10 best of the year: film.(1) Hedwig and the Angry Inch Actor-cowriter-director John Cameron Mitchell John Cameron Mitchell (born April 21, 1963 in El Paso, Texas) is an American writer, actor, and director. He is best known for his motion pictures Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Shortbus. Early life and career Mitchell was born in El Paso, Texas. and musician-cowriter-composer Stephen Trask turned their stage show about an ambisexual ambisexual /am·bi·sex·u·al/ (am?bi-sek´shoo-al) 1. bisexual. 2. pertaining to or characterized by hermaphroditism. 3. denoting sexual characteristics common to both sexes, e.g., pubic hair. rocker into a masterpiece of sweat, tears, and glitter makeup. (2) The Deep End Tilda Swinton was the fierce mother of a gay boy in this killer murder mystery. (3) Trembling Before G-d This film on gay and lesbian Orthodox Jews opened more closets than Cher. (4) Songcatcher Appalachian music and lesbian romance, beautifully intertwined. (5) Together The Age of Aquarius Age of Aquarius n. An astrological era held to have brought to the world increased spirituality and harmony among people. lives in this pan-sexy romp from the director of Show Me Love. (6) L.I.E. and Our Lady of the Assassins Beautiful films that confront intergenerational in·ter·gen·er·a·tion·al adj. Being or occurring between generations: "These social-insurance programs are intergenerational and all sex without blinking or judging. (7) Keep the River on Your Right Keep the River on your Right is a short memoir written by painter/anthropologist Tobias Schneebaum and published in 1969. It is an account of his journey into the jungles of Peru where he is accepted by "primitive" Indians and ultimately a tribe of cannibals. Life and gay love among primitive tribes. Must be seen to be believed. (8) Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Kevin Smith's straight buffoons make for great gay comedy. Offended? Oh, relax. (9) The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring: Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf is our action figure. (10) Big Eden Audience favorite for upbeat romance between average gay Joes. |
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