The error made by this film is that it dares to paint pre 80s and post 90s gay men with a broad brush. The activities of monogamy and promiscuity have always been a part of the gay experience. Grindr simply replaced much of the toilet and park cruising. From ancient Rome, we have men desiring to marry each other. One could argue that the idea of gay promiscuity was a direct response to homophobia. But there are many accounts of gay men choosing to pursue exclusive relationships. I am certain many gay men escaped the gay pandemic because they were in faithful relationships. And this idea of faithfulness still exists among younger gay men of 2020. There are many gay men today who want to fall in love with one man and live faithfully, and if the need to fool around with others comes about, it would be organic. I distinctly remember during the fight for gay marriage that many older gay guys were arguing that those in favor of gay marriage were seeking to pander to a heteronormative worldview. Thus, another mistake made by the writer is when they blended the circa 80's fight for gay rights with the push for gay marriage. Let's face it gay relationships, regardless of the generational differences, are not as black and white as is suggested by this film.
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Beautiful film
risabg18 July 2021
This is a beautiful, moving film about a gay man trying to find genuine intimacy and love with a partner from a younger generation that's more about no-strings hook-ups than monogamy. The struggles here are real and palpable for anyone looking for love. Wonderfully written, directed, and acted by Doug Tompos and Adrian Gonzalez. Produced with The BGB Studio.
beautiful
Kirpianuscus18 May 2020
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