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Thursday, August 15, 2013

North Sea Texas (2011)

Back in the 50's and 60's, any movie that dealt with gay themes was radical and ahead of its time. A GLBT film didn't have to be insightful or even particularly good -- the filmmaker was risking his credibility and his career just putting himself (or herself) out there.

   Now, however, things have changed, with entire gay film companies making movies available at the click of a button. Directors of these movies must not merely be willing to make movies -- they must be the best they can be, and no less. Movies about the gay experience are in high demand, and makers and distributors of these films don't need to be afraid anymore.

   There have been some extraordinary films made about gay issues the last few years- "Weekend," "Tomboy," "Pariah," and "Gun Hill Road," to name of few ... and  Belgian filmmaker Bavo Defurne's "North Sea Texas" has garnered some acclaim. Unfortunately, "North Sea Texas" is a disappointment, marred by uninteresting characters and a rushed pace.