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While the editors were making their bets for the Oscars pool as we got ready for the weekend, we started listing some of our most loved and hated films depicting LGBT life and characters. "There ought to be an Oscar for that!" one editor shrieked. So here is what made the top of our list for nominees. There are certainly more, so if you have a favorite, disturbing depiction, please add it to the comments below.

Below: The Killing of Sister George

Below: Staircase

Below: The Boys in the Band

Below: Walk on the Wild Side

Below: The Childrens' Hour

Below: Homicidal

Below: Some of My Best Friends Are...

Below: The Gay Deceivers

Below: Partners

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