The New Twenty
Director: Chris Mason Johnson
Starring: Bill Sage – Terry Serpico – Nicole Bilderback – Colin Fickles
Andrew Weilin – Ryan Locke – Thomas Sadoski
Reviewed By: Leon Velasco
Rating: Two Thumbs Down
I felt that this movie was taking too long to finish. There are no real dramatic turn of events, no action (or sex), and there was no real thrill. It was just a lot of talk. If you are like me and need a little bit of noise, just to have noise while you’re taking a nap; this is the movie to have on. If you just need to have something on the television and don’t mind wasting money on a rental fee, this is that movie.
Writer-Director Chris Mason Johnson’s award-winning first feature charts the lives of five New Yorkers, a mix of gay and straight best friends about to turn thirty, whose tight relationship is threatened when an older, charismatic man joins their ranks. With emotionally vivid performances and nuanced characters, THE NEW TWENTY paints the portrait of a generation living the highs and lows of a Wall Street world destined to disappear overnight.
“Sharp, intelligent writing, erotic tension and intriguing ambiguity. A stylish production.” – The
“A vivid portrayal of real life. A breath of fresh air.” – NY Examiner
Rainbow High
Author: Alex Sanchez
Reviewed By: Leon Velasco
Rating: Two Thumbs Up
I actually had to hunt this sequel of Rainbow Boys; ISO had sold out of it and so it was hard to locate a copy. But it is totally worth it. I love the dramatic storylines the author gives each character. I personally got so engrossed in the book that I finished it in one week. The guys’ on the dust cover jackets are so cute that each one actually does appear to be like the personality in the book. What I wouldn’t give to be a twink again.
Nelson Glassman – may have been exposed to the HIV virus and is terrified of testing positive… but what if being positive is the only way to keep the guy of his dreams?
Kyle Meeks – finally has the guy of his dreams and is ready to do anything to stay by his side… but will “anything” include sabotaging his own future?
Jason Carrillo – knows he has to face his future and is prepared to face it out and gay… but is he prepared to let go of the dream that has sustained him all his life?
As their high school days draw to a close and these three friends move toward one of life’s most defining crossroads, each will be compelled to choose his own direction-and to prepare for the consequences.
“Groundbreaking.” – Time Out
“A forthright portrayal of growing up gay.” –
“Sanchez writes with passion and understanding as well as some welcome humor.”
– Booklist
