Feb 25, 2025
Longtime Companion (1990). The emergence and devastation of the AIDS epidemic is chronicled in the lives of several gay men living during the 1980s.
The first wide-release film to be made about the AIDS crisis was no small feat in 1989, and while it's flawed and ultimately a product of its time, it's also a haunting, profound, compassionate look at a community devastated by a disease. Grounded by some brilliant performances, particularly from Bruce Davison (who was rightfully nominated at the Oscars for Best Supporting Actor for the role), and a snapshot sort of structure, it's really only let down by its budget and an unfortunately pretty hokey score. Still, one really worth the watch, and one I can't believe I'd never heard of! 7.5/10.
