What a brilliant read about a movie that I have indeed seen, more than once, but not in a very long time. You have put it right at the top of my watch-again asap list. When it came out, I was already pushing 40 (!), and had already been out and about myself in the gay world for quite a few years - and was already losing friends and acquaintances to AIDS. I still remember what an impact the movie had on me then, even though I can't remember the details. But that not-remembering will be rectified this very evening. Thank you!
Thank you, Randy. Let me know if you think the film still holds up. I watched it again recently, and still find it very moving. Steve is one of the few straight actors in the cast, but he just nails the role, imo. His scenes with Michael are some of my favorites.
What a brilliant read about a movie that I have indeed seen, more than once, but not in a very long time. You have put it right at the top of my watch-again asap list. When it came out, I was already pushing 40 (!), and had already been out and about myself in the gay world for quite a few years - and was already losing friends and acquaintances to AIDS. I still remember what an impact the movie had on me then, even though I can't remember the details. But that not-remembering will be rectified this very evening. Thank you!
Thank you, Randy. Let me know if you think the film still holds up. I watched it again recently, and still find it very moving. Steve is one of the few straight actors in the cast, but he just nails the role, imo. His scenes with Michael are some of my favorites.
I must see this film! Thank you for the beautiful insights into this work!