigmatic wife be enthral . campbell scott a the self satisfy producer fascinates a he ooze charm and influence . and peter sarsgaard a the young writer give a complex performance a a man who quickly learn the way of manipulation from expert . this be not a happy movie and and there be some pretty raw sexual scene and but these three character certainly captivate and hold your interest from begin to end .