I watched this right after “My Own Private Idaho " and enjoyed it with the same warmth and nostalgia (though bleak), thanks to the naturalistic '90s appeal (1988). And of course Mr. River himself. I also found myself on edge not from the narrative of being on the run, but rather the glimmer of hope in having a different life.

We are given a plot that humanizes flawed characters who were formerly anti-war demonstrators. The predicament that rears its head…

I appreciate the naturalistic approach to this film. Outside of the eroticism, certain aspects of the dialogue and shots felt minimal and “made for TV.” The film is already a unique timestamp for its gay subject matter and eroticism in the mid-70s. It stays true to its title by focusing on well-adjusted gay men in middle-class society. I was intrigued by the protagonist David (an ex-monk) rejecting the religious aspect of his previous life, but wanting to maintain a monogamous…

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What a beautiful film! The array of subject matter melds together to create different emotions through various stages of life creating realism. We see the joys of being a child through the lens of Salvatore Di Vita. Even without traditional education, we see wisdom in Alfredo. He has accepted the monotony of being a projectionist and found pleasure in providing entertainment and happiness to the community. His mother deals with grief from the loss of her husband while trying…

What a beautiful film. I had to drag myself away from watching it over and over again. Though it's somber in tone, the film still feels very warm, even literally with the occasional lighting choice to bring it forth. We see a serious, maybe even cynical, man (George) who has a couple of soft spots being his friend Charlotte and the incomparable love he has for his partner Jim. George's narration is very detailed about who he is and he…