Heaven Help Us 1985
Heaven Help Us 1985
R | 1h 44min | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 8 February 1985 (USA)
Storyline:
Sixteen-year-old Michael Dunn arrives at St. Basil’s Catholic Boys School in Brooklyn circa 1965. There, he befriends all of the misfits in his class as they collide with the repressive faculty and discover the opposite sex as they come of age.
Chemin de Croix 2008
Unrated | 53min | Drama | 2008 (France)
User review:
The packaging of “Jonathan-Die Passion” suggests another silly gay-themed film, but in fact, this is a gritty and dark exercise in religious symbolism. A quote from the bible, having to do with showing love and understanding to your own torturer, gives the hint that this is not a typical film. It isn’t a gay film at all, actually. Jonathan steals some money from his mothers bag and, together with a friend of his, travels to the city in search of sex, drugs…or both. After the two are turned away from a porno theatre for being underage, they venture into a more dangerous place where they might secure some hashish. The abandoned building where the deal takes place resembles something out of the “Hostel” films, and the shady but beautiful guy who sells them the hash, offers them the drugged out whore lying on the couch in the same room. However the deal goes wrong, and in the midst of a graphic menage a trois, a shootout takes place between the boy and an unexpected guest. Jonathan’s buddy escapes, but Joanthan is held prisoner, gagged and beaten by the other boy, who begins to panic. The violence level in “Die Passion” is high, and features some very authentic looking beatings, and bleeding, open wounds. The films non-existent budget lends the film a very bleak, and seedy quality. But all the ugly imagery is offset by the cast, which is made up of three very beautiful actors, especially Fabien De Marchi, with his exotic Arabic looks. Fabien plays his part of the quiet, and supremely forgiving Jonathan, who, much like Jesus in the hands of his own abusers, can only gaze upon his torturer with a look of love and total understanding. Running a short 54 minutes, “Jonathan: Die Passion” (as it is called in Germany) is a very unique, poetic piece of work, but it’s serious and violent nature might not be appreciated by some audiences, especially those looking for some lightweight, erotic entertainment. Cyril Legann is a director to watch, as is the beautiful actor Fabien De Marchi. Recommended for fans of violent and dark cinema.
Love Songs 2007
Les chansons d’amour (original title)
Unrated | 1h 31min | Drama, Musical, Romance | 23 May 2007 (France)
Storyline:
Julie’s boyfriend Ismaël lives with her; rather than worry about the time he spends with his colleague Alice, Julie invites Alice to join them. The three walk the streets of Paris, party, read, and sleep together. Sometimes it’s lighthearted, sometimes there are jealousies. Then death strikes. In various ways, those left come to terms with the departure and absence of a loved one: showing concern, eating together, attempting new relationships, trying to “be there” for the other. Then, the spirit returns and new commitments are possible. The romantic elements of musical comedy play in contrast to the ambivalence of the lyrics and the story.
The Cubs 1973
Los cachorros (original title)
1h 50min | Drama | 10 May 1973 (Mexico)
Storyline:
A man who has been mutilated in boyhood encounters numerous difficulties because of it. His frustration at being unable to culminate his relationships with women eventually drives him to drastic actions.
All Male, All Nude 2017
Documentary | 5 December 2017 (USA)
Storyline:
Journey into the world of male strippers at America’s only all nude gay strip club located in the heart of the Bible Belt and the unique family unit it engenders.
Naked USA Florida 1989
2x60min | Documentary | 01/05/1989
Product description:
Several of the largest and most popular US nudist resorts are visited at a time when they are bursting with peak season events. Some members who’ve embraced the nudist lifestyle for a long time and some new to the experience and some juniors who’ve been raised in a clothing-optional environment provide insight on why they’re enthusiastically drawn to naturism. Some express their feelings in an interview, others preferred to be filmed enjoying their favorite nudist activity.
Hair Under the Roses 2000
Hair Under the Roses 2000
Du poil sous les roses (original title)
1h 25min | Comedy | 1 November 2000 (France)
Storyline:
The discovery of sexuality through the eyes of a group of teenagers.
The Secret Garden 1993
The Secret Garden 1993
G | 1h 41min | Drama, Family, Fantasy | 13 August 1993 (USA)
Storyline:
Living in India, Mary Lennox, a young, privileged girl, is left orphaned when her parents are killed in an earthquake. She is sent back to England where she goes to live on her uncle’s estate. It is a fairly isolated existence and she has to find things to keep herself occupied. She finds a sickly young boy…and a secret garden.
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker 1982
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker 1982
Night Warning (original title)
R | 1h 36min | Horror, Thriller | February 1982 (USA)
Storyline:
Since the death of his parents fourteen years ago, Billy Lynch has been raised by his over-protective aunt Cheryl. But once he turns seventeen, he is soon set on planning his life…without her. He’s planing on going on to college and is dating local girl Julie. None of which sits well for his aunt, who’s lost everyone else in her life and now with her nephew ready to leave, ensures she starts on a campaign to keep him with her…forever.But as her plans misfire she becomes swept up in a cycle of psychosis and frenzied violence all being blamed on Billy by everyone else…including a homophobic detective, who’s anti-gay prejudice is steadily reaching its zenith…leading to an unforeseeable outcome.
