The great AIDS activist and playwright Larry Kramer often says gay people are smarter than other people. Like “Desperately Seeking Susan” with kissing, or “Kids” without homophobia, “All Over Me” borrowed from the greats, and remains wholly original. By Hollywood standards, Claude’s extra baby fat made her an unconventional lead, which only adds to the film’s rebellious charm. She has a chance at breaking free when she meets pink-haired cutie Lucy (Leisha Hailey), but gets pulled back in when Ellen’s boyfriend drama becomes dire. Two years after Larry Clark’s controversial “Kids” came out, “All Over Me” properly queered up New York’s counterculture as seen through the eyes of Claude (Allison Folland), a gentle loner who follows her wild best friend, Ellen (Tara Subkoff), around like a sad puppy. 'Obi-Wan Kenobi': Everything You Need to Know About the Disney+ SeriesĮmmy Predictions: Outstanding Television MovieĪngst-ridden teenagers come in all shapes and predilections, a fact this prettily gritty coming-of-age film celebrates. The 35 Best LGBTQ Movies of the 21st Century The 150 Greatest Horror Movies of All Time