A far cry from the most of DeCoteau's work, Leather Jacket Love Story feels honest and nostalgic for the LA gay scene, with all its ups and downs and the community borne out of secrecy and being on the down low. It's cheaply produced, but not in the schlocky way that a lot of his other films are viewed. It can be a bit of a slog, but the emotional weight behind the film is a lot more interesting than the campiness of the B film DeCoteau is more known for
A far cry from the most of DeCoteau's work, Leather Jacket Love Story feels honest and nostalgic for the LA gay scene, with all its ups and downs and the community borne out of secrecy and being on the down low. It's cheaply produced, but not in the schlocky way that a lot of his other films are viewed. It can be a bit of a slog, but the emotional weight behind the film is a lot more interesting than the campiness of the B film DeCoteau is more known for
