Coming out of the same studio that gave us RuPaul's Drag Race, and stacked with a whole crew of former contestants, Stop! That! Train! plays like RuPaul basically taking a bow for the entire franchise she's built. It's not really a gay film in the traditional sense, but with so many drag stars from Ru's shows popping up alongside a few cameos from well known out gay actors, I figured it earns a spot on this blog anyway. The whole thing is completely over the top, packed with GenZ slang, loud flashy visuals, and humor that's constantly winking at you knowing how ridiculous it is. Going in you'd assume it's meant to be a laugh riot, and a lot of critics online seem to be eating it up, but I just couldn't get into it at all. I've never really been someone who vibes with campy silly stuff like this, so honestly my reaction doesn't surprise me one bit. The setup follows Tess and DeeDee, two low level stewardesses who sneak onto the fancy Glamazonian E...
A 23-year-old, Russian-born violinist Artem Kolesov posted a YouTube video in which he comes out as gay. Instead of creating an anonymous contribution, he chose to share his name and face, his story of abuse, depression and suicide attempts, to let fellow LGBT youth in Russia feel less isolated. Despite the possibility of arrest, he has no regrets, because LGBT Russians & the world will hear the voice of a gay Russian.
In August 2014, Daniel was confronted by his family who disapproved of his sexuality. Daniel recorded the event on his phone. This VR video using the technique of videogrammetry uses the original audio and plight of LGBT who end up being homeless because their family abandons them.
For over a year the London police failed to properly investigate the deaths of four young gay men and link them to a serial killer. During this time one man repeatedly tried to raise the alarm. Finally the killer was sentenced to life imprisonment. This short BBC documentary is about those events.
Adrian and his friends climb every afternoon on a roof to watch a girl who sunbathes. But this afternoon will be different because Adrian will also see a naked guy on the roof. Challenged by his own sexuality and his friends query, he has a quick decision to make.
Längs Vägen (Sweden) [Along the Road]
Two truck drivers have a secret relationship. They meet up at a rest area along the road, but both of them are longing for something more.
Jordi and Marc are team-mates in a local soccer team. Jordi has been offered a contract with one of the biggest soccer clubs in the world. But the club wants him to keep his sexuality a secret. This brings a bone of contention between the two guys because part of Marc wants him to not go and be away from him although football club is the right thing for Jordi. What would be the right thing to do in such a case? A very beautiful and well acted emotional film.
Showering after his swim, a young man finds his interest piqued and his self-image challenged by a strange sound. He gives in to his instincts but rage takes over when caught by a stranger. Classic case of closet homophobia !!
It is the last day before Victor has to move to another city. So he and his best friend Robert do all the things they like to do together including skateboarding & spraying. But this time, there will be a kiss too.
Seminarista (USA)
A young Colombian conservative seminarian struggles to choose between his faith and his sexuality after he has a steamy encounter with a free-spirited guy during a trip to the US.
When a handsome young man decides to leave his older female lover his escape plan is foiled when her early return coincides with his new lover's arrival. A classic set up for disaster and heartbreak? Or perhaps there is another possibility of the trio getting it on?
Truth or Dare (USA)
2 couples decide to play the game but the instigator will soon realize that some deep waters may have been better left uncharted with her boyfriend. Done to death!
Felix is secretly in love with Ralph. This doesn't seem to be the biggest problem, but Felix is fifteen and Ralph is his thirty-four-year-old soccer coach. They meet every day in secret. One day, Felix's mother finds out and Ralph has to decide between feeling and reason.
Dos Chicos Adolescentes (Argentina)
2 young adult boys meet at one of the guys home on a hot day trying to control their passion and feelings.
Two gay Dads fumble to provide their straight son with meaningful support after the loss of his first real love. They both constantly question if their decision was right given there is no female at home but their son assures them he is very happy to just have 2 Dads.
Eersgeborene (South Africa( [Firstborn]
The short film explores identity and sexuality within the Afrikaans minority through a tale of two brothers who descend into matricide and madness on a remote farm.
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