Sebastiane (1976) Derek Jarman’s Flaccid Directorial Debut C-
What seemed revolutionary in 1976 seems pretty mediocre today. More a series of tableaux vivants than an actual narrative feature, it wears out its welcome.
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Category: C-
Play It As It Lays (1972) Film Review C-
Unfortunately, despite a good performance by Weld, the film only comes alive when she is driving endlessly around LA’s spectacular freeways.
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Vanishing Point (1971) Film Review C-
In the movie’s most nauseating scene, Newman is briefly held captive at gunpoint by two exceptionally sleazy-slimy Queers, Arthur Malet and Anthony James.
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Something for Everyone (1970) Film Review C-
Unfortunately, what should have been a gay romp and a fabulous showcase for its star, gay icon Angela Lansbury, falls flat after a promising opening chapter.
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Staircase (1969) 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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The Boston Strangler (1968) Film Review 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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Walk on the Wild Side (1962) Film Review C-
Stanwyck and Capucine have a few good scenes together. However, Harvey is wan, and Fonda does not have enough to do. The movie is no fun.
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Suddenly Last Summer (1959) Film Review C-
The movie is risible, its few pleasures come from Hepburn’s regal (but very nasty) mother who will do anything to protect her son’s memory.
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Caged (1950) Film Review C-
“Hype the New Fish”. Innocent Eleanor Parker spends time in a women’s prison. With Hope Emerson and Agnes Moorehead.
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