Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss

Synopsis:

Billy, a struggling young gay photographer (who likes Polaroids), tired of being the “other man”, falls in love with Gabriel, a waiter and aspiring musician who is probably straight but possibly gay – or at least curious. Billy tries to get Gabriel to model for his latest project, a series of remakes of famous Hollywood screen kisses, featuring male couples, while also trying to win his affections.

Quick Thoughts:

“Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss” is now over twenty years old, yet there’s a special charm about this queer comedy film. We all have been attracted to someone who we thought (and secretly hoped) could be gay – and interested in ourselves. After his success on “Will & Grace” for chasing after all kinds of men – straight or not, it’s easy to see Sean Hayes in such a role. However, Hayes true acting talent shines because Billy is the exact opposite! It’s actually the innocent and almost naiveness to Billy’s character that makes the rest of this queer comedy so enjoyable. The story is a tad dated, made more obvious because of Billy’s fondness for the even older Polaroid photography and fondness for 60’s & other classic Hollywood films. But my favorite element is when Billy opens up about how it was for him growing up in rural America; it gives a true insight into what many queer folks faced back then – and even still today. I strongly recommend watching “Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss” if you’re after a cute & romantic queer comedy film.