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Other gay-themed movies
Impish:
--- Quote from: bbm_stitchbuffyfan on July 13, 2006, 11:14:48 pm ---Sorry if this is unnessecary reminding but have Boys Don't Cry and Heavenly Creatures been mentioned yet?
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I think so, but I'm not 100% sure. I've seen both but own neither; they are definite future purchases as I slowly build up my collection.
Thanks for the reminder! ;)
starboardlight:
I had posted this in CT, but thought it might be worth adding it to this thread as well. Forgive the repetition, but it might helpful for some people.
So I mentioned that I've been volunteering with LA's OutFest, the lgbt film festival. It's the longest continuously running film festival in LA, and will celebrate it's 25th anniversary next summer. Anyway, I've been working mostly as usher/ticket taker, and only worked one of their many parties. As usher I got to sit in on many films, and there have been some really good films this year that I'd highly recommend.
Keep your eyes out for C.R.A.Z.Y. It's already hitting Canada, I believe. A beautifully film about a boy who's the fourth of five sons, dealing with his sexuality as well as his relationship with his brothers and his father. It's funny and evoked the 70's beautifully. It's also made great use of the soundtrack, which includes music from Pink Floyd, Bowie, Patsy Cline among others. The music didn't simply function as filler, but rather helped to tell the story. Definitely a dvd I'm looking forward to adding to my collections.
http://www.outfest.org/tixSYS/2006/filmguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=4742
Reinas (Queens) is a film out of Spain, featuring 5 actresses who are known as Amodovar's muses. It follows 6 gay men, their mothers and fathers, as they all prepare for Spain's first gay marriage ceremony. It's fun film with lots of absurd plot points that are funny and entertaining.
http://www.outfest.org/tixSYS/2006/filmguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=4740
Un Amour à Taire (A Love to Hide) from France follows two gay men during the turmoil World War II. This is a film that hits hard emotionally, so be prepared to cry a bit. I left the theater and there was more than few people breaking down in various corners of the theater.
http://www.outfest.org/tixSYS/2006/filmguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=4770
Boy Culture is the big hit this year. I didn't end up seeing the film, but it won OutFest's big award this year and everyone I talked to loved it. The synopsis is this "a reflective, high-priced Seattle prostitute known as X, who’s dodging the overtures of one roommate while hiding his feelings for another."
http://www.outfest.org/tixSYS/2006/filmguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=4681
Puccini for Beginers is was chosen as the film to open the festival. Again I didn't get to see the film, as I was helping set up the Opening Night Gala. You can read the synopsis at the following link. Most everyone I talked to said they really liked the film.
http://www.outfest.org/tixSYS/2006/filmguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=4716
20 Centimetros (20 Centimeters) is the Closing Night feature. The Spanish film tells a tale of a narcoleptic pre-op tran-sexual prostitute who falls asleep at inopportune times, though when she does, she dreams in musical numbers. 20 Centimeters estimate to roughly 8 inches, so you can guess what that refers to.
http://www.outfest.org/tixSYS/2006/filmguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=4673
The Gymnast is another much talked about film this year. The actress won OutFest's best actress award for her performance. I will definitely check this one out when i get a chance.
http://www.outfest.org/tixSYS/2006/filmguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=4699
azphil:
Thanks, starboardlight, a lot to look forward to on DVD here.
Gotta say, though, if director, Christian Faure's work on A Love to Hide (Un amour à taire) is as noteworthy as it was on Just A Question Of Love (Juste une question d'amour), then this has got to be one great little film.
Impish:
--- Quote from: azphil on July 18, 2006, 08:58:01 pm ---Thanks, starboardlight, a lot to look forward to on DVD here.
Gotta say, though, if director, Christian Faure's work on A Love to Hide (Un amour à taire) is as noteworthy as it was on Just A Question Of Love (Juste une question d'amour), then this has got to be one great little film.
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I'm most excited about this one, and for the same reason. I love Just a Question of Love, own it, and intend to keep my eyes on this director.
ekeby:
New to the board, and just skimmed the messaages in this post. Lots of good films mentioned. I recently joined Netflix so I could work my way through the gay-theme movies I haven't yet seen.
There are a couple of movies I like a lot, and that I didn't notice anybody mention.
Edge of Seventeen (1998), for my money, the best American teen coming out movie. Not perfect, not as well done as Beautiful Thing (sort of the British equivalent), but some very good performances, and they got the atmosphere of the 80s just right.
A big favorite, one that I put almost in the BBM category, is Our Lady of the Assassins (2000), a Barbet Schroeder film. (AKA La Virgen de los Sicarios). I'm not easily shocked, but this one had my hair standing on end when I first saw it. There's BBM level heartache, not the same variety, but palpable all the same. It's one of the few DVDs I own, so I've seen it several times now and like it more each time. It's not for everybody, and usually elicits strong opinions equally pro and con. I think it's like BBM in that not everybody gets it. Or wants to.
I'm passionate about Latter Days, beyond all reason. I have no idea why. Almost to a BBM level, subscribing to fan sites, getting the book, etc. Something about it really gets to me. I equate it to a gay man's Now Voyager. Instead of a cosmetic makeover, the boys get spiritual makeovers.
And Maurice. For a long time I couldn't get that kiss and line at the end out of my head: "Now we shan't never be parted." Sigh.
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