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Burnout Syndrome (Thai Series)

By Golu
True to its title, this show tries to capture burnout not as some big dramatic collapse but as this slow, draining exhaustion that quietly eats away at relationships and how you see yourself, and honestly it makes the characters feel really real. The pace is slow on purpose, and everyone here is flawed and full of contradictions, nobody's simple. It uses this messed up boss and employee dynamic to sneak in some pretty smart commentary on society. The story digs into toxic work culture, mental health struggles, and how money ends up running our lives whether we like it or not. And yeah, there's a love triangle thrown in too, because of course there is. This one runs ten episodes, each around 45-55 minutes. Jira's twenty eight, broke, and struggling to make it as a painter. Nothing's going right for him, his art isn't selling, he's got no steady job, and he's basically on the edge of falling apart. His best friend Ing does what she can, finding him odd jobs an...
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Straight Men & The Men Who Love Them - 1

By Golu
An internationally acclaimed collection of shorts that explore and expose the electric and sensual dynamite between gay men and straight men.

Espacio 2 (Spain) [Space 2]
Two men who cruise each other on a train that eventually takes them into the brush at which time one of them is pushed away. We have no explanation as to why this happened and the camera then focuses on the pusher. He goes home to a nice, takes off his clothes and jerks off and then his lover comes in. They together go for a party. Are they struggling in their relationship?

Truth Or Dare (Brazil)
A gay man returns home and revisits the love he left behind. After playing spin the bottle, two friends discover there might be more to their friendship than meets the eye. When their secret love is discovered by their families, their lives will change forever.

Em Nome do Pai (Brazil) [In The Name Of The Father]
What seems like a normal family hides secret perversions. Also reviewed here

Uninhibited (USA)
On elf the boys hides himself under the bed of his roommate while he is fucking his girlfriend. A French-style farce about two roommates who seem to have an unusual relationship. 

Misguided Piss (UK)
When a nerd observes the nice things that can happen when a stream accidentally goes astray, he decides to try the same tactic. This one was weird , but thankfully only 4 minutes long.

Popcorn & Coke (UK)
Matthew Leitch stars as an unsuspecting movie-goer who is seduced by both sexes prior to the beginning of a movie. Who will he choose? Keep watching after the closing credits to find out!

Coffee date (USA)
Over the internet Todd arranges to meet a blind date named Kelly at a local coffee house. When Kelly turns out to be another guy things do not turn out as either expected. This is definitely one oof the funniest short films with an amazing end.

Strictly an average collection here. Sadly, the quality of a lot of films here was not the best. (4.5/10)
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