"THE BOYS IN THE BAND"

"THE BOYS IN THE BAND" was written by Mart Crowley and played successfully off Broadway in 1968. In 1970 it made a landmark as a movie. It dispelled the stereotypical image of gay men. A dark comedy, funny, witty and bitchy. All the actors were gay except for three. The gay actors all died of AIDS. I was so disheartened and sad to read of that. The movie is finally out in DVD now. This is a little gem of a movie.

The story begins when Michael is planning a surprise Birthday party for his friend Harold. Bad timing because Michael`s old college friend asked to come over for a drink and some talk. His friend is straight and knows nothing of Michael`s homosexuality. He decides to come over unexpectedly and in the middle of the party. Nervous and confused at first and irrirated by the feminine one Emory. The battle of minds clash,and Michael`s college friend becomes center stage when Michael admits he is gay.

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