David and Lisa (1962) Eleanor Perry (C)
In fact, many of Theodore Isaac Rubin’s beliefs have now fallen out of favor. Despite the film’s sensitive moments, it often seems dangerously simplistic and naive.
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The Fox (1967) Queer Film B+
“The Fox” does interesting things with color saturation (Bill Fraker) and the Lalo Schifrin score has entered the jazz canon.
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Portrait of Jason (1967) Queer Film. Captivating Look at Hustler Jason Holliday. (A)
A true breakthrough and a film that has improved with age. Documentary filmmaker Shirley Clarke interviews gay African American hustler and aspiring cabaret performer Jason Holliday in his apartment at the Hotel Chelsea.
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The Swimmer (1968) Eleanor Perry (B)
With a near-great performance by Burt Lancaster as the title character who “swims his way home” through his “river” of backyard swimming pools…
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No Way to Treat a Lady (1968) Queer Film B-
“Dorian”, Gill’s gay hairdresser persona, says that being a homo does not make you a terrible person, as he fondles the neck of Miss Belle Poppie
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