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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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