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Gay Films - a personal selection
Parting Glances [1986]Parting Glances [1986]
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Seems very dated now but one of the first AIDS films I found bearable to watch at a time when everything seemed to be awful
Gay Classics - Un Chant D'Amour / Flames Of Passion / Looking For Langston [1950]Gay Classics - Un Chant D'Amour / Flames Of Passion / Looking For Langston [1950]
I was absolutely captivated but this when I saw it in my teens. I couldn't believe that gay erotica like this existed.
The Naked Civil Servant [1975]The Naked Civil Servant [1975]
I remember seeing this with my parents. They were outraged by it. I was struggling with my sexuality and it felt like a lifebelt.
Victim [1961]Victim [1961]
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This film helped the debate to decriminalise homosexuality in the UK it also made me realise how important it was to have the courage not to hide.
Suddenly, Last Summer [1959]Suddenly, Last Summer [1959]
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I loved this movie when I saw it. Great acting and the gay theme had me on the edge of my seat.
The Boys In The Band [1970]The Boys In The Band [1970]
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A snap shot of the emerging gay identity in 70s America
Sebastiane [1976]Sebastiane [1976]
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The first gay movie I ever saw. A friend I knew who wanted to help me come to terms with being gay told me it was a bio pic on the saint.
Love! Valour! Compassion! [1997]Love! Valour! Compassion! [1997]
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A really moving film about gay friendship. I love the scenes when they are swimming in the lake
Querelle [1982]Querelle [1982]
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Stunning bit of gay erotic fantasy - best seen after a good few drinks
Maurice [1987]Maurice [1987]
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A very romantic version of falling in love with a bit of rough.
Cruising [1980]Cruising [1980]
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I remember when this came out there was such a lot of concern that it showed the gay scene in NY in a very bad light. The glimpses of club life made me want to get on the next plane.
My Beautiful Laundrette [1985]My Beautiful Laundrette [1985]
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A really lovely gay romantic comedy
Gods And Monsters [1999]Gods And Monsters [1999]
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A great movie and a bit of gay history in one.
The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert (1994)The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert (1994)
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The Australian gay classic and the ruin of the Sydney drag scene if you believe some of my friends.
Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit [1990]Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit [1990]
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Great movie - made me want to be a lesbian!
The Celluloid Closet [1996] (REGION 1) (NTSC)The Celluloid Closet [1996] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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This documentary of gays and lesbians in the movies is a real eyeopener.
Beautiful Thing [1996]Beautiful Thing [1996]
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Gay love on a council housing estate. Very touching and excellent soundtrack.
Pink Narcissus [1971]Pink Narcissus [1971]
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Another gay erotic classic.
Queer As Folk [1999]Queer As Folk [1999]
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Queer as folk - Great UK TV series - when do we get to see the US version I wonder!!
Another Country [1984]Another Country [1984]
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Boarding school romance turns schoolboy to spy.
Torch Song Trilogy [1988]Torch Song Trilogy [1988]
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A great film to watch when the world is getting you down and you need something to help pick yourself up!
Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake [1996]Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake [1996]
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Lovely men in tights - dancing. What more could you ask for?
Stonewall [1996]Stonewall [1996]
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Great documentary on the gay movement in US
Six Feet Under: The Complete First Series [2002]Six Feet Under: The Complete First Series [2002]
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Six Feet Under - Brilliant US TV series with a strong gay sub theme
Death In Venice [1971]Death In Venice [1971]
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Never could see why the boy in this was such a turn on but the rest of the film and the soundtrack is wonderful