Another Gay Movie

Todd Stephens offers his second fine film about gay life (Edge of Seventeen was his first) and aptly titles it ANOTHER GAY MOVIE. It is a colorful, fast-paced, wonderfully silly, knock 'em dead parody of gay stereotypes boasting a fine cast of actors who know how to pull this caper off and seem to have a terrific time doing it! Four gay high school friends make a pact at graduation that they will loose their virginity before Labor Day. Egged on by the gross lesbian Muffler (Ashlie Atkinson) the four plan their ploys in a funny session and the fun begins. Andy (Michael Carbonaro), in constant fantasy about his teacher Mr. Puckov (Graham Norton) 'prepares' himself with various instruments only to be discovered in embarrassing situations by his wild mother (John Epperson aka Lypsinka) and his bisexual father (Scott Thompson). Nico (Jonah Blechman) is so over-the-top outrageous that he believes no one knows he is gay - not his warmly wise mother (Stephanie McVay) or his hilarious blind 'girlfriend' Daisy (Joanna Leeds). Star-struck he goes after celebrities such as Richard Hatch (playing himself) to little avail. Jarod (Jonathan Chase) seems to have little trouble attracting studs like Beau (studly James Getzlaff) and Griff (Mitch Morris) is stricken with the hunky stripper Angel (the ever so buff Darryl Stephens). Each young man finds the trail to loss of virginity a trial but it all comes together 'in the end'.

Films like this are tough to pull off: audiences think they will be offended by the fairly frank and inside jokes. And perhaps with a less talented cast the movie could be off-putting. But this ensemble cast knows just how far to push the button and the result is a hilarious romp that has a lot of very worthwhile undertones. Grady Harp

This movie is totally lighthearted and non-stop funny with adorable guys, silly satire and music. A take-off on the teen genre but totally wink-wink and sweet. I wasn't crazy about the Nambla joke but this movie totally has its heart in the right place. After all, don't gay teens deserve the same coming-of-age movie that straight teens do? Sure, it's not for the weak of heart or the religious fundamentalist, but who cares? It's good, dirty fun about love, sex, desire and friendship. Sure, it's a fantasy world with understanding parents, hot teachers, no homophobia and true love but that was my favorite thing about the movie. Also loved the cameos from Graham Norton, Richard Hatch, Scott Thompson, and many others. I shall never look at Graham Norton the same way. See this movie, it's totally great...

I love outrageous, gross-out humour - believe me. I am a Strangers With Candy fanatic. Borat - phenomenal. The ruder the better. Bring it on. With that sensibility in place, I looked forward to watching Another Gay Movie. It's about time that a film with gay characters was as crazy and rude and irreverent as the crazy teen comedies of the straight world. Well, Another Gay Movie is crazy and rude but it ain't funny. Oh lordy, it ain't funny. Everyone is trying way too hard in this film - from the writer and director to production designer to the hapless actors - all of whom look lost in this hyperactive, grindingly loud pseudo-comedy. One need look no further than the supposedly crazy and wild and loud butch lesbian character. It's actually kinda creepy to watch this actor throw herself around her scenes barking these inane lines desperately trying to be outrageously funny. The truly sad thing is - I can imagine the director and crew braying with hysterical laughter on set encouraging this poor girl to go bigger and bigger with her performance. I'm being bitchy here I know and let me say, I respect anyone with the will and determination to actually get a film made. Maybe the reason this movie bugged me so much is its crazed desperation to be funny. It reminded me of that drunk party guest who flits around the party being louder than anyone else thinking that a high volume somehow automatically makes him funnier than anyone else in the room. Or...maybe I'm just a bitch.

AGM could easily have been a flop, as many movies in its genre have been. But plenty of comic ideas, a refreshing sense of fun, hilarious sets, good acting and direction, and less attitude kept this film from the midpoint decay and low sustain that can hurt such films.

The director went for some hot action scenes which can be hard to pull off in a comedy. But the director made them work enjoyably without losing the comic energy. Eat your heart out, QAF!

I saw AGM as a part of Seattle's International Film Festival. The big audience very thoroughly enjoyed it. It's not Rocky Horror, but it might be a sleeper classic of a whole new thang.

I have watched the 2006 comedy "Another Gay Movie" once before, but only remembered it by its title. And thus, as I had the opportunity to watch it again here in 2025, I opted to do so.

The storyline in the movie is actually entertaining. It is very much a comedy much akin to something like "American Pie", except for the obvious as the title implies. Writers Todd Stephens and Tim Kaltenecker put together an enjoyable, entertaining and fun script and storyline. And I will say that I was genuinely entertained throughout the course of the entire movie.

I had plenty of laughs throughout the course of the 93 minutes that the movie ran for, as there are some genuinely funny situations.

The movie actually has a good cast ensemble. While I was not familiar with leading actors Michael Carbonaro, Jonathan Chase, Jonah Blechman and Mitch Morris, it should be noted that they were well-cast and carried the movie nicely. In addition, the movie also have some familiar faces on the cast list, such as Scott Thompson and Graham Norton. The acting performances in "Another Gay Movie" were good.

A word of warning though, there is a lot of lewd scenes and full frontal male nudity in the movie. So if that stuff offends you, you might want to reconsider watching this comedy.

My rating of director Todd Stephens's 2006 comedy "Another Gay Movie" lands on a six out of ten stars.