Review of The Celluloid Closet (1996) by Viccus Z — 16 Jan 2007

Its about movies and there r interviews. its also kinda sad.

This review of The Celluloid Closet (1996) was written by Viccus Z on 16 Jan 2007.

The Celluloid Closet has generally received very positive reviews.

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