Old Gay Vs Young Movies -
“Being gay is not a 'problem' with the main character... but rather about how society views the character.” thinkqueerly.com · 7 years ago The Evolution Of Queer Cinema: 130 Years of History
“Gay characters ending tragically and gay stories ending unhappily is a well-established trope, if one that appears to be dying something of a death with recent LGBT movies.” Reddit · r/askgaybros · 7 years ago old gay vs young movies
: Queer characters often served as comic relief or the effeminate "pansy" , rarely having their own full romantic arcs. The "Young" Wave (2000s–Present): Open & Optimistic “Being gay is not a 'problem' with the main character
: Modern hits like Love, Simon and Happiest Season move away from "gay tragedy." Queerness isn't the "problem" to be solved; it's a part of a larger, often joyful, growth process. it's a part of a larger