Brokeback Mountain brought a gay romance to the center of a major commercial success.
This was the era of coding. When censorship blocked the word "gay," creators used camp, double-entendre, and visual cues. Think of the 1970s: Paul Lynde’s center-square innuendo on Hollywood Squares was a secret handshake. So was the entire filmography of Joan Crawford. For queer audiences, subtext was the text.
The entertainment and media industry has a significant impact on shaping cultural attitudes and representation of marginalized groups, including the LGBTQ+ community. Here are some key points to consider when looking into gay entertainment and media content:
As consumers, we hold the power. Here is how to curate your media diet: