Cast: Cassiel Eatock-Winnick, Savana Tardieu, N’Kone Mametta, Khoshi Ngama, Bjorn Steinbach, Jessie Diepeveem, Ethan Saunders, Jason K. Ralph
Mistaken for a sex addict by her devout father, Cami is sent to an isolated rehab center. But when a killer begins to hunt the teens, Cami realizes that her survival and her independence are intertwined in ways she could never imagine.
Considering the subject matter this film could have been a lot worse, bordering on pornographic or even exploitive.
The cast is mainly made up of new faces for the most part and they do what is required, but don’t necessarily make too much of an impact. Except for Alex McGregor, who seems to be one of the more acting veterans of the cast who plays one of the brothers and sisters who run this camp.
A Horror film that revels in its exploitation that could’ve had a real message about conversion therapy and religious hypocrisy not to mention, power dynamics, and even the way sex is handled or dealt with between the sexes
Instead, it goes with the easy route of being an 80 slasher film being awkward and hokey humor makes it perfectly disposable and entertaining while you watch, but won’t gather too many thoughts or memories after
It’s possible and a little more lighthearted, despite its violence like the director’s previous film banana splits the movie only here it doesn’t seem to celebrate or find fun in it in this film is more about presenting and hoping it’s shocking
As each death scene seems to go a little further and its violence is almost like the film itself following the baseball euphemism when it comes to the sex of first base second base, and third base each goes a little further
The film comes across as a nice attempt, but it’s never quite engaging nor do any of the characters stay particularly memorable. What would you expect when we’re not really ever given anything to really remember them by other than names and looks there’s nothing particularly memorable about them as even their personalities almost seem similar
so that you care truly about them except for maybe the lead and that is because we’re supposed to as she is our introduction into the story, even as the action takes place a little bit before we meet her
There is a budding lesbian relationship, which might be why the lead character can’t seem to get an orgasm, which seems to be a major plot point of the film female characters consistently the lead characters are a little different than any other lady with those same byproducts.
Though truthfully you know what you are getting into and what type of film this is, as it goes for the easiest way out and tries to be more humorous at times.
The third act tries to surprise itself by piling on the surprises. as even the audience will be left, guessing and having their own theories until all is revealed. That eventually might make some in the audience’s eye roll. Though at least is trying for maximum entertainment.
Cast: Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Joey Slotnick, C.J. Wilson, Bill Camp, Beanie Fieldstein, Annie Gonzalez, Colman Domingo, Pedro Pascal, Matt Damon
The film follows Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian who desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way.
This film is a strange hybrid of a lesbian romantic comedy. Also having a conspiracy crime story. That mixes competently enough but still feels like a strange mix.
The humor works in both storylines, but they both need a little bit more to be fully realized as they both feel like they could be short stories but need the other to make a full feature.
unfortunately, the film also comes off as a farce as most of the characters aren’t exactly 100% believable and we never really get enough information to really care for them or really get to know them. We know their character types but rarely get a glimpse truly inside of them.
This could’ve been an informative romantic comedy that involved lesbians but the crime story feels like it was needed to fill it out whereas the crime story feels like an idea that was never quite fully realized.
The film takes place in 1999, though the film barely acknowledges it until late, and you begin to realize that most of these misunderstandings and confusions could’ve been solved with cell phones, which is why it seems the main reason that this film takes place in the past. it seems like a lot of films will explain or keep their narrative going.
as often the editing seems abrupt and the timing seems a little off, and it keeps going into these psychedelic dreamscapes and montages that for a movie under 90 minutes quickly become very annoying, especially the volume of them. Which comes across as a throwback and an experimental device for a film that doesn’t seem encouraging to be under the influence watching.
The cameos throughout the film of favors and wanting to be associated with 1/2 of the famed Coen brothers filmmaking team. Here Ethan Coen directs and co-wrote the screenplay. The problem is that this film feels more full of comedy than any true relatability. even while we root for the main characters, they never become full-blooded, though they are likable
While the film is certainly entertaining and comes up with plenty of memorable side characters and situations. especially Margaret Qualley’s character, who you wish had a film all to herself it comes off as a bunch of great ideas that luckily work into a narrative, but are very loose.
The actors all seem to be having fun in their roles and as usual Geraldine Viswanathan. Deserves and needs more leading roles as she is just a captivating actress who ends up getting stuck at times in one-note roles luckily reveals herself to be more than meets the eye her character can change from the beginning to the end and stay believable..
This isn’t a bad movie or a terrible movie. It just feels and its own way nourished like it’s missing certain things that would make it more worthwhile.
Cast: Zachary Quinto, Lukas Gage, Simon Rex Judith Light, Audra McDonald, Sebastian Arroyo, Christopher Reed Brown, Dominique Lawson, Joseph Bessette
A deeply repressed man, the uninhibited young man that gives him a happy ending, and all the lives they ruin along the way.
This is a single-location comedy feature around a premise that is a few scenes in a movie like Goodfellas with having to get rid of a body.
Only here more LGBTQ plus things less gangster world related. As they both involved getting rid of a dead body, someone might or might not be the reason for this unfortunate accident.
Luckily, for the audience, this film ends up being a witty, screwball comedy, essentially about acceptance and being comfortable in your own skin.
It’s nice to see Zachary Quinto cut loose throughout his career, especially in the beginning, he always played a villain in the show, heroes, and other rules he has always looked or acted so deadly, serious, dramatic, and imposing. That here it’s nice to see him play in a comedy. He still repressed, but allows himself to let loose in character and is clearly having fun. Pardon the pun of the street man throughout this film who is gay.
The film is refreshing as it manages to be emotional, but still allows for it to be dark.
Co-written and co-starring Lukas Gage, in the more flamboyant, outrageous, and physical comedic masseuse.
As Lukas Gage definitely has drawn, not only a showpiece for himself, but one that allows everyone else to have their moments as what could’ve easily become a farce gets into some real emotional territory.
Simon Rex makes a smash as he plays a nightmare version of what you can find on the dark web, but still manages to be funny, and Judith Light comes in as a character who could’ve been purely used for comedic relief but gives the film a poignant moment and character.
It’s not vivid, nor is it really that big or too visual but it’s fun. Want to stick around and be with these characters and route for them throughout
Cast: Julia Lester, Antonia Gentry, Kenny Ridwan, Jordan Buhat, JT Neal, Zion Moreno, Terry Hu, John Michael Higgins, Chelsea Handler, Arianna Rivas, Emery Kelly
“Prom Dates” follows best friends Jess and Hannah, who made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom. Despite the impending changes that college will bring over the next four years, the two are committed to honoring their prom pact. But with only 24 hours left before the big event, everything falls apart when they break up with each of their dates. Jess and Hannah are left with one night to find new dates and live out their middle-school fantasies.
Automatically other films will come to mind while you watch this film most likely BOOKSMART. as it has a kind of similar structure of seemingly two days and one wild night in between with two best friends seemingly on a mission that they are united in, but slowly reveal their insecurities and problems they separate goes in their own direction.
Booksmart is probably a better well-made version of the story. This film is the more over-the-top gross wacky, comedic brand that is actually pretty fun and funny. This might be considered a low-rent version, but it is still enjoyable.
It comes across as more sexual also while having an open-minded pro-LGBTQ plus characters throughout. With a wild night of partying, booze, drugs, and sex in between yet, the film never becomes too exploitive and still manages to be over the edge and funny.
The two leads are great Antonia Gentry is the more conventional pretty girl who for some odd reason always comes across as desperate, even though she should be in control and Julia Lester as her best friend, the kind of tomboy lesbian who gets all the best physical comedy scenes also more of the gross humor, but becomes the most identifiable character throughout.
Throughout the film, they run into challenges, but failures that do help define the night and them, and truly show the resilience of the characters.
Even though the ending is a little unexpected and offers a few little twists that one didn’t see coming, but still makes the film worthwhile and feels a little more realistic and its depiction.
A subplot that involves one of the character’s brother and a secret hook-up or romance is needed to help flesh out his character, but also just seems tacked on and unnecessary.
I can definitely give the film points for having a diverse cast. even having comedian Chelsea Handler in an unnecessary cameo role that helps add star power to the film, but at least gives parental representative throughout other than the principal played by John Michael Higgins.
The main characters’ parents are largely absent throughout the film, which also seemingly gives them room to really have no boundaries as there is no nagging looking for them or wondering where they are, which is one of the only parts of the film that might feel a little bit unrealistic parts of the film that it tries to present.
This is definitely a modern film, but it kind of feels like a throwback, it doesn’t offend, but it also seems like the film isn’t afraid to for a scene to work.
It’s definitely worth checking out as you will definitely have a laugh with this coming-of-age film, but it’s not necessarily things you haven’t seen before.
Written By: Enrique Gomez Vadillo and Carlos Valdemar
Cinematography: Santiago Navarrette
Editor: Carlos Puente
Cast: Sonia Infante, Andres Bonfiglio, Rodolfo De Anda, Antonio Eric, Humberto Lobato, Angela Alatriste, Martha Gema, Ileana Higueras
The son of a wealthy businesswoman returns home from boarding school. His mother, always busy with business and with her ambitious lover, realizes that her son suffers from being a homosexual. Having killed a teacher who abused him, the trauma makes him keep killing.
This film was made in 1991 but watching it it feels older though it totally fits both the 1970s and 1990s as a way of creation as the film is at the heart, a thriller, but also a kind of LGBTQ plus romance of sorts. Definitely more of a cult film.
We are mildly sympathetic to the killer in this film, as it’s not a spoiler, but his character was raped by his teacher at a boarding school, and he secretly enjoyed it, which is how he found out that he was a homosexual, but also is repressed that he can’t readily admit it to his mother But is looking for someone to love and share his life with, but is so repressed that he kills those around him or also gay or threat to him
To try to fool the audience because the opening credits are of the lead female Sonia Infante swimming around her pool and staying in a state of toplessness until a man comes we find out is her soon-to-be husband and basically, they frolic together, and this opening scene and throughout the film that is shot like soft horn Haze
The stepfather seems like a Spanish right, Robert Mitchum. He looks and we don’t really know his deal because at first, it seems like he is a gold digger, but he seems like he does but also odds with the stepson, but the mother keeps trying to deny homosexuality Homosexuality is treated like some kind of disease or mental illness throughout this film. We’re having the main character be a serial killer of sorts doesn’t help.
It’s so hard to believe that the stepfather is the one who suspects him of it while also setting up a house fall who is meant for more things than he is presented with at the beginning
In all of this, the sun finally finds a companion to confide in who has a girlfriend who I guess has always been straight most of his life but being a European he’s sexually the son is his friend and has treated him so well and this is his honeymoon to a certain extent or least bachelor party to get all his players and king out an intense romance between the two
The film has full frontal nudity of men and women, thing is that it represents a negative stereotype of homosexuals, but it also makes them the main character and gives representation at a time when it wasn’t really shown also the movie is a bee movie that is so ridiculous that you cannot believe The sun is getting away with all these murders, except for the fact that his mother is rich, but she even believes all of his excuses of all these deaths around ridiculous, especially when the murders are so blatant and done at the drop of a hat without any real thought or planning?
That is the beauty of the film is that it is such a bee movie and so ridiculously over the top, but for the most part, seriously it achieves the true beauty of being self-aware and not at the same time with questionable politics and motives that make the film, if not troubling at times And wondering how takes this film that it is obvious yet comic
In the end, this is a fun yet bad film that has a ridiculous. The third act and ending despite it being bananas from the beginning Harkins back to a certain time no offer representation of good and bad.
watching the film, you could tell that this was a bit homophobic and going into certain stereotypes while trying to have an open mind, though villainizing and having sympathy but also gives a backstory and understanding, even though throughout the film pretty much there is no set. Everything is said out of the open and no one seems to have, a sensor when it comes to their thoughts and saying them. it seems a vision of a homosexual story through a straight male gaze.
Cast: Lio Mehiel, Cole Doman, Mimi Ryder, Alejandro Goic, Jasai Chase Owens, Jari Jones, Ben Groh, Sarah Herrman
Over the course of a single hectic day in New York City, three people from Feña’s past are thrust back into his life: his foreign father, his straight ex-boyfriend, and his 13-year-old half-sister. Having lost touch since transitioning from female to male, Feña must navigate the new dynamics of these old relationships while tackling the day-to-day challenges that come with living a life in between.
I’m gonna speak from the heart as this film is not necessarily raw, but enough to make an impact.
Though it reminds me of it. It’s Not quite the independent film of the 1990s maybe as it was when I was younger I felt things differently. I might’ve been a bit more naive to get deeper into a film and its subjects.
I didn’t know the world as much. So to me, the art or artist Seemed more sincere didn’t seem like we had seen it all, and definitely didn’t notice all the influences.
Though the films all came from the same place of Earnestness, and honesty, no matter the subject matter and storytelling in cinema they just knew how to make it look bigger not to mention the strength of visuals that one can admire.
In my younger years, I would’ve been all over this film rooting for it talking about it, and supporting it. Needless to say, I’m a fan as the film brings me back to my independent cinema of New York City days when I was all over the latest and newest releases.
As one, I’m always interested in different in the different outsiders experimental, humanized, and delving into the cultures that I am not naturally privileged to be in.
In this film, in each section or act, we get to see the lead character’s experience with someone close from their past as well as a snapshot of their current relationship and lifestyle. So that it is a film of reveals. A coming of age story and a coming-out story.
This is a film that offers some understanding and hope and is not trauma-inducing, even with its constant hardships for the character. the only brutality on screen truly is the emotional ones
The character isn’t perfect, but is trying to be themselves, and why the world makes it so hard for them to achieve. While trying to make up for their past and be a better person.
Written, Directed & Edited By: Arthur J. Bressan Jr.
Cinematography: Carl Tietelman
Cast: Geoff Edholm, David Schacter, Billy Lux, David Rose, Libby Saines, Damon Hairston
The film follows a New York City gay man, in a monogamous relationship, becoming a “buddy” or volunteer bedside companion to another gay man dying of AIDS, and the friendship that develops.
This is not only a monumental film, but a film of necessity to humanize gay characters, but also people who have and were dying of aids at the time. Providing them with representation and a voice in general and especially in media.
This was one of the first films that dealt with and talked about aids openly as a major release. that seems to have been forgotten. Overtime might be seen as outdated, but still is needed as it provides a look at the landscape of the time and the progression of the disease.
That it’s more minuscule observation and story. It still manages to pack a punch and put a face onto victims and on the characters and those suffering in general.
The film feels more theatrical due to the confines of what is being seen. As it was filmed in 9 days and rehearsed for 5 weeks prior, that works as a time capsule of the times it’s unsettling and disturbing but human and truly shows humanity in kind.
No, the lack of other characters being seen only adds to the loneliness of the situation, especially after being diagnosed.
The performances are natural and have a ring of truth, despite minor missteps or two.
As we learn more and more about each character, we discover that they are not just a statistic or a cause an actual person. This is a character theory that is now seeing the human side of the person and the torture of the disease. As it ravages its victims.
They debate one another on subjects and identities that are arguments and theories of the time. That offers no easy answers but declares the fact that we are all human beings and should be treated fairly no matter what our lifestyle or culture.
This is truly a film to experience more than just watch as it is hard to write about this film while it takes you on a journey even in its only limited space.
It’s a snapshot of the time it’s a small independent film that packs so much punch. Remind us of how far we have come, but also those who are out there and suffering.
The writer, Director Arthur J Bressan Jr., and lead actor Geoff Edholm both, unfortunately, from aids a few years after the film was released
Cast: Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Ian Foreman, Helena Howard, Lindsey Jordan, Danielle Deadwyler, Fred Durst, Amber Benson, Michael C. Maronna, Danny Tamberelli
Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.
I loved this film and I can’t recommend this film highly enough. It’s a film where not only about the filmmaking but the experience. As afterward it feels like a religious experience..
This film Destroyed me and made me feel devastated in a good way. Had me deep in thoughts afterward still thinking about it. I don’t know if I can ever do this film Justice in writing or talking about it. As I know emotionally or even intellectually I can be right or express my feelings exactly about this masterpiece.
I purposely tried to know very little about it so that I knew only a few details and didn’t know where it was going or what to expect? But was willing to go wherever it took Me, come what may
This film feels aimed At any outsider or misfit who felt or feels misplaced like they didn’t belong. Who is struggling in life and most importantly in an Identity? For anyone Made to feel like every move and decision is a mistake and there is something not quite right about you. Never seem To fit in with any crowd even the ones it seems like You should. How others seem to be on a different wavelength than you. Who just doesn’t Or can’t get it.
This film might not be for everyone, but it’s Beautiful and full of heart and tragedy. Full of emotion.
The film is alive with so many questions, theories, and realities. Almost every shot is filled with imagination, depth, style, and creativity. Thought and passion have obviously been put into each facet, Every moment felt filled with emotions.
Another masterpiece from writer/director Jane Schoenbrun whose previous film, WE ARE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR. Which was just as strong and surprising.
No spoilers, it’s a film to go into blind and to experience. Any further reading after this point, there is nothing but SPOILERS.
Almost every shot in this film is filled with imagination, depth, style, and creativity. Thought & passion have obviously been put into each facet & detail. Every moment felt filled with emotions.
The film is about so many things but what it spoke to me and I’m sure many others. It seems to be about Regretting your decisions. Then Living with the aftermath. That might be a kind of existence but also In a way the death of your dreams and any real hope of happiness. Where it feels what seems like a certain suicide might have been better than Your current existence.
it explores how some shows or forms of entertainment can be an escape for some to Get lost in. as they provide an escape but hope of a different reality with The themes and characters. That can become not only nostalgia eventually but also help them cope with the reality that sometimes is better. Eventually, one can get confused and can get lost. As it’s own wonderland or closely resembles your own struggles only in a more fantastic and world-ending manner.
Also how one can get stuck in an identity that seems tight, but you let the scare control you. Convincing you that could be better for you than what is expected of programmed into you. Finding your own identity. How you can be trapped in an identity. That you are never comfortable in and force yourself to stay. Even though never quite happy and slowly killing you from the inside out.
It also is about identity sexual and physical. As it is a film that has themes and experiences that might speak to a transgender audience and individuals. As well as the lgbtq community but can easily be understood by a Universal audience who are willing to be open to it.
A beloved, lived-in fantasy seems better than anyone in reality as it is filled with so much imagination that anything can happen the same with reality but in fantasy, it stays better and more fantastic. whereas in life there can be long stretches of punishment, sadness, and boredom that feel like torture. How you can get lost in that fantasy. As it feels more rewarding and real. As you live vicariously through characters you identify with. So their victories feel like yours. Even though there is nothing to show for it. Like sports fans in a way.
Where one parent seems more like a scary phantom who you can’t communicate with but is always around and the other truly loves you, but you still can’t seem to connect or communicate with them fully though they wish you would and love you endlessly and they are that may keep you grounded and you stay around for their sake. How that parent you are scared of might be the one who physically holds you back and makes sure you never escape. While the loving one bows out, you feel a sense of guilt and want to take care of them before their eventual exit.
What could have been a story of triumph that feels like a tragedy of not following your way out being boring, responsible, and paying for it. Escape seems like the craziest idea. Haunting creating their own worlds and inviting you In to explore. The film is Unique mesmerizing and sincere. While leaving the audience in instant unease and astonishment.
How you can look back at something that seemed so important and strong almost life changing and once you get older you look back and it seems foreign to you completely different from how nostalgia can play tricks on you you can be embarrassed or seen like a different existence
It will also exist in nostalgia itself. There are quite a few cameos from people who were popular and recognizable to those who came of age in the 1990s. a haunting reminder of ghosts from a previous time. Here as a reminder for some in the audience. As well as the pop culture display and definitely the soundtrack
How television or pop culture can bond us to others we never would have thought to approach or ever talk to. That can be lifelong friendships where shared interest is only the beginning.
Through all of this, the film stays true to the pop culture that is influenced by a mixture. That is very detail-oriented. Using the same fonts, images, and storyline episodes of them. Even the grains of aging tapes and quality degradation. As you can tell this is personal and very powerful.
It doesn’t even feel like I have made a scratch on the surface of this film. That is how deep it is. A similar feeling for some of the people who first saw STAR WARS who were not only amazed but wanted to tell everybody about it. Not to mention knowing how much it would eventually mean to others. (not as on as grand a scale audience-wise) but waiting for others to see it to discuss and lay in wait as others discover it and claim it as a future favorite. Though you were one of the early adopters.
Directed By: Nicholas Stoller Written By: Billy Eichner and Nicholas Stoller Cinematography: Brandon Trost Editor: Daniel Gabbe
Cast: Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Amanda Bearse, Guy Branum, Miss Lawrence, TS Madison, Dot Marie Jones, Jim Rash, Bowen Yang, Eve Lindley, Monica Raymond, Guillermo Diaz, Jai Rodriguez, Debra Messing
Two men with commitment problems attempt a relationship.
This is a Film where it never quite decides on its toll whether it’s going to be over a top wacky, romantic, romantic comedy so it always feels shaky even if it’s construction. Which leads to it being slightly disappointing.
It seems to live or die on its jokes much work a few more times than that but it still doesn’t quite feel like enough.
Star & Co-Screenwriter, Billy Eichner Tones down his usual personality it offers more of a full-fledged performance that still has hints of his Comedic gifts.
It’s in that is a mainstream, romantic comedy that is more about LGBTQ characters, but it also is obviously aimed at that audience while being open to the more curious mainstream and also trying to paint all relationships as the same though it still might be a little too hardcore for those who still feel uneasy with this type of material, I am happy that the film was made
No, it seems more aimed at comedy, than romance. As it tries to cover a lot of ground and seems to be more of a kind of statement in the presentation than having a strong story maybe because it is a romantic comedy, we’ve kind of seen this type of story before only now with two men in love and trying to make a relationship work work
One wishes it was stronger or made more of a debt, but it feels somewhat forgettable and light no matter how down and dirty it might get at times
Can you just come out expecting more of it and from it no, it’s perfectly fine. I was just looking for a romantic comedy and something to entertain so it seems to aspire for a bit more.
Happy that it goes there in sex scenes and doesn’t be calm more of a before and after let’s just sail over scenes that might make some uncomfortable.
Maybe as the humor always seems the writing seems more sitcom-ish than actually creating a movie or screen story.
He throws a lot of jokes out to see which sticks and what at times feels more spoofish. The film has a strange rhythm but still works. It’s hit or miss but still funny.
Only the main characters actually feel like real characters the rest feel more like setups, for situations and scenes, or more like personality types instead of characters. Though you constantly want to see more of them.
One can give the film credit as one of the first of its kind really that is released by a major studio and released as a mainstream movie.
The film might be made for a certain audience but is inclusive and wants others who would typically avoid it to give it a chance which they should. As it does, stay joyful and energetic throughout.
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