Director: Yair Hochner Writer: Yair Hochner (writer)
Release Date: 6 June 2008 (Newfest New York LGBT Film Festival, USA)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Plot: In two days, Omer will hit a milestone; his 30th birthday. Like many his age, he hasn't found himself. But then Omer is hardly looking. Instead he chooses to loose himself among the stacks of books at the local library, where he works. It is a respite from real life. From time to time he goes on blind dates. He meets Danny on one of his dates. 20 years old and full of enthusiasm, Danny dreams of becoming a dancer. Shirley, Omer's little sister, has her own problems. Aside from being Omer's greatest annoyance, she is in an unconventional relationship with, Michal, owner of the city's hippest coffeehouse and her boss. Just when it seems that Omer has completely lost his spark and all seems lost, Enter Ronen, the handsome journalist who ignites the flame Omer has been seeking. Everyone is hoping for a change. They are waiting for the light. The light that will thaw their frozen hearts. But only one person has the answer, Matilda Rose, the alien loving best-selling novelist can solve the issue; Is love dead or are we just looking in all the wrong places?
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Cast (in credits order)
Tomer Ilan ... Omer
Guy Zoaretz ... Ronen (as Guy Zo-Aretz)
Yiftach Mizrahi ... Danny
Ofer Regirer ... Boaz
Oshri Sahar ... Eitan
Yuval Raz ... Miki
Lucy Dubinchik ... Shirley
Yael Deckelbaum ... Yael
Liat Ekta ... Michal (as Liat Akta)
Shirli Salomon ... Shirli (as Shirli Solomon)
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Danny & Boaz
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Director: Craig Chester Writer (WGA): Craig Chester (written by)
Release Date: 24 April 2005 (Tribeca Film Festival, USA)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Tagline: the tempting new comedy from the producers of 'Latter Days'
Plot: Follows two New York city couples -- one heterosexual and one gay who explore the peaks and the valleys of their respective relationships.
Raucously funny and sweetly romantic, Adam & Steve is a twisted, tender comedy that would surely make “John Waters cackle with glee” (L.A. Weekly). In the 1980s, Adam (writer/director Craig Chester) and Steve (Malcolm Gets, HBO's “Grey Gardens”) had a horrifically embarrassing one night stand. When they meet again years later, they fail to recognize each other and fall in love – as do their wisecracking best friends (Parker Posey, For Your Consideration, Best in Show and Chris Kattan, TV’s “Saturday Night Live”). Honest, irreverent and a whole lot of fun, Adam & Steve is all about making love work – whatever the odds.
"“A wise, hilarious gay-marital romp … the entire cast is perfection.”" Michael Musto, Village Voice
"“Warm--and often hysterically funny--comedy about two decent guys who endure some really humiliating complications on the way to love.”" Anne Stockwell, The Advocate
"“Irreverent, farcical romp… Adam & Steve tries to do for the gay film what There’s Something About Mary did for the hetero sex comedy: artfully blend raunchiness and sincerity.”" Mark Dundas Wood, Backstage
Awards: 2007 Prism Awards Nomination as Feature Film - Limited Release
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Cast (in credits order)
Malcolm Gets ... Steve Hicks
Craig Chester ... Adam Bernstein
Cary Curran ... Cary / Cherry Dazzle
Parker Posey ... Rhonda
Noah Segan ... Twink
Sally Kirkland ... Mary
Kent Fuher ... Herself (as Jackie Beat)
Mario Diaz ... Orlando
Lisa Frederickson ... Fiona
Sandy Martin ... Biker Chick
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Adam & Steve
Directors: Lindy Heymann Christian Taylor
Writers (WGA): Christian Taylor (written by)
Lindy Heymann (written by)
Jason Buchtel (written by)
Genre: Comedy
Tagline: Your future starts here
No dream is crazy if you want to live it
Plot: When Christian Taylor, a writer on HBO's wildly popular Six Feet Under, agrees to let a British television crew film him for a documentary, he doesn't realize that they will document the moment when Executive Producer Alan Ball unexpectedly fires him.
Rather than admit he's been canned, Christian tells the crew he's got a new project, and has them follow him as he begins an unusual quest to fulfill a life long dream to become a Vegas Showboy.
From strip-mall dance studios to the stages of Vegas' top shows, from Siegfried & Roy to Whoopi Goldberg, the crew observes Christian's erratic passion-fueled journey. Along the way, they meet a cast of wild and wonderful characters who are the true life and soul of Vegas.
Stars Christian Taylor (writer, Six Feet Under and the hit series Lost) and director Lindy Heymann. Features cameos by Whoopi Goldberg and Siegfried & Roy!
"Terrifically funny!" -- Entertainment Weekly
"Clever, amusing and wistful . . .knockout cameos by Alan Ball, Whoopi Goldberg and Siegfried & Roy" –Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Awards: 2002 Douglas Hickox Award to Lindy Heymann & Christian Taylor, British Independent Film Awards
2002 Best Film Award to Christian Taylor & Lindy Heymann, Milan International Film Festival
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Cast (in credits order)
Christian Taylor ... Writer "Christian"
Adrian Armas ... Model / Dance "Adrian"
Lindy Heymann ... Director "Lindy"
Marilyn Milgrom ... London Producer "Marilyn" (voice)
Joe Daley ... Roomate "Joe"
Erich Miller ... Showboy "Erich"
Jason Buchtel ... Vegas Producer "Jason"
Aaron Porter ... Dance Instructor
Billy Sameth ... Close Friend "Billy"
Alan Ball ... Himself
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Christian Taylor & Adrian Armas
Director: Christopher Ashley Writers (WGA): Paul Rudnick (play)
Paul Rudnick (screenplay)
Release Date: 4 August 1995 (USA)
4 March 1997 (Italy)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Tagline: Love is an adventure when one of you is sure... and the other is positive.
It's Just Sex!
Plot: In this comedy adapted from Paul Rudnick's off-Broadway hit play, a young, gay actor/waiter (Steven Weber) finds "Mr. Right" after becoming celibate -- a move inspired by his fear of AIDS. Struggling with the notion of commitment after learning his perfect mate is HIV positive, he relies on his best friend (Patrick Stewart, as an interior decorator), and a hilariously lascivious priest (Nathan Lane) to help him find the way.
Awards: 1996 American Comedy Award Nominations as Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Nathan Lane)
1996 Chlotrudis Award Nomination as Best Movie and Best Supporting Actor (Patrick Stewart)
1995 Fun Radio Trophy Award to Christopher Ashley and Grand Special Prize Nomination to Christopher Ashley, (Deauville Film Festival)
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Cast (in credits order)
Steven Weber ... Jeffrey
Michael T. Weiss ... Steve Howard
Patrick Stewart ... Sterling
Bryan Batt ... Darius
Peter Jaconson ... Man #1
Tom Cayler ... Man #2
David Thornton ... Man #3
Lee Mark Nelson ... Crying Guy
John Ganun ... Tourist
Joe Dain ... Movie Theatre Guy #1 (as Joseph Dain)
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Steven Weber & Michael T. Weiss
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Director: Gus Van Sant Writer (WGA): Dustin Lance Black (written by)
Release Date: 28 October 2008 (San Francisco, California, USA) (premiere)
23 January 2009 (Italy)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Tagline: His life changed history. His courage changed lives.
Never blend in
Plot: MILK is director Gus Van Sant's riveting biopic about slain gay rights activist and San Francisco city supervisor Harvey Milk. Based on the politically resonant and thoroughly timely screenplay of Dustin Lance Black, Van Sant follows the arc of Milk's political awakening, from closeted Brooklyn insurance executive to doyen of San Francisco's Castro district's burgeoning gay mecca in the 1970s.
Sean Penn portrays the film's hero, melting into the role with an affable flamboyance that is both spirited and eminently engaging. James Franco plays opposite Penn as Milk's supportive and easygoing boyfriend, Scott Smith. The couple's cheerful and loving rapport lends buoyancy to the film's overall message of hope as Milk ascends from grassroots community organizer to a galvanizing figurehead in the push for gay civil liberties.
When Moral Majority crusader Anita Bryant forms an initiative to root out gay teachers and their supporters from public schools (Proposition 6), Milk is pitted in a bitter battle against fellow City Hall supervisor Dan White, played by Josh Brolin. While Van Sant does not deviate from the expository conventions that have defined other biopics, MILK sticks to biographically pertinent details that serve the film's underlying message of one man's idealism and conviction in the face of repression and bigotry.
Awards: 2009 Oscar as Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Sean Penn) and Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen (Dustin Lance Black), Academy Awards, USA
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Cast (in credits order)
Sean Penn ... Harvey Milk
James Franco ... Scott Smith
Diego Luna ... Jack Lira
Emile Hirsch ... Cleve Jones
Josh Brolin ... Dan White
Boyd Holbrook ... Denton Smith
Brent Corrigan ... Telephone Tree #3
Dustin Lance Black ... Castro Clone
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Sean Penn & James Franco
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Director: Tennyson Bardwell Writer: Tennyson Bardwell (writer)
Release Date: 12 March 2004 (San Jose Cinequest Film Festival, USA)
Genre: Comedy
Tagline: Sometimes finding yourself is a matter of checking the closet.
Plot: Witty, knowing, and immensely entertaining, Dorian Blues is a delightfully off-kilter coming-of-age tale from debut writer-director Tennyson Bardwell. Adolescence is proving a pain for Dorian (Michael McMillian). He’s an outcast and the butt of classmates’ fag jokes at high school and his football hero brother (Lea Coco) is constantly rescuing him. But everything finally begins to make sense when he realizes that he’s gay.
Before his arch-conservative dad (Steven C. Fletcher, in a hilarious role) can throw him out of the house, he’s off to NYU where he encounters a new world of cafes, sophisticates and handsome men, but this life proves just as frustrating as his world back home. From the hysterical dinner table political discussions to the serious family moments and less-than-perfect life in college, the writing and acting is directly from the heart and always rings true. Prepare to laugh out loud with this first-rate gay comedy.
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Cast (in credits order)
Michael McMillian ... Dorian Lagatos
Lea Coco ... Nicky Lagatos
Austin Basis ... Spooky
Cody Nickell ... Ben
Steve Fletcher ... Tom Lagatos (as Steven C. Fletcher)
Mo Quigley ... Maria Lagatos
John Abele ... Ben's Father (as Jack Abele)
Ryan Kelly Berkowitz ... Tiffany (as Ryan K. Berkowitz)
Richard Burke ... Muscles
Chris Dallman ... Andrew
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Dorian & Nicky
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Directors: Geoff Burton & Kevin Dowling Writers: David Stevens (play)
David Stevens (screenplay)
Release Date: 12 July 1994 (Sydney, Australia, premiere)
8 March 1995 (USA)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Tagline: Dad's looking for Miss Right, his son's looking for Mr. Right. (Australia Theatrical)
We're all just . . . The Sum of Us. (Australia Theatrical)
A surprising comedy of love. (Australia Theatrical)
Not your typical father and son story.
There's a man in Jeff's life who'll fight for him and stand by him forever.
How's a guy supposed to find Mr. Right when his dad won't stop trying to help?
Plot: A widowed father has to deal with two complex issues: while he is searching for "Miss Right," his son, who is in his 20s and gay, is searching for "Mr. Right."
Set in Sydney, Australia, the film shows their relationships with one another and the objects of their affection as tragedy strikes. There is no overt 'message' in the film, just a very natural, entertaining story-telling. (Fred Curtis)
"The Sum of Us" is an Aussie story about a father and a son both searching for love and sharing an unconventional bond. Harry, the father, is the caring and open-minded "mate" that borders on annoyance. His son Jeff unsucessfully searches for love, with the un-wanted guidance of his father. (jason@spyring.com)
Awards: 1994 Australian Film Institute Award as Best Screenplay (David Stevens)
1994 Australian Film Institute Nominations as Best Achievement in Editing (Frans Vandenburg), Best Achievement in Sound (John Dennison, John Patterson, Leo Sullivan, Tony Vaccher), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (John Polson), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Deborah Kennedy), Best Film (Hal McElroy)
1995 Best Film Award (Geoff Burton & Kevin Dowling), Cleveland International Film Festival
1995 Film Critics Circle of Australia Award as Best Actor - Male (Jack Thompson), Best Screenplay - Adapted (David Stevens), Best Supporting Actor - Male (John Polson)
1994 Best Screenplay (David Stevens), Montréal World Film Festival
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Cast (in credits order) verified as complete
Russell Crowe ... Jeff Mitchell
John Polson ... Greg
Jack Thompson ... Harry Mitchell
Deborah Kennedy ... Joyce Johnson
Joss Moroney ... Young Jeff
Mitch Mathews ... Gran
Julie Herbert ... Mary
Des James ... Football Coach
Mick Campbell ... Footballer
Donny Muntz ... Ferry Captain
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Director: Marc Moody Writer: Marc Moody (writer)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Tagline: What if everyone in the world was gay? Except for you.
Sometimes to be normal, you have to be a little different.
Plot: This beautifully shot first feature from gay writer-director Marc Moody asks the whimsical yet poignant question, "What if everyone in the world were gay? Except for you."
This wacky comedy-drama follows Brad Jenkins (adorable newcomer Andrew Keitch), a 40-year-old gay college professor. He is a bit fearful of being out on campus. When he is approahed by one of his students, even though flattered he quickly shys away. At semester break he heads home to Nebraska for his parents' 45th wedding anniversary. Fed up with the homophobia of his friends and family, Brad desperately wishes he could just be "normal." When a car crash magically transports him back in time to high school Brad gets his wish – but, as the saying goes, you have to be careful what you wish for!
In this "Back to the Gay Future" fantasy, Brad Jenkins gets what he thought he wanted – including an idyllic but short-lived romance with his hunky high school crush (Tim Hammer). But now: He's straight; and everyone around him seems to be gay! This clever turnabout envisions a world of clandestine hetero bars and straight bashing, where the "breeders" are ostracized and the queers are the norm.
Almost Normal brings together an immensely talented ensemble cast and a tremendously nostalgic soundtrack to fulfill all of your Homo High School dreams.
Awards: 2005 Best of the Fest Award as GLBT Film (Marc Moody), Breckenridge Festival of Film
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Cast (in credits order)
J. Andrew Keitch ... Brad Jenkins
Tim Hammer ... Roland Davis
Joan Lauckner ... Julie Erwin
Nils Haaland ... Terry
Kehry Anson Lane ... Bill Dempson
Joel Egger ... Dwayne Twillis
Virginia Smith ... Doris Jenkins
Brad Buffum ... Bob Jenkins
Mary Douglass ... Louise Baker
Steve Balsarini ... Halbert Baker
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Director: Roger S. Omeus Jr. Writer: Roger S. Omeus Jr. (writer)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Tagline: The Search to find one's self is everyone's journey.
Plot: A fresh, new “indie” film about a young gay black man’s journey of self-discovery, affirmation and love.
Independent African-American gay cinema is given a refreshing, realistic twist in this seductive drama. Faybien Allan has it all going on; he’s young, stylish, and knows the importance of being seen with hip friends at NYC’s trendiest spots. But beneath the sparkle of his nightlife and his stunning good-looks, is a man buckling under his father’s homophobia. Filled with self-loathing and desperate for direction, he meanders through life until meeting Lonnie, a confident activist with a flirtatious smile. However, despite their obvious chemistry and fireworks in bed, Faybien’s insecurities have him looking for the door. Can a budding romance and a few good friends keep him from making the biggest mistake of his life?
A true labor of love shot over the course of a dozen weekends, FINDING ME marks the discovery of a promising and humanistic new talent, first-time Haitian-American filmmaker Roger Omeus, Jr.
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Cast (in credits order)
Derrick L. Briggs ... Lonnie Wilson
Ray Martell Moore ... Faybien Allan
J'Nara Corbin ... Amera Jones
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Maurice Murrell ... Jay Timber
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Director: Jim Fall Writer: Jason Schafer (writer)
Release Date: 27 January 1999 (Sundance Film Festival, USA)
5 May 2000 (Italy)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Tagline: A story about two guys trying to make it in the big city
Plot: The misadventures of two young gay men, trying to find a place to be alone, one night in Manhattan.
This funny and romantic screwball comedy has become an instant classic. Gabriel (Christian Campbell - Book of Daniel & Reefer Madness: The Musical), a very cute, effervescent, blossoming Broadway musical composer, and Mark (J. P. Pitoc -Just Can't Get Enough & Six Feet Under), a dark, hunky handsome go-go boy (looks amazing in a g-string), lock eyes at the strip bar and long to link loins, but through a series of events, they just can't seem to be alone long enough to get it on. What would have been a quickie turns into a evening for the two men to get to know each other. They spend the night enduring intrusions, visited by friends and separated by ex and future ex-lovers. In a cinematic gay world of cookie-cutter plots, TRICK's seductive tale offers a fresh and exciting alternative, and one that speaks truths on love and relationships no matter what the sexual orientation. In a stellar supporting role, Tori Spelling (Kiss the Bride) is quite memorable as Gabriel's bulldozing "I'm not a lesbian" wannabe off-Broadway actress/singer best friend, Katherine. Her dive diner table-side rant is hilarious.
Awards: 1999 Reader Jury of the "Siegessäule" Award (Jim Fall), Berlin International Film Festival
1999 Special Programming Committee Award as Outstanding Emerging Talent (Jim Fall), L.A. Outfest
2000, Golden Satellite Award Nomination as Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical (Tori Spelling)
1999 Grand Jury Prize Dramatic Nomination (Jim Fall), Sundance Film Festival
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Cast (in credits order)
Christian Campbell ... Gabriel
John Paul Pitoc ... Mark
Tori Spelling ... Katherine
Will Keenan ... Dude
Brad Beyer ... Rich
Lacey Kohl ... Genevieve
Abbey Hope ... Business Woman
Becky Caldwell ... Yolanda
Kate Flannery ... Ridiculous Writer
Steve Hayes ... Perry
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Director: C. Jay Cox Writer: Tyler Lieberman (writer)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Tagline: Guess who's coming out for the wedding?
Plot :In high school, Matt and Ryan were best friends. More than friends, actually. But in the ensuing ten years, they've lost contact. So when Matt receives an invitation to Ryan's wedding he's surprised - especially that Ryan is marrying a woman! Matt interrupts his ideal alternative lifestyle to return to his hometown. He plans to rescue his former love from whatever "she-devil" has trapped him into this huge mistake. On the other hand, Ryan's perky fiancé Alex takes quite the liking to Matt. Is she very cunning, disarmingly ditsy, completely adorable - or all three? As Matt tries to rekindle the old flame, Ryan is intent on putting out any sparks. Ryan dismisses their old romance as just a high school thing, but Matt realizes Ryan may still be the love of his life. All the while, Matt must deal with "his new best friend" Alex, the two families, and a hometown he thought he'd left entirely in the past. As the wedding day fast approaches (like a meteor hurtling toward ground zero), old feelings resurface and secrets are revealed. Each of them must balance the past with the present, and make a choice that will determine the rest of their lives: the boundaries of love, sexuality and identity are never constant.
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Cast (in credits order)
Philipp Karner ... Matt Roman
James O'Shea ... Ryan Woodson
Tori Spelling ... Alex Golski
Dean McDermott ... Plumber
Steve Sandvoss ... Sean
Charlie David ... Joey
Joanna Cassidy ... Evelyn Golski
Tess Harper ... Barbara
Robert Foxworth ... Wayne Woodson
Garrett M. Brown ... Gerald Golski
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Matt & Ryan
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Director: Manuel Gómez Pereira Writers: Yolanda García Serrano (writer)
Manuel Gómez Pereira (collaborating writer)
Joaquín Oristrell (writer)
Release Date: 8 April 2005 (Spain)
23 December 2005 (Italy)
25 August 2006 (USA, limited)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Tagline: Here come the grooms...and their mothers!
Plot: A whimsical, contemporary ensemble comedy that stars five of Spain's most celebrated and beloved actresses as strong willed mothers learning to cope with the family conflicts surrounding the marriages of their sons during Spain's first ever en masse gay wedding. Hilarious high jinx and mayhem unfold as the mothers learn to deal with their own prejuidices, history and desires. With the "I do's" pending, will the hearts of the Queen mothers find the strength and love to give their sons away on their special day?
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Cast (in credits order)
Unax Ugalde ... Miguel
Daniel Hendler ... Óscar
Gustavo Salmerón ... Hugo
Paco León ... Narciso
Hugo Silva ... Jonás
Raúl Jiménez ... Rafa
Verónica Forqué ... Nuria
Carmen Maura ... Magda
Marisa Paredes ... Reyes
Mercedes Sampietro ... Helena
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Miguel & Oscar
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Director: Ian Iqbal Rashid Writer: Ian Iqbal Rashid (writer)
Plot: A gay Canadian living in London has his perfectly crafted life upset when his devoutly Muslim mother comes to visit.
Nuru was born and raised in Africa. She was fond of watching Doris Day and Cary Grant classic movies, and wanted to be like her. After the death of her husband, Nuru leaves her young son Alim in Africa with her sister and immigrates to Britain, hoping to leave behind her grief and start a new life. Alim is four when she leaves him. Nuru returns after being rejected by the England, and suffering racism. Nuru and her sister Dolly immigrate to Canada with their families and Alim grows up in Toronto. Fast-forward to the present. Nuru is going to attend her nephew Khaled's wedding but feels that she is missing part of herself because of her separation from Alim. She longs for him to marry a nice Ishmali Muslim girl and raise a family in Toronto. She goes to London to convince Alim to come home. What she does not know is that Alim is living with someone in - but that someone is not Muslim, nor a female - but a male Caucasian. Watch as events unravel this mystery for Nuru when she finally gets to meet her son's life-mate.
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Cast (in credits order)
Jimi Mistry ... Alim
Kristen Holden-Ried ... Giles
Kyle MacLachlan ... Spirit of Cary Grant
Dean McDermott ... Alisdair Keith
Suleka Mathew ... Nuru
Brian George ... Hassan
Veena Sood ... Dolly
Raoul Bhaneja ... Khaled
Liisa Repo-Martell ... Delia
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1) Acting is not your main career, am I wrong? How did you end being an actor and also screenwriter in CIAO?
Yes, I am actually a graphic designer. Acting and screenwriting is one of the things I always wanted to do. Ever since I was a kid. But of course it takes some work to turn a fantasy like that (hard, especially for somebody italian that wants to work in the US) into reality.
Practically director Yen Tan asked me to collaborate on the screenwriting and audition for the part.
( Alessandro Calza in CIAO )
2) Between being an actor / screenwriter and a webdesigner, what do you prefer?
I have been designing/drawing since I was a kid and later on I have been designing in different fields, from architecture to web to lighting systems and so on. I guess that's in my DNA and will ever be something I do on a daily basis.
But I always disliked the idea of being forced to stand on just one side of the fence.
The industry is full packed of 'gay creativity' that works behind the stage to make the world more appealing in different areas like fashion, cinema, music, design.
Modeling and acting is the way for me to keep the balance.
( Alessandro Calza )
3) Do you have any other projects on in the movie industry?
There's a couple of things in the air but you know, it's the kind of stuff you can't talk about...we're all superstitious when it comes down with these sort of things.
( Alessandro Calza )
4) I browsed your website, and found a lot of pictures, ranging from almost personal to professional shot... but I didn't understand if you are proposing yourself as a model, or if it's only for your pleasure ;-) Could you tell me something more about those shots?
What I am doing is self portrait. Photography is about a style (the photographers') applied to different subjects. Self portrait is about different styles applied to the same subject.
Using the same subject stimulates you to evaluate different ways of seeing the subject cause you easily exhaust your palette after you start.
It has a huge load of interesting implication.
Call it... visual twittering
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5) I know that you are from Genoa and that you lived there when you were filming CIAO. And now? Do you still live there? If yes, how is it to live in a provincial Italian city while moving online in an international circle of friends? (I'm curious to listen to your answer to compare with my situation, I live in Padua, that, more or less, I believe is quite similar to Genoa)
I still live here. It is good and bad. Being in a very understimulating environment push you toward studying and self improvement. That's why basically monks live the way they do.
I think I unconsciously never made the choice to move somewhere bigger, more crowded and busy because I knew if I got caught in the stream of the big city, I would have never had the focus to do the things I like to do.
The internet is a good support. Today you can do things in a different way. It would have been impossible 20 years ago.
( Alessandro Calza )
6) Want to tell us something personal about you? How old are you, what do you like, who do you like (this last is probably the question my friends want to know most of all ;-) )
I'm 38, born in Genova... I like a lot of stuff, in a way I can tell you through the years, there's almost nothing I didn't like sooner or later. Music, as 95% of the people, stay in the top 5 I guess.
Who I like...you mean men? Let's stay within cinema so it is easier. I like Colin Farrel in Tigerland, James Gandolfini in the Mexican, Mel Gibson in Mad Max 1, Jeremy Piven in Entourage... a broad range. I had a thing for Takeshi Kitano, but now he's too old :)
Colin Farrel in Tigerland
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7) This year the Gay Pride parade in Italy was in Genoa. Did you attend?
It was the first time of the gay pride in Genova, it has been an important event. The parade has been fun and definitely sober, which is not surprising since Genova is the capital of understatement. Unfortunately I had to hear Lella Costa mixing up the spirit of the day with her personal views about the 2001 G8 events.
I hope this gay pride will be the starting point for the creation of a gay party which is neither left or right wing oriented but is just focused on the things we need as a communtiy.
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Alessandro Calza is a webdesigner and has his own site www.ahunter.org and he says he is a nerd "I love Windows, I hate Mac. I love the two triads, ie Adobe: Photoshop / Illustrator / Indesign and Macromedia: Fireworks / Flash / Dreamweaver”.
The things he likes are, in order: "muscle, martini / campari, Leigh Bowery, grass, men, Levis 501, Ducati Monster 650, Microsoft, light & sound machine, I have already said men?, working between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.". In 2005 he co-wrote and played a gay independent movie, CIAO, that is having a good audience at film festivals (gay or not) all around the world.
CIAO beautifully explores the difficult path to accepting loss amidst the hope of new beginnings. This somber and touching modern love story focuses on the incidental friendship between two strangers living in two different parts of the world. Their connection is sparked by the unexpected loss of a mutual friend, Mark. When Jeff (Adam Neal Smith) is left in charge of handling Mark’s possessions and tying up loose ends he stumbles upon one of Mark’s email conversations with Mark’s online Italian romance, Andrea (Alessandro Calza) and must tell him the bad news. With a trip already booked, Andrea decides to come and learn more about his recently departed friend. What begins as a tragedy that links two strangers from different ends of the world becomes a deeply realized friendship that may change their lives forever.
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Director: Yen Tan Writers: Alessandro Calza (writer) and
Yen Tan (writer)
Release Date: 30 March 2008 (AFI Dallas Film Festival, USA)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Tagline: A Tale of Love.
Every ending has a new beginning.
Plot: Deeply sincere and exceedingly slow even at 87 minutes, "Ciao" involves two strangers - Adam Neal Smith as Jeff and Alessandro Calza as Andrea - who become acquaintances after the death of a mutual friend. Directed by Yen Tan, who wrote the screenplay with Mr. Calza, the story takes off (slowly) shortly after the mutual friend, Mark (Charles W. Blaum), dies in an accident. Jeff mourns, largely by staring off into space under the fixed gaze of Mr. Tan's stationary camera. The movie picks up somewhat with the introduction of Andrea, an Italian who hoped to consummate his and Mark's online flirtation with a visit to the States. Jeff suggests that Andrea stick to his travel plans. He does, and you can guess the rest. Shot in muddy video, "Ciao" weds a story that sounds (and often plays) like a pornographic quickie with a torturously ambitious visual style. Though it's a bit of a relief that someone in American independent cinema apparently knows how to use a tripod, Mr. Tan has only traded one contemporary visual cliché (dribbling camerawork) for another (the art-house long shot).
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Cast (in credits order)
Adam Neal Smith ... Jeff
Alessandro Calza ... Andrea
Ethel Lung ... Lauren
Chuck Blaum ... Mark
John S. Boles ... Mark's Father
Margaret Lake ... Mark's Mother
Tiffany Vollmer ... Doctor
Director: Laurie Lynd Writers: Michael Downing (novel)
Sean Reycraft (writer)
Release Date: 9 September 2007 (Toronto Film Festival, Canada)
11 January 2008 (Palm Springs International Film Festival, USA)
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance, Sport
Tagline: He's a little different.
Plot: Eric and Sam have been in a committed relationship for four years. Eric's a former hockey player turned sportscaster and Sam's a sport's lawyer. But when Sam's adventure seeking brother Billy, takes a job in South America, his ex-girlfriend, Julie, is discovered dead from a drug overdose leaving her son Scot (not Billy's son) to Billy. But Billy is missing in action so Sam is left to pick up the pieces. But the problem is Eric never wanted kids. When 11-year-old Scot arrives and they open his duffel bag, inside they find... one pink musical hairbrush, two plastic containers of beads and faux-gold chains, a pink poodle belt, and four pairs of white sock-ettes with lacy fringe at the top... they realize Scot is more out of the closet then they are even though he does not know it yet. A unique boy in an even more unusual situation, Scot throws Eric and Sam's life into complete disarray. When Billy finally show's up to take Scot back to South America - Eric and Sam can't bear the thought of losing Scot.
Awards: 2008 Directors Guild of Canada Team Award as Feature Film - Family
2008 Young Artist Award nomination as Best International Feature Film and as Best Performance in an International Feature Film - Leading Young Performer (Noah Bernett)
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@Amazon: Breakfast With Scot
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Cast (in alphabetical order)
Tom Cavanagh ... Eric McNally
Ben Shenkman ... Sam
Cameron Ansell ... Finn O'Brien
Benz Antoine ... Greg Graham
Noah Bernett ... Scot
Robin Brûlé ... Ms. Paul
William Cuddy
Colin Cunningham ... Billy
Dylan Everett ... Ryan Burlington
Travis Ferris ... George Jr.
( rest of the cast )
Director: Casper Andreas Writer: Casper Andreas (writer)
Release Date: 30 January 2009 (USA)
Genre: Drama
Tagline: Can you promise forever?
Plot: A modern gay drama about falling in and out of love, and the rocky road in between.
Love makes the world go round. At least that's what Marcel and Kyle believe, until they suddenly discover that love can alternatively flip the world upside-down. When certain elements are set into motion, they tend to stay in motion. If tampered with, they can spin out of control. Marcel and Kyle are in love at first sight, and even though they can't legally marry, they will find a way to make it work. French Marcel marries their lesbian friend Sarah so he can stay in the USA with Kyle. Together they can overcome any obstacle, hurdle any barrier. Together they cannot be stopped. Enter Kyle's sister April, a former prostitute. She needs a place to crash, but for how long? Taking a quick dislike to Marcel, April methodically drips poison into their happiness. But where Marcel sees a conniving woman with a not-so-hidden agenda, Kyle only sees his sister - in need. And how do you choose between family and the love of your life? Why should you have to? Love isn't pure after it's been tainted. Our perfect couple falls headlong into possessiveness, jealousy and rage; trapped in the tangled emotions found in that space between love and goodbye. Just how far will one of them go to put a stop to the madness? (Embrem Entertainment)
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@Amazon: Between Love & Goodbye
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Cast (in credits order)
Simon Miller ... Kyle
Justin Tensen ... Marcel
Rob Harmon ... April / Cole
Jane Elliott ... Sarah
Aaron Michael Davies ... Danny
Matthew Ludwinski ... Rob
Ryan Turner ... Tommy
Austin Head ... Gutter Punk
Caroline Delran ... Catherine
Kenny Wade Marshall ... Judge
( rest of the cast )
Kyle & Marcel
( Friends & Others )
( Trailer )
( Music Video )
Director: Tom Gustafson Writers: Tom Gustafson (screenplay) &
Cory James Krueckeberg (screenplay)
William Shakespeare (play "A Midsummer Night's Dream")
Release Date: April 2008 (Turin International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, Italy)
May 2008 (Toronto InsideOut Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival, Canada)
May 2008 (Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, USA)
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Tagline: A musical dream come true.
Plot: If you had a love-potion, who would you make fall madly in love with you? Timothy, prone to escaping his dismal high school reality through dazzling musical daydreams, gets to answer that question in a very real way. After his eccentric teacher casts him as Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream, he stumbles upon a recipe hidden within the script to create the play's magical, purple love-pansy. Armed with the pansy, Timothy's fading spirit soars as he puckishly imposes a new reality by turning much of his narrow-minded town gay, beginning with the rugby-jock of his dreams. Ensnaring family, friends and enemies in this heart-wrenching chaos, Timothy forces them to walk a mile in his musical shoes. The course of true love never did run smooth, but by the end of this moving musical comedy of errors based on director Tom Gustafson's prolific award-winning short film, Fairies, the bumpy ride comes to a heartfelt conclusion. With vibrant imagery, a first-rate ensemble cast and innovative music rivaling the best of pop/ rock and contemporary Broadway, Were the World Mine attempts to push modern gay cinema and musical film beyond expectation.
Awards: 2008 Audience Award as Best Narrative Feature (Tom Gustafson), Florida Film Festival
2008 Q Award as Best Overall Film (Tom Gustafson), Fort Worth Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival
2008 Best of the Festival (Tom Gustafson), Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival
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@Amazon: Were the World Mine (Alternate Cover)
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Cast (in credits order)
Tanner Cohen ... Timothy
Nathaniel David Becker ... Jonathon
Wendy Robie ... Ms. Tebbit
Judy McLane ... Donna
Zelda Williams ... Frankie
Jill Larson ... Nora Bellinger
Ricky Goldman ... Max
Christian Stolte ... Coach Driskill
David Darlow ... Dr. Lawrence Bellinger
Parker Croft ... Cooper
( rest of the cast )
Timothy & Jonathon
( trailer )
Director: Casper Andreas Writer: Casper Andreas (writer)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Tagline: A Somewhat Romantic Comedy
Plot: Hunky writer Markus returns home to find his boyfriend of four years naked with another man. Newly single, he begins waiting tables at a swinging Chelsea hotspot where the indelible supporting cast of co-workers offers conflicting directions on the off-road map to love and lust in New York City. Peter insists on holding out for "the one", and Marilyn vows by her "dating commandments." Meanwhile, lascivious Luke promises the film its title by delivering firecracker quips on the joys of his sexcapades. He believes that sleeping around is the best medicine for a broken heart. Despite disillusion, Markus falls for gorgeous model Tyler who doesn't "do relationships" because how can you promise to love somebody forever? Surprising twists, and unlikely advice await, but by the end of one unforgettable SLUTTY SUMMER, happily ever after may just be the answer.
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@Amazon: Slutty Summer
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Cast (in credits order)
Casper Andreas ... Markus
Jamie Hatchett ... Tyler
Jesse Archer ... Luke
Virginia Bryan ... Marilyn
Jeffrey Christopher Todd ... Peter
J.R. Rolley ... Derek
Christos Klapsis ... Julian
Ben Ryan ... Julian's Trick; Markus' Trick
Lance Werth ... Kevin
Jarret Sumers ... Doorman
( rest of the cast )
Markus & Tyler
( Markus' Friends )
At the age of 19, he came to the US for the first time as a college exchange student in Chicago. After another year of university in Uppsale, Sweden and Paris, France, Casper moved to New York to study acting.
A graduate of The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York, Casper also studied with Eric Morris and Margie Haber in Los Angeles. Career highlights include: playing the lead in an off-Broadway production of Hamlet, starring as Romeo in a Paris-production of Romeo and Juliet, being directed by Woody Allen in Celebrity, acting opposite Lisa Kudrow in Marci X, working with Amber Valletta, Kevin James and Alexander Skarsgard in the movie Hitch, performing in skits on The Late Show with David Letterman, working with Kristin Davis and Zivi Zhang in several Maybelline lipstick commercials, as well as directing himself in the romantic comedy Slutty Summer.
( Slutty Summer )
After some small roles in bigger movies and some bigger roles in smaller movies, Casper decided to move to Hollywood in 1999. During his years pursuing acting in LA he wrote several screenplays, studied directing, and took seminars in filmaking at IFP/West.
Once back in New York in 2004, Casper started his own production company, Embrem Entertainment, LLC and written, directed and produced the award winning films Slutty Summer (2004) and Mormor’s Visit (2005), as well as the drama Saying Goodbye (2006). Casper also co-produced Craig Cobb’s film Hustler WP (2006).
Casper wrote a monthly column interviewing other out filmmakers, writers, etc. The column ran in Las Vegas Night Beat. In addition, Casper has written articles, short stories, and is working on his first novel.
Casper resides in New York City where he is pursuing acting work in film, TV, and theatre, and also producing and directing.
Casper Andreas’ second feature film, “A Four Letter Word,” stars Jesse Archer (who co-wrote the film with Andreas) as Luke, a gay man whose promiscuous ways are challenged when he falls for Stephen (Charlie David). The film is Andreas’ follow-up to 2004’s “Slutty Summer,” won best feature film at the Fort Worth Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, and a special jury prize for best screenplay at Outfest. Another movie will follow in 2010, Bye Bye, Fruit Fly, directed and produced by Casper Andreas, and written by Jesse Archer.
( A Four Letter Word )
He shot his third feature movie in 2008, also a gay themed film titled Between Love & Goodbye. Love makes the world go round. At least that's what Marcel and Kyle believe, until they suddenly discover that love can alternatively flip the world upside-down. When certain elements are set into motion, they tend to stay in motion. If tampered with, they can spin out of control. Marcel and Kyle are in love at first sight, and even though they can't legally marry, they will find a way to make it work. French Marcel marries their lesbian friend Sarah so he can stay in the USA with Kyle. Together they can overcome any obstacle, hurdle any barrier. Together they cannot be stopped. Enter Kyle's sister April, a former prostitute. She needs a place to crash, but for how long? Taking a quick dislike to Marcel, April methodically drips poison into their happiness. But where Marcel sees a conniving woman with a not-so-hidden agenda, Kyle only sees his sister - in need. And how do you choose between family and the love of your life? Why should you have to? Love isn't pure after it's been tainted. Our perfect couple falls headlong into possessiveness, jealousy and rage; trapped in the tangled emotions found in that space between love and goodbye. Just how far will one of them go to put a stop to the madness?
Another movie is in post production, The Big Gay Musical (2009). Paul and Eddie have just begun previews for the new Off-Broadway musical "Adam and Steve Just the Way God Made 'Em." Their lives strangely mirror the characters they are playing. Paul is looking for the perfect man and Eddie is dealing with how his sexuality and faith can mix. After yet another disastrous dating experience, Paul has an epiphany. He is done dating and just wants to be a slut like the sexy chorus boys that share his dressing room. Eddie has to tell his parents that he's gay and is starring in a show that calls the bible the "Breeder's Informational Book of Living Examples". Eddie comes out to his family and Paul goes on Manhunt. Eddie's parents are destroyed by the news and Paul can't even have a good one-night stand. But after musical numbers with scantly clad tap dancing angels, a retelling of Genesis, tele-evangelists, a camp that attempts to turn gay kids straight, and a bunch of showtunes, everyone realizes that life gets better once they accept who they really are. And they are just the way God made 'em.
Main Role as Actor:
Bye Bye, Fruit Fly (2010) (pre-production) .... Markus
Slutty Summer (2004) .... Markus (also writer)
Director:
Bye Bye, Fruit Fly (2010) (pre-production)
The Big Gay Musical (2009) (post-production)
Between Love & Goodbye (2008) (also writer) (soon on my LJ)
A Four Letter Word (2007) (also writer): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/66464
Mormor's Visit (2005) (also writer)
Slutty Summer (2004) (also writer): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/67545
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Today I would like to feature Jesse both as actor than writer, and also to present him to my friends list (if you already don't know him, that probably it's not since he starred in the most interesting Gay Romance Comedy movies of the last years...) and I'd like also to say that Jesse is one of the nicest man I met online.
Jesse Archer grew up in the beaver state of Oregon, which inspired him to get around. He has since lived and worked in Los Angeles, Paris, Buenos Aires, Capetown, and New York City.
Since graduating from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Jesse traveled the world before landing in New York City. He appeared in the Off-Broadway hit Birdy’s Bachelorette Party and on film in Boy Culture. Jesse also stars in the gay romantic comedy favorites Slutty Summer and A Four Letter Word (which he co-wrote with director Casper Andreas).
( Boy Culture )
Jesse also writes freelance, including a monthly column for Out magazine. His first book will really make you appreciate flush toilets. You Can Run is based on the intrepid two years Jesse spent sparkling through South America, and was published by Haworth Press in 2007. From Machu Picchu to a cocaine purchase in a Bolivian jail--and beyond! How do you rough it in extreme South American travels and still dare to be different? You Can Run: Gay, Glam, and Gritty Travels in South America follows the intrepid and fantastic--and totally true--adventures of flamboyant gay men through the gritty rough and tough of South America. Jesse Archer and his former American boyfriend Zane spent nearly two years traveling the continent in search of adventure. And find it they did. Discover incredible individuals like Patricia the pink lady, the Wolfman of Borneo, and Santusa the fanged Chola of a different color. Thrill to the astounding experiences of dodging crocodiles, doing a striptease for a Colombian bathroom bitch, admiring exultant transsexuals caught in a rainstorm, and navigating the most dangerous road in the world. This wild travel chronicle takes you through the real South America with wit, wisdom--and a hot pink wig!
Currently Jesse clings to the fringe of Manhattan, at the end of Alphabet City, a neighbourhood I had the pleasure to visit when I was in New York. He looks forward to an unscripted future and in the meantime he has got a beautiful Australian boyfriend there in New York to spend the time… nice choice Jesse, if your boyfriend is anything like those Gods of Football in the 2009 Calendar, I know why you made your choice! (ETA: Jesse says that "yes...my Australian is sexy...like a footballer, though he doesn't play! :)").
Jesse Archer’s main character as actor is named Luke: Luke made his first appearance in Slutty Summer (2004), directed and written by Casper Andreas, had his big exploit in A Four Letter Word (2007), directed by Casper Andreas and co-written by Andreas and Jesse Archer, and will be again on the screen with Bye, Bye, Fruit Fly (2010), directed by Casper Andreas and written by Jesse Archer.
I asked to Jesse if he could say me something more on this new movie: “We're gearing up for this new film. Heavy into pre-production at the moment (casting, etc etc). This one I wrote all by myself ("Bye Bye, Fruit Fly" is the working title--which will change, I think) and it's not a sequel, really, to those two films---but a "spinoff". So yes, Luke is back. So is Markus and Tyler from Slutty Summer (but we may cast a different actor in the role of Tyler). It's also a really great story (if I do say so myself! Ha!) because it's a straight romance in a (very) gay world. A story never told! Love Max! Also Jack Mack. I think BOTH of them will be making cameos in this film :)” (he is referring to Jack MacKenroth and Max Rhyser).
( A Four Letter Word )
Jesse Archer is an out gay man in the movie business, a quite rare thing. He said that he has never considered staying in the closet since life is too short. “Hollywood is not a gay-friendly place. Check out the gay films that do get produced. First, the gay has to die at the end and second, he’s always played by a straight actor who they call ‘courageous’.”, and this is exactly the reason why I like so much A Four Letter Word, and I hope that Bye, Bye, Fruit Fly will be as heartlighted and funny as well.
Filmography (as an Actor):
Bye Bye, Fruit Fly (2010) (pre-production) .... Luke (also writer)
A Four Letter Word (2007) .... Luke: http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/66464
Hustler WP (2006) .... Salesqueen
Boy Culture (2006) .... Threeway Hottie: http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/35688
Slutty Summer (2004) .... Luke (next week on my LJ)
Bibliography:
You Can Run: Gay, Glam, and Gritty Travels in South America (2007): http://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Run-Travel
( Jesse Archer )
Director: Casper Andreas Writers: Casper Andreas (writer)
Jesse Archer (writer)
Release Date: 4 May 2007 (Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Tagline: Romance is so Profane!
Romance is so dirty.
Plot: When Luke enters the gay bar flanked by his sidekicks, he doesn't know that he is about to meet his match-in hot macho man Stephen.
A Four Letter Word is an endearing romantic comedy filled with razor-sharp one-liners and plenty of eye candy. The film’s sparkly centerpiece is Luke (Jesse Archer), a promiscuous “gay cliché” who works in a Chelsea sex shop. While Luke chases sexual oblivion his coworker Zeke engages in social activism and a running commentary on Luke’s moral shortcomings. Then Luke falls hard for macho man Stephen (Charlie David) and considers giving monogamy a chance. But everything is not as it may seem - and being true to oneself may be the best way to deal with the many complications of A Four Letter Word called love.
Awards: 2007 Audience Award as Best Feature Film (Casper Andreas), Fort Worth Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival
2007 Grand Jury Award as Best Screenplay (Casper Andreas (writer) & Jesse Archer (writer)), L.A. Outfest
2008 Festival Award as Best Supporting Actress (Virginia Bryan), San Diego International Film Festival
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@Amazon: A Four Letter Word
@Netflix
@TLA Releasing
@Wolfe Video
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Cast (in credits order)
Jesse Archer ... Luke
Charlie David ... Stephen
Steven M. Goldsmith ... Peter (as Steven Goldsmith)
J.R. Rolley ... Derek
Cory W. Grant ... Zeke (as Cory Grant)
Max Rhyser ... Long John
Jeremy Gender ... Mace
William Hernandez ... Silvio
Virginia Bryan ... Marilyn
Aaron Star ... Yoga Instuctor
( rest of the cast )
Luke & Stephen
( Luke's Friends )
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Director: Émile Gaudreault Writers: Steve Galluccio (play) Steve Galluccio (screenplay) Émile Gaudreault (screenplay)
Release Date: 15 May 2003 (Cannes Film Festival, France)
5 June 2003 (New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, USA)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Tagline: Things change. Family doesn't.
It's not a democracy, it's a family
It's BIGGER... It's FATTER... It's not GREEK... and there'll only be a wedding over mama's dead body!
Plot: The son of Italian immigrants to Canada struggles to find the best way to reveal to his parents that he's gay.
In the comic flavor of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Maria and Gino's Italian world is shattered when their son decides to get a place of his own. They are relieved when Angelo's childhood buddy Nino decides to move in with their son. However, their relief is short-lived when they find out that Nino and Angelo are more than just roommates—they're lovers! And then the fun really begins! Stars Paul Sorvino (Bulworth), Luke Kirby (Halloween: The Resurrection).
Awards: 2004 Canadian Comedy Awards Nomination as Film - Pretty Funny Direction (Émile Gaudreault), Film - Pretty Funny Performance - Female (Claudia Ferri), Film - Pretty Funny Performance - Female (Ginette Reno), Film - Pretty Funny Performance - Female (Mary Walsh), Film - Pretty Funny Performance - Male (Luke Kirby), Film - Pretty Funny Writing (Émile Gaudreault & Steve Galluccio)
2004 Directors Guild of Canada, DGC Team Award Nomination as Outstanding Achievement in a Feature Film (Émile Gaudreault (director), Hélène Grimard (production manager), Maggy Belzile (production accountant), Valérie Gagné (assistant accountant))
2004 GLAAD Media Awards Nomination as Outstanding Film - Limited Release
2004 Genie Awards Nomination as Best Achievement in Music - Original Song (FM Le Sieur, Adam James Broughton, Jeanne Dompierre, Steve Galluccio, For the song "Montréal Italiano")
2004 Jutra Awards Nomination as Best Score (Meilleure Musique, FM Le Sieur), Best Supporting Actress (Meilleure Actrice de Soutien, Claudia Ferri)
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Cast (in credits order)
Luke Kirby ... Angelo Barberini
Peter Miller ... Nino Paventi
Tim Post ... Peter
Ginette Reno ... Maria Barberini
Paul Sorvino ... Gino Barberini
Mary Walsh ... Lina Paventi
Claudia Ferri ... Anna Barberini
Sophie Lorain ... Pina Lunetti
Tara Nicodemo ... Yolanda / Woman in Airplane / Jolene
Pierrette Robitaille ... Rosetta
( rest of the cast )
( the third man )
As all you know, I'm Italian, so the name "Charlie David" didn't ring any bell in my brain, I thought he was a newbie author who was nice enough to write to me to present himself. And so, when I started to browse his name (I always do that with new author I have in mind to read), and found who really was Charlie David, I was in awe, I couldn't believe that someone like him had written to me. Charlie is a good actor, with some important movie to his credit, and he is also a producer and now a writer. In his private life he is also a very kind man, and when I told him that I would have liked to post about him, he was happy of the idea, and he replied to my email even if he was in Greece for his travel show (Bump!) and with limited internet connection. He also said that my LiveJournal "looks wonderful", and saying that he won my heart since if you complimented my "baby" you will always be in my "Nice" list. So I know he will read this post, but maybe not so soon, probably in this moment he is basking under the Greece sun!
( a four letter word )
Charlie David is a Canadian actor, perhaps best known as one of the stars of the LGBT horror series Dante's Cove. He has also worked as a producer, writer, and TV host. He was honored by Out Magazine as one of the "Out 100" for Remarkable Contributions to Gay Culture in 2005. He is co-owner of Border2Border Entertainment.
Charles David Lubiniecki was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, on August 9, 1980, and raised in Yorkton. During high school, Charlie gained fame in Saskatchewan in the musical group Sask Express. His energetic and quirky stage presence made him a stage favourite. In 2000, he graduated from the Canadian College of Performing Arts at Victoria, British Columbia.
( mulligans )
He then moved on to co-found the boy band group 4Now, which performed around Canada and the United States and opened for acts including Destiny's Child, Black Eyed Peas and Pink. The band released two recordings and is currently on hiatus. 4Now was noted to be different from most boy bands of the period because they played their own instruments; Charlie played piano.
Charlie later turned his attention to hosting and acting. He hosted for E! Television, NBC, OUTtv, here! TV, Pink TV, EGO, and Life Network on such shows as F.Y.E! in 2002, SpyTV in 2001, Bump! in 2005-2006 and Crash Test Mommy in 2004-2005. He is hosting Bump! travel show again for the 2007-2008 season.
He was featured in the mini-series Terminal City in 2005 and is in the movie A Four Letter Word (2007) and Kiss the Bride (2008). His most notable role to date is probably that of Toby in Dante's Cove. He wrote the screenplay and stars in the film Mulligans, which had its premiere at the InsideOut LGBT Film Festival in Toronto in May 2007.
( kiss the bride )
The character he did in Dante's Cove is portrayed in a monogamous and loving relationship with boyfriend Kevin (Gregory Michael). David said in an interview, "What was attractive about the role was for me to portray a gay relationship, in which it's not always a different guy every night. Many gays and lesbians do pursue—and have—loving relationships in which we are very committed to each other. I think that is what Toby brings to the show. He is kind of a voice of reason, and has a definite dedication to his boyfriend."
Charlie made the choice to coming out of the closet at the beginning of his career. "My friends warned me against it, even with the best intentions, since it's career suicide, and many casting directors didn't want to see me any more. Well, didn't want to see me as anything other than the flamboyant gay hair dresser...which I can do! But I can do other things."
( dante's cove )
Charlie now lives in Hollywood, Los Angeles, in a home he affectionately calls "the fraternity house" because he lives with three straight men ("We're always playing x box or pool," he laughs) including his hunky Dante's co star Jon Fleming.
Main Role as Actor:
Mulligans (2008) .... Chase Rousseau: http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/64663
Dante's Cove .... Toby (12 episodes, 2005-2007)
Kiss the Bride (2007) .... Joey
A Four Letter Word (2007) .... Stephen
Writer:
Mulligans (2008) (writer): http://www.amazon.com/Mulligans-Charlie-D
Is He... (2004) (writer)
( charlie david )
Director: Chip Hale Writer: Charlie David (writer)
Genre: Drama
Tagline: Can a man keep his family and himself? A Second Chance at Your First Time
Plot: Two college friends take a journey home. One of them makes a mistake that may tear a family apart. Sometimes there are no second chances, sometimes there are no mulligans.
When college pals Tyler Davidson (Derek Baynham) and in-the-closet Chase (Charlie David) arrive at the Davidson family lake house to spend the summer, clan patriarch Nathan Davidson (Dan Payne) soon finds himself irresistibly attracted to his son's handsome friend. When their feelings turn into an affair, Nathan must find a way to embrace his long-hidden sexual identity without losing the family he loves. Chip Hale directs this potent drama.
Exceptionally well-written and packed with great performances from a strong cast that includes Charlie David (Dante’s Cove, A Four Letter Word), Thea Gill (Queer as Folk), Dan Payne (Watchmen), Derek James and newcomer Grace Vukovic.
Awards: 2008 Audience Award as Best Film (Chip Hale & Charlie David), and Q Award as Best Gay Film (Chip Hale), Fort Worth Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival
2009 Leo Award Nominations as Best Actor in a Leading Role (Dan Payne) and as Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Derek Baynham)
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@Amazon: Mulligans
@Netflix
@Wolfe Video
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Cast (in credits order)
Dan Payne ... Nathan Davidson
Charlie David ... Chase Rousseau
Thea Gill ... Stacey Davidson
Derek Baynham ... Tyler Davidson
Grace Vukovic ... Birdy Davidson
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Patrick Baynham ... Razor
Ann Chaland ... Grandma
Kimberly Clarke ... Jacky
Andrew Cownden ... Anal Andy
Ty Didman ... Jeffrey
( rest of the cast )
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Director: Greg Osborne Writers: Eliezer J. Gregorio (writer)
Greg Osborne (writer)
Genre: Drama
Plot: Meet Mark Anderson, a recent stroke victim who is frail and weak. Also, his best friend Thomas, a classic over the hill drag queen desperate for love and happiness. Mark and Thomas have a master plan, to find Mark's son, James Anderson, the love of his life once and for all. Meanwhile, Billy, a young gay teenager who has just turned 18 gets his first country kiss from his best friend Rick and is immediately caught and then thrown out of his house by his abusive father. With no place to turn, no cash and no contacts, Billy hitch hikes to the big city. Confused, lost and running scared, Billy soon finds a help wanted ad posted in a local city gay café by James. Billy interviews for the job and soon accepts the challenge as the role of caretaker on the spot. He quickly learns about full responsibility, independence, not to mention real life lessons about being gay. Billy unexpectedly finds himself in love with James and builds a bond with Mark that is unbreakable. "An Angel Named Billy" is a heartwarming, funny and unforgettable story of an abused boy who in leaving his life of hate and mistrust is able to come to terms in his own way of being gay in a modern world. Finding new friends, unexpected love and a whole new way of life will never be quite the same again. (Greg Osborne)
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@Amazon: An Angel Named Billy
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Cast (in alphabetical order)
Dustin Belt ... Billy
Hank Fields ... James
Kadyr Gutierrez ... Guy
Shawn Richardson ... Rick
Brent Battles ... Todd
Allison Fleming ... Donna
Buddy Daniels Friedman ... Thomas
Amy Lyndon ... Nancy
Toni Malone ... Tina
Franklyn Passmore III ... Homeless Dave
( rest of the cast )
Billy & James
( Billy's Friends )
Director: Patrik-Ian Polk Writers: Q. Allan Brocka (story)
John R. Gordon (screenplay)
Patrik-Ian Polk (screenplay)
Release Date: 24 October 2008 (USA)
Genre: Drama
Plot: As Noah and Wade prepare to marry in Martha's Vineyard, the personal problems of their friends - and the unexpected arrival of rapper Baby Gat - threatens to permanently end their relationship. Based on the popular television series, Noah’s Arc: Jumping the Broom is a feature film that continues the narrative thread of the second series, with all the luscious drama that one would expect. In this, Noah Nichols (Darryl Stephens) and his ARC: Alex Kirby (Rodney Chester), Ricky Davis (Christian Vincent), and Chance Counter (Douglas Spearman), retreat to Martha’s Vineyard for Noah’s intimate marriage to Wade Robinson (Jensen Atwood). While Alex’s hubby, Trey (Gregory Kieth), video chats from home to babysit their newly adopted Ethiopian child, Chance brings his husband, Eddie (Jonathan Julian), and Ricky is accompanied by the 19-year old Brandon (Gary Leroi Gray) for some lighthearted fling-dating. But as the four couples hole up and attend separate bachelor parties, each relationship begins to unravel. Alex’s pill-popping throughout the weekend, compiled with surprise drop-ins from Noah’s boss, Brandy (Jennia Fredrique) and rapper Baby Gat (Jason Steed), don’t help Noah and Wade work through last-minute jitters. Humor abounding, many of the deep questions about what marriage and commitment mean are filtered through scenes about stress related to coming-out and what promiscuity symbolizes to gay men. Appearances by two moms, Noah’s (Suanne Coy) and Wade’s (Tonya Pinkins), also make for some fun, and tense, situation comedy. Jumping the Broom has all the verve of the series, so if you are already a fan, this romantic tale will not disappoint. (Trinie Dalton)
Awards: 2009 GLAAD Media Award as Outstanding Film - Limited Release
2009 Image Award Nomination as Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical or Television) (Patrik-Ian Polk), Outstanding Independent Motion Picture, Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical or Television) (Patrik-Ian Polk & John R. Gordon)
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Cast (in credits order)
Darryl Stephens ... Noah
Jensen Atwood ... Wade
Rodney Chester ... Alex
Gregory Kieth ... Trey
Christian Vincent ... Ricky
Gary LeRoi Gray ... Brandon
Douglas Spearman ... Chance
Jonathan Julian ... Eddie
Trevor Josiah Thomas ... Ojemodupe
Jennia Fredrique ... Brandy
( rest of the cast )
Noah & Wade
( Noah's ARC and Friends )
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Director: Phillip J. Bartell Writers: Phillip J. Bartell (writer)
Q. Allan Brocka (characters)
Q. Allan Brocka (writer)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Tagline: Are you ready for seconds?
Plot: How far would you go to get the person of your dreams? In the first Eating Out, Kyle (Jim Verraros) convinced his straight roommate to pretend to be gay in order to get the girl. Now, with the help of Gwen (Emily Brooke Hands) and Tiffani (Rebekah Kochan), Kyle pretends to be heterosexual in order to land Troy (Marco Dapper), the new guy (and nude model) who's turning the heads of both men and women. He soon finds himself joining the campus ex-gay support group and nabbing a girlfriend (Tiffany)! Kyle's ex-boyfriend Marc (Brett Chukerman) is horrified at the plan and decides to pursue the confused Troy with his own tactic -- being his "out" gay self. Who will win Troy first? In the boy eat boy, boy eat girl, bisexual mystique of Eating Out 2, the stakes are raised, sexual boundaries are obliterated, and the answer is never what you might expect!
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Cast (in credits order)
Brett Chukerman ... Marc
Marco Dapper ... Troy
Jim Verraros ... Kyle
Rebekah Kochan ... Tiffani
Emily Brooke Hands ... Gwen Anderson
Jessie Gold ... Violet
Adrian Quinonez ... Octavio
Scott Vickaryous ... Jacob
Mink Stole ... Helen
James Michael Bobby ... Allan
( rest of the cast )
Marc & Troy
( the friends )
Director: Q. Allan Brocka Writer: Q. Allan Brocka (writer)
Genre: Comedy
Tagline: The fastest way to a girl's heart is through her gay best friend.
Plot: Set in the Arizona Sonoran desert, Caleb (Scott Lunsford), is a hunky straight college student who has just been dumped by his slutty girlfriend. Caleb then meets Gwen (Emily Stiles) and falls head over heels for her, the only problem is that Gwen is only attracted to gay men. In an attempt to help Caleb with his plight Kyle (Jim Verraros, American Idol ), Caleb's gay roommate, hatches up a plan to get Caleb closer to Gwen and in turn he can also get closer to Marc (Ryan Carnes, Desperate Housewives ), Gwen's gay roommate. The plan seriously backfires when Marc develops a major crush on Caleb and Gwen decides they make a perfect couple.
Awards: 2004 Best of the Fest GLBT Film Award (Q. Allan Brocka) at Breckenridge Festival of Film
2004 Audience Award (Q. Allan Brocka) at Dallas OUT TAKES
2004 Audience Award as Best Feature Film (Q. Allan Brocka) at Phoenix Out Far! Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
2004 Grand Prize as Best Feature (Q. Allan Brocka) at Rhode Island International Film Festival
2004 Audience Award as Best Feature (Q. Allan Brocka) at San Diego Film Festival
2004 Best First Feature (Q. Allan Brocka) at San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
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Cast (in credits order)
Rebekah Kochan ... Tiffani
Scott Lunsford ... Caleb Peterson
Jim Verraros ... Kyle
Ryan Carnes ... Marc Everhard
Emily Brooke Hands ... Gwen Anderson (as Emily Stiles)
Natalie Burge ... Milkshake Marcy
Adrienne Pearson ... Jenny the Beaver "Firecrotch"
Jillian Nusbaum ... Jamie Peterson
Christopher Michaels ... Sebastian (British Guy)
Billy Shepard ... Joey (as William Shepherd)
( rest of the cast )
Caleb & Mark
( the friends )
Director: George Bamber Writers: Eric Orner (book)
David Vernon (writer)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Tagline: You think you have dating problems...
Plot: Ethan Green (Daniel Letterle) has no problem finding guys who want to sleep with him or even date him, but finding someone to settle down with is a different story. Given three choices -- a sexy teenager, a hunky jock, or his ex-boyfriend who is about to get married -- will he find a Mr. Right, or is he destined to an unfabulous existence? George Bamber direct this comedy based on the popular cult comic strip by Eric Orner, published since 1990.
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Cast (in credits order)
Daniel Letterle ... Ethan Green
David Monahan ... Leo Worth
Diego Serrano ... Kyle Underhill
Dean Shelton ... Punch Epstein
Shanola Hampton ... Charlotte
Richard Riehle ... Hat Sister
Joel Brooks ... Hat Sister
Scott Atkinson ... Chester Baer
Meredith Baxter ... Harper Green
Ramon De Ocampo ... Juarez
( rest of the cast )
Ethan Green and the Ex-Boyfriend Leo
( the other dream dates )
Director: Robert Cary Writers (WGA): Robert Desiderio (screenplay)
Craig Chester (story)
Alan Hines (story)
Genre: Drama
Plot: When Mark (Chad Allen), a young gay man addicted to sex and drugs–hits bottom, his concerned brother checks him into a Christian retreat in the New Mexico desert. Run by a compassionate husband and wife team, Gayle (Judith Light) and Ted have made it their life’s mission to cure young men of their ‘gay affliction’ through spiritual guidance.
But after Mark bonds with fellow resident Scott (Robert Gant) and their relationship evolves, they are forced to confront their true selves. Featuring powerful performances and even-handed direction, this acclaimed drama is a subtly nuanced and deeply sympathetic look at both sides of one of the most polarizing debates in America: the conflict and possible reconciliation between homosexuality and Christianity.
Stars Robert Gant of Queer as Folk and Judith Light of Ugly Betty.
Up there with Brokeback Mountain as one of the most powerful gay dramas of recent years. --Time Out London
A thoughtful, important film of exceptional insight and quietly devastating power. --Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Awards: 2009 GLAAD Media Award Nomination as Outstanding Film - Limited Release
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Cast (in credits order)
Chad Allen ... Mark
Robert Gant ... Scott
Jeremy Glazer ... Trey
David Petruzzi ... Dustin
Arron Shiver ... Jude
Colin Jones ... Randall
Stephen Lang ... Ted
Judith Light ... Gayle
William Dennis Hurley ... Bill
Robert Baker ... Lester
( rest of the cast )
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Director: Richard LeMay Writers: Jason Brown (screenplay)
Jason Brown (story)
Richard LeMay (story)
Genre: Drama
Tagline: Things change
Plot: Handsome David Rudd stars as Drake, a sexy and charismatic stranger who infiltrates a group of good-looking, successful, thirty-something gay men in New York City. The flirtatious Drake spices up the lives of this tight knit circle of friends, but soon creates unexpected drama. Drake has a bitter past filled with hurt and betrayal. He thinks that all gay men are cheaters and resents anyone who seems happy and committed. He proceeds to manipulate, seduce and tear apart these friends to prove that no one deserves happiness. Will these friends survive Drake's cunning schemes or prove that love and friendship can prevail against all odds?
A smart and sexy story about the complexity of gay relationships, this touching, funny ensemble film explores non-monogamy, commitment, friendship, getting older and more.
WHIRLWIND hails from director Richard Le May (200 American) and writer Jason Brown (Tender Places). The film's cast also includes talented stage actors Brad Anderson (A Chorus Line), Desmond Dutcher, Mark Ford (Rent), Alexis Suarez and Bryan West (Hairspray).
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Cast (in alphabetical order)
Alexis Suarez ... Bobby
Bryan West ... Sean
Brad Anderson ... Desmond
Michael Paternostro ... Louis
David A. Rudd ... Drake (as David Rudd)
Desmond Dutcher ... JD
Mark Ford ... Mick
Clifton Oliver ... Cute Server
Robbie Cain ... Adam
Stephen Smith ... Wayne
( rest of the cast )
Bobby & Sean
( the other boys )
Director: Régis Musset Writer: Nicolas Mercier (writer)
Release Date: 11 April 2007 (France)
Genre: Comedy
Plot: When a 30-something gay guy comes out to his ostensibly liberal parents, things don't go according to plan.
Jeremy excels at everything. He's only 30 but has just been promoted to an executive position at the bank. In his parents' eyes, he's the golden child, much to the chagrin of his younger brother, Robin, who has been the only one in the family privy to Jeremy's sexual predilections.
But when Jeremy unexpectantly stops by for Sunday Brunch and announces that he's just moved in with, well, his boyfriend, things begin to percolate: Jeremy's parents always fancied themselves as progressive and liberal.........after this piece of news - not so much. They embark on a comical quest to find out what caused Jeremy's homosexuality. Mom and Dad accuse one another of knowing their son's secret and never having shared that knowledge. Can this lovely family ever come together again in peace?
Charlotte de Turckheim stars as Rosine, Bernard le Coq is Jeremy's father Guy,and a trio of irresistible men round out the cast.
Awards: 2007 New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival Award as Best Foreign Narrative Feature
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Cast (in credits order)
Arnaud Binard ... Jérémy
Pierre Deny ... Marc
Charlotte de Turckheim ... Rosine
Bernard Le Coq ... Guy
Olivier Guéritée ... Robin
Franck de la Personne ... Yvan, le directeur du journal
Stéphane Boucher ... Pascal
Thierry Desroses ... Serge
Chantal Ladesou ... Nicole
Director: Pete Jones Writer: Pete Jones (written by)
Genre: Comedy
Plot: When regular guy Bobby (Pete Jones) tells his meat and potatoes Irish-Catholic brothers that he is gay, they don t believe him!
An Irish Catholic family learns that the youngest son is gay. Self-accepting Bobby Riley, a Chicago architect, tells us right off the bat he's gay. But he's never told his three brothers. Bobby's relationship with them is close but centers around sports, drinking beer, and playing practical jokes not discussing private lives. And besides, Bobby appears to have a girlfriend, but actually Carly is a lesbian pal who plays along when he needs a date. Only Bobby's sister knows the truth about his life.
But now, Bobby's parents are both dead, and his sister has begun pressuring Bobby to come out of the closet. Bobby and his live-in boyfriend Andy would like nothing more than to drop the charade Bobby maintains with his lesbian pal, so he finally gets up the courage to do it. But when Bobby does spill the beans, his brothers assume due to his regular-guy demeanor that he's kidding. Besides, they're meat and potatoes Irish-Catholic, so Bobby simply can't be gay. Eventually, they all must come to terms with this revelations and as it turns out, each brother also has been holding back family secrets. . .
Pete Jones wrote, directed and stars in OUTING RILEY, his second feature film. Jones first came to national attention as the winner of the inaugural season of HBO's Project Greenlight. The reality series, produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, looked at the making of Jones debut feature STOLEN SUMMER, which was selected from over 7,000 entries to be made. STOLEN SUMMER premiered at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival and was followed by a limited theatrical release.
Intelligent, nicely paced script sports lots of crowd-pleasing zingers. --Variety
Standout performance by the foxy and talented Nathan Fillion! --Outfest - Los Angeles
Induced so much laughter that many lines were drowned out! --Media News Services
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Cast (in credits order)
Pete Jones ... Bobby Riley
Michael McDonald ... Andy
Nathan Fillion ... Luke Riley
Stoney Westmoreland ... Connor Riley
Dev Kennedy ... Jack Riley
Julie R. Pearl ... Maggie Riley (as Julie Pearl)
Bob Riley ... Mr. Riley
Dana Lynne Gilhooley ... Carly
Jim Rose ... Busboy / Priest
J. David Ruby ... Howie
( rest of the cast )
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Directors: Bernard Alapetite Cyril Legann
Writers: Bernard Alapetite (writer)
Cyril Legann (writer)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Plot: Sebastien dreams of being someone else, someone more outgoing more outrageous and more sexual. When the 18 year old leaves his small French town and moves to Paris to become an actor, he reinvents himself and changes his name to Zack. The City Of Lights cast a captivating glow for young Zack. Every night he cruises the city's most fashionable gay bars, dressed to kill and hoping to find a guy who swill love him. He moves from encounter to encounter, unable to find sexual or emotional fulfillment with anyone. Alone is his bedroom at night, Zack relives memories from happier times back in his home town and the close relationship he had with his best friend Roman. When Roman calls and announces that he is coming to Paris, Zack begins to rekindle the unrequited feelings he has for his best friend and is forced to make some big decisions about his life and how to live it honestly.
The film captures the excitement, insecurity and carnal thrill of youth in a touching story of sexual exploration. --Frameline
This sensuous and charming work nimbly depicts the awkward grace of self-discovery. --Outfest
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Cast (in credits order)
Benoît Delière ... Sébastien / Zack
Johnny Amaro ... Bruno
Thibault Boucaux ... Romain
Adeline Ishiomin ... Marine
Amandine Maugy ... Sophie
Michel Derville ... Le père de Sébastien
Gaëtan Borg ... Laurent
Patrick Esilva ... David
Jean-Christophe Bouvet ... L'admirateur
Christian Guidicelli ... L'homme du métro
( the unrequited love )
Director: Julián Hernández Writer: Julián Hernández (writer)
Release Date: 14 February 2006 (Berlin International Film Festival)
25 March 2006 (Guadalajara Film Festival)
29 September 2006 (USA)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Plot: Two university students, Gerardo and Jonás, meet on campus and fall passionately in love. They enjoy a blissful romance until Jonás becomes obsessed with another boy and drives Gerardo into the arms of Sérgio. The young men become entangled in a hypnotic dance of love, longing, rejection, validation, and sexual expression.
Awards: 2006 Special Jury Award (Julián Hernández), Torino International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
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Cast (in credits order)
Miguel Ángel Hoppe ... Gerardo
Fernando Arroyo ... Jonás
Alejandro Rojo ... Sérgio
Ignacio Pereda ... Bruno
Klaudia Aragon ... Emilia
Clarissa Rendón ... María
Pilar Ruiz ... Maestra
Ortos Soyuz ... Narrador
Andrés Damián ... Amigo de Bruno
Claudia Goytia ... Bartender
( rest of the cast )
( the third man... )
Director: Rob Williams Writer: Rob Williams (writer)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Tagline: A romantic comedy about the hard things in life
Plot: Out of all the gay men in Los Angeles (and sadly, he's tested out more than a few), Glenn (played by Matthew Montgomery) has finally found his soul mate -- a cute Southern boy named Adam (Windham Beacham). Their relationship started, as so many great relationships have, with the personal ads ("GWM seeks LTR"). From the moment they met, it was instant attraction. Now Glenn's in love for the first time, and it feels great.
There's only one problem. Well, actually a few problems. But are they big enough to be deal-breakers, or can Glenn and Adam work through their differences?
Glenn's straight friends encourage him to stick it out and make it work -- after all, everyone's happier as part of a couple, right? Meanwhile, his gay friends tell him to move on and find someone they can all like.
Ultimately, only Glenn and Adam can decide what it takes to sustain a long-term relationship.
Long-Term Relationship is the first feature from writer/director Rob Williams. A classic romantic comedy with appeal to both gay and straight audiences, Long-Term Relationship celebrates the power of true love. Filming was completed in January 2006. Long-Term Relationship played at film festivals around the world, and was released on DVD in November 2007.
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Cast (in credits order)
Matthew Montgomery ... Glenn
Windham Beacham ... Adam
Artie O'Daly ... Eli
Jeremy Lucas ... Vincent
Bret Wolfe ... Rex
Chuti Tiu ... Mary Margaret
Joel Bryant ... Andrew
Joe Bratcher ... William Harris
Judy Farrell ... Diane Harris
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
John Gabaldon ... Club Guy
( rest of the cast )
Director: Michael D. Akers Writers: Michael D. Akers (writer)
Sandon Berg (writer)
Release Date: 30 January 2006 (Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival)
Genre: Drama
Plot: Inspired by Michelangelo Antonionis 1961 classic L'Avventura, Michael Akers PHOENIX is infused with symbolism and a sexy spark.
Naïve Dylan Wells (Chad Edward Bartley) has a good job, a great apartment but something seems wrong in his relationship with his boyfriend Ken Sparks (Gaetano Jones). Ken always seems to be traveling when it's time to meet Dylan's friends. Dylan accepts this part-time relationship until his 23rd birthday when, after an argument, Ken takes off early in the morning and vanishes. Dylan follows Ken’s trail to Phoenix, where he discovers that his lover has another lover, the sexy, earthy Demetrius Stone (Jeff Castle). Dylan and Demetrius are forced together to discover what happened to Ken and what happened to their relationships with him. While figuring out what happened and what went wrong these two guys do what gay guys seem to have a penchant for, they jump in bed. Their sex is hot, passionate and healing.
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Cast (in credits order)
Chad Bartley ... Dylan
Jeff Castle ... Demetrius Stone
Gaetano Jones ... Kenneth Sparks
Conrad Angel Corral ... Lewis (as Conrad Corral)
Bruce Cronander ... Gunther
Deven Green ... Resort Trainee
Joel Bryant ... Security Guard
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
A.J. Sullivan ... Detective Smith
( the third man )
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