The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960) Queer Film A-
A beautiful adaptation of the William Inge play directed by Delbert Mann from a great script by Harriet Frank Jr. and Irving Ravetch..
Read MorePosted by Patrick Browne | Apr 1, 2026 | 60s, A-, Film Reviews, Queer Film, Ratings: Movies and Television
A beautiful adaptation of the William Inge play directed by Delbert Mann from a great script by Harriet Frank Jr. and Irving Ravetch..
Read MorePosted by Patrick Browne | Apr 1, 2026 | 60s, Amazon, Apple TV+, B, Film Reviews, Queer Film, Ratings: Movies and Television, Streaming, YouTube
The Kirk Douglas/Stanley Kubrick epic has not aged well but the supporting cast, particularly Laurence Olivier and Peter Ustinov, make it worth watching.
Read MorePosted by Patrick Browne | Apr 1, 2026 | 60s, A+, Amazon, Apple TV+, Film Music, Film Music | LA Music Scene, Film Reviews, Queer Film, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, Streaming, YouTube
Anthony Perkins’ Norman Bates made him immortal while, at the same, time, ending his career in Hollywood. A masterpiece.
Read MorePosted by Patrick Browne | Apr 1, 2026 | 60s, B+, Criterion Collection, Film Reviews, Queer Film, Ratings: Movies and Television, YouTube
Although it lacks the emotional depth and the great supporting cast of Minghella’s film, this version has a unique style thanks to director Rene Clement.
Read MorePosted by Patrick Browne | Apr 1, 2026 | 60s, Amazon, Apple TV+, B+, Film Reviews, Queer Film, Ratings: Movies and Television, Streaming, YouTube
They say that this film did more to sway public and political opinion on homosexuality in England than any parliamentary discussion.
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