Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-robert-mapplethorpe"

1. The Birdcage (1996)

R | 117 min | Comedy

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing moralistic parents.

Director: Mike Nichols | Stars: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest

Votes: 101,079 | Gross: $124.06M

2. Looking (2016 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 85 min | Comedy, Drama

Patrick returns to San Francisco in search of closure and resolution regarding his relationships with Richie and Kevin.

Director: Andrew Haigh | Stars: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Lauren Weedman

Votes: 10,284

3. Postcards from London (2018)

Not Rated | 90 min | Drama

A stylish, sexy film about a young man's journey into an unusual form of escort work, set in an imaginary vision of London's Soho.

Director: Steve McLean | Stars: Harris Dickinson, Jonah Hauer-King, Alessandro Cimadamore, Leonardo Salerni

Votes: 1,332 | Gross: $0.01M

4. VHYes (2019)

Not Rated | 72 min | Comedy

This bizarre retro comedy shot entirely on VHS and Beta follows 12-year-old Ralph as he accidentally records home videos and his favorite late-night shows over his parents' wedding tape.

Director: Jack Henry Robbins | Stars: Jake Head, Christopher Marble, Christian Drerup, Mason McNulty

Votes: 852

5. P.S. Your Cat Is Dead! (2002)

R | 92 min | Comedy

An actor holds a burglar hostage on New Year's Eve, after his girlfriend leaves him and his cat dies.

Director: Steve Guttenberg | Stars: Steve Guttenberg, Cynthia Watros, Lombardo Boyar, A.J. Benza

Votes: 662 | Gross: $0.03M

6. That Man: Peter Berlin (2005)

Unrated | 81 min | Documentary, Biography

This intimate film reveals the legendary man with the white saran wrapped pants, undersized leather vests, and Dutch-boy haircut who is the iconic Peter Berlin.

Director: Jim Tushinski | Stars: Peter Berlin, Armistead Maupin, John Waters, Jack Wrangler

Votes: 424 | Gross: $0.06M

7. After Stonewall (1999)

Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Documentary/Historical retrospective of the Gay Rights movement from the 1969 Stonewall riots to the present.

Director: John Scagliotti | Stars: Craig Rodwell, Melissa Etheridge, Mike Carney, Barney Frank

Votes: 675

8. Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006)

81 min | Documentary

A chronological look at films by, for, or about (or 'by, for, and about') gays and lesbians in the United States, from 1947 to 2005, from Kenneth Anger's "Fireworks" to Ang Lee's "Brokeback... See full summary »

Directors: Lisa Ades, Lesli Klainberg | Stars: Randy Barbato, Dan Bucatinsky, Jonathan Caouette, Ash Christian

Votes: 840

9. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: Jack Frost (1997)

Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

Mike and the 'bots get terminal enchantment from Frosty (1965). With Pearl away, Observer and Professor Bobo argue over who is in charge.

Director: Kevin Murphy | Stars: Kevin Murphy, Jim Mallon, Michael J. Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl

Votes: 680

10. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: The Final Sacrifice (1998)

Unrated | 92 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

It's "Canada Bashing Day" on the SOL in every respect between progressive world domination and bizarre looting.

Director: Kevin Murphy | Stars: Bill Corbett, Patrick Brantseg, Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy

Votes: 1,067

11. Banned in the UK (2005)
Episode: 1995-1999 (2005)

Documentary

Controversy and censorship 1995-99, includes CRASH and KIDS, alcopops, Beaver Espania ad, corporal punishment, gays in the army, the Sensations and Mapplethorpe exhibits, David Hamilton's ... See full summary »

Stars: John Beyer, Louisa Buck, Garry Bushell, Matthew Collings

12. Banned in the UK (2005)
Episode: Early '90s (2005)

Documentary

Controversy and censorship from 1990 to 1995, including the Spanner trial, mad cow disease, dangerous dogs, the Boy Meets Girl ban, badly behaved footballers, and Savoy Publishing's prosecution for Lord Horror and Meng and Ecker comics.

Stars: Ray Brady, Garry Bushell, Avedon Carol, Kelly Cates

13. The New Normal (2012–2013)
Episode: Gaydar (2013)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Is he or isn't he?

Director: Elodie Keene | Stars: Justin Bartha, Andrew Rannells, Georgia King, Bebe Wood

Votes: 120

14. Girls (2012–2017)
Episode: Beach House (2014)

TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Drama

Marnie invites the girls to her mother's friend's beach house for the weekend. While there, Hannah runs into Elijah and the girls learn a lot about themselves through each other.

Director: Jesse Peretz | Stars: Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet

Votes: 769

15. American Crime Story (2016– )
Episode: Creator/Destroyer (2018)

TV-MA | 62 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

A young Andrew Cunanan struggles with his oppressive father, as a young Gianni Versace becomes a designer.

Director: Matt Bomer | Stars: Darren Criss, Jon Jon Briones, Edouard Holdener, Annaleigh Ashford

Votes: 2,138

16. Pose (2018–2021)
Episode: Love's in Need of Love Today (2019)

TV-MA | 50 min | Drama

After falling ill while organizing his annual AIDS Cabaret, PrayTell lands in the hospital leading to a series of unexpected visitors.

Director: Tina Mabry | Stars: Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez, Billy Porter, Dominique Jackson, Indya Moore

Votes: 797

17. Barry (2018–2023)
Episode: The Audition (2019)

TV-MA | 33 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Barry prepares for his first audition under Gene's guidance; Sally takes a stand in a meeting with a major TV producer; Noho Hank bares all.

Director: Alec Berg | Stars: Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan

Votes: 4,656