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Wise-eyes Neil O'Hara (Joe Peace), the epitome of all-American wholesomeness, leaves his rural home in search of adventure in L.A. He is spotted and picked up by obsessive photographer, and founder of the Athletic Models' Guild, Bob Mizer (Daniel MacIvor). Neil is introduced to the world of physique photography and film-making. Along with his fellow actors/models, he enjoys the giddy lifestyle of Mizer's estate - until he becomes aware of a seedier undercurrent. From the critically acclaimed and award-winning director of Hanging Garden comes this charming, humorous and erotic homage to 1950s innocence and optimism. A docu-drama about the genesis of the male pin-up, Beefcake replays the story of Physique Pictorial in 1950s America. The combination of interviews with the 'stars' of that lost era, with dramatic re-enactments of the events leading to Mizer's trial, makes for a heady mixture of biography, fantasy and social history, as well as a voyeuristic look at the underlying homoeroticism that really sold Physique Pictorial. - Director:
- Thom Fitzgerald
- Cast:
- Daniel MacIvor, Joshua Peace, Jack Griffin Mazeika
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Head-On (2004)Gegen Die Wand
Cahit, bedraggled and in a neck brace after driving his car into a wall, is more than a little surprised when beautiful, scarred Sibel proposes marriage - especially considering they met through their mutual desire to commit suicide. Cahit's Turkish blood is enough to satisfy Sibel's overbearing family and the two begin an unlikely marriage of convenience that has the even more unlikely consequence of making them want to live. Raw and uncompromising, director Fatih Akin's unparalleled energy and treatment of second generation Turkish families in Germany are reflected in the electrifying performances of the two leads: Birol Unel who celebrates poetic self-destruction like Kurt Cobain and Jim Morrison and Sibel Kekilli who was discovered in a shopping centre. Together they create a compelling chemistry that will grip you from the first frame to the last. - Director:
- Fatih Akin
- Cast:
- Birol Ünel, Sibel Kekilli, Güven Kiraç
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X Game (2010)X gêmu
Hideaki is kidnapped and when he awakens the next day, finds himself in a recreation of his old schoolroom, along with his recently reunited classmates. Trapped and held captive by mysterious hooded figures, each of them must now play a brutally violent, version of the punishment game... or face death. A twisty, horror/mystery 'mash-up' peppered with dark humor and inventive gore, director Yohei Fukuda shows how revenge is a dish best served cold and not very sweet - Japanese style. - Director:
- Yôhei Fukuda
- Cast:
- Kazuyuki Aijima, Hirofumi Araki, Shôta Chiyo
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The residents of Los Angeles are awakened in the dead of night by an eerie light beaming through the window. Like moths to a flame, the light source is drawing people outside before they suddenly vanish into thin air. As the world unravels around them, our band of survivors soon discover they must fight for their lives against the onslaught of a mysterious alien horde. Who or what are these extraterrestrials and how long before mankind succumbs to their overwhelming power? Skyline is a high velocity special effects bonanza in the tradition of Cloverfield or 2012. - Director:
- Colin Strause
- Cast:
- Eric Balfour, Donald Faison, Scottie Thompson
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The Lives of Others (2006)Das Leben Der Anderen
In this outstanding psychological and political thriller, we get a fascinating insight into the lengths and depths that the East European government went to in order to keep tabs on the lives of its population in 80's. When cold and brutal official Wiesler (Ulrich Mühe) is given the task of spying on acclaimed playwright Dreyman (Sebastian Koch) and his actress girlfriend, he relishes the task, knowing that if he uncovers subversive behaviour he will gain favor with his boss. But the longer he listens in on the couple, their friendships, passions and ideas, the more he realises that his own life and the harsh political regime are lacking in color and joy in many respects. Slowly he begins to doubt morality of is job and politics. As the lines between orders and compassion become blurred, Wiesler becomes more involved with his subject, walking a dangerous path between his duty and his new found reality. - Director:
- Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
- Cast:
- Ulrich Mühe, Klaus Münster, Martina Gedeck
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A Love to Hide (2005)Un amour à taire
Paris, 1942 and Nazi Germany is tightening its grip on occupied France. Thousands of Jewish families are being sent to camps outside the city. Meanwhile, Jean is doing what he can to help his family get by. However, his greatest secret is also his biggest liability – his boyfriend Philippe has risky connections with forgery artists. One day, Jean’s Jewish school friend Sarah comes begging for help, her family have been murdered and he is her only hope. The couple agree to take her into hiding, but with the Nazis hot on their trail, they must do everything they can to avoid being sent to the camps. ‘A Love to Hide’ is a gripping portrayal of wartime prejudices and the lengths people will go to be reunited with their loved ones. - Director:
- Christian Faure
- Cast:
- Jérémie Renier, Louise Monot, Bruno Todeschini
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Rusty (Patrick Tatten) is a successful architect with to die for pecs, bulging biceps and a killer smile. When his stodgy boyfriend leaves town, Rusty has a chance encounter with a handsome though seedy drifter, Denny (Dale Dymkoski). Blinded by Denny's good looks, vulnerability and hustler charm, Rusty begins an intense, steamy relationship ruled by long dormant passions. However, as Denny's control over Rusty strengthens, it soon becomes clear that Rusty now on a seductive ride of sex and drugs must decide what it is he truly wants. Lucky Bastard is an edgy, sensual and salacious exploration of youthful indiscretion, sexual indulgence and the high stakes of attraction a story that rings true to anyone who's ever fallen for the wrong guy for all the right reasons. - Director:
- Everett Lewis
- Cast:
- Patrick Tatten, Dale Dymkoski, Timothy Ryan Cole
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A unconventionally bold love story. Theo and Frank are on the run from the British Navy in the 1800s. They hide in the grounds of an abandoned country house - and quickly learn that it's more than their former life they are running from. A strikingly original British queer feature, 'The Secret Path' is like nothing you've seen before. - Director:
- Richard Mansfield
- Cast:
- Darren Bransford, Miguel Campbell-Lewis, Daniel Mansfield
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You and the Night (2013)Les rencontres d'après minuit
Around midnight, a stylish young couple and their exuberant transvestite maid prepare for an orgy. Their guests will be The Slut, The Star, The Stud and The Teen. Each comes with their own dark and impassioned secrets, unravelled in sequences and flashbacks, in a night that will stay with you long after. - Director:
- Yann Gonzalez
- Cast:
- Kate Moran, Raphaël Lefèvre, Adelchi Ghezzi
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Inspired by the 1986 newspaper headline, which broke during Boy George's heavily reported drug problem, 'Worried About The Boy' is a compassionate biography following the much-loved icon's formative years. The film takes a wry look at a young George O'Dowd's determination to stand out from the crowd, and his subsequent success in changing a whole generation's attitude to music and gender. - Director:
- Julian Jarrold
- Cast:
- Douglas Booth, Jonny Burt, Mathew Horne
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Challenging the boundaries established by '9 Songs' and 'Dastricted', "Lie with Me" is a sensual love story. Sexually adventurous Leila connects with men through spontaneous, fleeting encounters. At a crowded house party, she meets the equally impulsive David. Stunned by the effect of this brief but lust-drenched liaison, they begin a heated game of seduction that soon explodes into a full blown and rampant affair. Being intimate is everything to them and they indulge themselves everywhere - in bed, on the rooftops, at the park. But this is different from anything they've experienced before. This is desire beyond the physical. It's an emotional craving, something that terrifies them both. Ravaged by lust, burdened by their impulses but desperate for love, Leila and David embark on an exploration to the very limits of their desires. - Director:
- Clément Virgo
- Cast:
- Lauren Lee Smith, Eric Balfour, Polly Shannon
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Boys (2014)Jongens
Sieger and Marc are part of an all-boys athletics club, training hard for the relay championships. During their lakeside summer days, an innocent friendship develops into something deeper, but coming to terms with these new emotions is a hurdle they have to overcome. At first, Sieger denies his attraction to Marc. But then, they kiss... - Director:
- Mischa Kamp
- Cast:
- Gijs Blom, Ko Zandvliet, Jonas Smulders
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On June 27, 1969, police raided The Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York. In a spontaneous show of support and frustration, the city's gay community rioted for three nights in the streets, an event that is considered the birth of the modern Gay Rights Movement. This multiple Emmy award winning documentary pries open the closet door, setting free the dramatic stories of gay communities of eras past. Revealing and often humorous, the award winning Before War II and the witch hunt trials of the McCarthy era, before winding up at the Stonewall Inn one summer night. Before Stonewall is essential viewing for all those who have celebrated their sexuality, or have been persecuted because of it. - Director:
- Greta Schiller
- Cast:
- Gladys Bentley, Maua Adele Ajanaku, Red Jordan Arobateau
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This long awaited compilation showcases ten incredible short films and documentaries that deal with all aspects of modern gay life, created by some of the hippest directors and hottest actors around. Amongst all the gorgeous eye candy and hot encounters, these imaginative and challenging shorts tackle a wide range of contemporary topics - the pitfalls of online cruising, falling in love with your straight best friend, long distance lovers, growing old and gay gracefully - not to mention a fantastic mix of gay rodeos, sexually frustrated zombies and hunky Australian men in Speedos! With over 2 hours worth of content and featuring some shorts which have never been shown in the UK before, 'Boys on Film' is essential viewing and more importantly, contains something for everyone of every persuasion! - Director:
- Hong Khaou
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When Dr. Joe Darro's (Kevin Costner) beautiful and beloved pediatrician wife dies tragically on a mission of mercy in the jungles of South America, Joe buries himself in this work at the hospital. But soon mysterious events - moving objects, communications from her former patients who survive near-death experiences and odd voices - make him believe his wife is trying to contact him from beyond the grave. - Director:
- Tom Shadyac
- Cast:
- Kevin Costner, Susanna Thompson, Joe Morton
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