Chinatown (1974) Polanski’s Noir Masterpiece A+
Polanski captured the FEEL of LA better than anyone before or sense. Jack Nicholson gives his greatest performance as private dick J. J. ” Jake” Gittes.
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Author: Patrick Browne
Once is Not Enough (1975) Queer Film D-
Unfortunately, the rest of the movie is so awful that the good work of Alexis Smith and Brenda Vaccaro barely registers. Worse, that essential camp factor, which had allowed its predecessor “Valley of the Dolls” to flourish at a thousand Gay Midnight Screenings is nowhere to be found. Eventually, your watch becomes your constant companion as you wait (and wait!) for the best moment to bolt for the exit.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Queer Film (B) High Camp at a Midnight Screening.
It is, of course, a GROUP EXPERIENCE with those inspired zingers going back to the screen, composed by a generation of audience members over the years.
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Barry Lyndon (1975) Queer Film (A)
In “Barry Lyndon” there is a moment where Ryan O’Neal finds two soldiers naked and holding hands in a pond as they confess their love for one another.
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In Celebration (1975) Queer Film C+
“In Celebration” is another filmed stage play that makes no attempts to hide its origin. James Bolam’s queer Colin remains largely a sounding board for Alan Bates’ barbed wit and, as a Queer Film, it’s negligible.
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