Roommates

“Roommates” was a more recent addition to my personal Queer Film Collection and after finally watching it, it’s a welcome addition! Now it’s important to note that this queer TV film follows similar tropes that many 90’s gay films did: it’s about AIDS. And while there are some wonderful moments, “Roommates” is not a movie that you watch to feel good afterwards. However, even despite a tragic ending, this is certainly a gay film that’s worth watching! And positing Randy Quad’s stereotypical straight guy characters against Eric Stoltz uptight gay guy worked beautifully. Yes, it’s the frenemies trope: enemies become good friends. However for those in the 80’s and 90’s who were dying from HIV & AIDS had to rely upon each other – and that’s what the heart of this film is about. “Roommates” is worth watching, especially if you’re trying to better understand LGBTQ history.