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The Queer Movie Poster Book (2004) -- Finalist Lambda Literary 2004 Lambda Literary Award for Photography/Visual Arts Awards
Films about "the love that dare not speak its name" have been around for decades, but only recently have they formed an out-and-proud genre. In the first overview of its kind, The Queer Movie Poster Book traces the history of gay film through its posters and promotional art. Sometimes alluring, sometimes lurid, often coded, the posters speak volumes about the social mores of the times and the struggle for queer identity. Historian Jenni Olson includes over 150 posters -- from Wallace Beery drag follies to the latest indy productions -- which showcase the varied spectrum of queer cinema. Fascinating sidebars discuss dykesploitation films (typically made by straight men for straight men), gay porn (an overlooked means to social liberation in its own right), and films with transgender themes (studded with pulled-from-the-headlines movies). From the earnest to the campy, The Queer Movie Poster Book constitutes a vibrant feast of popular art and a valuable document of gay film culture. -
The Ultimate Guide to Lesbian & Gay Film & Video (1996)
2000+ entries; subject/director indexes; much more.
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Joy of Life
Jenni's first feature film, The Joy of Life, world premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2005 and had its Bay Area premiere in April 2005 at the San Francisco International Film Festival.