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The DVD jacket says that this is a "modern day classic".

The compression of time is very high these days. So 1986 until today is a long time, I suppose.

Parting Glances (1986)

It is also the first major film for Steve Buscemi.

A group of "NYC gays" live their lives until AIDS enters the picture and everything changes.

Somehow this film is able to capture the gravity of these times with a light touch and a lot of humor. Really.

I remember when this came out. "The plague" was on everyone's mind and I think this film was a way that a lot of us learned to "get a grip".

I have seen the film many times and am happy to see it again.

A 5 out of Netflix5.

Labels: films, gay films