The Celluloid Closet: Homosexuality in the Movies
by Vito Russo
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Author: Vito RussoEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1987-04-29
ISBN: 0060961325
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Harper & Row
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Book Review: 'The Celluloid Closet' is a groundbreaking book, remaining..
Summary: 4 Stars
I have only one thing to say - Wow! Well, perhaps more than that...'The Celluloid Closet' is a groundbreaking book, remaining one of the most informative and accessible books written about the use of gays and lesbians in film. Its primary focus is on the use of stereotypes by Hollywood and as such provides an excellent starting point for anyone interested in film and gender studies. An immense range of films is covered, from silent movies to the classic Doris Day sex comedies of the fifties through to the 'gay-orientated' films of the seventies as Russo explores the attitudes and myths that Hollywood and film have perpetrated about gays and lesbians. Thankfully, Russo has not focused on the concept of a 'Gay' film, instead concentrating on his exploration of gay characters and the manner in which they have been portrayed. Originally published in 1981, Russo died shortly afterwards, its only drawback is that there is little recognition of the steps made by independent film makers and the recent 'onslaught' of gay characters positively represented in the 90's.
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