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00:00Hi, it's Steve from the Gay Dales channel. Today we're looking into a topic that deserves
00:04both our attention and respect, the impact of AIDS on the gay community through the lens
00:08of cinema. We'll be exploring several powerful, dramatic films that capture the heartbreak,
00:13resilience and love stories that emerged during this challenging time. I want to acknowledge
00:18the sensitivity of the subject matter. These films tackle themes of illness, loss and social
00:22discrimination. I know a lot of the group, including myself, lived through this terrible
00:27time. However, these stories now more than ever deserve to be heard, discussed and remembered.
00:32They offer crucial insights into a significant chapter of gay history and celebrate the enduring
00:37power of love in the face of adversity. We're looking at films like Long Time Companion,
00:41Philadelphia and one of our favourites, Parting Glances, each offering a unique perspective
00:46on love, loss and the fight for equality. So, let's go on to our first film.
00:51At number 7, An Early Frost, a 1985 American-made movie for television drama film. It was the
00:57first major film with major motion picture stars Aidan Quinn, Gina Rollins and Ben Gazzar
01:03and Sylvia Sidney, broadcast on national television network NBC to do with the topic of AIDS.
01:09It was viewed by 34 million households in its initial airing, the highest rated show
01:14of the night, even beating the Monday Night Football. An Early Frost hit screens in a
01:18time of fear and prejudice. AIDS was new, a terrifying diagnosis and gay visibility
01:24was limited. The film dared to tell the story of Ben, played by Alan Quinn, a young man
01:29diagnosed with AIDS and his struggling family. While watching Ben's devastating reveal to
01:34his parents, played by Gina Rollins and Ben Gazzar, the initial shock and denial are heartbreak,
01:39a harsh reflection of the social ignorance. It's uncomfortable but crucial to see. As
01:44the film progresses, we witness the family's journey through denial, anger and ultimately
01:48acceptance. Ben's partner, Arthur, played by Bill Paxton, offers a beacon of love and
01:53support while Ben's father grapples with homophobia and his own mortality. There are scenes in
01:58Early Frost that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Ben's breakdown in the hospital,
02:02his mother's tender moments of understanding and the final family dinner, all masterfully
02:07acted and deeply effective.
02:37Since when is having pneumonia not certain? Well, I had it a couple of years ago, got over it in,
02:42what, two weeks. You lost more weight. Are you telling me I have AIDS?
02:56It might be five years, longer. I'm sorry, man, but you're gonna have to find another way to get
03:03into the hospital. I'll shut you down. That's my son. Take him to the hospital. We've discovered
03:09that it's possible for someone to be a carrier of the disease without actually showing the
03:13symptoms himself. You're sorry and I have AIDS. I don't want you here. Parents know about you?
03:21Yes, sir, they do. They accept it? They try to. Well, I don't. This is Michael. How you doing?
03:29Okay. I'm gonna lose him. I can't even look anyone in the face anymore because I know what
03:37they're thinking. Same thing that you are. He's your lover, isn't he?
03:47Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you bore me to tears.
03:50An early frost is a demanding watch, but a necessary one. It reminds us of the power of
04:01family, the importance of education, and the devastating impact of prejudice. Share the film,
04:06discuss it, and keep the conversations about empathy and inclusivity going. I have to say
04:11that with this film, it was probably one of the first that I saw. I know we've got buddies on
04:15this list a little bit later on, but I had not seen that one. And early frost, which I saw on
04:19TV or might have been seen on VCR, I was just heartbroken. And you know, my sex life had kind
04:24of just sort of started big time then. And then to see this film and all the AIDS TV commercials,
04:30we had that terrible 10 pin bowling one here where I live. So frightening where people were
04:35just dropping down dead from AIDS. It was pretty scary stuff. Let me know what your thoughts were
04:40when you first saw this film, if you saw it on TV or you saw it on video, or if you saw it streaming,
04:45let me know what you think. And The Band Played On
04:49A heavy but crucial film, And The Band Played On, this 1993 HBO miniseries chronicles the early
04:55years of the AIDS epidemic in the US, a time rife with fear, misinformation, and a slow,
05:01frustrating scientific scramble. The HBO movie was later aired on NBC in 1994, as well as ABC,
05:08with some networks considering to make a miniseries based on the book in the late 80s,
05:12but the networks turned it down because they could not find a way to structure it as a two
05:16night four hour miniseries. So in 1994, NBC finally aired the movie with parental discretion
05:22warning due to its sensitive nature. In the prologue set in 1976, American doctor Don Francis
05:29from the World Health Organization arrives in the village on the banks of the Ebola River in Zaire,
05:34and discovers many of its residents and the doctors working with them have died from a
05:38mysterious illness later identified as the Ebola bleeding fever. It's his first exposure to such
05:44an epidemic, and the images of the dead he helps cremate will haunt him when he later becomes
05:49involved in HIV AIDS research at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. We're transported
05:55back to the late 70s and early 80s, a world of disco balls and carefree heterism. But beneath
06:00the glitter lurks a silent killer, a mysterious disease ravaging gay communities in New York and
06:05San Francisco. Doctors like Don Francis and Bruce Peretti are on the front lines witnessing
06:10baffling symptoms and facing mounting pressure from a skeptical medical establishment and the
06:15fearful government. I'm scared to death. I just have this absurd determination to live.
06:26Don't you? Is there a name yet for this disease? The gay press calls it gay pneumonia, or gay
06:33cancer, and straight press doesn't mention it at all. We've been finding substantial evidence
06:38to suggest that one of the ways this disease may be transmitted is sexually.
06:46Now wait a minute. Look, all I have is skin cancer, which is not contagious, and you know it.
06:52No one's accusing you of anything. We just need to know as much as we can.
06:57You know, I adore doctors, but I must say, if it is an epidemic, this gay plague thing,
07:04it's your fault for not stopping it. It's not mine. That's exactly what we're trying to do,
07:09and we need everybody's help. So if you could give me the names and addresses of
07:13all your lovers and start with the people on this list, please.
07:18All your lovers and start with the people on this list, please.
07:24My friend, we're talking about thousands of men
07:28all over the world whose faces I cannot even remember, and you want names?
07:36Why? Why this happen?
07:42You doctor, how you don't know?
07:44You doctor, how you don't know?
07:46The film masterfully shows the symphony of denial that played out. Politicians like Ron Reagan
07:51buried their heads in the sand, prioritising political optics over public health. Scientists
07:56clashed over theories and funding, and the race for understanding hampered by bureaucracy and
08:01homophobia. Meanwhile, patients suffered and died, and their stories lost in a maze of indifference.
08:06It's a bit like the normal heart, which we'll talk about in another video. Even in this bleak
08:10landscape, and the band played on, shines a light on the power of human connection.
08:14We see unwavering dedication of doctors like Dr LeBuck, played by Richard Gere,
08:19fighting for his patients despite facing being ostracised. We witness the fierce activism of
08:25groups like ACT UP, demanding action and visibility for those affected, and we see profound bonds of
08:30love and support within the gay community, offering solace and strength in the face of
08:34this unimaginable loss. The movie isn't just a historical drama, it's a stark reminder of how
08:39society, prejudice, and political inaction can fuel human suffering. The film's theme resonates
08:44today as we grapple with pandemics, misinformation, and ongoing struggles for gay rights.
08:49It's a call to action, urging us to learn from the past and challenge our biases and fight for
08:54more than just an equitable world. It has a great cast, with Matthew Modine leading the way,
09:00also starring Alan Alda, Ian McKenna, Lily Tomlin, BD Wong, Phil Collins, Steve Martin,
09:05Richard Gere, and Angelica Houston. The film closes with the footage of the candlelight vigil
09:10march in San Francisco, followed by a montage of images of numerous celebrities who have died of
09:15AIDS and were involved in the HIV-AIDS education and research, accompanied by Elton John singing
09:21his The Last Song. One reviewer, John Connor from the New York Times, agreed that the adaption
09:26adds up to a tough and uncommonly courageous television. Excessive tinkering has left the
09:31pace of the film sluggish in spots, but the story is nevertheless more than compelling.
09:35Let us know what you thought of this movie the first time you saw it.
09:38It is a bit of a full-on kind of film. I will let you know how you can watch this one.
09:43Buddies is a 1985 American drama film. It's the first film to deal with the AIDS pandemic,
09:49preceding the television film An Early Frost, also released in 1985. Directed by Arthur J.
09:56Bresson Jr., who died of complication from AIDS two years after the film was released.
10:01The film follows a New York City gay man in a monogamous relationship,
10:05becoming a buddy or a volunteer friend to another gay man dying of AIDS, and their friendship that
10:10develops. The film stars Jeff Edholm, David Sitar, Billy Lux, and David Rose.
10:15The first widely mainstreamly released Hollywood film to deal with the HIV-AIDS pandemic within
10:21the U.S. was Longtime Companion, but didn't come until 1989, which we'll cover soon,
10:27while news reports about the pandemic began to appear in the New York Times as early as 1981.
10:33The fact that many of the initial victims were gay or bisexual men
10:37didn't seem to turn into any kind of panic. So, in 1985, just a few months before Rock Hudson's
10:43death, porn director-turned-activist filmmaker Arthur J. Bresson Jr. released this first
10:49narrative theatrical feature devoted to the gay plague that the likes of Reagan and Thatcher
10:55otherwise preferred to keep away from their legislation and policy. Bresson wrote and
11:00directed the film, however it was only shown in a handful of urban and arthouse movie theaters around
11:06Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. The story behind the slow Hollywood and general
11:11society response came much later in a documentary talking about the long-standing taboo within
11:17Hollywood about depicting homosexuality played a large role in the refusal of the industry to
11:22deal with the pandemic. When it was initially treated as a gay disease, the book The Celluloid
11:27Closet by Vito Russo and its 1995 documentary film Adaption tells the story of that time.
11:34Buddies became a 2K restoration and was released on DVD. It had screenings in San Francisco's
11:41Castro, where it had premiered in 1985, and on June 21, 2018 at the New York's Quad Cinema
11:48starting June 22. And unfortunately the actor Jeff Edholm also died of AIDS in 1989,
11:55with such a terrifying time to see so many go. This one is a must-see
12:00as it was the first and I will let you know how you can see it below.
13:42just a touch of comedy, directed by Norman Rene and starring Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott,
13:47Patrick Cassidy, and Mary Louise Parker. The first wide-release theatrical film to deal with
13:52the subject of AIDS, the film takes its title from the euthanism the New York Times used during the
13:571980s to describe the surviving same-sex partner of someone who had died from AIDS.
14:03This intense drama just isn't a movie, it's a time journey capturing the joy, confusion,
14:08and heartbreak of the community grappling with the early days of the AIDS epidemic.
14:12It's a very sad movie as you feel like you know these people because they're just like
14:16your own group of friends.
14:30In 1981, a group of friends were having the best time of their lives,
14:35a time they thought would never end, and then one day their lives changed forever.
14:43Have you seen the paper? No, I was just sitting down. Have you got it? Rare cancer seen in 41
14:50homosexuals. The cause of the outbreak is unknown and there is yet no evidence of contagion.
14:56It's the greatest challenge they've ever had to face. We've been given your name as a contact
15:02for John Deacon, your friend has pneumonia, he has a high fever. How high? 105. Then they don't
15:09even tell him what they told me and David. I'm so sorry. It's just not fair, it's not fair.
15:16And they're facing it the only way they know how, with laughter. You look at yourself in the mirror
15:22and you say I love my ears, I love my nose, I love myself. Well I love my toes and I love my nose.
15:30Right. With courage. I'm an actor and I have AIDS. They've changed their mind about the part for some
15:37reason. They're gonna use somebody else. I'm sorry. But most of all with each other.
15:46Uh the most remarkable thing I ever saw anybody do was the way he
15:50took care of Sean, which wasn't easy for David. David taught me that life is only what you put
15:57into it. Never again would their lives be so simple.
16:05Never before had their friendships mattered so much.
16:11Winner of the Audience Award for Outstanding Motion Picture at the 1990 United States Film
16:16Festival. Long Time Companion. A film about our times, for our times.
16:34Long Time Companion chronics the first years of the epidemic as seen through the impact of
16:38several gay men and a straight friend of one of them. The film is split into several sections
16:43identified by dates. We're introduced to a tight-knit circle of gay friends in New York City,
16:48living their lives to the fullest during the vibrant pre-AIDS 80s. But then in the shadows,
16:53AIDS starts to fall. One by one our friends begin to fall ill. The initial denial and confusion
16:59slowly gives way to fear, grief and anger. We witness the devastating impact of the disease,
17:04not just on the physical health of our characters but also on their other relationships and their
17:09understanding of themselves. The movie doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of AIDS,
17:14but it also celebrates the enduring power of love and friendship. Families coming together
17:18to support their loved ones and communities banding together to fight for recognition and
17:23understanding. The film isn't just an historical document. It's a testament to the resilience of
17:28human spirit. We witness the characters' struggles but also their courage, their resilience and their
17:34unwavering love for each other. Long Time Companion reminds us that even in the darkest of times,
17:39hope and love can prevail. The film received overwhelmingly positive reviews on release,
17:44and from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, it reports a 91% critics score and an 83% audience score
17:51based on 2,500 reviews. The site reads that Long Time Companion is a sensitive ensemble AIDS drama
17:58lensing with sympathy which builds to a moving finale. And it sure does. This is a wonderful
18:03film. And as I said earlier, you kind of feel like you're with your own friends when you're
18:07watching this film and all the people back in that era. And it was so many people were lost.
18:11It was such a sad, sad film. There is, like I said, a little bit of comedy here just to break
18:16some of it, but a wonderful, wonderful movie. Roger Ebert wrote, Long Time Companion is about
18:22friendship, loyalty and finding the courage to be helpful and humility to be helped.
18:27Peter Travers from Rolling Stone also commented that it's funny, touching and vital. Long Time
18:33Companion is the best American film so far this year. It's also astonishingly the first major film
18:39to deal with the gay community's battle against the AIDS epidemic. Once again, a brilliant film,
18:44and I'll try and find a link for it down below. Another film that got lots of mentions in our
18:49comments is Parting Glances, made in 1986 as an American drama film. The film was another one of
18:55the first motion pictures to deal frankly and realistic with the subject of AIDS and the impact
19:00of the relatively new disease on the gay community in the Ronald Reagan era and at the height of the
19:05pandemic. It is considered by film critics an important film in the history of gay cinema.
19:10The story revolves around a gay couple facing challenges of a long-distance relationship.
19:18Hey, you can have my TVs, all right? Stop.
19:24What's your video? It's my will. Put it away.
19:27Just showing you where it is. What bullshit. You know France is working on this new drug that we
19:32should get by the year 2000. Maybe we should go to France. Okay. We should have split when we first
19:38met, gone to Kentucky or something. Wisconsin. Yeah, Wisconsin, Colorado, Virginia, you know,
19:43someplace in the Midwest. Settle down on a farm. You last about 10 seconds on a farm.
19:49Now, Robert's got the right idea leaving. You should get out too. Robert's an asshole for
19:53leaving and I'm not going anywhere. Good, because if you ever left, I'd go clean out of my fucking
19:57mind. You were it for me, you jerk face. I know. Not fair, you've been in love a bunch.
20:03Just once, really. Okay, now he's gone, right? He's right here.
20:09So,
20:22the film was well-received from its detailed evocation of gay and gay-friendly areas in
20:271980s Manhattan. This is a 1986 independent masterpiece that's not just a movie, another
20:32snapshot of the community grappling with love and lost and the terrifying shadow of AIDS in a time
20:37where understanding and acceptance was scarce. This one for sure is an absolute heartbreaker.
20:43We're thrown into the bustling, carefree world of New York City's gay community in the pre-AIDS era.
20:48It's a world of dance club, late night conversations and the sense of boundless
20:51possibilities. But lurking beneath the surface is a growing fear and a mysterious illness ravaging
20:57the community, leaving a trail of confusion and devastation. The story revolves around three
21:02friends, Robert John Bolger, a charming but jaded writer grappling with his personal demons,
21:07Michael Richard Ganone, Robert's ex-lover struggling with his own anxieties and Nick,
21:13which is Steve Bruschetti, a witty bartender facing a devastating diagnosis. As the AIDS
21:19crisis intensifies, their lives become a labyrinth of loss, grief and the desperate search for
21:24connection. Parting Glances doesn't shy away from the raw emotions of its character. We see
21:28them grappling with fear and denial and absolute anger. We witness the breakdown of the relationships,
21:34the struggles, the terms with morality and the desperately clinging to hope amidst the darkness.
21:39But above all, we see the enduring power of love and friendship offering solace and the strength
21:44in the face of unimaginable loss. It challenged social indifferences, sparking conversations about
21:49homophobia and healthcare and offered a much needed lens into the lives of these affected
21:54by the epidemic. It's a legacy that continues to resonate today, urging us to confront prejudice
22:00and advocate for gay rights, and remember lives lost to AIDS with compassion and understanding.
22:05And of course, the movie lives on, and on July 6, 2007, as part of the OutFest Legacy Project,
22:12a restored print of Parting Glances received its world premiere at the Directors Guild of America
22:17in Los Angeles. The four major stars of the film, Richard Ganone, John Bolger, Steve Bruschetti and
22:23Kathy Kinley were in attendance and participated in a panel discussing the film after the viewing.
22:29Once again, this is a devastating film and you'll feel a part of these people because you will know
22:34these people because you'll have friends like these people. So once again, a wonderful film.
22:38Have a look down below for the links and hopefully we can find where to watch that one.
22:43It was another day in New York. Robert was moving to Africa.
22:47I want to leave because it's gotten too settled.
22:50Michael was hating him for it.
22:52Thanks for pointing that up so clearly.
22:54Shall I murder you now or later?
22:55And Nick was dying of AIDS.
22:58You know the difference between straight guys and gay guys?
23:00Oh, I forgot.
23:01There isn't.
23:03Parting Glances.
23:09A story of sexuality.
23:11You reach puberty, you don't fucking decide which sex you like, you ask your dick.
23:15Sometimes when I'm over there, all I can think of is I'm so glad I don't have it.
23:19And saying goodbye.
23:21Do I like you?
23:23I love you.
23:27Parting Glances.
23:28Hailed for its superb performances by talented newcomers.
23:32I explained why I'm leaving, goddammit, I told you I'd be back.
23:34You're leaving because you don't want to be around when Nick dies.
23:37You don't want to deal with me going through that.
23:39Parting Glances.
23:40When saying goodbye can be a harsh reality to face.
23:43Not fair, you've been in love a bunch.
23:45Just once, really.
23:48Now he's gone.
23:49It's right here.
23:53Parting Glances.
24:00Next up we have Philadelphia.
24:02Now this certainly was a mainstream movie about AIDS, but it wasn't made until 1993.
24:08And it's a legal drama that will stay with you long after the credits roll,
24:11and with this one it certainly will.
24:13This is claimed to be a masterpiece.
24:15It isn't just a courtroom thriller.
24:17It's a powerful story of courage, prejudice,
24:20and the fight for justice in the face of discrimination.
24:23Philadelphia premiered in Los Angeles on December 14, 1993,
24:27and opened in limited release on December 22,
24:30before expanding into wide release on January 14, 1994.
24:34It grossed $206.7 million worldwide,
24:37and became the ninth highest-grossing film of 1993.
24:41It was positively received by critics for its screenplay
24:45and the performance of Hank and Washington.
24:47For his performance as Andrew Beckett,
24:49Hanks won the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 66th Academy Awards,
24:53while the song Streets of Philadelphia by Bruce Springsteen
24:56won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
24:59First up we meet Andrew Beckett, played by Tom Hanks,
25:01as a brilliant young lawyer climbing the corporate ladder
25:04of one of Philadelphia's most prestigious law firms.
25:07Life is good for Andrew until he's diagnosed with HIV AIDS.
25:10Fearful of discrimination, he keeps his condition a secret,
25:13but when the firm wrongfully terminates his employment,
25:16Andrew is forced to take a stand and sue for wrongful dismissal.
25:20Andrew's lawsuit quickly becomes a lightning rod for prejudice and ignorance.
25:25His former colleagues turn against him,
25:26fueled by fear and misinformation about HIV AIDS.
25:30Even finding a lawyer willing to take his case provides difficulty,
25:33as most fear the reputational damage and society backlash.
25:37Enter Joe Miller, Denzel Washington, a homophobic,
25:40ambulance-chasing lawyer.
25:42Initially reluctant to take Andrew's case,
25:44Joe eventually agrees as they prepare for the trial and the unlikely alliance forms.
25:49Joe grapples with his own preconceived notions about HIV AIDS,
25:52while Andrew finds strength and support in Joe's dedication and tenancy.
25:57The courtroom becomes a battleground for Andrew's dignity and humanity.
26:01Joe uses Andrew's brilliant legal mind to dismantle the firm's case,
26:05while Andrew delivers his heartbreaking testimonies about his experiences
26:08and discrimination and the impact of disease.
26:11It's a fight not just for Andrew's financial compensation,
26:14but for his right to be treated with respect and equality.
26:18Philadelphia wasn't just a box office success, it was a cultural phenomenon,
26:21and it sparked conversations about HIV AIDS and challenged homophobia,
26:26and helped pave the way for a greater gay rights and understanding.
26:29While the film didn't shy away from the harsh realities of discrimination and illness,
26:33it also offered a message of hope and resilience.
26:37In a contemporary review for the Chicago Sun-Times,
26:40Roger Ebert gave the film three and a half out of four stars,
26:43and said that it was quite a good film on its own terms, and for moviegoers,
26:48with an antipathy to AIDS but enthusiasm for stars like Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington,
26:53it may help to broaden understanding of the disease.
26:56It's a groundbreaker, like Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, the 1967 film,
27:01which was the first major film to talk about interracial romance.
27:05It uses the chemistry of popular stars in a reliable genre to sidestep what looks like controversy.
27:11Philadelphia was a great film, but if you compare it to some of the lower budget ones,
27:15which were a little bit more close to heart, but Philadelphia,
27:19you know, I did like Philadelphia, but there were some scenes that it just really grated on me,
27:24but I guess that may be just my opinion.
27:26Anyway, it's a great film, and I shall leave some links down below for you.
27:30Now, our last film is The Living End.
27:32It's a 1992 American comedy-drama by Greg Arakan,
27:36described by some critics as the gay Thelma and Louise.
27:39The film is an early entry in the new queer cinema genre.
27:42The Living End was nominated for a Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 1992.
27:48The movie's like having a shot of espresso after midnight.
27:51Greg Arakan's cult classic The Living End, the 1992 indie flick,
27:55isn't just your typical Hollywood fare, it's a raw, unapologetic
27:59exploration of love, loss, and life living on the edge in the shadow of AIDS.
28:05Our story follows Luke, a disaffected 20-something, and John,
28:08his charming HIV-positive lover slash ex-lover.
28:11Life for them is a whirlwind of hedonistic parties,
28:14fleeting romances, and whispering anxieties about John's diagnosis.
28:18Arakan doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of AIDS.
28:21It's woven into the fabric of the film and a constant reminder of their mortality.
28:26But The Living End isn't just about death.
28:27It's a story about love in the face of uncertainty.
28:30Luke and John's relationship is messy, complicated, and fiercely passionate.
28:35They bicker, they cheat, they push each other around, but ultimately their bond is undeniable.
28:40Araki's camera lingers on every touch,
28:42capturing the raw beauty and vulnerability of their connection.
28:45Luke is a restless and reckless drifter, and John is a relatively timid,
28:49pessimistic film critic.
28:51Both are gay and HIV-positive.
28:53After an unconventional meeting after Luke kills a homophobic police officer,
28:57they go on a road trip with the motto,
28:59Fuck Everything.
29:00The Living End wasn't for everyone.
29:01Its graphic portrayal of sex and drug use,
29:04its unflinching honesty about AIDS,
29:06and its unapologetic queer characters ruffled feathers and sparked controversies.
29:10It also gained critical acclaim for its raw authenticity
29:14and its willingness to tackle taboo subjects head-on.
29:17Arakan's film broke boundaries and paved the way for a new wave of independent cinema,
29:21and dared to be different.
29:23Jay Masling of the New York Times found The Living End to be a candid,
29:26freewheeling road movie with the power of honesty and originality,
29:31as well as the weight of legitimate frustration.
29:33Miraculously, it was also buoyant and a mysterious spirit that transcends any hint of gloom.
29:39She praised Arakan for his solid grasp on his lead character's plight,
29:42and not for trivializing or inventing just to make an easy ending.
29:47Here's a bit of fun.
29:48In a letter dated September 25, 1992, to playwright Robert Patrick,
29:53a gay writer from Quinton Crisp, who called the film absolutely dreadful.
29:58It's funny, I guess Quinton was from a very different generation,
30:02so it was quite interesting to see that he would just not enjoy this film.
30:06Of course, Greg Arakan made quite a few outrageous kind of films.
30:10I mean, one of course was Mysterious Skin, another wonderful film, and totally fucked up.
30:15I mean, he did do quite a good collection,
30:17and we might do look at some of his films in a later list because they are pretty outstanding,
30:23and were all sort of not quite mainstream, really.
30:25They were quite, well, but some of them were mainstream, I guess.
30:28They did end up driving stuff, so.
30:30But, you know, interesting to look at some of his movies.
30:36Which would you rather die for, sex or love?
30:45So what's your name?
30:46The sexy slab above these kids.
30:49Luke.
30:50Stop it, Daisy.
30:51You just want to play hide the weenie with them, and you know it.
30:55Where's the party, animal?
30:59Fifteen loves.
31:02The test only verifies that you have the antibodies to the virus.
31:06Sorry.
31:08I mean, you were careful, right?
31:12Most of the time.
31:13Prepare to swallow your teeth, maggot.
31:16Guess again, free stooges.
31:2048 hours ago, I was just another bummed-out, HIV-positive homo minding my own business.
31:27I'm a fugitive.
31:28Facing an accessory murder rap.
31:30Dude, come on.
31:31It's gonna be rad.
31:32You totally lost your mind.
31:34Where are you?
31:35I don't know, Siberia?
31:37Want to know what it is I like best about guys' bodies?
31:40I really hate guys who talk during sex.
31:43Did I ever mention that?
31:44I'm not going to fondle your crotch right now.
31:48Why not?
31:49Because I'm a responsible driver.
31:51What do you say we go to Washington and blow Bush's brains out?
31:54Or better yet, inject him with a syringe full of our blood?
31:57How much you want to bet they'd have the magic cure by tomorrow?
32:00Many people live perfectly healthy, normal lives for years and years.
32:07The world is ours.
32:10Yeah, right.
32:15I hope you enjoyed the vlog today, and of course there are many films and TV series
32:19about AIDS like Angels in America, movies like Holding the Man, 120 BPM, and of course
32:26The Normal Heart.
32:27I will cover all of these soon, so don't forget to like and subscribe and leave a comment,
32:31and I'll leave some links below of course how to see these movies.
32:35This is Steve from The Gay Dolls, looking forward to our next video.
32:37Bye for now.