Out At The Movies : A History of Gay Cinema  - Steven Paul Davies

Out At The Movies

A History of Gay Cinema

By: Steven Paul Davies, Simon Callow (Foreword by)

Paperback | 1 June 2016 | Edition Number 2

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Over the decades, gay cinema has reflected the community's journey from persecution to emancipation to acceptance. Politicised dramas like Victim in the 60s, The Naked Civil Servant in the 70s, and the AIDS cinema of the 80s have given way in recent years to films which celebrate a vast array of gay life-styles.

Gay films have undergone a major shift, from the fringe to the mainstream and 2005’s Academy Awards were dubbed ‘the Gay Oscars’ with gongs going to Brokeback Mountain, Capote and Transamerica. Producers began clamouring to back gay-themed movies and the most high profile of these is Gus Van Sant’s MILK , starring Sean Penn as Harvey Milk, the first prominent American political figure to be elected to office on an openly gay ticket back in the 70s.

The book also includes information on gay filmmakers and actors and their influence within the industry. Interspersed throughout the book are some of the most iconic scenes from gay cinema and the most memorable dialogue from key films.

About the Author

Steven Paul Davies is the author of "Alex Cox: Film Anarchist," "Brat Pack: Confidential," "A-Z Cult Films and Filmmakers," " The Prisoner Handbook " and "Get Carter and Beyond: The Cinema of Mike Hodges."
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"A thoughtful and well-presented overview of the subject with insightful perspectives on the complex role and social, political, and artistic impact of gay cinema within modern culture." --Library Journal
"A detailed decade-by-decade look at the movies, actors and directors who defined each period, with plenty of gems for your 'to watch' list." --Gay Times

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