Imagine yourself totally confused as to how to go about telling your family that you're gay. Then one day, your unsupportive sister tells you that she's moving away and leaving you her son, the nephew you’ve practically raised yourself anyway. And then toss in the fact that this all comes on the heels of you falling for your best friend's older brother, a man who seems to adore you and treats you very well. Just when your life is supposed to blossom into bigger, greater things... Pretty shitty, right?
Last night I sat down with a big bowl of popcorn and a moving gay movie called “Shelter." Set in Southern California, a young man who's stuck in a rut falls in love with his friend’s brother. I know it sounds cliché, but it works every time. Seriously, I’d have to say that this is one of the best films I’ve ever seen. And it's not from the Weinstein brothers and it wasn't made in Hollywood with a million dollar budget. This is an independent and I must say, I've never seen a better one.
For those that want a true-to-life picture and better understanding of what it’s like to be gay and struggling to figure out how to make it all work, you should watch “Shelter.” From the emotional rollercoaster rides the characters find themselves on to intense skin on skin action, this film delivers a hefty dose of reality in a very moving way. Plus, the incredibly hot Brad Rowe compensates the absence of Clooney or Damon. This isn’t an A list movie and in my opinion, it shouldn’t be. If everyone in the world and their dogs watched this movie, it would become overexposed and I fear the meaning behind this masterful work would be lost. The last thing we need is another story about love, right? "Shelter" is far from just your average love story. The casting and performances in "Shelter" are terrific. Top that off with a gorgeous setting, terrific music and a heart wrenching story and I was hooked from the second scene. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to jump Brad Rowe’s bones right about now! Wowza! Bottom line guys, go rent or BUY “Shelter” today and you’ll see what I’m talking about.
I'm looking forward to seeing you here again soon. I know I haven’t been much of an online friend lately (stupid day job!) but I have a fabulous new set of reads coming soon so you'll be seeing me a bit more.
