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Must See Queer Cinema Before Next Pride!!!
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items In this ever increasingly unsteady climate, it’s important to see and understand the queer experience! This is why i’ve decided to make this list. To make sure these stories remain visible.
This is a film that depicts the underground ballroom scene in New York during the late 80s. Not only was this film extremely important in the showcasing of this beautiful community to the public eye, it also holds an unbelievable amount of humanity. ...
Paris Is Burning (1990)
Originally written by Mart Crowley, and showcased as an Off-Broadway production. This films cast is comprised of the original stage production players. No matter the controversy’s surrounding its portrayal of queer life, there’s no denying it’s hones...
The Boys in the Band (1970)
This film has it all. Robin Williams portrays the owner of a gay night club in the heart of Miamis glitz and glamor. He and his partner, Nathan Lane, receive word form their son that he is to be engaged! The only problem is that the brides parents ar...
The Birdcage (1996)
Billed as an adaptation of Shakespeare’s“Henry IV”, this harrowing tale of two friends who travel the world together in search for the mom of one will break you in the best way. Each of the leading starts ever so complement each others reality. In a ...
My Own Private Idaho (1991)
A tragic love story that brought gay romance to a mainstream audience. Its emotional depth and heartbreaking performances challenged stereotypes of masculinity and rural conservatism.
Brokeback Mountain (2005)
A sensual, poetic coming-of-age love story between two men in 1980s Italy. Its beauty lies in its tender, universal exploration of first love and heartbreak.
Call Me by Your Name (2017)
The ultimate camp cult classic, celebrating gender fluidity, sexual liberation, and queer joy. Its midnight screenings built a legacy of queer community and outsider pride.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
One of the first lesbian love stories with a happy ending, this beautifully shot romance broke ground in showing same-sex love as something joyful rather than tragic.
Desert Hearts (1985)
A tender British coming-of-age story about two working-class teenage boys falling in love. It’s gentle, hopeful, and refreshingly free from tragedy compared to other queer films of its time.
Beautiful Thing (1996)