Home of Phobia (2004)

Director:

Ryan Shiraki

Writer (WGA):

Ryan Shiraki (written by)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

How Far Would You Swing... To Get The Girl You Love?

Plot:

A typical Midwestern 18 year-old freshman at a large state university eager to delve into the college party life...

Plot Keywords:

Sorority | Homosexuality | Hazing | Homosexual | Roommate

Cast

Sam Huntington	...	Clay Adams
Marla Sokoloff	...	Marjorie
Mike Erwin	...	Matt
Heather Matarazzo	...	Jessica
Kaitlin Doubleday	...	Amanda
Bryce Johnson	...	Tazwell
Jud Tylor	...	Serena
John Goodman	...	Rodney
Rachel Dratch	...	Very Drunk Chick
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dicky Barrett	...	Homophobic Cop
Jonathan Watts Bell	...	Bad Dancer
Palma Botterell	...	Alana
Skylar Duhe	...	Bessie Friend
Antonio Echeverria	...	Party Guy
Meagen Fay	...	Mrs. Paul
Shannon Floyd	...	Hippie Chick
Loren Kinsella	...	Really drunk chick
Rachel Klein	...	Midwestern Girl
Sherri Marina	...	Professor Jackson
Murphy Martin	...	Fraternity Member, and Student
Mark McLachlan	...	Cullen
Jeffrey Muller	...	Sherman Jessop
Michael Osborne	...	Artsy Dude
Mary Payne	...	Fern
Michael Salinas	...	Brennan
Ashley Sherman	...	Bessie

Also Known As:

Freshman Orientation (USA) (new title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong sexual content, language and some drug use.

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Company:

Element Films

What Chuck & Larry Should Have Been

Caught this movie on HERE! on Demand. What a nice surprise. Completely funny throughout, appealing characters, and interesting story. The premise revolves around a straight college guy who pretends to be gay to get closer to a girl he likes. This could have been another "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" which I found a bit offensive and patronizing. What's so refreshing about the film is that the film has a gay sensibility but does not try to preach gay acceptance. The characters are who they are. Sam Huntington as Clay was extremely appealing in the lead role. Lots of hilarious supporting characters too including Rachel Dratch as a very drunk, very old college student, and John Goodman who nailed it as a local bartender who teaches the lead character how to "be gay." Heather Matarazzo was a bit over the top as the New York Jewish girl but funny nonetheless. It's rare to find a movie that I have never heard of, yet enjoyed so much. I think whether gay or straight, if you are looking for a fun teen comedy, you will enjoy this film.