As a child growing up in the 80s and 90s, I was fortunate enough to stumble upon “Tales of the City” when it first graced our television screens. To me, it wasn’t just another show; it was a beacon of hope, a testament to the resilience and vibrancy of LGBTQ lives, and a bold statement that we too have stories worth telling.
The esteemed American novelist Robert Coover, who has sadly passed away, once shared his reason for preferring genres such as science fiction, detective novels, westerns, erotica, spy stories, horror and romance over more intellectually demanding literature. He likened these genres to “folk and fairy tales” because they held a greater appeal for an author aiming to delve into the collective consciousness, finding them far more enticing in that endeavor.
Taking a brief peek at the variety of programs being offered on television during Mipcom’s long-running market reveals similar delight. Dismiss the children’s shows, action series, telenovelas, thrillers, and countless versions of horror without a second thought, or you might overlook the pulse of a dynamic global culture that constantly evolves in fascinating ways, from one year to another, one day to the next.
Just one example is in the portrayal of LGBTQ lives in films and television. With transgender rights front and center in the current U.S. presidential campaign, it’s worth noting that one of the essential components of progress is representation.
As in once upon a time, for queer audiences, it was much harder to find.
Tim Curry, a renowned British actor famous for his role as the charmingly evil Frank-N-Furter in the iconic movie adaptation of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has shared advice on social media for younger viewers who might find the ’70s horror parody outdated or even disturbing.
In a post on X, Curry commented, “Discussing whether ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ is problematic. Looking at it from the year 2024 perspective, of course it carries some issues. But remember, just six years before its premiere in ’73, being gay was still considered illegal in England.
Speaking of noteworthy moments at Mipcom 31 years back, let’s delve into one of the standouts: the groundbreaking television adaptation of Armistead Maupin’s enduring tale, “Tales of the City.
Today, you might not find it surprising with its colorful ensemble of intricately crafted eccentrics, but back in the late 1970s when Maupin started penning his “Tales,” and during the early 1990s as the series earned a Peabody and a GLAAD Award, having a TV show with a transgender landlady cultivating marijuana wasn’t just entertainment, it was remarkably groundbreaking.
In a seemingly ordinary depiction of diversity, “City” could have initially been mistaken for a tale about ever-unconventional San Francisco. However, upon reflection, 28 Barbary Lane was not merely a local address; it symbolized America itself, although television had yet to discover it. And eventually, it did.
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2024-10-18 19:48