"lists documentaries, foreign films, and offbeat films that have homosexuality as the main subject" (Booklist, 3/1/94, Vol. 90 Issue 13, p1290)

"Spanning gay and lesbian filmmaking from 1914 through present day, The Bent Lens showcases 2300 titles from 45 countries, including feature films, documentaries and short films. In addition to a synopsis of each film, other details included are cast, writer, director, genre, year of release, running time and even distributor contact details. All films are listed in an easy-to-read A-Z format, but each film is also indexed by country, director and genre. The Bent Lens: 2nd Edition also includes essays from experts Judith Halberstam, Barbara Hammer, Helen Hok-Sze Leung and Daniel Mudie Cunningham exploring gay and lesbian film traditions and how gay identity is viewed in Western and non-Western cultures. And finally, this remarkable guide includes a complete listing of gay and lesbian film festivals around the world, making The Bent Lens a must for all film and video aficionados." (from the book's description)

"With the recent explosion of gay cinema, Parish (Prostitution in Hollywood Films , McFarland, 1992) provides a good starting point for research. Focusing on Hollywood and made-for-TV releases, his well-indexed work includes complete cast and character lists, production information, brief film synopses, and excerpted criticism relating to gay themes and/or characters. Browsers will also find fascinating trivia in almost every entry. Although genre devotees will notice a few absences (e.g., Bloodbrothers , 1978), Parish's work serves as an excellent companion volume to Vito Russo's seminal Celluloid Closet (HarperCollins, 1987. rev. ed.), which excludes made-for-TV's but is international in scope. Highly recommended for all film and gay studies collections." (Library Journal, 11/1/93, Vol. 118 Issue 18, p78)