Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (1998)

Billy is a gay fine-arts photographer who falls in love with straight coffee-shop waiter Gabriel.

Director:

Tommy O'Haver

Writer:

Tommy O'Haver

Stars:

Sean Hayes, Brad Rowe, Armando Valdes-Kennedy

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sean Hayes	...	Billy Collier (as Sean P. Hayes)
Armando Valdes-Kennedy	...	Fernando
Mr. Dan	...	Drag Queen
Chad Boardman	...	Drag Chorus
Rodney Chester	...	Drag Chorus
Eric Davenport	...	Drag Chorus
Meredith Scott Lynn	...	Georgiana
Les Borsay	...	Les
Brad Rowe	...	Gabriel
Holly Woodlawn	...	Holly
Niles Jenson	...	Diedre
Christopher Bradley	...	Andrew
Mark Allen Anderson	...	Peter (as Mark Anderson)
Kimiko Gelman	...	Donna
Richard Ganoung	...	Perry

Storyline

Billy, a struggling young gay photographer (who likes Polaroids), tired of being the "other man", falls in love with Gabriel, a waiter and aspiring musician who is probably straight but possibly gay or at least curious. Billy tries to get Gabriel to model for his latest project, a series of remakes of famous Hollywood screen kisses, featuring male couples, while also trying to win his affections.

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Plot Keywords:

reference to korn | gay | waiter | love | photographer | 

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Taglines:

Lights!... Camera!... Attraction!

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexuality and drug content

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

24 July 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Billy's Hollywood

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$117,089, 26 July 1998, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$2,020,700, 20 September 1998

Company Credits

Production Co:

Revolutionary Eye LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min 89 min (video)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Richard Ganoung (Perry) starred in a groundbreaking gay-themed film called "Parting Glances", set in the mid-80s when the AIDS crisis was at its peak. His best friend, a gay man who had AIDS, was played by a very young Steve Buscemi.

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Goofs

When Billy and Gabriel are lying in bed and Billy gets up, the pillows change between shots.

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Quotes

Georgiana: Freak, party of one. Your table is ready.

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Crazy Credits

Faerie godmother - joan moseley

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Connections

References The Birds (1963)

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Soundtracks

She Calls Herself Georgina
Written & Performed by Carmine Giovinazzo (as Carmine D. Giovinazzo)

User Reviews

The Best Film in All of Q-Cinema

"Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss" is by far the best film in its genre. Unlike most Q-cinema films that leave you with a bittersweet ending and a sinking feeling in your stomach, this film turns into a very sweet love story with a twist ending that encompasses the qualities of both a hilarious comedy and a touching romance-drama. The film opens with a witty narration by Billy like something you might see in "Jeffrey," but slowly develops into something deeper and more meaningful, and ends with a sweet scene that is very uncommon of this genre. None of the characters are "stereotypical" or "token," and all add something to the story. The film also carries very uplifting messages about finding true love, treasuring friendships, the harm of stereotypes, and how hard it is to really find your niche in this crazy world. So, if you are tired of the same old Q-cinema films that leave you upset, crying, and wondering why you just wasted your time and money, go rent this one. It just might make you feel a little better about yourself.