The Lion in Winter (1968) Queer Film B-
The dialogue and the performers carry it, although it is basically a filmed play with little directorial input.
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The Damned (1969) Queer Film B-
Luchino Viconti’s “The Damned” centers on the Essenbecks (read Krupp family) on the night of the Reichstag fire in early 1933.
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Staircase (1969) Queer Film. Bring on the Queens! C-
Harrison’s performance is all affectation and condescension. Burton does better. He spends the entire movie wearing a turban, which is funny.
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Midnight Cowboy (1969) Queer Film (A)
John Schlesinger’s American debut is only X-rated movie to win Best Picture. It boasts two great performances courtesy of Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffmann.
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Last Summer (1969) Eleanor Perry (A)
..but it is Hershey who is really stunning as the manipulative Sandy. Then, into their lives wanders Rhoda (Oscar nominee Cathy Burns)…
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