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| A Pioneering Gay Film before its time | |
|  | Parting Glances is one of my favourite ever gay films and all the more special because it is one of the first to tackle AIDS in a responsible and honest manner. Set as a day in the life of a gay couple in New York who are about to split up because one is moving with his job it involves a whole constellation of gay and lesbian characters and culminates in a farewell party. The thing that struck me most when I watched it first was that although many of the characters are recognisable gay types - none is a stereotype. And Steve Buscemi is very impressive in his first film role as a young new romantic/punk star dying of AIDS. In a roll call of gay films down the years this would have to be far and away my favourite.pOnly a pity that the DVD is available in just Region 1
| | A truly touching and beautiful film | |
| | I first saw this film when I was about 14 and at the time I was just awakening to the reality of my sexuality. This film I watched over and over again for years to come because at the time it was the only thing I could identify with. It is touching because of the relationships within the bizarre love triangle which end up causing a certain amount of friction and confusion aswell as an element of discovery for one of the characters.pThe main high light of the film comes from the fact that it is a product of 80's downtown New York and the nostalgia and elements generated from this era are colourful, memorable and stunning. Set within 24 hours it portays the Breaking up of a relationship and the effect of Aids and the music and drugs on the scene at the time.pIt is quite a simple film but one that has been overlooked somewhat. Everyone should see this film because it is both charming and entertaining and may even make you cry.
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