Hedwig and the Angry inch

This is the trippy, crazed, freedom fighting beauty of a rock musical that
made John Cameron Mitchell a star!

Done with the kind of ongoing intimate intensity that only comes from a work
written, produced by, and starring a creative genius, Hedwig is the gender-bending
(and shattering) exploration of love, sex, fame, and rock and roll throughout
America.

The raucous, unpredictable, and raunchy tale is funny, moving, and wildly
entertaining with a slew of original and phenomenal songs. John Cameron
Mitchell has a sound, a look, and a vision that are truly unique, and this
is his--and co writer Stephen Trask's-- story.

The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (2000)

There was a bit of a heyday for good quality, big cast, gay friendly films
in the mid-to-late 1990s. Among one of the better films was a romantic
comedy called The Broken Hearts Club. It had a stellar cast with pretty
much the widest (yes, even though caricatured in some cases) variety of
gay people you're ever likely to meet in your travels.


It was a great story, ranging 'Steel Magnolias-like' or 'Green
Tomatoes-esque' in their epic storyline over a period of time,
travails, and romances. Originally saw this at the Tampa Theatre
during the Gay Film Fest. Man, I miss those!

A lot of fun, a lot of tears, a great "watch over-and-over" movie
from the second "Gay Nineties." Dean Cain, Timothy Olyphant,
Zach Braff, John Mahoney and more!


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0222850/


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The Trip

 

Miles Swain's 2002 epic about a friendship

and love affair between two men over the course of several

turbulent years and life changes is a captivating story.

"The Trip" blends comedy, drama, romance, and politics effortlessly

and keeps audiences wrapped up in the realistic view

of real love; messy, imperfect, sad, and ultimately rewarding.

It's a bittersweet love story with great dialogue and

standout performances from leads Larry Sullivan and Steve Braun.

The cast is rounded out by several quirky and fun

performances including Jill St. John, Ray Baker, Sirena

Irwin, and Alexis Arquette. A truly great ensemble

that pulls off a difficult and poignant film.

If you like 'period pieces' (1970s and 1980s,)

unrequited love, realistic romances, bold humor,

and great stories, do yourself a favor and check out

"The Trip."

I sort of imagine fans of "The Notebook" would

love this, even though "The Trip" is far superior, IMHO.

It has all those elements of missed opportunities and

dashed hopes..the makings of real life love.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzdhrY_jxoY

(If ordering it, be sure it's the 2002 film; there are

several with this name.)