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Great & Good Gay Movies With Genial Guys
The Broken Hearts Club - A Romantic Comedy [DVD] [2000]The Broken Hearts Club - A Romantic Comedy [DVD] [2000]
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For anyone who has ever asked, 'Why don't they make a gay romantic move about us?' They did; it's called 'The Broken Hearts Club.'
Trick [DVD] [2000]Trick [DVD] [2000]
Two endearing young men try to find time and a place for a tryst and end up coming to know each other. As the best friend, Tory Spelling is terrific!
Maurice (the Merchant Ivory Collection) [DVD]Maurice (the Merchant Ivory Collection) [DVD]
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Lush, rich British drama based on the E. M. Forster novel. The cast and story are excellent, and Rupert Graves has never been sexier. Splendid!
Law Of Desire [DVD] [1987]Law Of Desire [DVD] [1987]
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Almodovar's gay masterpiece and my favourite movie of his. Just as in the later 'Bad Education,' the guys are fascinating, if not quite genial.
Shelter [2007] [DVD]Shelter [2007] [DVD]
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Awesome film that I love! The best, most romantic, gay love story since 'The Trip.' One to watch over and over again.
Beautiful Thing [DVD] [1996]Beautiful Thing [DVD] [1996]
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Simply a beautiful movie! It features two adorable British lads and the music of Mama Cass. 'Nobody can tell you there's only one song worth singing.'
Just A Question Of Love [2006] [DVD] [2000]Just A Question Of Love [2006] [DVD] [2000]
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Great French movie about two men becoming involved with each other that realisically confronts the family problems that gays can have everywhere. Make sure you see this one.
Brokeback Mountain [DVD] [2005]Brokeback Mountain [DVD] [2005]
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One of the most tragic, saddest and most beautiful movies that I have ever seen. It will break your heart and make you a better person for it. It should have won the Oscar for Best Picture!
Latter Days [2003] (REGION 1)Latter Days [2003] (REGION 1)
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A young Mormon missionary goes out to spread religion and ends up finding himself.
24th Day [DVD] [2004]24th Day [DVD] [2004]
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A bisexual man makes a gay man take responsibility for his actions. One man is solid, but not very bright; the other, bright, but not very solid. Their confrontation is riveting.
Get Real [1999] [DVD]Get Real [1999] [DVD]
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Ben Silverstone feels real as a bright, quirky, gay kid in a British school. The very good supporting cast makes his story even stronger. 'I feel it in my fingers; I feel it in my toes.'
The Trip [2002] [DVD]The Trip [2002] [DVD]
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A terrific and heartfelt trip through the lives of two young men through the years. You come to know them and like them. The bright and beautiful Jill St. John plays the mother of one of the boys.
Third Man Out [DVD]Third Man Out [DVD]
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The fact that gay detective Donald Strachey clearly loves his 'Brooks Brother husband,' and is loved back, is one of the best things about this mystery film.
Shock To The System [2006] [DVD]Shock To The System [2006] [DVD]
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Director Ron Oliver succeeds at making a modern day gay Nick & Nora Charles mystery movie. Openly gay actor Chad Allen plays the detective who is in a committed relationship on-screen.
Torch Song Trilogy [DVD] [1988]Torch Song Trilogy [DVD] [1988]
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Though Harvey Fierstein is a whole lot of a bit much, this groundbreaking movie is warm and touching. Of particular note is the strong, balanced performance of Anne Bancroft.
Presque Rien [2001] [DVD]Presque Rien [2001] [DVD]
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Moody, brooding and, oh, so French, this flic follows the affair between two young men that starts during a family beach holiday.
You'll Get Over It [2003] [DVD]You'll Get Over It [2003] [DVD]
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Well, actually, he doesn't, get over it, that is. A French coming-out-and-coming-of-age drama.
Big Eden [2001] [DVD]Big Eden [2001] [DVD]
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In many ways, a gay American Northwoods fantasy of how the world should be. The gays in this film are accepted, supported and encouraged by those around them.
My Beautiful Laundrette [DVD] [1985]My Beautiful Laundrette [DVD] [1985]
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The best film of a Hanif Kureishi work ever. This terrific move features a brilliant performance by Daniel Day Lewis. Definitely a must see."
The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert [DVD]The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert [DVD]
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Is there a gay man on the face of the planet who has not seen and loved 'Priscilla?' This is the road trip movie to end all road trip movies!
To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything Julie Newmar [DVD] [1995]To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything Julie Newmar [DVD] [1995]
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The American version of 'Priscilla' and surprisingly a fairly good movie. I don't know if anyone would have predicted that this cast would do such a good job.
The Opposite Of Sex [DVD] [1998]The Opposite Of Sex [DVD] [1998]
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Director Don Roos does a great job of interweaving the lives of a group of people, gay and straight. Lisa Kudrow is particularly effective, and Christina Ricci is a hoot.
Prick Up Your Ears [DVD] [1987]Prick Up Your Ears [DVD] [1987]
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Okay, Joe Orton was not really genial, but is his life ever-so-much fun to watch. Not only that, Vanessa Redgrave is wicked in this film.
La Cage Aux Folles [DVD] [1980]La Cage Aux Folles [DVD] [1980]
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The original French comedy smash. There are, also, the sequel, 'La Cage Aux Folles II' and the Hollywood remake, 'The Birdcage.'
Yossi & Jagger [DVD] [2002]Yossi & Jagger [DVD] [2002]
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A finely-cut gemstone of a movie, 'Yossi & Jagger' deserves the enthusiastic reviews it has received on Amazon.co.uk. Ohad Knoller and Yehuda Levi are excellent in this film.