richard-1's - Rented List

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Diego, a successful Venezuelan fashion photographer, lives a glamorous life of excess with his partner Fabrizio. The shallowness of their day-to-day adventures is put into stark perspective after a sudden tragedy leaves Fabrizio in a coma.

To make matters worse, Diego's estranged son, Armando, arrives from Spain for an unexpected visit. Bitter and full of insecurity, Armando has great trouble adjusting to his father's sexuality and the LGBT lifestyle. In the midst of great emotional turmoil, Diego must try to find common ground with his temperamental son and learn that family, friends and love are the real ingredients to a happy, fulfilling life.

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Porn has had its fair share of superstars but none were bigger in every sense than John Holmes. He was in Los Angeles in 1969 when the censorship walls fell and he brought an irresistible asset to the burgeoning field of porn.

The inspiration for the character Dirk Diggler from Boogie Nights, Holmes' charms were similarly discovered in a men's room. From there it was a quick fight to the top of the porn heap, courtesy of a series of kitschily amusing sex spy films, where he played the infamous detective Johnny Wadd. Wadd is a documentary that explores the many facets of the life and world of this pop-culture icon. From his childhood in rural Ohio to his death from AIDS, this film unravels the myths surrounding Holmes and lays bare the darker side of his persona.

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Inspired by true events, David Wagner's acclaimed drama "Eismayer" tells the story of a secretly gay military officer whose tough façade conceals a clandestine double life.

Sergeant Major Charles Eismayer (Gerhard Liebmann) is known and feared as the toughest training officer in the Austrian Armed Forces, ruthless with recruits and unwavering in his discipline, order and machismo. But when he unexpectedly starts to fall in love with Falak (Luka Dimic), a recruit who unashamedly embraces his homosexuality, Eismayer's closeted existence is shaken to the core as he is forced to reconcile his fierce masculine identity with desire for another man.

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Mistaken identities, forbidden love, and one very inconvenient corpse turn the grand English manor of Fackham Hall into total bedlam.

The hilarious story of a pickpocket (Ben Radcliffe) who blags his way into service at the grand Fackham Hall, only to fall for the Lord's (Damien Lewis) rebellious daughter (Thomasin Mckenzie) who is betrothed to marry another (Tom Felton) to keep the family from financial ruin.

"Of an Age" is set in the summer of 1999 as a 17-year-old Serbian born, Australian amateur ballroom dancer experiences an unexpected and intense 24-hour romance with a friend's older brother.

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Lukas (Jack Brett Anderson) is a disillusioned loner in his 30s who has achieved nothing. Oliver (Alexander Lincoln) is a nightclub owner on the brink of bankruptcy.

Both are alone at the pub drowning their respective sorrows, Oliver and Lukas decide to spend the night out together after an initially awkward meeting, because they had nothing better to do. What follows is a revelatory evening of bar-hopping, deep discussions, and uncomfortable truths, as these two men not only get to know each other but come to a better understanding of themselves in the process.

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Gabriel (Caio Macedo), a young literature teacher, has just moved to Rio. He discovers 'The Gloria', a neighborhood bar and cruising spot, where he soon becomes friends with the magnetic owner, Monica (Diva Menner).

When he meets Adriano (Alejandro Claveaux), a male escort, the chemistry between them is explosive, sparking a passionate and tumultuous love affair. One day Adriano suddenly disappears, and Gabriel begins a journey of investigation until he becomes an escort himself. Realizing his obsession with Adriano is leading him on a destructive path, Gabriel must make a choice. With Monica and his new friends, he finds a family and new reasons to live.

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Meet Brian Epstein, a man who lived a thousand lives in a few short years, a visionary who transformed music history. From running a Liverpool record store to shaping the sound of a generation, Epstein's journey is a rollercoaster of ambition, passion, and relentless pursuit of greatness.

Jacob Fortune-Lloyd stars as the mastermind behind The Beatles' meteoric rise, navigating a whirlwind of unprecedented fame, cultural revolution, and personal demons. But behind the glitz and glamour lies a man seeking acceptance and love in a world not ready. 'Midas Man' peels back the curtain on the swinging '60s, revealing the triumphs, heartbreaks, and secrets of the man who changed the face of music forever. Step into Brian's world, where every touch turns to gold, but the most precious treasure remains just out of reach.

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"The Lion in Winter", is set in England during Christmas 1183. Henry II (Peter O'Toole) is deliberating over who to chose as his successor, and plans a family reunion in the hope to resolve this.

His scheming wife Eleanor of Aquitaine (Katharine Hepburn), and 3 sons: Richard the Lion-Hearted (Anthony Hopkins), Prince Geoffrey (John Castle), and Prince John (Nigel Terry) are all in attendance, and are all vying for the throne. Princess Alias (Jane Merrow) - Henry's mistress whom he wishes to marry and her brother, the young and crafty King Philip of France (Timothy Dalton) are also at the reunion. With much at stake, rebellion, treachery and deception is rife as everybody fights for their position on the throne.

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After he steals money from the mob Nicky (John Cassavetes) finds out that they have put a contract out on him. He turns to lifelong friend Mikey (Peter Falk) for advice, and help.

His friend, it transpires is more Judas than saviour as it becomes clear that he (Mikey) might just be the trigger man Nicky has been dreading. Directed with Cassavetes-style verite flair, this unusual gangster movie takes us 'Sopranos style' into the lives and pastimes of the gangsters we see. Elaine May (Ishtar), directs wonderful performances from Cassavetes and Falk with great back up from Ned Beatty, William Hickey and Sandford Meisner. Down those dark streets these men will tread! Film noir and gangster style meet head on.

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A beautifully delicate and nuanced concoction of a film, 'My Favourite Cake', co-written and directed by Iranian filmmakers Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, explores themes of love, regret and second chances with nuance and grace.

It's set against the backdrop of a country with strict rules and restrictions, especially when it comes to the rights and freedoms of women.

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Amongst the towering landscape of the Swiss Alps, a gifted young physicist (Jan Bülow) meets an elusive pianist (Olivia Ross) - one who knows things about him that he's never told another living soul.

Before he knows it, his curiosity traps him inside a mind-bending web of murder and mystery that will take him on a journey through the very fabric of the universe itself. Atmospheric, compelling and visually breathtaking, Timm Kroger's gripping sci-fi adventure blends past and present to create something utterly unique.

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While enjoying a day soaking up the sun at Athens' gay beach, best friends Demostheneos (Yorgos Tsiantoulas) and Nikitas (Andreas Labropoulos) brainstorm ideas for a screenplay.

Recalling the lively events of the summer where Demostheneos reluctantly broke up with his ex, Panos (Nikolaos Mihas), and somehow gained a dog named Carmen. The pair discuss how they can turn Demostheneos' encounters into a 'hero's journey' into a film of lifetime. Sexy and charming, 'The Summer with Carmen' is a celebration of gay friends that keep us sane and the four-legged pets who turn our lives into beautiful mayhem.

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Jackie (Karen Sillas) and Michael (Tom Noonan, Manhunter, also writer-director) are co-workers at a New York law firm who, after months of flirtation, agree to meet for a 'first date' at Jackie's apartment.

Their initially charged and playful interactions eventually evolve into a long, dark night of the soul, as the two would-be lovers get to know each other properly for the first time, and discover that all may not be as it seems. Winner of the Sundance Festival Jury Prize in 1994, 'What Happened Was...'is a landmark work of American independent cinema anchored around two stunning performances, presenting an often hilarious, often bleak, but always excoriatingly honest exploration of dating in the big city.

When Lieutenant McGregor (Gary Cooper) welcomes officers Forsythe (Franchot Tone) and Stone (Richard Cromwell) to a remote outpost on the northwest frontier of the British Raj, they face overwhelming odds as they battle a local insurgency.