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Opposites Attract (Korean Mini-Series)

By Golu
Honestly I can't believe we're still getting BL series this bad in 2026. This mini series runs about 7 to 8 episodes with a total runtime of just about an hour and it is so boring that I genuinely struggle to find the words. The actors are awkward, the story is as basic as it gets and there is almost nothing about this show worth saving. The makers do try to stir up some drama here and there but even that falls completely flat. Ho Won is a 23 year old university student who spots a man sitting alone at a gay bar and gets attracted to him. The man is Min U, a 33 year old who brushes Ho Won off immediately saying he's too young. Ho Won lies about his age and since he's made a bet with the bartender that he'll get this man home before the night is over, he switches tactics and eventually the two end up at Min U's place and sleep together. Despite being complete opposites in every way there's some kind of pull between them and they go on a couple of dates. But t...
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Homme au bain (French/English) [Man At Bath]

By Golu
A self indulgent relationship drama is the best way to describe this film (if you can call it that). I am sure casting a famous gay porn star was an idea to create more hype and visibility to the product than anything else. Having said that, actually the lead is not bad at all. But when the film itself has no merit to speak of, what can actors do.

Emmanuel is a hustler and live in lover of Omar in Paris. He has brutal sex with Omar before he is about to leave for a week for work, which angers Omar and asks him to clear out the home before he comes back. Omar leaves with his director friend and then we viewers are subjected to long scenes about her film making process, lecturing students and QnA sessions. Omar has a fling with a student while out and meanwhile Emmanuel has sex with men desperately looking for cash. He creates a painting on the walls of the apartment, an ode to Omar before he leaves him for good.

Had the film just focussed on the relationship between two men, it still could have made an impact and more meaning on sexual and companionship longing. But almost half of it is with this film director which adds absolutely nothing to the overall context at all. Its a complete waste. All those scenes can be easily edited out and this can well be converted to a meaningful short film. I did like the whole idea and scenes of sexual power dynamics, especially when an older client of Emmanuel living in the same building humiliates him. As actor, porn star Francois Sagat does a very good job. You feel a bit of empathy with him. As expected there is enough nudity and sex scenes involved.

The film is a poor attempt and a bad screenplay to portray desire and sexuality. There are much better films out there to have to waste your time on this one. (3/10)
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luigi43 said…
Let's say it is a porno movie . If I'm not wrong Francoise Sagat is starring. I collect all his movies.....
May 27, 2021 at 4:06 PM
Golu said…
I wouldn't really call this a porn film, because there isn't in your face sex scenes thrown just for the sake of it.
And yes, this one has Francois Sagat starring. I see you are a fan :p lol
May 28, 2021 at 8:33 AM
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