Boys Briefs
Reunion of six short films having homosexuality as theme: "The Absolution of Anthony", by Dean Slotar, depicting a 16-year-old boy living with a Catholic grandfather in Bronx; "Smear", by Sam Zalutsky, telling the story of a boy who is in love with a straight friend; "Front Room", by Pierre Yves Clouin, an experimental short showing a gay physical relationship; "Fairy Tale", by David Kittredge, when a man decides to introduce his boyfriend to his homophobic family; "Ferkel" or "Piglets", by Luc Feit, showing an old lady who tries to ruin a sexual encounter; and "Stanley Beloved", by Simon Chung, telling the story of a boy who, before going to study abroad, decides to spend a summer day with his best friend.
Cast
Gary Cohen
as Joe (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Victor Garber
as Father Carson (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Mateo Gómez
as Radio Voice (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") (voice)
Diego Lopez
as Cute Boy 2 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Sam McConnell
as Telephone Toy (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Joe Policek
as Cute Boy 1 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Joe Quintero
as Anthony (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Reviews
Charles Tatum
Six short films about homosexual awakening are gathered together in one easy to manage collection. Some are good, some are not, and the two hosts, picked primarily for their cutie pie looks, annoy immediately. The six films are reviewed individually: The Absolution of Anthony (Directed by Dean Sl...
