101 Must-see Movies for Gay Men

by Alonso Duralde

Book Overview

In this comprehensive guide to queer cinema, Advocate deputy arts and entertainment editor Alonso Duralde presents 101 films that resonate soundly with gay audiences. Whether it's Pee-Wee's Big... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739464574
• ISBN13: 9780739464571
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Alyson Pubns
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.5" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

Because he knows what he's talking about.

`101 Must See Movies for Gay Men' by Alonso Duralde is a must have quick reference guide for anyone who has a penchent for all things celluloid. From movies that are so bad that they're good to the kind that make you want to thank the creator for bringing to your life a newfound joy, this book has them all. Written in an easy, approachable style, this no-nonsense guide lets the reader know what movies to watch and all the reasons why, without sounding hoity-toity or pretentious. Complete with memorable movie quotes, a fun rating system and inciteful analysis, this book needs to be within easy reach every time you think about buying or renting a movie.

Reasons You Must Read this "Must See" book.....

Duralde has written a great, comprehensive guid - funny and biting in spots, but always respectful of the films and his reader. He has a keen knowledge of cinema and an understanding how movies - great movies - can really move abd affect us. Duralde doesn't take the "easy" road and make this a list of popular favorites; he lists a full array of moving films, from high art to low camp and every shade in between. Some films are not expressly filled with gay content, but strike a chord of identification that resonates on other levels. This is a must-read guide that you'll want to take to the video store or have in front of you when you rent or buy your next DVD.

Definately a worthwhile purchase

I just finished this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. The films listed within are all films that either are gay films or simply films that cater to a gay man's sensibilities in one way or another. I liked how he organizes the book so that you get a concise synopsis of the film, his thoughts, insights and in some cases, productions notes and/or memorable quotes and some other film suggestions that relate to the film being discussed. His reviews are witty but never pandering nor slamming the film in question, but rather he finds a middle ground to his reviews. He has the facts to backup his thoughts on why a certain film works, does not work. A lot of reviewers don't even bother. After having read this book, I now have a list of films I'll rent and/or purchase over the next few months. Definately one to keep handy when renting and/or viewing a film.

Agree or Disagree...Good Stuff Here.

Whether or not you agree with all of Duralde's choices, he has created a funny and informed guide with "101" that will give any gay man (or any film fan for that matter, gay or straight) a wide variety of choices of films to seek out, and others to revisit. His selections range from the international (All About My Mother, Cachorro), camp classics you've probably never heard of (The Apple, Boom!), to more obvious gay classics (Auntie Mame, All About Eve) and less obviously gay films (Fight Club, Jackass: The Movie), revealing trivia and famous quotes from each film as he goes along. The book's main strength comes from the narrator's voice: a self-described film "nerd", Duralde reads less like a stodgy, know-it-all critic, than a friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate fan. He's not afraid to trash a film either (I won't reveal which one of the 101 films he lists as a red herring for the hilariously scathing review he gives it). Lightweight in size but heavy in content, this is a perfect holiday gift for friends, film fans, and of course, that "funny uncle". Bring on the sequel!

Must-See Movies for Movie lovers too!

As a female movie lover, I was drawn to buy this book. I have seen many films listed within it, but still found many fresh insights into familiar movies. He writes in a very distinctive voice, as if your best friend was telling you why to see a particular film. However, this voice is very literary and knowledgeable. Informative, witty, funny and interesting any movie lover will be want to own this book. It is concise and succinct with clever symbols to help describe the film. It will help greatly with trips to the video store and Netflix lists of films to rent.