Broadway and Hollywood will surely embrace such a work that preaches anti-homophobia and tolerance.

By the mid-1960's, Hollywood embraced a more swinging ethos that left New York in the cold.

Though it bombed as an instrument for the masses, partly because it is so difficult to play, Hollywood embraced it.

That, in turn, would encourage Hollywood to embrace new ways of delivering movies to consumers - making those new vehicles more marketable.

"I think Hollywood appreciates good art and will embrace the talent of a filmmaker," Mr. Nierob said.

If Hollywood can embrace drag, then why shouldn't Tiffany & Company do the same for grunge?

But never before have the public and Hollywood so embraced her work.

But Hollywood isn't just embracing glamour; for the first time in some years, it is dictating fashion change.

"My work is generally considered fairly dark and pessimistic and bleak, and Hollywood doesn't embrace that attitude very enthusiastically," he said.

In part because of the Sundance Film Festival's influence, Hollywood has embraced independent films as never before.