Boys Life 2 (1997)

Compilation of four short films about homoerotic situations involving young men. In "Trevor", by Peggy Rajski, a teenager faces homophobia and falls in love for the first time. Tom ... See full summary »

Directors:

Mark Christopher, Tom DeCerchio,

Writers:

Mark Christopher (segment), Tom DeCerchio (segment),

Stars:

Michael Saucedo, Justin Urich, Travis Sher

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Saucedo	...	Eric (segment "Must Be the Music")
Justin Urich	...	Kevin (segment "Must Be the Music")
Travis Sher	...	Dave (segment "Must Be the Music")
Milo Ventimiglia	...	Jason (segment "Must Be the Music")
Vincent D'Onofrio	...	Tony Randozza (segment "Nunzio's Second Cousin")
Miles Perlich	...	Jimmy (segment "Nunzio's Second Cousin")
Eileen Brennan	...	Mrs. Randozza (segment "Nunzio's Second Cousin")
Harry Waters Jr.	...	Tony's Date (segment "Nunzio's Second Cousin")
Mary Beth Hurt	...	June Gudmanson
J.D. Cerna	...	Jack Gudmanson (segment "Alkali, Iowa")
Kent Broadhurst	...	Blondie (segment "Alkali, Iowa")
Ellen Hamilton Latzen	...	Carol
Edward Seamon	...	Bill Gudmanson (segment "Alkali, Iowa")
Greg Villepique	...	Jacko (segment "Alkali, Iowa")
Brett Barsky	...	Trevor (segment "Trevor")

Storyline

Compilation of four short films about homoerotic situations involving young men. In "Trevor", by Peggy Rajski, a teenager faces homophobia and falls in love for the first time. Tom DeCerchio directed "Nunzio's Second Cousin", telling the story of a gay cop who forces a gay-basher to come to his house and have dinner with his family. In "Alkali, Iowa", by Mark Christopher, a young gay man finds out some of his father's past secrets. And "Must Be the Music", by Nickolas Perry, follows four teenagers looking for love in nightclubs.

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Plot Keywords:

gay | compilation | sketch comedy | sequel | homosexual | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 March 1997 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Iowa, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$56,224 (USA) (7 March 1997)

Gross:

$186,675 (USA) (28 March 1997)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Strand

Technical Specs

Runtime:

74 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Followed by Boys Life 6 (2007)

User Reviews

Evocative Stories, But Unfinished

I enjoyed all four of the stories on the DVD. Each of them seemed like it came from the heart. The first three, though, seemed unfinished. Perhaps they were film-school exercises and not complete films.

I'd like to speak up on behalf of "Dadshuttle." This was added to the video anthology in place of "Trevor," which was part of the original film release of "Boys Life 2." I think that some may tend to dismiss it since it's a replacement. I found the acting in this piece to be moving and realistic. Besides being moved, I found myself a little shocked to find myself feeling a little like the subject matter is dated when it is so obviously not. Each of the four movies in the collection moved me in a small way, but Dadshuttle's the first thing I've seen in a long time that got me choked-up.