A Sex and the City movie for gay men, Jim Fall's Trick follows the misadventures of two guys trying to get a moment alone together. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance and starring Tori Spelling as the hilarious Katherine, this movie is a crowd pleaser with heart and humor.

Based on the acclaimed book by Vito Russo, The Celluloid Closet is a must-see documentary for anyone genuinely interested in the history of homosexuality in Hollywood filmmaking. Written by gay humorist Armistead Maupin (Tales of the City) and narrated by Lily Tomlin (Short Cuts), this film explores the ins and outs of Hollywood's greatest closeted moments, as well as telling the story of an evolving emergence from forced secrecy.

Another historical drama starring Julianne Moore from director Stephen Daldry, The Hours explores sexuality and loss through the lives of three women. Based on Michael Cunningham's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and adapted for the screen by David Hare, this film truly reaches untold heights. The star-studded cast includes Nicole Kidman's Oscar-winning performance as Virginia Woolf, Meryl Streep (Adaptation), and Miranda Richardson(The Crying Game, Damage). The compelling original score by Philip Glass seals the deal with this cinematic feat.

Co-stars Julianne Moore and Dennis Quaid break cinematic ground in writer/director Todd Haynes' Far From Heaven. The 'perfect' 50s marriage of Cathy (Moore) and Frank (Quaid) dissolves in the face of scandal, as each unwittingly breaks social and racial taboos. Cinematographer Edward Lachman offers a visual feast, making this film truly unforgettable.

This list would not be complete without mentioning writer/director Neil Jordan's The Crying Game, a transcendent drama that explores the depths of human loyalty in the face of tremendous odds. A remarkable performance by Stephen Rea earned him an Academy Award nomination. Also stars Miranda Richardson (Damage, The Hours) and Forest Whitaker (Ghost Dog). Not your run-of-the-mill IRA terrorist movie, to say the least.

From the slums of East Berlin to a trailer park in Kansas, John Cameron Mitchell's Hedwig and the Angry Inch tells the story of gender-bending rockstar Hedwig with music, animation and not a little kitsch. A cross between The Who's Tommy and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Mitchell's tour du force covers a lot of ground with wit and humor.

For comic relief, director Jamie Babbit's But I'm a Cheerleader spoofs ex-gay brainwashing camps with the help of RuPaul Charles and John Waters' star Mink Stole. Natasha Lyonne plays a typical high school cheerleader (part Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz and part Legally Blonde) whose parents suspect her of being a lesbian. Hilariously funny, this movie's stylized look via cinematographer Jules Labarthe has aged well.

There's no better way to brush up on your history and prepare for Gus Van Sant's upcoming Milk than to watch Roger Epstein's Oscar-winning Times of Harvey Milk. This acclaimed documentary details the events surrounding the assassination of San Francisco's openly gay supervisor, Harvey Milk, and Mayor George Moscone.

A story of love and self-awakening from the United Kingdom, director Hettie Macdonald's Beautiful Thing shows teenagers coming of age in the bleak environment of southeast London's council flats. Glenn Berry stars as young Jamie, who is faced with realizing his identity in a crowded flat shared with his mom (Linda Henry) and her boyfriend. Jamie's friendship with the boy next door, played by Scott Neal, has dangerous rumors flying around the neighborhood. Genius performance by Tameka Empson as Mama Cass-obsessed Leah will have you wanting more even as the credits are rolling.

From the acclaimed director of The Lord of the Rings, Peter Jackson's 1994 release Heavenly Creatures tells the heartfelt tale of romantic love between two young women and the violence that results when their families try to keep them apart. Based on true-life experiences of mystery writer Ann Perry (played by a young Kate Winslet), Heavenly Creatures takes place in Christchurch, New Zealand in the 1950s, well before the 'decriminalization' of homosexuality in 1986.