Retro gay movies

From romantic dramas to thrilling queer narratives, we uncover the best LGBTQ+ films of.

It truly is a must-see. Edge of Seventeen is a gay romantic comedy about coming of age in It has the look, feel, and music of the s. Although it came out inIt has a very s feel and sexual themes that are more at home today than they were when the film was released.

Orlando is a beautiful film that is thoughtful and worthy of your time. It is so moody and beautiful to watch that it resonates with many viewers. Happy Togetherwritten and directed by Wong Kar-wai, is about two gay men from Hong Kong, Fai and Po-Wing, who have an on-again, off-again relationship filled with abuse, insecurities, and lies.

If you have an interest in gender, Virginia Wolf, or queer cinema, this film should not be missed. Like Str8 Hollywood - there's good, bad and the ugly in Queenywood also. In The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, three drag queens set out on a road trip through the dessert to perform a four week gig at a casino.

Please see my retro list for: GAY FAVORITE TOP NEW MOVIE CLASSICS AFTER Not all on this movie are my Favorite - but are still worth a watch and a placing. Parting Glances is a romantic comedy set in New York City in the s. The directing, script, cinematography and pacing, are so perfect that this movie can do no wrong.

Here are a just few groundbreaking pieces of queer cinema from early European, pre-code American, and the silent era of film. My Beautiful Launderette is a gay romantic drama set in London during the Thatcher years. Glenn's Favorite Gay Themed Movies before the New Millennium, that I've actually seen.

It is an important addition to the canon of gay film. You can read my review of Parting Glances here. Although it finishes on a positive note, the end is still a bit messy. You can read my review of Edge of Seventeen here. T he Boys in the Band directed by William Friedkin is a must-see for anybody interested in gay cinema.

N.B. RANKED IN IMBb MOVIEmeter ORDER - You can change how you view it. Some of the films listed are modern gay classics, others are hidden gems. Bound is a fun and lesbian sexy thriller with style and panache. These classic gay movies broke barriers, telling powerful queer stories long before mainstream recognition.

You can read my review of The Boys in the Band here. Orlando starring Tilda Swinton is a period drama adapted from the novel by Virginia Wolf. The acting is decent especially for a low budget gay movie made inthe cinematography works, and the story is delightful.

The film is as fantastical and sprawling as the book. You can read my review of Bound here. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is outrageous fun that gay not be missed. You can read my review of Happy Together here.

It has a top-notch cast and was viewed in 34 million households across the United States when it aired. While the story is a bit more simplified for the screen, the central points are kept intact.