Queer Cinema
If it's queer, it's here! Gay, Lesbian, Queer, Alternative... However you want to label it, this is the place for some of the most compassionate, honest, witty and memorable films at Alice in Videoland. The list below contains works that feature important gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender characters and issues; many using same-sex romance or relationships as an integral plot device.
"Queer Documentaries" may be accessed within the "Documentary" feature, left.
Right: Rainer Werner Fassbinder's "Querelle".
Parting Glances (1986)
7.8/10
Director: Bill Sherwood
Starring: Richard Ganoung, John Bolger, Steve Buscemi
Authentic gay film focusing on the final stages of a love affair, featuring fine performances by Richard Ganoung and John Bolger as the couple. Read more
The Essential John Sayles: Return of the Secaucus Seven (1980) / Lianna (1983) / Brother From Another Planet (1984)
Director: John Sayles
Starring: Bruce MacDonald, Adam Lefevre, Maggie Cousineau, Maggie Renzi, Gordon Clapp, Mar...
An eclectic and unmissable collection from a great American director. 'Return of the Secaucus Seven' is John Salyes' engaging debut, looking at seven... Read more
The Big Gay Sketch Show: Season 1 (2006)
5/10
Director: Amanda Bearse
Starring: Dion Flynn, Erica Ash, Stephen Guarino, Johnny McGovern, Michael Serrato, Julie...
Headed by a cast of eight fresh, up-and-coming comedic actors, "The Big Gay Sketch Show" features a combination of traditional and music-based sketche... Read more
True Blood: Season 1 (2008)
7.9/10
Director: Alan Ball, Michael Lehmann, John Dahl, Scott Winant, Daniel Minahan
Starring: Anna Paquin, Jim Parrack, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley, Stephen Moyer, Alexander...
Anna Paquin is a telepathic Louisiana barmaid in this gothically sexy and imaginatively peculiar show from Alan Ball ('Six Feet Under') and HBO. It is... Read more
Totally F***ed Up (1993)
6.1/10
Director: Gregg Araki
Starring: James Duval, Roko Belic, Susan Behshid, Jenee Gill
Gregg Araki ('The Living End') scripted, edited, photographed, co-produced and directed this number about six gay teenagers trying to keep it together... Read more
Mala Noche (1985)
6.7/10
Director: Gus Van Sant
Starring: Ray Monge, Tim Streeter, Doug Cooeyate
Writer/director Gus van Sant's debut feature, adapted from Walt Curtis' autobiographical novel. Living an isolated life in Portland, Oregon, slacker s... Read more
True Blood: Season 2 (2009)
7.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: Anna Paquin, Michelle Forbes, William Sanderson, Sam Trammell, Michael McMillan,...
Welcome back to Bon Temps, home to mystery, Southern sensuality and dark secrets. For Sookie Stackhouse, life is more dangerous than ever after she an... Read more
Gayby Baby (2015)
5.7/10
Director: Maya Newall
GAYBY BABY is a portrait of four kids Gus, Ebony, Matt and Graham whose parents all happen to be gay. In this heartfelt doc, we get to know the fou... Read more
Walk Like a Man (2008)
6.4/10
Director: Jim Morgison, Patricia Zagarella
Narrated by former rugby champion, Ian Roberts, "Walk Like a Man" traces the journey of two of the world's best gay rugby teams - reigning champions,... Read more
Five Moments of Infidelity (2006)
5.3/10
Director: Kate Gorman
Starring: Ben Anderson, Joshua Cameron, Jason Chong, Amanda Douge, Charmaine Gorman, Reg G...
A true to life Australian drama showing moments of infidelity across five different worlds in the same city. The carefree sexy young things, who think... Read more