Indeed, it was nevewr my intention to suggest a good or bad interpretation of the film. And actually, i was more interested in generating comments on Forrest Gump, as Philadelphia has probably been exhausted on this list. My comments are indeed part of an extended analysis of queer representations in popular culture for my thesis. If those who addreess me with hostility are truly interested in alternative r4eadings of the film, I have a vey lengthy chapter on this that Im sending out for publication. Im still amazed that some people think it is enough that gays are being represented to the mainstream at all.