Eating Out: The Open Weekend (2011)

Zack is gacationing in Palm Springs, with new BF Benji who wants to try an open relationship, to Zack's dismay. Adding confusion is Casey, Zack's ex, with Peter his fake BF, plus Casey's fruit-fly friend, Penny, and Zack's friend Lili.

Director:

Q. Allan Brocka

Writers:

Phillip J. Bartell, Q. Allan Brocka

Stars:

Chris Salvatore, Chris Puckett, Daniel Skelton

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chris Salvatore	...	Zack
Chris Puckett	...	Congressman Piel
Daniel Skelton	...	Casey
Aaron Milo	...	Benji
Harmony Santana	...	Lilly
Michael Vara	...	Peter
Lilach Mendelovich	...	Penny
Jennifer Elise Cox	...	Hotel Clerk
Mink Stole	...	Aunt Helen
Rebekah Kochan	...	Tiffani
Joel Rush	...	Andy
Alvaro Orlando	...	Luis
Greg McKeon	...	Dan
Will Brown	...	Mitch (as William Brown)
Ralph Cole Jr.	...	Jerry

Storyline

Zack and his new boyfriend Benji are setting off to vacation at an all-male resort in Palm Springs with their friend Lily. In light of the veritable smorgasbord of available men that are sure to be awaiting their arrival, Benji has proposed that he and Zack open up their relationship, just for the weekend. He's not ready to limit himself sexually and explains that this will be a good way for them to explore together. Zack is less than thrilled with the idea, but he's eager to keep Benji happy and, after all, he likes sex too. At the same time, Zack's ex, Casey, is making his way to the same resort with his hag-in-training, Penny. Knowing that Zack will be there with his new boyfriend, Casey immediately goes into panic mode, recruiting his new friend, Peter, to be his pretend boyfriend for the weekend, proving to Zack that he's had no trouble moving on from their relationship. But it isn't long before all plans go awry, and Benji starts making eyes at Peter, while Zack realizes he ...

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Plot Keywords:

resort | gay | vacation | hotel room | ex boyfriend | 

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Taglines:

Relationships have rules...but some rules were meant to be...OPEN.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 March 2012 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Palm Springs, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ariztical Entertainment, EOSS Productions, Logo Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

After check in, Casey and Penny walk out to the pool area, and another Triangle Inn sign is clearly shown, "Discover The Triangle Inn Palm Springs, Clothing Optional Resort For Men, Gaycation Weekend!" In spite of this, they were still given a room with one bed with no protest from the front desk clerk, even though Penny is not a man, which while not prohibited, but also strongly not encouraged by the management in real life. Single gender inn and hotel establishments are common for both gay men and lesbian women throughout the Palm Springs area.

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Quotes

Casey: I can't believe you had a threesome before brunch!
Peter: Oh my God, a gay guy is acting slutty, call TMZ!

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Connections

References Chelsea Lately (2007)

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Soundtracks

"TRAPPED IN WHITE"
Written by Jessie Gold and Scott Chesak
Performed by Jessie Gold
Produced by Scott Chesak
Courtesy of SunElectro Music

User Reviews

Hot, romantic and sweet

This film is about several gay guys going to a hotel for a disinhibited weekend.

"Eating Out: The Open Weekend" is not an ordinary gay movie. It has the obvious commercial elements, such as having lot of provocative scenes (well, sex always sells). However, beneath the superficiality, the plot is so romantic and sweet. It tells two ex-boyfriends who have moved on, and yet they still love each other. One thing led to another, they discover what they really want in their lives, culminating in the most romantic ending. It is such a heartwarming love story. Together with the obligatory female best friends, "Eating Out: The Open Weekend" is a very entertaining romantic comedy.