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Other gay-themed movies
kudzudaddy:
lol, chris...
I used the word in its original sense -- inspiring awe....
(wink)
--Kudz
mike348:
One that I watched many years ago on TV in the UK was "Consenting Adult". It was later repeated on another channel but was cut to pieces so lost all its impact about a young guy discovering he is gay and against his parents wishes finally accepts. There's a very sad end as the homophobic father dies and the son returns to visit the mother with his partner only to find a letter from his father regretting his views and accepting he loves his son. Very sad at the end.
Unfortunately the movie has never made it onto video or DVD, unless someone knows differently as I would like to get a copy after being so affected by BBM.
Impish:
Just watched "Making Love" last night, for the first time since its release in 1981.
The good: brave for its time, not one swishy stereotype in it, and I want to lick Michael Ontkean head to toe.
The bad: it feels like a soap opera and Kate Jackson is simply terrible in it.
It absolutely pales when compared to Brokeback Mountain, but then, most of 'em do.
starboardlight:
--- Quote from: kudzudaddy on May 11, 2006, 08:39:10 pm ---
I haven't seen mentioned "Total Eclipse" and "Before Night Falls."
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i second "Before Night Falls". I loved that depiction of Havana's renaissance just before the fall. That period of growth in Cuban literature, art and music seemed so romantic. Which of course makes it's fall so much more tragic. And Javier Bardem is amazing in that film.
also, has anyone seen "Buck and Chuck"? Okay, not sure if I'd call it a gay friendly film. It's weird and quirky but good.
JCinNYC2006:
--- Quote from: starboardlight on May 16, 2006, 06:58:53 pm ---i second "Before Night Falls". I loved that depiction of Havana's renaissance just before the fall. That period of growth in Cuban literature, art and music seemed so romantic. Which of course makes it's fall so much more tragic. And Javier Bardem is amazing in that film.
also, has anyone seen "Buck and Chuck"? Okay, not sure if I'd call it a gay friendly film. It's weird and quirky but good.
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Total Eclipse is kinda funky, especially coming from the director of a great flick like Europa Europa. Eclipse has kind of become more known for having a full frontal nude shot of Leonardo DiCaprio (who, TLA Video quips, isn't so 'titanic').
Before Night Falls was terrific, loved it. I have a couple of clients who actually did go through some of the torture that he endures in the book/movie, it was heinous. Personally I still don't have a grip on how to evaluate Castro's influence on Cuba, but the movie is great, especially for Johnny Depp as a smuggling drag queen.
And Chuck and Buck, what a cool, funny movie! Very atypical 'gay movie', more about obsession and the desire to stay a child. The two male stars are good, but Lupe Ontivero really knocked it out in that movie. Definitely worth a rent if you're in the mood for a very offbeat movie.
Juan
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