Boy Culture
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Directed by Q. Allan Brocka
Produced by Stephen Israel
Philip Pierce
Victor Simpkins
Written by Q. Allan Brocka
Philip Pierce
Starring
Derek Magyar
Darryl Stephens
Patrick Bauchau
Jonathon Trent
Distributed by TLA Releasing
Running time 88 minutes
Release year 2007
Country USA
Language English
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Boy Culture is an award-winning LGBT film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Matthew Rettenmund. It made its world premiere in the United Kingdom at the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival on April 1 2006, and made its debut in the United States at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 26 2006. It subsequently received a theatrical release in France on January 31 2007, a very limited theatrical release in the United States on March 23 2007, and in Spain on June 8 2007. It was released on DVD-video on August 14,2007.
Plot
A successful male escort describes in a series of confessions his tangled romantic relationships with his two roommates and an older, enigmatic male client.
While the story remains the same as the novel - a call boy (Magyar) who goes by the name 'X' throughout the film in order to maintain his anonymity and his relationships between his two roommates (Stephens & Trent), one of whom he's in love with, and an enigmatic older client (Bauchau) who challenges him to find his heart before he will consent to sex - some things have been changed, including the character of Andrew's skin color and the location of the story (the film takes place in Seattle, Washington, whereas in the novel the setting was Chicago, Illinois).
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Patrick Bauchau | Gregory Talbot |
| Derek Magyar | X |
| Darryl Stephens | Andrew |
| Jonathon Trent | Joey |
| George Jonson | Blondie |
| Peyton Hinson | Jill |
| Kyle Santler | Scooter |
| Emily Brooke Hands | Lucy |
| Matt Riedy | Frank |
| Clifford Harrington | Renaldo |
| Molly Manago | Cheyenne |
| Kibibi Monié | Phyllis |
| Jesse Archer | Threeway Hottie |
| Jeffrey Gilbert | Wedding Guest |
| Laprell Nelson | Matthew |
Film Festivals
Boy Culture was shown at the following film festivals:
- 2006 London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival - April 1, 2006
- 2006 Tribeca Film Festival - April 26, 2006
- 2006 Atlantic Film Festival - September 15, 2006
- 2006 Paris Gay and Lesbian Film Festival - November 19, 2006
- 2007 Cleveland International Film Festival - March 16, 2007
- 2007 Philly Film Festival - April 6, 2007
- 2007 Mostra Internacional de Cinema Gay i Lèsbic de Barcelona - July 7, 2007
Reception
Critical
Boy Culture earned a 70% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the consensus stating that the film is "Sharper than the typical gay indie flick." Most reviews cited Bauchau and Magyar's performances and Brocka's direction.
Awards
| Year | Festival | Award | Category | Recipients |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | L.A. Outfest | Grand Jury Award | Best Screenplay | Q.Allan Brocka Philip Pierce |
| 2006 | Milan International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival | Paramount Comedy Award | Q.Allan Brocka | |
| 2006 | Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival | Jury Prize | Best Film Best Narrative Feature | Q.Allan Brocka |
| 2006 | Rhode Island International Film Festival | First Prize | Alternative Spirit Award | Q.Allan Brocka |
| 2007 | Festróia - Tróia International Film Festival | Prize of the City of Setúbal | Best Film American Independents | Q.Allan Brocka |
DVD
The DVD was released on August 14th, 2007, courtesy of TLA Video. It will include an audio commentary from writer/director Q. Allan Brocka and writing partner Philip Pierce, interviews with Brocka and the four stars, deleted scenes, premiere footage from the Tribeca Film Festival, and the film's trailer.
External links
- Official Website
- Trailer at YouTube
- Boy Culture at the All Movie Guide
- Boy Culture at Myspace