The Brandos: Honoring the Gay Performances the Academy Overlooked

Reflections in a Golden EyeBroken BlossomsThe Member of the WeddingA Taste of HoneyThe ServantPlay It As It LaysNijinskyMike's MurderThe Color PurpleMy Beautiful LaunderetteParting GlancesLaw of DesireMulholland DriveInfamousMaladiesArmond WhiteMovies What if the Academy Awards really were seals of approval? The film industry Oscars usually rubber stamp mainstream movies with big budgets and hype but ignores breakthroughs in movie history and gay culture. So, here’s The Brandos: a list honoring film performances you should know that deserve the big prize but never got it. These iconic characterizations recognize gay experience and, through imagination, compassion and talent, validate gay people’s humanity. Saluting Marlon Brando’s performance in Reflections in a Golden...

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Feb 20th 2015
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