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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]
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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)
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