Homosexual

Controversial but Fascinating
This is an out of the box look at Homosexuals. I am a parent to a gay son and was curious to take a look at this Mock-Umentary for obvious reasons.
It tells you that Gays basically divide into two major group : Those who are into it for the sex and those who are looking for relationships (Hey is it really that black and white? how about those who are into it for both) Although it is a bit unforgiving and I don't know if I agree with it all, I found it worthwhile. The live reenactments were an eyeful and it goes through all the levels and strands of gay guys. At one point the young (23) director claims "It's the flamboyance that keeps us from being totally accepted" Well I would say it is the narrow minds more then the flamboyance. The highlight of this piece was when two sailor (the real thing) one gay one straight come for a naked photo session unveiling a plethora of mental issues. The photo session its self looked beautiful and would remind you of a different time. A more...

Underwater
I've enjoyed exploring the world of Toby Ross over the past couple of years and naturally I'm always thrilled to check out any Ross endeavor. Homosexual is a great example of what a Mockumentary should be as it's filled with great insights, sly humor, and liberal doses of warmth. Toby has chosen to explore the various aspects of gay culture and lifestyles which aren't always shown through various forms of media or even talked about as a general rule of thumb. Rather than ridiculing or judging any particular party or groups of people, the film chooses to shed light on the issues most of us have always had a secret desire to know but probably didn't know exactly who to ask. Ross, himself, makes an appearance and lends his view in regards to specifics he recalls and the men that he adored. Compliments of the Ross photography archives, we are also treated to some very lovely photographs of beautiful men in various levels of dress or lack thereof. As one has to come to expect, we also are...

Good premice
I like the premice, a radio talk show host talking about gay culture with "the players" of Chicago's gay crowd. They actually used the real deal "players" from the community.
This film actually portrayed some redeeming thoughts! It talks about the 10% of the gay population that everyone sees, and perceives as the "stereotypical" gay person, as well as the hidden gay population, like the guys that just go to work and don't wear their sexual orientation as a badge of honor or difference to society.
It also sheds light on the "straight" guys who enjoy fooling around, in the gym showers or at an adult theater, maybe they're not so straight...
As the film introduces each of the guests, there is an extended video montage of their works. These montages are great for the graphic nudity, sexual situations and eye candy!
Stuff I didn't like about the film...
This DVD turns into a preview of other Toby Ross, Hornbill, BDF films, complete with not so subliminal product...

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