“Sebastian”

[MikeBiDude]

Sundance movie, I believe coming out in August 2024. Looks like a topic that would appeal to most of us COM gents.

From IMDB “Max, a 25-year-old aspiring writer living in London, begins a double life as a sex worker in order to research his debut novel:.

 

[Rod Hagen]

Pretty week review in the paper yesterday morning

‘Sebastian’ Review: Sex Speaks Louder Than Words - The New York Times

WWW.NYTIMES.COM

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For inspiration, a writer moonlights as an escort in this drama from Mikko Makela.

 

Probably, there are too many movies on this subject.  At least, too many "Mid" movies.  Of them all, I think I liked Boy Culture, NOT a serious movie, best.  The best feature film on the Subject is probably Tecine's "I Don't Kiss", despite the dumb ending.

There was also a short film, 20 years ago, I can't find now about a hustler at someone's Fire Island house.  When the hustler realizes that the guy isn't going to pay him his paltry fee, like $50, the hustler just breaks down in this kind of pathetic way which I really liked.  

Oh, and also in Circuit, I loved when the barely 30 year old escort was told by his client at the San Vicente Inn a hotel I was VERY familiar with by then :-) that he was too old.

Also, despite the claustrophobic beginning, Strapped was excellent.

Still, probably too many movies.  But, I'm sure I'll watch this one.

[Moke]

I saw it today and would recommend. Professionally made with good production values. I thought of this site a few times during the film!

 

Hot lead of course. 

[Moke]

I read an interview afterwards with the director and star (I just missed seeing the hot star at my screening by a few days)

Their goal was to make a “sex worker positive” movie (free of shame) that shows a young man doing the work bc he wanted to and eventually really embracing it without a lot of tragedy etc. he really ends up making some touching connections by the end. Wish he worked in my city!!

[cany10011]

I just watched it at the IFC and enjoyed it too.  The scenes were all plausible: married businessman, group of professional gays looking for a playmate, older widowed gent. That actor is really cute and would be a welcome addition to NYC’s RM scene lol. 

[+ RyanDean]

I also saw it today (this afternoon) at the IFC in Manhattan -- were we at the same screening, @cany10011? -- and found the movie remarkably effective. The (many) sex scenes were very sexy and strangely realistic. Same for the mix of clients and the mix of good and bad decisions being made. The main actor is both a real beauty and a very good actor.  

I couldn't help but wonder how many of the dozen or so middle aged and older men at my screening were viewing the film from the client POV.

[cany10011]

7 hours ago, RyanDean said:

I also saw it today (this afternoon) at the IFC in Manhattan -- were we at the same screening, @cany10011? -- and found the movie remarkably effective. The (many) sex scenes were very sexy and strangely realistic. Same for the mix of clients and the mix of good and bad decisions being made. The main actor is both a real beauty and a very good actor.  

I couldn't help but wonder how many of the dozen or so middle aged and older men at my screening were viewing the film from the client POV.

Oh my! Yes;) I was at the 1:40 show. Was wondering how many clients were there too! 

[+ RyanDean]

Ha! Now I'm wondering if we were in the same row, @cany10011! 

[+ Pensant]

Hopefully it will be streamed soon.

[+ RyanDean]

8 hours ago, Pensant said:

Hopefully it will be streamed soon.

The BluRay is set to be released on October 1, so I suspect paid streaming will likely be available around then as well.

[Rod Hagen]

Here's some good news!

 

Reply-To: Kino Film Collection <[email protected]>

Hi Rod,

Sebastian will be available to rent and purchase on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, and more starting tomorrow.

-- Dylan Thomas

Form: Contact Form Your Company:  Full Name*: Rod Hagen Email*: [email protected] Phone: 3107372592 Film Title(s): Sebastian Subject - Choose One: Other (be specific) Message (required, be specific up to 75 words): I apologize for missing the screenings. Please let me know when and where the film streams. Thank you.

[TonyDown]

I streamed it on Kanopy.  

Was OK.