Midnight Express (1978) Queer Film. Movie Fiction. C-
The movie “Midnight Express” is primarily based on fact, but the finished product is mostly a work of fiction.
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Author: Patrick Browne
Nighthawks (1978) Queer Film (B)
Influenced by the films of Nicholas Ray, particularly Rebel Without a Cause, Peck uses a relaxed cinema verité style with innovative use of hand-held camera and superb use of close-ups.
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The Warriors (1979) Queer Film B+
Screenplay by David Schaber and Walter Hill based on the novel of the same name by Sol Yurick, which, in turn, was based on Anabasis – the journey of the Ten Thousand from Greece to Persia in 401BCE – by Greek soldier Xenophon. Directed with great style by Walter Hill. Cinematography by Andrew Laszlo.
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The Rose (1979) Queer Film B+
Bette Midler made a spectacular movie debut playing The Rose, a rock singer who is emotionally unraveling during what she insists is her final concert tour.
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La Cage aux Folles (1979) Queer Film C+
“La Cage aux Folles”: What may have seemed like a scream fifty years ago now seems jaded, with just the occasional laugh. Still better than the US remake.
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