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Strange Bedfellows (2004)
Quite simply Hysterical!
I avoided seeing Strange Bedfellows at the cinema after reading a couple of less than favourable reviews, so it was with some trepidation that I hired the DVD, however it is wonderful! As a gay man I was terrified the film would fall into gay bashing and ridicule and whilst there are some strong stereotypes represented the overall charm and message of the film is delightful. Michael Caton is terrific as Ralph, a simple mechanic from small town Australian. Ralph is the type of bloke we all want as our uncle. Honest, dependable and while a bit conservative, a man with a heart of gold. Paul Hogan (forgive me all you Hogan haters) is wonderful! I can't believe I'm saying this but the man many of us have grown to hate gives a lovely performance as Vince, the local cinema owner. 'Hoges' surprisingly gives the film real heart and shows a vulnerability I haven't seen him show before in his other work. I won't go through the story points again, other than saying Strange Bedfellows is a hilarious, grossly underrated Aussie movie and one that I'm sure will find a very loyal audience from straight, gay, lesbian, transgender movie lovers who will see this film in the spirit the filmmakers obviously made it to be. Good luck to it!
Boogie Nights (1997)
A great movie!
There is very little that I can add to the huge amount of positive word this film already has other than saying it is superb in every way. Mr Anderson is a brilliant filmmaker. The time he spends setting up the characters and situations this film portrays so well is brilliant. The cast is flawless and the music the party tape of a generation. I cannot recommend this film highly enough. And don't get me started on how good Mark Walberg looks! Even Burt Reynolds (who looks a little strange after some obvious face work) gives a performance that makes us realize how much more this guy has to offer than Smokey and the Bandit. Finally, if you're still not convinced, Phillip Seymour Hoffman is in it, need I say more?