August

A wonderful film
A beautifully realized film-- a guy's life is thrown into disarray when his ex comes back to town, and they find the spark between them isn't exactly dead. What sounds like a simple story has surprising raw emotional power, helped in no small part by a couple of fantastic lead performances. AUGUST is the rare film to really look deeply at its gay characters, their choices, their aspirations. If you liked Andrew Haigh's WEEKEND, check this one out-- it's real gem.

A cut above
This film is a cut above most independent, gay-themed movies. The acting is solid. The story is compelling. My only criticism is the non-linear storytelling format the director chose. My lingering question was why did they cut their hair? A vague reference to having worn their hair that way in the past was not enough of an explanation for me. The three main actors are each gorgeous. Murray Bartlett (Troy) provided the most nuanced performance of the three, and he is the most experienced actor of the trio. Bartlett's take on Troy was so good that even though the character is a despicable human being, you can't help but hope Troy will learn his lessons and evolve.

WATCH IT!!!!!!!!
A sensitive film about love, trust and regret in relationships. The actors come across as realistic and in the moment of their emotions. This isn't a gay film about relationships- this is a film about relationships and all that comes with it. The shooting of the film is beautiful without pretense. The actors are very easy on the eyes and every one needs a Nina in their lives. Hilliary Banks is fantastic.

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