Queer Film History Welcomes 'Brokeback Mountain' Director, Madonna, and More
The Library of Congress has announced that 25 influential movies, including three gay classics - Fame, Desperately Seeking Susan, and The Wedding Banquet - will be joining the National Film Registry, highlighting their cultural, historic, and aesthetic importance. These films have had a significant impact on the LGBTQ+ community and beyond, with Fame being a generation-defining musical that featured a prominent gay character, Desperately Seeking Susan serving as a time capsule of 80s New York and showcasing Madonna's star power, and The Wedding Banquet breaking barriers with its matter-of-fact portrayal of a gay relationship and cross-cultural dynamics.