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The Dark Side of Love (2012)
Two brothers must meet when their mother dies. Will the rift be healed?
Michael (Jason Susag) and Julian (Matthew Montgomery) are two brothers who have not been in touch for years. As a way to support himself and his drug habit, Michael is employed as a prostitute. Julian on the other hand works an honest job as a waiter at a hotel. Although Julian is openly gay, he and his mother have maintained a close relationship, while Michael has refused to have anything to do with either of them. As Julian helped out his mother financially and cared for her, Michael was nowhere to be found. When Julian finds that his mother has suddenly died, he must return to her house and meet up with his brother. Michael has brought along his girlfriend, Chanel (Raquel Rosser) who is also an addict, but her upbeat attitude nonetheless brings people together. Steven (Harsha First), an attractive young man Julian had recently met under unusual circumstances, shows up unannounced at the doorstep, but he is willing to support Julian during this difficult time. Matthew Montgomery as the protagonist has a very natural style and expresses both resistance and vulnerability. Torie Tyson is hilarious as the funeral employee. The other actors as a whole did an exemplary job. One wonders whether the two brothers and their respective partners will end up having an enjoyable meal together.The story is very ambiguous, but this ambivalent aspect of the film makes the story believable and captivates the viewer. The writer highly recommends this film for anyone who questions the wobbly nature of family, friendships and intimate relations.
D'Agostino (2012)
Witness a strange and awe inspiring relationship
Adam Dawson lives in London with his girlfriend, Sylvia; and he is employed as an executive at a Fortune 500 company. On the surface he seems content, but he is dissatisfied. His life unexpectedly changes when he finds that his grandmother has bequeathed him a property on the Greek isle of Santorini. He travels to Greece to settle the estate and temporarily leaves behind his girlfriend and job. There he encounters a strange wild man identified with a dog tag as D'Agostino. Adam discovers that D'Agostino is a clone of a human being created in Italy. His purpose in life is to have his organs donated to wealthy clients. D'Agostino escaped this fate though when he ended up lost and shipwrecked on Santorini. Adam forms a relationship with D'Agostino who ultimately rocks his world. London and the beautiful Greek isle offer captivating scenes. The film is novel and definitely worth seeing as it will leave the viewer in a state of utter suspense. The interplay between the actors is brilliant.