i came for gay sailors and ended up in a neon fever dream where brad davis is proudly being sexually objectified. i understood maybe 30% of what was happening, which might be generous, and honestly half the time i was like… what is going on?? it’s more concept than entertainment, which makes it hard to rate as a traditional movie.
but here’s the thing: this movie is brave as hell for 1982. it’s not made for comfort or easy watching. if you’re coming in expecting a normal plot, normal characters, or normal vibes… buckle up, because none of that is happening. this is fassbinder flexing in ways that are extra but also historically massive for queer cinema. we’re talking about 1982, a time when just showing gay people onscreen without shame was basically revolutionary.
i didn’t love it. but you can’t deny the bravery. it’s a big step for queer representation at a time when that alone was dangerous, and the cast and crew risked a lot to make it happen. so from that angle? mad respect.
i came for gay sailors and ended up in a neon fever dream where brad davis is proudly being sexually objectified. i understood maybe 30% of what was happening, which might be generous, and honestly half the time i was like… what is going on?? it’s more concept than entertainment, which makes it hard to rate as a traditional movie.
but here’s the thing: this movie is brave as hell for 1982. it’s not made for comfort or easy watching. if you’re coming in expecting a normal plot, normal characters, or normal vibes… buckle up, because none of that is happening. this is fassbinder flexing in ways that are extra but also historically massive for queer cinema. we’re talking about 1982, a time when just showing gay people onscreen without shame was basically revolutionary.
i didn’t love it. but you can’t deny the bravery. it’s a big step for queer representation at a time when that alone was dangerous, and the cast and crew risked a lot to make it happen. so from that angle? mad respect.
