A Revry original, Unconventional is a really well-liked queer dramedy that feels totally different from the usual stuff. The heart of the story is about two pretty eccentric queer siblings and their partners trying to build a family that doesn't follow the traditional rules. It takes a super raw and unfiltered look at queer life, diving deep into things like mental health, addiction, and how complicated identity and relationships can get. It’s not afraid to get messy or show people at their most vulnerable, and it really pushes boundaries while showing a lot of different queer experiences. The first season has nine episodes, and each one is about a half-hour long. The story centers on Noah, a grad student who’s been struggling for years to wrap up his PhD. He’s been with his husband, Dan, for nine years, and they’ve recently gotten married and moved to Palm Springs. While they're trying to figure out how to start a family and have a baby, they decide to shake things up by in...
Tom Clay Jesus - A one night stand between Tom and Clay which goes nowhere until Jesus enters the picture. Fun is that Jesus happens to be Clay, only there months later, whom Tom fails to recognize. The film looks at a New York area tryst-romance from three perspectives. People want to be loved for themselves, whatever that might mean.
Boychick - A Jewish high-school student in Los Angeles recruits his dream female celebrity performer to help him win the attention of the buff debate team champion. There is a long end credit section that tells "where they are now".
Audit - A married couple show up at an IRS audit in Los Angeles to explain how they have so many expenses and so little revenue. Guess what? The auditor has figured out even more. And what else, the audio happens to be the ex-boyfriend of the actor who is dinghies sexuality from his wife. There were many twists and subtleties.
The Prom Queen - A drag-wearing high-schooler (north of New York City) tricks with the jock who will escort the ambitious prom queen. This was a weird one for me, especially since clearly a close friend of this guy was madly in love with her.
Caught - A Chicago area photographer falls for a pre-med who already has a relationship with a somewhat older man. Actions, confessions, and what else can happen?
This selection is no better nor worse than most of the others. It seems the more shorts in a collection , the greater chance for mediocrity. This is again, one of those generic collection were it is a mix of good and bad. The fun part for me was going back in time and reliving how some of these gay themed shorts were made back in the day. (4.5/10)
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