"Vision Quest: The Totally '80s Wrestling Flick with an Epic Madonna Cameo"
The 1985 film "Vision Quest" is a coming-of-age sports drama that explores the line between queerness and homoeroticism. While lacking overt queer characters or storylines, the movie appeals to the gay male gaze through its imagery of sweaty naked athletes and a Madonna cameo. The film centers around the protagonist's obsession with his body image and weight loss, highlighting the emotional weight placed on young male athletes. Although not explicitly queer, "Vision Quest" borrows from queer-pleasing imagery and archetypes, potentially contributing to a gay awakening for some viewers in the 80s.