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Out at the Wedding

thegayzone — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:55:29 +0000

Ever tell a little white lie that got slightly out of hand? New-Yorker Alex (Andrea Macellus) gets embroiled in a farcical web of mistaken identities – and sexualities – when she decides to keep her mixed-raced boyfriend a secret from her family at her sister’s wedding. All goes well until her loose-lipped gay best friend Fred (Charlie Schlatter) inadvertently suggests Alex is actually in a loving relationship – with a woman. As the rumour-mill goes into overdrive, Alex keeps up the charade and enlists the help of red-hot Risa (Cathy DeBuono) to act as her lesbian lover. But things go from complicated to crazy when Alex’s newly-wedded sister falls in love with Risa! Full of laugh-out-loud moments, swinging sexualities and crazy characters, Out at the Wedding is one ceremony you’ll never forget.

Comedy/Gay/Lesbian, Cert 15, Out Now

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Chef’s Special

thegayzone — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:53:06 +0000

Energetic performances from Almodóvar regulars Javier Cámara (Talk to Her) and Lola Dueñas (Volver) anchor this wholly entertaining farce bustling with quick-witted dialogue and comical hi-jinks.

Bright, breezy and briskly directed by Nacho G. Velilla, this Spanish delight was the Opening Night of the Lincoln Center’s Spanish Cinema Now and even had The New York Times declaring it “a raucous comedy.”

Chef Maxi (Camára) has plenty on his plate. Between running a high-end restaurant, keeping it in the black and corralling his unpredictable staff, who could begrudge him a foul-mouthed outburst, or two, or several? His best gal pal and next door neighbor Alex (Dueñas) is desperate to find a good man while sous-chef Ramiro can’t put his hard-partying days behind him. Add to the mix an unexpected reunion with two estranged children and a blossoming gay romance with a closeted international athlete, and you’ve got one troubled gourmet. Now the Michelin Guide food critic is coming to review his restaurant and it whips Maxi into such a frenzy the he must learn to juggle the new dynamics his children and lover bring to the table, with over-the-top, hilarious results.

Comedy/Gay/International/Romantic Comedy, Cert 15, Out Now

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Redwoods

thegayzone — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:51:15 +0000

Both original and incredibly romantic, Redwoods tells the story of an already-partnered man whose love is tested when a mysterious drifter passes through his small Northern California town. Everett (Brendan Bradley) and Miles (Tad Coughenour) are in a comfortably platonic relationship, which is held together by raising their son. While his family travels out of town, introverted Everett finally has time to himself—that is until Chase (Matthew Montgomery), a strikingly handsome writer, pulls up in front of his house. Shot amidst ancient redwoods, David Lewis’ (Rock Haven) film is a stunning ode to the power of love.

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Eating Out 3: All You Can Eat

thegayzone — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:38:15 +0000

Strap yourself in for the wildest, sexiest and most downright hilarious Eating Out yet. Just when the cute but geeky Casey (Daniel Skelton) is about to throw in the towel and give up on finding any man who is anything more than just an empty gay clone, he stumbles across uber-hot Zack (Chris Salvatore) – and his heart instantly melts. When hysterical friend Tiffani (the irrepressible series mainstay Rebekah Kochan) hears of this crush she devises a plan ensuring Zach will fall straight in to Casey’s arms or, more likely, unleash some real havoc! Starring a litany of hot, out gay actors, Eating Out: All You Can Eat delivers all the bawdy raunchiness of the first two films plus an added dose of perfectly judged romance to deliver the most satisfying chapter yet.

Comedy/Romance, Cert 18, Release Date UK: February 2010

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thegayzone — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:33:12 +0000

An edgy drama about a gay teen’s tumultuous decent into drugs and anonymous sex, Wrecked smashes cinematic taboos while it spins its cautionary tale. Ryan is an earnest 18-year-old trying to develop a career as an actor and getting his life on the right track. This course is quickly threatened with the sudden arrival of his sort-of ex, Daniel, who arrives at Ryan’s door wanting a place to stay and offering the promise of a normal, loving relationship. But Daniel’s drug addiction and attitude towards casual sex derail any hope for normalcy and soon ensnares Ryan in his own downward spiral. Handheld cameras, a hot young cast and a boldly upfront approach to sex combine to make Wrecked a unique film experience.

American Independent/Drama/Gay, Cert 18, Release Date UK: 1st March 2010

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Hollywood, Je T’aime

thegayzone — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:29:44 +0000

Bright, funny, honest and utterly charming, Hollywood, je t’aime is a perfect amalgam of classic American and European gay cinema. Rather than dwelling on an uncertain future after a seemingly broken relationship, Jerome impulsively books a trip to Los Angeles to pursue his creative dreams – leaving his Parisian home behind indefinitely. After meeting a colourful set of characters that throw up a series of exciting and enriching relationships, both sexual and otherwise, it initially seems that the city of dreams will live up to expectations. As time goes on though it becomes clear to Jerome that absence really does make the heart grow fonder. A timeless love story that effortlessly crosses borders, Hollywood je t’aime is a romantic comedy that you can appreciate no matter where you call home.

Comedy/Drama/Gay, Cert 18, Release Dat UK: 22 February 2010

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Shank – new gay film coming to dvd

thegayzone — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:07:36 +0000

This is one of the best gay films I have ever seen… good story, good looking guys and good sexy bits. It reminded me very much of an up to date version of Beautiful Thing. But don’t expect nice school boys falling in love, Shank is based around gang culture and features sex, drugs and violence. Shocking in parts, but overall a great love story.

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Writhing with untamed sexuality and aggression, this blistering British indie centers on Cal, a teenage thug so desperate to hide his gay cravings from his gang members that he binges on drugs, anonymous sex and acts of violence. But the bad boy’s secret desires are uncovered when he rescues a kind-eyed French exchange student from one of the clan’s sadistic hate crimes. Though the two boys fall passionately in love, Cal’s crew is bent on revenge for his betrayal and the young lovers are placed in unspeakable danger. Unapologetic and as poignant as it is shocking, Shank is a must see.

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“The most thrilling, terrifying coming-out story you’ll have seen in years” Gay Times

“This is as exciting and urgent as street-level filmmaking gets” Shadows on the Wall

“Compelling, excruciating, uncompromising, Shank is a beautiful, brutal film that portrays contemporary society in all its unlovely and lovely glory” GaydarNation

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thegayzone — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:23:28 +0000

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Music: Same Difference

thegayzone — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:15:00 +0000

At last, we’ve waited almost a year for this, a single and new album out next week from X Factor Finalists Same Difference. OK so part of me thought oh no, please dont, but now ive heard the single ‘We R One’ and seen the video, its actually very good, very pop and very Steps like…… I like it.

Gay Film: No Regret

thegayzone — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:10:40 +0000

Release date: January 12 2009

Set in Seoul’s sleazy rent-boy scene, NO REGRET is a startling erotic thriller, exploring the complexities and pressures of gay life in South Korea’s burgeoning queer community. Orphan Sumin is doing all he can to make ends meet. When he is abruptly fired from his job at the local factory he faces no other option but to accept work in the city’s leading upmarket male brothel, X-Large. The line between sex and love soon blurs when businessman Jaemin appears and it seems his fate is irrevocably tied to Orphan’s. As lost souls become further and further entangled in a sexually-charged relationship, their vastly different worlds collide in a most tragic way.

Packed with romance, drama and tragedy, NO REGRET is a beautifully shot tale that has already thrilled audiences at film festivals across the world and is sure to do the same when it comes to DVD this January.

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