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Twink (2014)
A captivating performance in a disturbing docu-film.
Wade Radford is a captivating presence and in this documentary-themed indie film Twink, it is impossible to take your eyes off of his performance. There isn't a second goes by when he makes you believe he is anyone other than deeply troubled former Twink porn star Kayden, real name Quinn.
The gradual revelations that come pulls you deep into his now solitary world of self-torture and deep-seated mental illness. Afflictions he attempts to deal with by self-medicating himself via drink and drugs in his run down bedsit. The erratic behaviour towards the interviewer creates a necessary tension so you're really not quite sure what he might end up doing. This just keeps you hooked all the more so that even though signals are there for the climactic final scene, I still somehow wasn't expecting it.
A superb performance from an actor I believe is very much underrated. I must also note regards the music on the film too. It was brilliant and so perfectly captured the overall edgy atmosphere.