Gay Heartbreaking Movies
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00:00Hi everyone, it's Steve from The Gay Dolls. Welcome to our channel. Today I'm
00:04going to be talking about some really heartbreaking gay movies that will make
00:07you cry. Don't forget to like, subscribe and of course comment on any of the
00:12movies or any other movies you think we could share. Now our first movie today is
00:16A Single Man made in 2009. It's a haunting exploration of grief and
00:21acceptance starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore in the main roles also starring
00:25Matthew Goode and Nicholas Hoult. The film follows George Falkner played by
00:29Colin Firth, a British college professor grappling with a sudden and tragic loss
00:34of his longtime partner Jim eight months prior. Set in 1962 Los Angeles amidst the
00:40Cold War and the social pressures regarding homosexuality, George navigates
00:45his grief and contemplates ending his life and reflects on the beauty and the
00:49limitations of life itself. With this film that portrays the war and complex
00:53emotions of grief exploring George's loneliness, despair and yearning for
00:57connection. The film also reflects on the profound impact of love and its
01:01lasting imprint even in death. It also confronts the reality of mortality and
01:06its choices we make to face it. It navigates the challenges of one's
01:10identity in society with strict norms regarding sexuality. George grapples with
01:15social expectations and his need to be truth to himself. Colin Firth's powerful
01:19performance delivers a nuanced and deeply moving portrayal of George's
01:23emotional turmoil, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor and he
01:27also won the English BAFTA Award. Tom Ford's stylish direction, the film boasts a
01:33visual stunning aesthetic with great detail to the distinctive retro
01:37atmosphere. A Single Man is a beautifully crafted emotional film. While its slow
01:43pace and introspective nature might not appeal to all audiences, it offers a
01:47powerful and moving cinematic experience for those seeking a deeper exploration
01:51of human emotions. Some additional things here, the film is based on Christopher
01:56Isherwood's novel of the same name. It was Tom Ford's directorial debut. The film
02:02received critical acclaim and numerous awards including as I said the Best
02:05Actor BAFTA for Colin Firth and Best Cinematography. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a
02:11critics result of 86% out of 198 reviews and the audience gave it 81 out of 50,000
02:17reviews. Now I have to say overall this film looks spectacular there's no doubt
02:22about that it's just a beautiful film. I have to say there's a few things that
02:26did bother me with this film. It was probably Julianne Moore's character. I
02:31actually found her pretty annoying in this film. It was kind of a bit like in
02:36Dan Levy's film Good Grief you know that girlfriend that goes to Paris with him. I
02:41just found it just a little bit annoying. I thought Nicholas Halt looked amazing
02:45and he looks so young in this film because it was made back in 2009. If
02:48you've seen him in The Great of course you know he looks much different but
02:52what a great film. I would recommend if you want to watch this it is a slow
02:56paced film so just sit back and relax and enjoy it. Maybe pour yourself a
03:00glass of red wine because you'll probably need it by the end of this one.
03:02A second movie is Boy Erased made in 2018, a story of identity, faith and
03:08conversion therapy. Jared Ames played by Lucas Hedges, the son of a Baptist pastor
03:13played by Russell Crowe and his supportive mother Nicole Kidman grapples
03:17with his sexuality in a deeply religious small town. After being outed he's
03:22pressured to attend a controversial gay conversion therapy program called Love
03:26in Action where he faces humiliation, emotional manipulation and attempts to
03:31suppress his true identity. This film is certainly an eye-opener if you weren't
03:37really aware of what goes on in a lot of these conversion therapies because some
03:41of the stuff here is really shocking. The film explores the struggles of
03:45self-discovery and acceptance as a young man navigating his sexuality in a
03:49conservative religious environment. The film also depicts the complex
03:53relationship between faith, family values and individual identity questioning how
03:58personal beliefs can sometimes clash with love and acceptance and of course
04:02the harm of conversion therapy. The film sheds light on the dangers and
04:06psychological trauma inflicted by conversion therapy showcasing the latest
04:10impact on individuals and their relationships. The film ultimately
04:14explores the power of love acceptance and forgiveness within families and
04:17communities even the midst of deeply entrenched convictions. The performances
04:22here are all very very good. I would have to say the strengths would be the
04:25performances. The film boasts compelling performances from the entire cast
04:29particularly Lucas Hedges who really stands out here,
04:32Nicole Kidman who delivered nuance and emotional charge portrayals. I think it
04:37effectively portrays the devastating effects of conversion therapy and the
04:40toll that it takes on individuals and their loved ones generating empathy and
04:44understanding and serves as a powerful critique of harmful practices and
04:48fosters important conversations about identity acceptance and of course
04:52religious dogma. I think that you have to look at this particularly in this story
04:56because it is based on a true story that the roles that Russell and Nicole played
05:00I mean you could say look they were just caring parents trying to do the best for
05:04their son not realizing the absolute horror that they were putting this boy
05:08through in this course which was really horrendous and of course we know this
05:12why that all of these conversion therapies are just crazy you know you
05:17don't just switch gay on you're born gay and that's just the way it is I mean I
05:21think that most of my audience would understand this and seeing this film is
05:25just what they did at that part we're about hating your father I mean that
05:29talk about traumatic anyway this film as a bit of a warning it does deplete
05:35challenging subject matters and of course does involve trauma and abuse and
05:38could trigger some viewers some of the characters I thought were probably well
05:42developed where other supporting roles could have benefited from a little bit
05:45more exploration particularly some of the other guys that were doing the
05:50course around him and even someone that he sort of befriended while the film
05:54aims to expose the harms of conversion therapy some argue its depletion may
05:57unintentionally endorse certain aspects of the program well I I don't know who
06:02would want to see that I mean if you were a religious person and saw this
06:04film and you thought this is a good idea bit of a worry boy erases a powerful
06:09impactful film that tackles sensitive themes with honesty and emotional depth
06:13well as content may be challenging it promotes crucial conversations once
06:17again about the dangers of conversion therapy the film serves of a testament
06:21to an enduring strength of love acceptance and journey towards
06:24self-discovery some notes on this film of course the film is based on the
06:28memoir of Garrett Conley who himself went through conversion therapy it was
06:32directed and written by Joel Edgington who also stars in the film as the
06:37minister running the course the film received mixed reviews with praise for
06:40his performance and social commentary but also was criticized for its pacing a
06:44portrayal of conversion therapy well I mean I don't know how else you could
06:47really can how you how else you could really portray this the box office for
06:51this film it opened in five theatres and grossed about 200,000 at an average
06:54of 41,000 per venue so not bad the 13th highest opening weekend per theatre
06:59average in 2018 and its second weekend it grows 758,000 from 77 theatres overall
07:06Boy Erased grossed 6.8 million the US and Canada and 4.6 in other
07:10territories and total worldwide of 11.4 million a little bit disappointing I
07:14guess rotten tomatoes critics gave it 81% out of 267 reviews and the
07:20public gave it 74% out of two and a half thousand actually I really like
07:25this film I thought Luke Hedges was fantastic playing this boy what a role
07:30and Russell and Nicole certainly looked like concerned parents I mean you knew
07:36you sort of felt in this story that they were gonna break down in the end but you
07:39know you never know with these stories so much again it's a great film if you
07:43haven't seen Boy Erased check it out I'll have the links down below as to how
07:47you can see this one our next film is Brokeback Mountain made in 2005 a love
07:52story forged in secrecy set amongst the backdrop of Wyoming's rugged wilderness
07:57Brokeback Mountain tells the story of Enos Delmar played by Heath Ledger and
08:01Jack Twist played by Jake Gyllenhaal two cowboys who share an unforgettable
08:05summer tending to sheep in 1963 their initial friendship blossoms into a
08:10passionate love affair a secret they must fiercely guard due to the harsh
08:14realities of a homophobic society of that period over the next decade Enos and
08:19Jack reunite occasionally stealing moments of connection amidst their
08:23separate lives and marriages their repressive love story takes a toll
08:27marking by a longing and social pressures and internal struggles and the
08:31film really does sort of deal with forbidden love the film explores the
08:34complexities of a love deemed unacceptable by society norms
08:38highlighting the challenges and sacrifice fade by gay individuals in a
08:41prejudiced environment it also delved into the expectations and constraints
08:46placed on masculinity particularly within rural communities it portrays the
08:50emotional repression and in internalized homophobia that Enos and Jack both
08:55endure the film depicts the lasting impact of lost love and profound sense
08:59of grief the experience by Enos and Jack as they deal with the limitations
09:02imposed on their relationship the vast Wyoming landscape serves as a powerful
09:07backdrop mirroring the characters emotional isolation and the yearning for
09:10freedom they find within this unfiltered beauty and the strength of
09:14course in this film where Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal delivering
09:17captivating and nuanced portrayals of both characters capturing their
09:21vulnerability love pain with raw emotion and I really particularly wanted to
09:25point out Michelle Williams who does get lost a lot in their reviews I heard her
09:29performance and this that emotion that she showed on her face
09:32unbelievable and of course Ang Lee's masterful direction creates a visually
09:37stunning and emotional film emphasizing the characters internal struggles and
09:41their stark beauty of their surroundings one thing about Brokeback Mountain it
09:45sparked lots of important conversations about gay representation in film and
09:48challenged society's perceptions of masculinity and forbidden love where I
09:53lived I know a lot of country towns actually refused to show this film at
09:56drive-ins and in theaters so took it quite seriously a lot of people do
10:01comment of course about the slow pacing of the film it's very deliberate says
10:05Ang Lee that he wanted to make it a very sort of joyous slow journey on
10:10these people's lives the film primarily focused on Enos and Jack's relationship
10:14offering less exploration of the surrounding characters or the broader
10:17social context which of course included Anne Hathaway as Jake's wife and as I
10:22said before Michelle Williams as Enos' wife. Brokeback Mountain is an enduring
10:26film that transcends the conventional love story it captures raw emotions of
10:29love loss longing offering a powerful portrayal of forbidden love in a
10:33restrictive society powerful performances stunning visuals and
10:36enduring themes make it a modern classic with lasting relevance now I have
10:40featured Brokeback Mountain on other lists before but on this list it was
10:44heartbreaking with what happened in the end of this film and I know a lot of
10:48people really criticized Brokeback Mountain but if you just look at it as a
10:52love story it is a great story and it is very sad in the end I mean a lot of my
10:57friends said why did they just pack up and move to San Francisco and save all
11:00of this drama but I mean you know lies aren't always that easy are they so it's
11:05not as easy just to do that the film did receive numerous accolades including
11:09eight Academy Award nominations and three wins including Best Director for
11:13Ang Lee at that year if the Best Picture was won by Crash Brokeback Mountain was
11:18a landmark film breaking ground in the portrayal of gay characters Rotten
11:21Tomatoes the critics gave it 88% out of 252 reviews and the audience gave it 82%
11:27out of a quarter of a million reviews I find that figure a little hard to
11:31believe but maybe it's a mistype but at this stage there's a quarter of a million
11:34I'll leave all the links down below to see how to see this film. Our next film
11:38is Holding the Man made in 2015 a love story defying time and prejudice it's
11:44based on the acclaimed memoir by Timothy Conagrave Holding the Man tells the
11:48unforgettable love story of Tim played by Craig Stodd and John played by Ryan
11:52Kaur two teenagers who fall deeply in love in the 1970s Australia their
11:57passionate connection blooms amidst the controversial social climate navigating
12:02social prejudice against homosexuality as they confront social disapproval and
12:06fight for acceptance their unwavering bond endures through years of joy
12:10separation and personal struggles I think we've got sort of four themes here
12:14we've got the enduring love so the film celebrates the resilience and the depth
12:17of their love showcasing how Tim and John's connection preserves them through
12:21social pressures personal challenges and the AIDS epidemic we've also got the
12:26coming-of-age so the film deplex the complexities of self-discovery navigating
12:30adulthood as gay men in a restricted environment both Tim and John gravel
12:34with personal growth social conformity and the pursuit of aspirations and of
12:40course acceptance and prejudice the film portrays social challenges faced by Tim
12:44and John due to their sexuality it sheds light on homophobia and the fight for
12:49acceptance while celebrating the power of self-love and defiance and then of
12:53course the final part is loss and hope the film doesn't shy away from the
12:56realities of the AIDS epidemic showcasing the pain of loss and
13:00unwavering hope that thrives amidst struggles I think the strength here of
13:05course with this film was Craig and Ryan and the delivery of these magnetic
13:09performances capturing the intensity the vulnerability and the enduring love
13:13between Tim and John and their on-screen chemistry is undeniable and fuels the
13:17emotional core of the film of course you have to remember that this is based
13:21on a true story and a memoir so basically these people did exist and of
13:26course there was another film that came out later on I think it was good
13:29remembering the man or remembering the man which was actually a documentary
13:33based on these guys and him writing this novel so very very interesting film I'll
13:37try and find a link for that one as well I think emotionally to the film sort of
13:41dives deep into the complexities of love and loss and self-discovery offering
13:46lots of moving exploration of human emotions and everybody's emotions are all
13:50of the families how they relate to this particularly with death and dying which
13:54is always tricky emotions to deal with I love the fact that this is great love
13:59story and it just weaves its way all the way through with comedy and drama and
14:04misunderstanding and lots of fun along the way so it is a great film to watch
14:09you will really enjoy this however every time I see this film I do cry I just
14:13think this is one of the saddest films I've possibly ever seen once again the
14:17film does have homophobia some violence and illness with AIDS and some
14:21emotionally challenging some for viewers the film covers a significant time frame
14:25possibly feeling a little bit rushed at times but then this is a big story two
14:29big lives that they had to try and contain down to 90 minutes holding them
14:33in is a powerful and moving film that celebrates love resilience and a fight
14:37for acceptance it beautifully captures the complexities of a lifelong love
14:40story amidst of social struggles leaving a lasting impressions for all of
14:44the viewers the film was directed by Neil Armfelt known for his sensitive
14:48portrayal of complex stories it received positive reviews praising the
14:52performances the direction and the emotional depth the film serves as a
14:56testament to the enduring love and the fight for gay equality nominated for a
15:00lot of Australian Movie Awards including ASCA which Ryan Corr won for best actor
15:06Rotten Tomatoes gave it 81% out of 27 reviews and The Audience gave it 81 out of 500
15:13I just want to say overall this is probably one of my favorite films of
15:18that year I just thought it was just such a wonderful film and like I said
15:21every time I put this on I feel like I want to cry I ran out and bought the
15:25book after this because I wanted to read the memoir and once again it's
15:28heartbreaking they stuck pretty close to I think to the book it obviously there
15:32was a lot of jumping around because there's a move to Sydney and from
15:35Melbourne and there's a lot of things that happen in these guys lives but and
15:39they had to try and capture all of that so a wonderful film I'll leave the links
15:42down below for you now we're moving into another movie and as I said this is
15:46certainly a heartbreaking list this one is the Matthew Shepard story made in
15:512002 it's a haunting portrayal of hate and forgiveness the Matthew Shepard
15:56story delves into the tragic events surrounding the 1998 murder of Matthew
16:00Shepard a young 21 year old gay man brutally targeted and left for dead in
16:05Wyoming the film explores the aftermath of this hate crime focusing on the
16:09struggles of Matthew's parents Judy and Dennis played by Stockyard Channing and
16:13Sam Watterson as they navigate the legal system and grapple with their grief and
16:17conflicting emotions now looking at this with themes again we're looking at a
16:21hate crime so the film confronts the horrific reality of hate crimes against
16:25gay individuals highlighting the devastating impact of intolerance and
16:29bigotry you know all of my friends say and I say to you know you only got to
16:34scratch beneath the surface everyone sort of smiling and loving but then just
16:38scratch that surface sometimes we also look at the parents here with grief and
16:42forgiveness the film explores the complex journey of grief experienced by
16:45Matthew's parents showcasing their struggle to forgive the predators while
16:49seeking justice the film delves into Matthew's personal journey of accepting
16:53his sexuality shedding light on the challenges faced by gay individuals in a
16:57conservative environments we also have activism and change the film highlights
17:01the significance of Matthew's story sparking conversations about acceptance
17:05equality and the fight against hate crimes it's kind of sad to think that it
17:10takes someone's death to to bring this on powerful performances once again
17:15Stockyard Channing and Sam Watterson deliver emotional and nuanced portrayals of
17:18Matthew's parents capturing their grief anger and ultimately their search for
17:22meaning and understanding I think the film serves as a powerful indictment of
17:26hate and intolerance generating crucial conversations about gay rights and the
17:31need for social change it's sad that it takes such a terrible story for that to
17:35happen some weaknesses that have been listed for this film is of course that
17:40the brutal details of Matthew's murder might be challenging for some viewers
17:44but then on the other hand is it's important to see what happened to this
17:47guy and made the whole world change and see the story as for what it was the
17:53Matthew Shepard story is a powerful important film that serves as a
17:57reminder of the devastating impact of hate and prejudice
18:00emotional performances and flinching portrayal of the real-life events the
18:04film sparks important conversations about acceptance forgiveness in the
18:07fight for equality however some of the film's graphic content and potentially
18:11administrative approach might be emotionally challenging for certain
18:14viewers I don't know that I agree with that as I said before I think that this
18:20film needs to tell the story of exactly what happened the film is based on the
18:23book the meaning of Matthew why my son died by Julie Shepard which once again
18:28heartbreaking it received mixed reviews and praise for its performance of social
18:33commentary but criticized regarding its emotional manipulation and portrayal of
18:36violence well you know what do you do here the film remains a significant
18:41piece of gay history and continues to raise awareness about hate crimes and
18:44the importance of tolerance through Rotten Tomatoes this actually didn't get
18:49a rating I'm not too sure if it's because the year it was made or I think
18:51it was actually a TV movie so there's nothing here on Rotten Tomatoes but I
18:56think overall most people still talk fondly of this film as in a
19:00representation of this terrible thing that happened I will leave some links
19:04down below for you on how to see this one a next film is prayers for Bobby
19:08made in 2009 a story of faith family and acceptance prayers for Bobby tells the
19:13story of Mary Griffith played by Sigourney Weaver and her struggle to
19:17accept her son Bobby played by Ryan Kelly who is gay it's set in the 1970s
19:22California the film follows Mary's journey as she confronts her own deeply
19:26ingrained religious beliefs and social pressures as she tried to support and
19:30understand Bobby and of course this doesn't go well and Bobby does leave the
19:34home and move away and falls in love and goes through other dramas but does come
19:39back to see the family and unfortunately the mother still does not accept him for
19:43being gay and it's a very sad film with a with a terrible terrible consequences
19:50now some things for prayers for Bobby the film explores the tension between
19:53religious beliefs and personal identity specifically regarding the conflict
19:58between Christianity and homosexuality it prompts viewers to question ingrained
20:03ideologies and consider the impact of religion on gay individuals family
20:08acceptance and of course love the film portrays the emotional journey of the
20:11mother grappling with accepting her son's identity it highlights the
20:15importance of unconditional love and understanding within families especially
20:19when facing challenging truths which of course you don't want to face identity
20:24and self-acceptance of course Bobby's struggle with his own sexuality and the
20:28social pressures living in this religious family and everybody wants
20:31love everyone wants their family to love them the film explores the pain of the
20:35self-denial and the journey towards self-acceptance ultimately the film
20:39deals with the tragic end of Bobby and the profound grief Mary experiences it
20:44raises awareness about the devastating consequences of homophobia and
20:47rejection I have to say with the strength of this one Sigourney Weaver
20:51delivers a remarkable performance as Mary showcasing her conflicted emotions
20:55evolving beliefs and ultimately her love for her son the film's portrayal of the
21:00family conflict self-discovery and grief is deeply moving and prompts viewers to
21:04reflect on their own values and prejudice the films also sheds light on
21:08the historical struggles and challenges faced by gays and individuals and fam
21:13and its message remains relevant today some people say that it's um it's a bit
21:17triggering again with the consequences of what happens here religious extremism
21:21etc but of course you know Midwest that that's life isn't it that's just normal
21:26life some argue that the portrayal of Mary's character and her religious
21:29beliefs lacks nuance and complexity well I don't know does it the film focuses on
21:34Mary and Bobby's story offering less about the rest of the family which you
21:37know I mean the main story here is about Bobby it's a powerful and emotional
21:41film that tackles difficult things with honesty and empathy with some may find
21:45its content challenging the film's message of acceptance love and
21:48understanding remains significant and prompts important conversations about
21:51faith family and identity it surprises me to think that people think because
21:56you're gay you know you can't be a Christian or you can't want to go to
21:59church I mean not that's not for everyone but it does seem sad to me if
22:03they just can't just wrap their mind around that one the film is based of
22:07course on the memoir of Mary Griffith the mother for Bobby's mum it was
22:10directed by Russell Mulcahy who received positive reviews for its performances
22:14and emotional impact the film continues to be used as an educational tool to
22:18promote acceptance and understanding of gay individuals on Rotten Tomatoes the
22:22critics gave it a 73% out of 15 reviews and the public gave it 86% out of a
22:27thousand plus so overall a great film I have to say this film another one it's
22:33it's such a sad film and the consequences here you think so
22:37unnecessary I always look back at that part where Bobby's sister turns around
22:41and says you know I we still love you Bobby and you think yeah how
22:44heartbreaking is this when you know his mother is behaving like this and he has
22:48to leave the home anyway I shall leave the links down below don't miss prayers
22:52for Bobby in one of my all-time favorites is torch song trilogy made in
22:561988 it's a bold exploration of identity and love torch song is not a single
23:03film but a three-part drama originally presented on stage off-broadway however
23:07the 1988 film adaption condenses the story into a feature-length exploration
23:12of Arnold Bekov played by Harvey Feinstein a drag queen and performer in
23:16Greenwich Village New York City in the 1970s Arnold navigates his personal and
23:21professional life juggling the drag queen persona with his search for love
23:25acceptance in a time where social norms regarding sexuality were rigid now this
23:30is a funny film of course it does contain a lot of drama as I said it is
23:34in our heartbreaker so but it does have a lot of fun in it and you know who
23:38could possibly forget that line from Harvey where he says I can always drive
23:41a cab I mean that is great a great line for this film some themes here with
23:47identity and self-acceptance I think Arnold struggles not so much with
23:51sexuality but more about just his personal life and his family but he has
23:55this great drag persona exploring the themes of self-love social expectations
23:59and the complexity of just defining oneself the film does look at Arnold's
24:03family with his mom and his dad and his brother and of course we have some
24:07unusual relationships going on friendship and support
24:10Arnold relies on his close friends Murray and Ed for emotional support and
24:14acceptance highlighting the importance of his chosen family in navigating
24:17challenging circumstances and I think that we all do this you know as a gay
24:22man we do tend to see our gay friends as our family maybe it's a higher family
24:27I'm not too sure but we can see this and particularly in this film because
24:30his family life with his mom and dad is a little bit estranged
24:34loneliness and vulnerability despite his flamboyant exterior Arnold grapples with
24:39deep loneliness and the fear of rejection showcasing his vulnerability
24:42beneath his comedic persona and of course it does have a great love story
24:47and he has two relationships in this film and there is some sad
24:51developments later in the film I think some strength here is Harvey finds his
24:55captivating performance I mean this is just an amazing performance it's up there
25:00with Nathan Lane in the birdcage this is just a great great performance you know
25:05both hilarious and heartbreaking and it was pretty groundbreaking in as far as
25:09gay themes the film tackles all this gay identity and relationship with honesty
25:13and complexity paving the way for a more diverse representation in cinema which
25:17I could have just did in that period witty dialogue and humor the script also
25:21balanced moments with sharp humor showcasing Feinstein's talent for
25:25crafting unforgettable dialogue now the film was criticized by Die Hard saying
25:30that by condensing the story down for the film lost some of the depth and the
25:34intimacy of the original play I actually saw the play a couple of years ago when
25:38they redid it on off-broadway and on Broadway it was condensed and it was
25:42just called torch song they left off the trilogy I didn't didn't notice a
25:45difference I actually thought it was still pretty good some people say it's
25:49quite dated now but I still think it has a modern audience if you just looking at
25:54this is a bit retrospective as to what was going on at that period of time
25:57overall torch on truly remains a significant in the gay cinema offering a
26:03nuanced portrayal of identity love and a search for acceptance and of course we
26:07all want to be accepted for whatever we are while it's stage origins and dated
26:12context might not resonate with all viewers Feinstein's powerful performance
26:15in the film's groundbreaking themes ensure a continual relevance absolutely
26:19this film will live forever the film continues to be discussed and
26:23celebrated for its contribution to gay representation and its honesty portrayal
26:27of complex characters and stories on Rotten Tomatoes the critics gave it
26:3177% out of 22 reviews and the audience gave it 91% out of 5,000 plus obviously
26:38the audience loved this one now the comedy in this film is just it's worth
26:42watching and of course the drag show I love those in the club it's so much fun
26:46Matthew Broderick absolutely adorable in it you will love this film so don't miss
26:51this one if you haven't seen I'm sure we probably all have maybe it's time to
26:54watch it again because it's such fun I'll leave the links below torch on with
26:58our last film on this list but I'd like to make some honorable mentions
27:01bridegroom which is such a sad film I will cover this film in a list for later
27:07on but bridegroom if you want to look that up you can see a trailer on YouTube
27:10spoiler alert another wonderful movie good grief the recent one from Dan Levy
27:16and another fabulous one is home at the end of the world let me know if you've
27:20seen any of these films I'm not going to go into them because I will cover
27:23them in a further list I really hope you enjoyed this list don't forget to
27:27subscribe comment oh and like it because it does help us with the algorithm on
27:31YouTube one final note I did receive some DMS on our last shocking video list
27:38in regards to deliverance I know that there was a lot of words that were
27:42blotted out from the YouTube video unfortunately it was very difficult to
27:46try and describe what actually happened to NPD in this film without breaking the
27:52rules with YouTube so I'm sure most people would have probably had seen this
27:56film if not it's definitely well worth checking out you won't regret watching
28:00deliverance I hope you enjoyed this list and I look forward to our next list
28:04coming out soon this is Steve from the gay dolls speak to you soon bye for now