Derek Winnert

Posts Tagged "gay lead character"

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The Last Straight Man *** (2014, Mark Cirillo, Scott Sell, David Alanson Bradberry) – Classic Movie Review 13,047

Mark Cirillo stars as Lewis, a closeted gay man throwing a bachelor party for his straight best friend and secret crush, Cooper (Scott Sell). But, after a night of drunken sex, they decide to meet […]

Aug, 11

Elliot Loves ***½ (2012, Fabio Costaprado, Quentin Araujo, Elena Goode, Guillermo Iván, Robin de Jesus) – Classic Movie Review 12,997

The 2012 American gay coming-of-age comedy drama film Elliot Loves is a funny, touching movie with a sweet vibe and two appealing performances from the young actors playing Elliot. Writer/ director Terracino’s 2012 American gay […]

Jul, 20

A Thousand Clouds of Peace *** (2003, Juan Carlos Ortuno, Juan Torres, Perla de la Rosa, Salvador Alvarez) – Classic Movie Review 12,990

Julián Hernández’s starkly poetic neorealist 2003 Mexican romantic drama film A Thousand Clouds of Peace showcases his dazzling style and imagination. Juan Carlos Ortuño stars as Gerardo who searches for love, but seems totally lost.  […]

Jul, 09

Orpheus’ Song *** (2019, Sascha Weingarten, Julien Lickert, Henry Morales, Kristina Kostiv) – Classic Movie Review 12,838

Writer-director Tor Iben goes by the name of Feelbadmovies, but the cute 2019 German romantic adventure drama film Orpheus’ Song is a feel-good movie. Hooray! It’s a nice and quirky tale of two gym buddies. […]

Apr, 02

Third Man Out *** (2005, Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence, Jack Wetherall, Woody Jeffreys, Sean Young) – Classic Movie Review 12,823

Chad Allen stars as a gay detective who always gets his man, in the excellent 2005 mystery film Third Man Out, the first of four films featuring Richard Stevenson’s private eye Donald Strachey. A gay […]

Mar, 10

Riley ***½ (2023, Jake Holley, Colin McCalla, Riley Quinn Scott, Connor Storrie, Rib Hillis) – Classic Movie Review 12,821

Benjamin Howard’s impressive, authentic 2023 feature film debut Riley is based on his own experience as a student athlete, with an standout performance by Jake Holley as a high-school jock struggling to confront his sexuality.  Writer-director […]

Mar, 07

Le Fate Ignoranti [The Ignorant Fairies] [His Secret Life] **** (2001, Margherita Buy, Stefano Accorsi, Serra Yilmaz) – Classic Movie Review 12,797

The 2001 Italian film Le Fate Ignoranti [The Ignorant Fairies] [His Secret Life] is another spellbinding, hauntingly beautiful drama from Turkish-Italian director Ferzan Ozpetek. It is directed in commanding style by Ozpetek, and the heartfelt, highly […]

Jan, 17

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