Other People is honest, uncalculated and full of love. Kelly, having lived the experience, instead offers a straightforward, unfussy representation. Hollywood films about death often try to reinvent the wheel, relying too heavily on humor, or avoiding excessive emotion in attempt to not appear cliched. Written and directed by SNL’s Chris Kelly, Other People is a blackly comic drama about downbeat young gay writer David (Jesse Plemons) who returns home to care for his dying, cancer-stricken mother (a fabulously vivacious Molly Shannon, until the bitter end).
Here, we count down our seven favourite films of the year… 7 Other People That said, representation of gay men on screen has been strong and varied – and one of 2016’s best movies focuses on a dynamic relationship between two women. Granted, major films featuring prominent lesbian and trans characters have been sadly thin on the ground this year. From Pride to Carol to The Danish Girl to Tangerine, the last few years have seen a slew of award-worthy films featuring gay and LGBTI characters. Are we living in a golden age of gay film? Possibly.
