The Men Next Door [2012]

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There is also a lot of short scenes with his friends, who provide insight and comic relief. One event in particular with one of his gay friends has these lines: I must say! The Men Next Door is most certainly not a "cliche" movie about "gays" or about the "gay agenda". Eric Dean delivers a standout performance as Jerry, capturing both the character's vulnerability and humor. Heidi Rhodes and Mark Cirillo also shine as Collin and Jacob, respectively, bringing depth and complexity to their roles. La scène où père et fils se rendent compte qu’ils se partagent, sans le savoir, le même amant est bien amenée, mais sans drame hystérique comme on aurait pu le craindre.

George Bernard Shaw once famously quipped that youth is wasted on the young. As my 50s flash before my eyes, I often find myself repeating that phrase – especially when I’m at the gym. Today’s culture is too obsessed with youth. Not just gay culture; though we are perhaps the worst offenders. If queer cinema is one of the mirrors we hold up to see our lives, those of us over 40 rarely see our reflections at all. I nstead of giving us an out-and-out farce, this is a comedy with a heart. While it has its ample share of laughs, this is no mindless romcom. The characters have depth and their emotions wash over the viewer. I laughed and I cried. The Men Next Door could have been a silly romp; instead it logs mostly uncharted territory by displaying the dynamics of dating both a younger and an older man - without resorting to clichés or cheap laughs. Jacob isn’t looking for a “boy” - Doug is only 10 years younger - and Colton isn’t looking for a “daddy.” Doug has a lot in common with them both and the age differences don’t matter. If only they weren’t father and son. But this isn’t a soap opera and it never gets maudlin. Much comic relief is also supplied by the likable supporting cast - especially Doug’s straight, fraternal twin brother, Derek (Devon Michael Jones). Derek is a psychologist who finds his brother’s predicament hilarious. Their phone conversations, interspersed throughout, are amongst the film’s funniest scenes. I loved it when Derek asks Doug if he calls Jacob “daddy,” and then annoys him further by asking if Colton calls him“daddy.” When he learns about the cabin fiasco, Derek asks, “Can I use this as a case study for my patients?” When I made plans with Karen I felt, different , excited, no excited’s not the word. I felt …. content. Like nothing could go wrong. Like being with her is exactly where I was supposed to be. It’s hard to look in a crystal ball, most of the things I am most proud of doing in 2012 weren’t on my to-do list. In hopes to keep making things I can be proud of at this time next year.

Mais pour autant, il n’est pas besoin de se revendiquer comme une œuvre majeure du cinéma ni se vouloir un témoignage sociologique de la vie d’hommes gay pour offrir au spectateur un divertissement de qualité.

This newfound attraction leads Jerry to question his sexuality and his feelings for Drew. As he navigates his own romantic feelings, Jerry must also deal with his son's reaction to the new men in their lives, particularly when Oscar tells Collin and Jacob about Jerry's crush on Drew. Motivated by the readers' comments, I decided to compile the written material and chose to focus the story on a not very common theme within the erotic narrative. Thus was born "Flying South," which was the first novel, followed by "The men next door" and then by "Lifting the veils" completing a trilogy that I titled "STORIES OF A MARRIED MAN" in which the main character is a bisexual, married man.I was born in Buenos Aires in 1963. I had my first approach to writing during my high school studies, where I studied advertising, focusing on copywriting. Jerry's son, Oscar, takes a liking to the two men and develops a close friendship with them. Jerry also begins to spend more time with Collin and Jacob, often involving them in his daily routines, such as going to the gym or grocery shopping. As the men spend more time together, Jerry begins to realize that he is attracted to both Collin and Jacob. Which is one of the reasons that I liked writer/director Rob Williams’ new film, The Men Next Door , as much as I did. The Men Next Door, unlike most queer films, dares to explore intergenerational dating. This is a novel idea in itself but Williams adds an additional spin. Eric Dean stars as Doug, a single gay man who has just turned 40. He is dating two men; one is ten years older and the other is ten years younger. This comedy of errors comes with a unique twist – his two lovers turn out to be father and son. The role requires a bit of nudity. Does it daunt you to have to get your kit off on screen or do you quite enjoy it?

Until the father and son decide for the sake of their relationship to both break it off. And then they all find it hard to bear. Each makes their case to Doug about who he should choose, and Doug finds himself turning to his brother, to ask him how he knew his wife was the right one. His brother replies: Or, ce film a bien des qualités, et de ne pas prétendre être autre chose qu’un moyen de passer agréablement 85 minutes n’en est pas la moindre. Quite interesting and good. Sort of a sexual farce. About a man, Doug, his 40th birthday, and how he starts to date two men — one 30, one 50. They both seem such good matches for him. Then he discovers why they both feel so familiar — They are father and son.Son frère jumeau, justement, avec lequel il discute régulièrement au téléphone, est aussi hétéro que lui-même est gay. Visiblement, Doug et lui sont des jumeaux dizygotes, tellement leur ressemblance physique est lointaine. Très lointaine…

This movie was a great film. We watch a lot of gay movies that are plotless or it seems as if the film makers ran out of money during production. A lot of the movies just kind of end leaving you guessing what happens next. This film was very interesting and it has a surprise ending. The film's script, written by Rob Williams, is witty and intelligent, with dialogue that feels authentic and natural. The direction by the late Rob Williams is also top-notch, capturing the nuances of relationships and the suburban lifestyle. After completing my tertiary studies at the University of Buenos Aires and obtaining my degree as an architect, I wrote some notes for magazines. Later, while taking a postgraduate course, I wrote several research papers. In addition, the film's exploration of the relationship between Jerry and his son is particularly moving. The dynamic between the two is handled with care and sensitivity, showing the challenges and rewards of single parenthood.C’est une comédie, ce qui laisse entendre dès le départ que tout finira bien (attention toutefois : finir bien ne signifie pas en l'occurrence une fin sans surprise !). C’est une comédie, donc, mais pas une farce. On évite les situations par trop caricaturales, les personnages loufoques, même si certains rôles secondaires sont joués saupoudrés d’un poil de clichés… Certes, « The men next door » n’est pas le film du siècle, pas plus qu’il n’est celui de la décennie. One of the film's biggest strengths is its portrayal of a same-sex relationship that is both realistic and emotionally resonant. The Men Next Door does not shy away from discussing the challenges that come with being a gay parent or the complexities of being attracted to multiple people at once. During the setup, there is part of the movie where Doug and the father know about him and the son, and they try to keep it quiet while trying to figure out how to tell him. Of course it comes out in a very humorous moment. Unexpectedly, this material was the genesis of Aquiles, who would become the protagonist of the second saga, which began with "Aquiles... a curious straight" followed by "Aquiles and his chained tiger" then "Aquiles, breaking chains," which was followed by "Aquiles, releasing moorings."