Gay Cinema Review

There are very, very few films out there that shock the hell out of you and make you want more at the same time. Quite frankly; some people can't handle it. Earlier this year the London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival refused to support their gay British filmmakers by not programming this film because it too racy and raw. Clearly, they couldn't handle it. I don't know about you, but I really can't get enough of films that are not afraid to push boundaries and Shank is certainly the film that does put you on edge.

Here in the US, this brilliant, risque yet often-times sentimental narrative has been overwhelmingly received. People just can't get enough of it—especially with cutie Cal played by Wayne Virgo and beefy Jonno played by Tom Bott. Now, I'm not going to waste your time telling you how much I love this film because I want you to go right to the video and watch Rexx and Nick Starr drool all over the boys... and the film.

It's really about freakin' time someone made another Christmas film for us homos—24 Nights is the only other gay Christmas film that I can think of. I mean we celebrate the holidays too, right? Thankfully talented director Rob Williams (3-Day Weekend, Back Soon, Long-term Relationship) and his production company Guest House Films has filled the void with the film festival smash hit Make the Yuletide Gay.

Out-and-proud college studen Olaf "Gunn" Gunnunderson (hottie Keith Jordan) leaves his cutie-pie boyfriend Nathan (way out homo Adamo Ruggiero, "Degrassi: The Next Generation") and heads back to his parents' house for Christmas break—and back into the closet. You remember what that's like... I know I do. Hilarity ensues when Nathan shows up unnanounced at the front door, and the fued between Gunn's mom and her neighor Heather (played by the legendary bad girl Alison Arngrim—Nellie Oleson from Little House on the Prairie) reaches epic proportions! And for gay cinema fans, you will also recognize Derek Long (Socket) who stars as Gunn's dad.

If you want a fun, festive holiday treat, then check out Make the Yuletide Gay. This is definitely a charming film for the whole family... and not just your gay one either!

For the past couple of reviews Nick Starr and Rexx have agreed with their lollipop ratings and have generally liked each film we have thrown at them. BUT today that has all changed with The Mysteries of Pittsburgh. Like two prized fighters, Rexx and Nick spar back and forth combating each other's opinion, but the one thing they agree on - Peter Sarsgaard is smokin'! (And yes we hate Maggie Gyllenhaal for marrying him.) There is also a good bit of sex both—hetero and homo. So sit back, relax and watch a good ol' fashion catfight!

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If you can't get enough of Sarsgaard in controversial as well as gay roles, check out these other little gems.

Five best friends living in New York City + two HOMOPOP stars (Rexx and Nick Starr) = one hell of a review for The New Twenty. These friends (and not like the annoying crew from the TV show) have been tight since college, but now as they get older, there seems to be some tension. Rexx and Nick delve into their relationships (both straight and gay) to give us another review for our Gay Cinema of the Week series!

And incase you dig The New Twenty, you might like these two other stellar gay films.

This week we decided to switch gears and actually have a lovely, intelligent sit-down conversation about a wonderful little French film called Ma Saison Super 8. This delightful feature looks back at a tumultous time during the French gay revolution and is filled with sexy, naked French boys, stunning super 8 footage and of course Rexx (well, he is sitting down chatting with Nick Starr, who left his paper bag filled with a bottle of vodka at home for this convo.) All I have to say is check it out and VIVE LA FRANCE!

Who doesn't love a good slasher film... or vigilante flick… or better yet zombies chowing down on some flesh? Well, Skull & Bones entwines all three genres into one in a wild ride through a small college town in New England. Al and Nick break it down in the simplest – yet crude – way possible for all of our enjoyment! Beefy jocks and sarcastic frat boy cocks with tight asses (even tighter than the Endurance Jack Ass) being penetrated by things that you might never have thought of before... or maybe you have and you’re ashamed to admit it. Don’t worry; we don’t judge here.

Anyway, Nathan and Justin are just plain tired of being picked on by these frat cats so they decide to take matters into their own hands - and dicks - and seek revenge on the sleepy college town. They kidnap a bunch of dudes one by one and show them who's boss by raping, pillaging and eventually murdering each and every one. Talk about a fun weekend! So our homo-advice to you is just remember, when a white van pulls up and some cute dude offers you a sip of vodka, you might want to take a swig outside of the van instead of climbing aboard right away. Or just be like Nick and bring your own brown bag where every you go!