I’m pleased to announce that the hard copy of my book Gay in the 80s: From Fighting for Our Rights to Fighting for Our Lives is being launched in the UK this month (February) for LGBT History Month. Launch events … Continue reading →
Technically this film is outside the remit of this blog as it was released in 1990. But I have included it for two reasons. Firstly, the people and events therein were all filmed in the late 80s. And, secondly, those … Continue reading →
Hairspray was a milestone for both John Waters and Divine. For Waters it was his directorial debut in mainstream films; for Divine it was the first film in which he didn’t have the leading role. Soon-to-be famous (and also considerably … Continue reading →
If you’ve seen the movie Pride then you will have seen his work. If you’ve been anywhere near a member of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (past or present) you’re likely to have seen his work. And if you … Continue reading →
The 1980s saw a significant increase in the production of queer-themed documentaries. This was aided, in part, by the introduction of videotape, which was not only cheaper than traditional 16mm film but also a lot more flexible. In consequence there … Continue reading →