This beautifully shot film depicts two gay men working together in the kitchen early in the morning. To chipper music, they each put ingredients into a large pot and set it in the oven. After returning from work, they pull the pot out, and an adorable child sits inside smiling. Documenting their undeniable ability to… Continue reading Sweet Life
Month: June 2003
Beso Nocturno (Night Kiss)
By Вen Li
Beso Nocturno packs a lot into a 14-minute short, presenting itself as a story about karma and compassion. Unfortunately, those themes are so obvious and cliched that this film fails to distinguish itself by needlessly repeating them to no real benefit. Though it’s not a visual masterpiece, creative cinematography and technical proficiency are evident throughout… Continue reading Beso Nocturno (Night Kiss)
Mavra Min
By Russ Dyck
When you hear the words “teen” and “lesbian” in one sentence, you most likely think of girls having pillow fights on the Internet. Unfortunately, it’s just not real life. Take Emily, the lead character in Lipstick, for example. She is a lesbian still in high school and has a girlfriend, but hasn’t taken those first… Continue reading Mavra Min
A Bit of You
By Вen Li
A young woman reconsiders her ambiguous relationship with her best friend and neighbor when an old flame threatens to move back into town. Jennifer Markowitz’s A Bit of You could have done well with a bit more content and insight into relationship management or the human experience. The straightforward story includes some subtle (or distracting)… Continue reading A Bit of You
Bar Talk
Set in a smoky bar complete with neon lights, Bar Talk is a miniature version of Blind Date. Panning around the room capturing gestures, eye contact and body language the camera encounters an attractive brunette. Without using words, she strolls to the bar and picks up another girl. The scene is played again, this time… Continue reading Bar Talk
The Moment After
This film documents the struggle for acceptance and self-worth between the gay community and the outside world. Gabriel shows his lover Tracy “all the possibilities,” weaving ominous flashes from past birthdays up to his current birthday party. From wearing his mother’s lipstick to his first sexual encounter, this stimulating film ends with a graphic shot… Continue reading The Moment After
Been So Long
By Ken Clarke
Boston-based vocalist Toni Lynn Washington’s fourth album is a testament to her favorite standard blues tunes. While nothing ground-breaking is offered, the listener can simply enjoy the sultry sounds of Washington’s dynamic voice–her vocals are the defining factor in making this a unique piece of work. Been So Long is chock full of tinkling piano,… Continue reading Been So Long
Scenes One Through Thirteen
Hot Hot Heat is a punk-influenced band straight out of Victoria, British Columbia. Scenes One Through Thirteen is a collection of some of the band’s earlier vinyl releases and singles. The glory of this CD is the combination of out-of-control screaming/singing, unrelenting keyboard pounding and merciless drumming. Notice the omission of a lead guitar, resulting… Continue reading Scenes One Through Thirteen
Committed to a Bright Future
By Russ Dyck
What can you say about a band who once threw their own fresh feces on an unruly crowd and are proud of it? Nothing that sings much praise. Dog Fashion Disco know how to write a song with two parts, but the problem is that this is the only way they write their songs. For… Continue reading Committed to a Bright Future
Night on My Side
By CH Smith
Despite the somewhat generic sound of Night on My Side, Irish singer/songwriter Gemma Hayes has put together a solid debut album showcasing her undeniable talents as both musician and songwriter. What I mean by generic is that any of these songs may soon appear in an episode of Dawson’s Creek, if they have not already.… Continue reading Night on My Side