Brace yourselves. This list of the Top 100 Greatest Gay Movies is probably going to generate some howls of protest thanks to a rather major upset in the rankings. Frankly, one that surprised the hell out of us here at AfterElton.
But before we get to that, an introduction. A few weeks ago we asked AfterElton readers to submit up to ten of their favorite films by write-in vote. We conducted a similar poll several years ago, but a lot has happened culturally since then, and a number of worthy movies of gay interest have been released. We wanted to see how your list of favorites had changed.
We also wanted to expand our list to 100 from the top 50 we had done previously. We figured there were finally enough quality gay films to justify the expansion. And we wanted to break out gay documentaries onto their own list (You'll find the...
But before we get to that, an introduction. A few weeks ago we asked AfterElton readers to submit up to ten of their favorite films by write-in vote. We conducted a similar poll several years ago, but a lot has happened culturally since then, and a number of worthy movies of gay interest have been released. We wanted to see how your list of favorites had changed.
We also wanted to expand our list to 100 from the top 50 we had done previously. We figured there were finally enough quality gay films to justify the expansion. And we wanted to break out gay documentaries onto their own list (You'll find the...
- 9/11/2012
- by AfterElton.com Staff
- The Backlot
This week: Who’s really the most powerful gay guy in the world? Is Mark “Money for Nothing” Knopfler homophobic?
Have a question about gay male entertainment? Contact me here (and be sure and include your city and state and/or country!
Q: Recently, I've been reading about the movie Role/Play starring real-life boyfriends Matthew Montgomery and Steve Callahan and it got me thinking about gay-themed movies in which the gay leads, romantic or otherwise, are portrayed by openly gay actors. So far I've come up with seven other movies: Adam & Steve, Back Soon, Eating Out 3, A Four Letter Word, Long Term Relationship, Save Me, and Shortbus. Are there any others out there? -- Aaron, Chicago
A: There are surprisingly few.
Generally speaking, the lower the budget, the more likely the actors are to be gay and out. Why? Well, not to be unkind to some very talented indie actors,...
Have a question about gay male entertainment? Contact me here (and be sure and include your city and state and/or country!
Q: Recently, I've been reading about the movie Role/Play starring real-life boyfriends Matthew Montgomery and Steve Callahan and it got me thinking about gay-themed movies in which the gay leads, romantic or otherwise, are portrayed by openly gay actors. So far I've come up with seven other movies: Adam & Steve, Back Soon, Eating Out 3, A Four Letter Word, Long Term Relationship, Save Me, and Shortbus. Are there any others out there? -- Aaron, Chicago
A: There are surprisingly few.
Generally speaking, the lower the budget, the more likely the actors are to be gay and out. Why? Well, not to be unkind to some very talented indie actors,...
- 11/29/2010
- by Brent Hartinger
- The Backlot
Have a question about gay male entertainment? Ask the Monkey! (Please include your city and state and/or country.)
Q: Did I miss a meeting? When was it decided to change the commonly used reference “Glbt” to “Lgbt”? Every time I hear Lgbt used, it’s like the person slows down to deliberately not accidently say the long-used Glbt. -- Michael
Photo credit: Rainer Elstermann/Getty Images
A: It wasn’t a meeting; it was a memo. Check your inbox.
I’ve heard two theories on the acronym change: some say the change was deliberate, to give more prominence to lesbians who – let’s face it – are too often afforded second-class status in the Glbt community. Other people have told me that in certain parts of the country Lgbt has always been the accepted moniker, and the rest of us are just … wrong.
The Monkey is torn. On one hand,...
Q: Did I miss a meeting? When was it decided to change the commonly used reference “Glbt” to “Lgbt”? Every time I hear Lgbt used, it’s like the person slows down to deliberately not accidently say the long-used Glbt. -- Michael
Photo credit: Rainer Elstermann/Getty Images
A: It wasn’t a meeting; it was a memo. Check your inbox.
I’ve heard two theories on the acronym change: some say the change was deliberate, to give more prominence to lesbians who – let’s face it – are too often afforded second-class status in the Glbt community. Other people have told me that in certain parts of the country Lgbt has always been the accepted moniker, and the rest of us are just … wrong.
The Monkey is torn. On one hand,...
- 6/1/2009
- by dennis
- The Backlot
An ambitious gay musical fantasy inspired by "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Tom Gustafson's "Were the World Mine" is far better in concept than execution. The shoestring budget hurts.
Tanner Cohen plays an openly gay teenager who is cast as Puck in a high school production of the Shakespeare classic.
As part of his preparations, he concocts Puck's magic love potion - which he accidentally squirts into the eyes of Jonathon (Nathaniel David Becker), a hunky rugby player he fancies.
Soon our Puckish hero is turning...
Tanner Cohen plays an openly gay teenager who is cast as Puck in a high school production of the Shakespeare classic.
As part of his preparations, he concocts Puck's magic love potion - which he accidentally squirts into the eyes of Jonathon (Nathaniel David Becker), a hunky rugby player he fancies.
Soon our Puckish hero is turning...
- 11/21/2008
- by By LOU LUMENICK
- NYPost.com
Almost everyone has fond memories of There’s Something About Mary, the 1998 film that made huge stars out of Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz. And why wouldn’t they? It contains about six of the funniest scenes ever put to film. Remember when Stiller’s character got his “frank and beans” caught in his zipper? And the infamous “hair gel” that Diaz uses in her hair?
The truth is, There’s Something About Mary is a pretty flawed film. In fact, some parts are terrible: whole sub-plots go nowhere, and a couple of extended comedy bits about the disabled didn’t elicit even a single chuckle in the crowded theater I saw the movie in, instead leaving us all shifting uncomfortably in our seats.
But in the end, There’s Something About Mary’s funny parts are so hilarious, so incredibly inspired, that the audience forgave the fact that the...
The truth is, There’s Something About Mary is a pretty flawed film. In fact, some parts are terrible: whole sub-plots go nowhere, and a couple of extended comedy bits about the disabled didn’t elicit even a single chuckle in the crowded theater I saw the movie in, instead leaving us all shifting uncomfortably in our seats.
But in the end, There’s Something About Mary’s funny parts are so hilarious, so incredibly inspired, that the audience forgave the fact that the...
- 11/14/2008
- by michael
- The Backlot
SPEAKProductions' has released the official trailer and we have new images in the gallery for their indie film "Were the World Mine." Tom Gustafson ("Fairies") directs as well as writes alongside producer Cory James Krueckeberg. Also producing are Tom Gustafson and Peter Sterling. The film stars Tanner Cohen (In Bloom), Nathaniel David Becker, Judy McLane (Broadway's Mamma Mia), Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks), Christian Stolte (Prison Break), and Zelda Williams (House of D), daughter of Robin Williams. Produced by SPEAKproductions in association with The Group Entertainment. SPEAKProductions' has released the official trailer and we have new images in the gallery for their indie musical fantasy/adventure "Were the World Mine." Tom Gustafson ("Fairies") directs as well as writes alongside producer Cory James Krueckeberg. Also producing are Tom Gustafson and Peter Sterling. The film stars Tanner Cohen (In Bloom), Nathaniel David Becker, Judy McLane (Broadway's Mamma Mia), Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks...
- 10/21/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
SPEAKProductions' has released the official trailer and we have new images in the gallery for their indie film "Were the World Mine." Tom Gustafson ("Fairies") directs as well as writes alongside producer Cory James Krueckeberg. Also producing are Tom Gustafson and Peter Sterling. The film stars Tanner Cohen (In Bloom), Nathaniel David Becker, Judy McLane (Broadway's Mamma Mia), Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks), Christian Stolte (Prison Break), and Zelda Williams (House of D), daughter of Robin Williams. Produced by SPEAKproductions in association with The Group Entertainment. SPEAKProductions' has released the official trailer and we have new images in the gallery for their indie musical fantasy/adventure "Were the World Mine." Tom Gustafson ("Fairies") directs as well as writes alongside producer Cory James Krueckeberg. Also producing are Tom Gustafson and Peter Sterling. The film stars Tanner Cohen (In Bloom), Nathaniel David Becker, Judy McLane (Broadway's Mamma Mia), Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks...
- 10/21/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
SPEAKProductions' has released the official trailer and we have new images in the gallery for their indie musical fantasy/adventure "Were the World Mine." Tom Gustafson ("Fairies") directs as well as writes alongside producer Cory James Krueckeberg. Also producing are Tom Gustafson and Peter Sterling. The film stars Tanner Cohen (In Bloom), Nathaniel David Becker, Judy McLane (Broadway's Mamma Mia), Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks), Christian Stolte (Prison Break), and Zelda Williams (House of D), daughter of Robin Williams. Produced by SPEAKproductions in association with The Group Entertainment. Were The World Mine opens in New York and La on November 21st, 2008. See the images! What's this about? Based on the short film Fairies, a film festival smash hit, young co-writer/director Tom Gustafson has created an exuberant teen musical comedy, which brims with memorable original music, fresh and lively performances from his young ensemble, and a light, sure-handed comedic touch. Included in...
- 10/21/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
SPEAKProductions' has released the official trailer and we have new images in the gallery for their indie film "Were the World Mine." Tom Gustafson ("Fairies") directs as well as writes alongside producer Cory James Krueckeberg. Also producing are Tom Gustafson and Peter Sterling. The film stars Tanner Cohen (In Bloom), Nathaniel David Becker, Judy McLane (Broadway's Mamma Mia), Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks), Christian Stolte (Prison Break), and Zelda Williams (House of D), daughter of Robin Williams. Produced by SPEAKproductions in association with The Group Entertainment. SPEAKProductions' has released the official trailer and we have new images in the gallery for their indie musical fantasy/adventure "Were the World Mine." Tom Gustafson ("Fairies") directs as well as writes alongside producer Cory James Krueckeberg. Also producing are Tom Gustafson and Peter Sterling. The film stars Tanner Cohen (In Bloom), Nathaniel David Becker, Judy McLane (Broadway's Mamma Mia), Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks), Christian Stolte...
- 10/21/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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