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Tommy O'Haver wrote and directed this gay lifestyle comedy about aspiring photographer Billy (Sean P. Hayes) who encounters rocky romantic roads intersecting among an assortment of Los Angelenos -- ha... read more read more...ndsome Fernando (Armando Valdes-Kennedy), who has a steady boyfriend; blond waiter Gabriel (Brad Rowe), who has a San Francisco girlfriend; Billy's roommate Georgiana (Meredith Scott Lynn); and pal Perry (Richard Ganoung). Entranced by Gabriel, Billy takes him on as a model and introduces him at gallery openings and parties, only to see Gabriel leave for better modeling assignments with well-known fashion photographer Rex Webster (Paul Bartel). Fantasy sequences parody Vertigo, '30s musicals, and From Here to Eternity. Shown at 1998 film festivals, including Berlin and Sundance. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 32 min.

Directed by: Tommy O'Haver

Release Date: July 24, 1998

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DVD Release Date: December 22, 1998

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  • itsjustme2004
    October 14, 2010
    itsjustme2004
    CUTE! CUTE! CUTE! This is a really quirky and charming movie, and Sean Hayes is just adorable in it.
  • Camus123
    July 17, 2007
    Camus123
    If I could I might give this film 2.5 stars. I read one reviewer stating that this was not a "gay" film. I do not know how that statement could possibly be made. Not that it is in any way a problem, and yes the character does go through things that we can all relate to, but for c... read morerying out loud, Hayes starts the movie by saying, "Hi, I am a homosexual" and begins speaking to the trials and tribulations of being a homosexual in an overwhelmingly heterosexual world. So let us call it what it is...a movie about navigating the waters of gay life that even a heterosexual can relate to ok? This movie had some potential. Starving artist seeks love in all the wrong places. Finds possible love in a man who is unsure about his own sexuality. The notion of "being there" for someone when he comes out of the closet like a mentor (I have a friend who has stated that he wished he had someone to guide him when he came out). It also had some very brave scenes where one might see this film on stage rather than a screen. Where it falls short? The acting was terrible. So terrible that it overtook everything in the film. You never cared about any of the characters except Sean Hayes (because this is the only character who they built...and they didn't do the greatest job of that). His monologues about the self were done in such a monotone voice that I found myself drifting away as he spoke. It wasn't that they weren't interesting it was simply that he was stating them as if he were on downers rather than the dreamy, reminiscence that they were shooting for. Also, the constant interjection of 5+ minute drag queen love songs...they were fun to start, but they went on forever...kinda like I am doing now. I wanted to like this film. Really, I did, but I didn't. It had a chance to make something great out of itself, but did not get there. Rent it on a dare if you like, but I cannot say this film is one to recommend.
  • jjnxn
    May 4, 2007
    jjnxn
    dirty cheat of a film, not the performers fault that lays with the script.
  • brent73rn
    July 20, 2008
    brent73rn
    Good movie overall, nicely acted, well written and directed. Nice to find out that Sean Hayes can do more than camp.
  • mikeylovesgregg
    June 1, 2008
    mikeylovesgregg
    One of the best gay romances ever put on film. It's an every day guy looking for more than just the next best thing. Sean Hayes (pre-Will & Grace) is great...
  • blueowlboy
    August 5, 2007
    blueowlboy
    Sweet and gentle... the search for a romanticized romance with Sean Hayes being... well, sweet and gentle.
  • kaijawitch
    May 10, 2007
    kaijawitch
    I really didn't watch T.V that often.. so missed out on seeing the beginning of Will and Grace.. which is probably a good thing.. because the first time I saw Sean Hayes was this movie.. He is SOOOO much more than "just Jack".. Oh well.. charming movie.. not the most sociall... read morey important gay movie of all time.. but charming..
  • zeiko18
    January 9, 2007
    zeiko18
    Sweet, funny, relatable. It also has some really gorgeous dream sequences that recreate famous movie scenes. Surprisingly understated.

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Michael Dequina
October 20, 2005
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

When Billy ends his opening monologue saying that the film is for both gays and straights, he is not lying. Full Review

Rich Cline
November 8, 2004
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

utterly charming

David N. Butterworth
January 1, 2000
David N. Butterworth, rec.arts.movies.reviews

Once you've gotten your tongue around that awkward little title you might actually enjoy Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss. I did. Full Review

Dennis Harvey
March 26, 2009
Dennis Harvey, Variety

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Jeff Strickler
November 6, 2002
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune

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April 12, 2002
Globe and Mail

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Kevin Thomas
February 14, 2001
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

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Stephen Holden
January 1, 2000
Stephen Holden, New York Times

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Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Mick LaSalle
January 1, 2000
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

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