The Detective (1968) Queer Film D+
“The Detective” boasts a dreadful script by Abby (“Judgement at Nuremberg”) Mann and the mediocre direction by Gordon Douglas puts the kibosh on everything.
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Author: Patrick Browne
The Boston Strangler (1968) Queer Film C-
Although not part of Queer Cinema per se, “The Boston Strangler” is filled with “queers” and “faggots” as the police comb the gay demimonde.
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The Killing of Sister George (1968) Queer Film (B)
Beryl Reid is marvelous as “George”. That’s not her name. It’s the name of the character she plays in a beloved long-running BBC series.
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Rachel, Rachel (1968) Queer Film B-
Highly regarded at the time of its release (NYFCC awards going to Newman as Best Director and Woodward as Best Actress), it seems a bit underwhelming today.
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2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Queer Film (A)
In Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey”, HAL 9000 is the psychotic gay computer abord Discovery One. HAL is in love with Dave and quickly dispatches with copilot Frank.
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