But queer characters have come a long way in a relatively short time, from the self-loathing middle-aged men of 1970's The Boys In The Band to the headstrong misfits of this summer's Fire Island. LGBTQ-centered films are still pretty rare– particularly from major studios, as the buzz around Bros reveals.
But it's also an opportunity to learn your queer history, and a self-curated LGBTQ film festival is a great way to do that. It's a great time to march, and to party, and to be marketed to.
It's Pride Month, as a whole lot of rainbow corporate logos have already told you.
