With the annual Pride parade making its way down Market Street in just a few weeks, we honor the legacy of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer individuals by highlighting some of our favorite films that have been created for, by or about the community. From politically charged documentaries to campy and fun fare, below are just a few of the many titles currently available from the 2nd floor DVD display, come check them out!
Kevin recommends High Art.
Don't miss Ally Sheedy in her comeback role as Lucy Berliner, a once famous photographer now living a reclusive life with her heroin-addicted, German actress girlfriend, played by Patricia Clarkson. Lucy begins to fall in love with her younger (and straight) neighbor, Syd, after a chance meeting and, of course, things get complicated.
Craig recommends The Boys in the Band.
Released in 1970, it was the first major-studio production to deal frankly with homosexuality and is a milestone in the history of American cinema. Every member of the show's original Broadway cast appears in the film, including Laurence Luckinbill as an out-of-the-closet husband and father.
Taryn recommends The Oscar Wilde Collection.
Always the life of the party, Wilde was effete, outlandish and utterly genius!
Chris recommends Behind the Candelabra.
Utterly earnest and generous onstage, yet enigmatic in his personal life, Liberace was an entertainer of the highest order. Based on a controversial tell-all book written by his former boyfriend, Scott Thorson, we are witness to their clandestine relationship in all of its love, instability and banality. Playful and admiring with sharp dialogue, the film also serves as Steven Soderbergh’s final effort (for now at least) as a feature director.
