The reason why it’s important to make sure positive elements of LGBT life is represented more often in movies is because persistently focusing on the negative will only reinforce the idea that LGBT stories are somehow lesser than, and that’s a view point we as a society need to change. Many would argue against this notion by pointing out that many heterosexual love stories also include sad or tragic endings – but this point of view becomes unfounded when considering the sheer amount of straight love stories that have been told throughout cinema history compared to LGBT. The issue is that there simply aren’t enough of the positive stories out there. A bro comedy with an LGBT twist, Fourth Man Out stars Evan Todd as a twentysomething New Yorker whose friendship with his dude squad is tested when he comes out.
Many recent releases including Moonlight have been cinematic triumphs and widely celebrated within the movie industry.
It should also be made clear that this acknowledgement of LGBT movie stereotypes is not to say the stories that happen to be sad or end on a depressing note are deprived of their quality. Not a romance, but Una mujer fantstica/A Fantastic Woman is a great movie. This covers my all time fave list with Shelter being 1.
Also the movies Latter Days and 4th Man Out are good. Watching Chiron (Trevante Rhodes) grow and come of age over the course of his life, wrestling with the various parts of. God's Own Country is a bit rougher in content, but again totally happy ending. Well, it’s a not happy go lucky sort of happy ending, but there is something like happiness at the end of the film. Ultimately, the most plausible reason for those tragic endings could be down to the personal experiences of the people behind the story.ĭue to centuries of discrimination against LGBT people in society, it’s common for LGBT people to have suffered some form of discrimination or sadness in their lives, so it’s not surprising that their personal experiences may filter into their storytelling.Īs society becomes more and more comfortable with LGBT people and their relationships, the films that aim to tell LGBT stories will most likely become more and more positive – especially after so many countries made same sex marriage legal in recent years, which for some has arguably been one of the biggest ever victories for the LGBT community.Īn example of positive LGBT storytelling is the BAFTA-nominated film God’s Own Country, which depicts the story of a gay relationship without pandering to negative themes. Moonlight (2016) Moonlight isn’t a traditional take on a happy ending. This isn’t to say that any movie which is largely LGBT can’t have creative input from heterosexual actors and directors, but it’s worth asking how the dominance of non-LGBT influence in gay cinema has affected the way in which the stories are told. We may not remove or ban someone over a report, but we do review them all.Harry Styles recalls feeling ‘so ashamed’ about sex before dating Olivia Wilde We rely on the report tool, so if there's an issue with a post or a comment flag it for us so someone sees it and can address it.
A bit of sass is fine now and then, but don't be a dick. Try the search bar just in case your question has already been answered! Considering most lesbian couples in movies don't get happy ending, that would make any that do the opposite of a cliche. For something to cliche it has to be the most expected and achieved thing.
I've decided to make a small list of the 20 best gay male tv LGBT movies. Questions about sex are welcome, but this isn't a sub for gushingly detailed erotica. I don't think you understand what that word means. I've seen people asking for gay movies with happy ending.
characters dead, while only 16 provided a happy ending for them. Try not to be overly graphic with your questions. Historically, the portrayals of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in. If we did, surveys would likely outweigh actual posts. Starring Nathan Lane and the late great Robin Williams, this 1993 remake of Franco-Italian farce La Cage Aux Folles is one of those rare LGBT films that’s a joy to watch from start. Watch it, everyone Its so good The Way He Looks, Handsome Devil are coming of age movies that rock and are so heart-warming.Gods Own Country is a bit rougher in content, but again totally happy ending. Shelter is so awesome with a totally happy ending.
MOD NOTE: We do not allow studies or surveys in this little sub. This is so fucking late but Im scrolling for new recommendations and I know a few. If you have a question for gay men or men who have sex with men, ask away.