Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Beyond “Brokeback” Obscure, Lost, and Underappreciated Gay Movies

From:  The Backlot
If you liked Oz, then you should check out…
Fortune and Men’s Eyes 
1971

Based on the groundbreaking play of the same name, this film about power and passion in prison unfortunately translated to screen as more than a bit homophobic (unlike a notorious Hollywood stage run featuring graphic sex scenes between Sal Mineo and a young Don Johnson – do yourself a favor and Google that one). Yes, it’s a prison movie and there are horrible things that happen, including rape – but it’s still worth seeing for the fabulously over-the-top Queenie (Michael Greer) and for some seriously WTF moments.

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