Most of my friends know I hate Sean Penn (think back to Oscar night, circa Lost in Translation/Mystic River) and I haven’t been a fan of Van Sant’s work since Good Will Hunting. But I’m not going to say these two don’t have any talent and I’m not excited about this film. That would be a lie.

Milk stars Sean Penn as Harvey Milk, California’s first openly gay elected official, who was shot down by fellow worker Dan White.

/film has gotten ahold of what looks like a fake flyer of Sean as Milk, and some paparazzi shots of Emile Hirsch in that cool 70’s gear (check out them specs!). Even sporting a wig. And yes, that’s Sean on the left all blue jeaned up. Emile plays a gay activist backing Harvey Milk. After seeing Into the Wild (I know, I know), I’ll forever be a fan of Mr. Hirsch. Thanks for the doop Academy!

PS Emile Hirsch is such a badass. Look at them Chucks!