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Publication Date: 22 October 2008
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ISBN: 9781843446620
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OUT AT THE MOVIES
A History of Gay Cinema
Stephen Paul Davies
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, including I Love You Phillip Morris with Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor, Gus Van Sant's Milk, starring Sean Penn, the feel good British movie Pride and The Imitation Game with Benedict Cumberbatch.
Out at the Movies looks back, decade by decade, at the history of gay cinema, celebrating films which have defined the genre. Indie films, the avant-garde, sex on screen, bad guys, lesbian lovers, transgender films, camp comedies, musicals and gay rom-coms - all are featured here.
As well as highlighting key movements and triumphs in gay cinema, the author includes information on gay filmmakers and actors, and their influence within the industry. Interspersed throughout are some of the most iconic scenes from gay cinema and the most memorable dialogue.
PRESS REVIEWS FOR Out at the Movies
'It's 23 years since the late Vito Russo published his groundbreaking book about homosexuality in the movies, The Celluloid Closet'
- Paul Burston, The Independent on Sunday
'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'
- Carol J. Binkowski, Library Journal
In this lavish history, Davies (A-Z of Cult Films and Filmmakers) examines gay cinema from its earliest days through the present. He organizes the material by decade, beginning with pre-1960s cinema, and discusses various films within their social contexts - from when the subject was off-limits and expressed on-screen only via symbolic codes and icons, through Stonewall and AIDS, to when gay people and gay themes were openly accepted and became central to certain films.
Davies follows each chapter with biographical summaries of key actors and directors and includes in-depth examples of the genre's development, from Midnight Cowboy (1969) and La Cage aux Folles (1978) to Torch Song Trilogy (1988), Philadelphia (1993), and Brokeback Mountain (2005). A generous selection of photos and movie stills and an excellent foreword by Simon Callow nicely complement this work. 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.
'A new book about homosexuality on film will strike chords with many bashful Brits'
- Guy Dammann, The Guardian
'gaydarnation.com's interview with author Steven Paul Davies'
- Interviewer: Bree Hoskin, gaydarnation.com
'a solid pink-cinema primer. Three Stars'
- Jamie Russell, Total Film
'Without homosexuals there would be no arts,' Elizabeth Taylor once said. But as Steven Paul Davies shows in this history of gay cinema, Hollywood's recent openness - from Brokeback Mountain to upcoming biopic Milk - has a troubled, often shameful history. Concise sections on key films and out'n'proud celebs may be light on detail, but this is still a solid pink-cinema primer. Three Stars.
'This is a must for any fan of gay movies... Out at the Movies is the ultimate guide to gay cinema and the films that define it'
- Zone Magazine
'An essential addition to your bookshelves'
- Leo White, kamera.co.uk
'This new edition adds a chapter that explores how Hollywood since then has embraced gay identity both onscreen and via actors and filmmakers themselves'
- Elise De Los Santos, RedEye
'This is an essential purchase'
- OUT NorthWest
Steven Paul Davies will be no stranger to outnorthwest readers as he wrote a fascinating piece for our recent Movie Issue around Hollywood's portrayal of gay issues. This impressive book charts the progress of the film industry in its portrayal of our community - from politicised films such as Victim in the 60's, through to the AIDS cinema of the 80's, and beyond. 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. Whether you're a film fan or not, this is an essential purchase.
'If you thought porn was the only type of gay film about then Steven Paul Davies' new book will be your revelation'
- Boyz
If you thought porn was the only type of gay film about then Steven Paul Davies' new book will be your revelation. Diverse gay characters in decent gay films do exist you know and Davies is here to celebrate them as he writes about his love for indie films, the avant garde, bad boys, camp comedies, musicals, gay rom-coms and more. It's your potted history of gay films so go educate yourself by getting your hands on this.
'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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