Terrific list of flicks! I've seen them all multiple times! Did you know that Steel Magnolias started out as an Off-Broadway play n NYC? It was playing at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, on gay ole Christopher Street, in Greenwich Village, Manhattan in the late '80s. I went to see it with friends in 1987 and the theatre was packed with other gay guys (and of course, plenty of straights too.) The show was stunning! What an incredible surprise it was to hear they made it into a movie and with such an incredible cast! Thanks for this vid Pete! You know I love it more than my luggage! lol
This video is brilliant!! These films, to me, are like dear friends. I have a younger gay friend who has no idea of these films. Thanks to you, I can forward this list.
@@PeterFitzgerald I agree with @australorp. Those mentioned are also some of my favorites, especially Delores Claiborne which is my #3 all time favorite! When I'm mad at the hubby, I like to pop in the DVD of that one and have it going. It always gets my point across! LOL Yes, please, please do a Part 2 and please include Burlesque in it. (Or maybe in the one you do of our favorite musicals.)
What would the arts (and especially cinema) be without the uncanny ability of gay men to immediately recognize style, charisma and talent when they see it. This marvelous list proves that point and thank you for it!. There are many forgotten icons but one that richly deserves re discovery is Jeanette MacDonald who made one of the sexiest and sophisticated films - "The Merry Widow" (directed by the incomparable Ernest Lubitsch) , and also one of the most lushly romantic films of all time "Maytime" - amongst others. Michael - South Africa
You did it again, Peter; What a great list! Your editing and graphics are right on point. I'm sending this to all my cinephile friends both gay and straight.
Now, Voyager is one of my all time favourites. Gay men were so drawn to it in the 1940s - and since - because Charlotte could be a repressed and closeted gay man who undergoes a sexual awakening and blossoms into her true self. As gay men had to hide in those days, she knows she cannot have everything, she doesn’t reach for the moon, she is satisfied to touch the stars.
Female driven films you say. Depending on your definition, doesn't that technically also include Wonder Woman, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, The Hunger Games saga, Johnny Depp's Alice series (lead by Mia Wasikowska for what that's worth), Bridesmaids? These are movies led by women who in some form or another find themselves throughout the course of their stories.
Not sure, I know what your point is but I’m thrilled that this year we have a number of outstanding female performances in movies like everything everywhere all at once and tar. 👍🏼
@@PeterFitzgerald My point was that while masculine traits are dominant in the movies, female centred narratives haven't exactly gone extinct. For example The Hunger Games series, ostensibly a sci-fi adventure franchise, is essentially a coming of age saga in sci-fi/fantasy trappings. Another example is that Crimson Peak is a gothic romance in slasher horror clothing.
I appreciate your input. Though I understand it's one of your favorites, Johnny Guitar isn't even in the top 25 in terms of the pantheon of gay favorites. Sorry.
Terrific list of flicks! I've seen them all multiple times! Did you know that Steel Magnolias started out as an Off-Broadway play n NYC? It was playing at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, on gay ole Christopher Street, in Greenwich Village, Manhattan in the late '80s. I went to see it with friends in 1987 and the theatre was packed with other gay guys (and of course, plenty of straights too.) The show was stunning! What an incredible surprise it was to hear they made it into a movie and with such an incredible cast! Thanks for this vid Pete! You know I love it more than my luggage! lol
OMG James, thank you!!
@@PeterFitzgerald My pleasure and thank you again!
In my opinion, Bette and Joan
gave two Oscar-worthy performances in
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane
I agree, but unless there's a tie...
Great list but you are missing one essential: 1954's immortal A Star Is Born starring gay icon Judy Garland.
That one's a musical. I'll cover those in another video. Thanks
Peter, you are a Gem! A pure gem! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Great video and editing and look at you all dolled up open collar 😎🤣🤣😎😎👌👌 Wonderful video!
Thank you Tony! Dolled up LOL. My Grammy used to say that! Cheers pal
This video is brilliant!! These films, to me, are like dear friends. I have a younger gay friend who has no idea of these films. Thanks to you, I can forward this list.
Thanks you and please do post it on your social media too. I made this video for that very purpose. Cheers
@@PeterFitzgerald ...my other e-mail address.
These list is perfect!!!! Of 10 I have watch like 8 😍😍😍
Thanks! Which two you going to watch next?
@@PeterFitzgerald immm defently Voyager
Dunaway should have been nominated for an Oscar. That was an epic performance. Great job Pete!
Thanks Kevin! You really get me and vice versa.
I love this list. Some of my favorites are Delores Claiborne, Fried Green Tomatoes, First Wives Club, Female on the Beach. Death Becomes Her.
All great choices. Maybe I'll do part 2.
@@PeterFitzgerald I agree with @australorp. Those mentioned are also some of my favorites, especially Delores Claiborne which is my #3 all time favorite! When I'm mad at the hubby, I like to pop in the DVD of that one and have it going. It always gets my point across! LOL Yes, please, please do a Part 2 and please include Burlesque in it. (Or maybe in the one you do of our favorite musicals.)
These are also among my favorite movies. I’m surprised you didn’t include a Barbra Streisand movie - so many to choose from.
Streisand has done quite a few comedies (no musicals in this list on purpose) but none were at the top of the list as iconic gay movies.
Gonna study this so I know all my references when I go on Drag Race 👀 love your videos ❤️
Do it gurl! Knowledge is POWER!
I love everyone of these on your list many thanks.
Thank YOU!
What would the arts (and especially cinema) be without the uncanny ability of gay men to immediately recognize style, charisma and talent when they see it. This marvelous list proves that point and thank you for it!. There are many forgotten icons but one that richly deserves re discovery is Jeanette MacDonald who made one of the sexiest and sophisticated films - "The Merry Widow" (directed by the incomparable Ernest Lubitsch) , and also one of the most lushly romantic films of all time "Maytime" - amongst others. Michael - South Africa
Michael - I quite agree. Maytime is my favorite of the N/J films, and it was Jeanette's as well I hear. Thanks for your support. Cheers, Peter
Valley of the Dolls is from 1967
You are SO RIGHT
You did it again, Peter; What a great list! Your editing and graphics are right on point. I'm sending this to all my cinephile friends both gay and straight.
Please do!
Auntie Mame!!!!
Now, Voyager is one of my all time favourites. Gay men were so drawn to it in the 1940s - and since - because Charlotte could be a repressed and closeted gay man who undergoes a sexual awakening and blossoms into her true self. As gay men had to hide in those days, she knows she cannot have everything, she doesn’t reach for the moon, she is satisfied to touch the stars.
@@tommoncrieff1154 beautifully put. ❤️
HUSH, HUSH SWEET CHARLOTTE!!!!!!!
Female driven films you say. Depending on your definition, doesn't that technically also include Wonder Woman, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, The Hunger Games saga, Johnny Depp's Alice series (lead by Mia Wasikowska for what that's worth), Bridesmaids? These are movies led by women who in some form or another find themselves throughout the course of their stories.
Not sure, I know what your point is but I’m thrilled that this year we have a number of outstanding female performances in movies like everything everywhere all at once and tar. 👍🏼
@@PeterFitzgerald My point was that while masculine traits are dominant in the movies, female centred narratives haven't exactly gone extinct. For example The Hunger Games series, ostensibly a sci-fi adventure franchise, is essentially a coming of age saga in sci-fi/fantasy trappings. Another example is that Crimson Peak is a gothic romance in slasher horror clothing.
Where is “Johnny Guitar” this video is a big FAIL
I appreciate your input. Though I understand it's one of your favorites, Johnny Guitar isn't even in the top 25 in terms of the pantheon of gay favorites. Sorry.
It’s not really a chick flick, it’s really a Western.