Author Archives: Amos
“ANGELS IN AMERICA”– Awesome
“ANGELS IN AMERICA” Awesome!!! Amos Lassen When I saw Tony Kushner’s “Angels in America” on the Broadway Stage I was awed. Then there was news about a planned movie version that never seemed to get going. Ultimately it was done as a miniseries for HBO and the rest is history. A/A is probably the finest …
“ANTARCTICA”– Another Excellent Israeli Gay Film
“ANTARCTICA” Another Excellent Israeli Gay Film Amos Lassen Cocktails aren’t the only things shaken and stirred in this romantic comedy/drama from Israel. If tall, dark and handsome men appeal to you, and sweet and sensual women make you swoon, then get ready to find yourself tipsy from the affects of the charming characters in these …
“RAGING SUN, RAGING SKY”– Engaging
“Raging Sun, Raging Sky” Engaging Amos Lassen “Raging Sun, Raging Sky” is a long film with a great deal of male nudity. There is not a lot of dialog or plot but it is visually beautiful. Ryo (Guillermo Villegas) is a confused young man who shuffles around Mexico City looking for love. He ends up …
“EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT GAY PORN STARS BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK”– Pornology
“Everything You Wanted to Know About Gay Porn Stars But Were Afraid to Ask” Pornology Amos Lassen We have to be thankful for Here! TV for its bringing us some of the best GLBT television. Here’s new documentary series may be a mouthful to say but it is a pleasure to watch. For the sake …
“UNFAITHFUL”– Shared Intimacy
“Unfaithful” Shared Intimacy Amos Lassen “Unfaithful” is like no movie you have ever seen before. It is loaded with intimacy. The director gives us a gem of a movie and I am not sure we know what to do with it. The plot is rather simple or so it seems at first. Claude Peres …
“BEAR CITY”– Oh, You Got to Have Friends
“Bear City” “Oh, You Got To Have Friends” Amos Lassen “Bear City” is a romantic comedy set in the bear scene of New York City. It looks at a group of close-knit friends and their adventures as bears. The cast is diverse, the comedy is wonderful and the film is a lot of fun. …
“SHUT UP AND KISS ME”– A Wonderful New Romantic Comedy
“Shut Up and Kiss Me” A Wonderful New Romantic Comedy Amos Lassen About a month ago a friend told me to watch out for Ariztical’s new film, “Shut Up and Kiss Me” and I understand why. It is a pure delight as it tackles the contemporary gay dating scene. Ben (hunky Ronnie Kerr) is …
“WATERCOLORS”– Haunted by the Past
“Watercolors” Haunted by the Past Amos Lassen The best thing I can say about “Watercolors” is that it is a wonderful film. The acting is excellent and the writing is well done (albeit a little melodramatic), the cinematography is beautiful and the casting (including Greg Louganis) is perfect. It‘s all about true love and …
“CIAO”– How Lives Change
“Ciao” How Lives Change Amos Lassen Regent Releasing brings us the story of Mark who dies unexpectedly and leaves behind two men—Jeff, his best friend and Andrea, an Italian with whom he has been maintaining an online correspondence. When Jeff tells Andrea that his friend is gone, Andrea writes back expressing his sympathies …
“THE ART OF BEING STRAIGHT”– The Boundaries of Youth
“The Art of Being Straight” The Boundaries of Youth Amos Lassen The youth of the world tend to have stricter boundaries than those who have lived a bit although many times we feel that this is not the case. “The Art of Being Straight”, a first film from director/writer Jesse Rosen explores those boundaries …
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