Frightening the Horses: Gay Icons of the Cinema
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (503 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1903111102 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A sweeping illustrated survey of gay and gay–themed cinema, including 80 photos and posters and a comprehensive filmography.
. Featuring 80 photos, film stills, and posters, as well as a complete filmography, Frightening the Horses is a marvelous guide to some of the most subversive and provocative movies of the last hundred years. It embraces all gay and gay–themed movies—as well as the subtexts, the in–jokes, and the coded messages that run through film–world culture. From the PublisherFrightening the Horses is a celebration of gay cinema, from the “undercover” icons of the 40s and 50s, and the sexual revolution of the 60s and 70s, to the more explicit films of the last 30 years. Chapters include: Forbidden Topics, Circumventing the Censor, Gay Icons, Public Versus Private Lives, and Out of the Closet, and extended treatment is given to cult stars like James Dean, Ju
Unfortunately, a mixed bag Frightening The Horses is described as a "personal journey through a century of gay-themed cinema." While there are some personal references, it would be much more accurate to describe the book as a compendium of gay actors, gay icons, and key movies they made.For what . More info than you thought possible I had heard rumors about certain actors and actresses all my life - who hasn't - that So & So was gay/lesbian/whatever. This book discusses some of these aspects of Hollywood life as well as the various films regarding homosexuality.There's some films I never thought ha. Oops bought for the wrong purpose, but well worth it. Bernie Yes I know about plenty of actors that go both ways. I never let that get in the way of my favorite movies.While perusing the book I was however surprised at the film descriptions. The writer Eric Braun starts out with certain actor's propensities and others that they i