Homosexuals in Modern Cinema
Homosexuals in film have taken many roles. ... In the earlier films homosexuals were discriminated against, they were constantly being beaten and treated as if they were infected with a terrible disease. These films give the right and encourage people to discriminate against homosexuals. Film then went through a transitional period in which some of the homosexuals in cinema were characterized as victims. ... Now, homosexuals have offered and different comedic value to the big screen. ... It turned homosexuals into tricksters in the eyes of society. ... After watching a film which portrays homosexuals in such a fashion I felt as if I had been lied to and deceived into believing that homosexuals were not a threat to society or a matter of concern. ... This film helps society rationalize the discrimination of homosexuals and in some cases the beatings of such people. ... It showed homosexuals as people, however different they may act, they are still the same flesh and blood. ... Becket he showed more compassion and respect for other homosexuals. ... Films such as Philadelphia show some of the truths about homosexuals, they give a sort of peep-hole into the real life of homosexuals in the United States might be like. ... All of these things further enforce stereotypes and encourage the prejudice of homosexuals; even when it is used in a humorous manner as in this film. ... I would like to think that this is what most homosexuals are like. ... In As Good As It Gets two different sides of homosexuality are shown which rekindles many diverse opinions on homosexuals. ... It did an excellent job of explaining his life while coming out of the closet and did an even better job of showing all of the problems that society forces homosexuals to deal with on no other grounds but their sexuality.