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Orange Cheesecake – a gay movie review

06/07/2025 By ACOMSDave Leave a Comment

Orange CheesecakeThe movie is “Orange Cheesecake,” a short film that came out in 2025. It’s a gay short film directed by Sam Liddell, with Harry Jenkins serving as the producer. The story centers around Joe, who gets invited to dinner, and as the night progresses, tensions start to rise as his father’s true intentions come to light. On IMDb, some user reviews describe it as “sweet, sad, and awkward,” capturing the film’s emotional complexity.

 

 

  • Director
    • Sam Liddell
  • Writer
    • Sam Liddell
  • Stars
    • Harry Jenkins
    • Adrian Yearsley
    • Laura Dunleavy
       

Links:

  • YouTube – Orange Cheesecake
  • A Sight on You (Despues de verte) – Gay Movie Review
  • IMDB – Orange Cheesecake

Filed Under: Movie Reviews Tagged With: 2025 film, coming of age, emotional short film, emotional storytelling, family secrets, family tensions, gay short film, Harry Jenkins, indie short film, Orange Cheesecake, Sam Liddell

A Sight on You (Despues de verte) – Gay Movie Review

27/06/2025 By ACOMSDave Leave a Comment

 

‘A Sight on You’

A Sight on You‘A Sight on You’ is a quietly intense indie drama that feels like a whispered secret. With a careful hand and a subtle touch, it delves into the tangled emotions between two estranged brothers—Tim (Lluís Febrer) and Julio (Xavier Batista)—who reunite after a year apart. What starts as tentative reconnecting gradually shifts into something darker and more psychologically charged.

The story is straightforward on the surface: Tim welcomes Julio back into his life after a long silence. But beneath that simplicity lies palpable tension—more communicated through lingering looks and silence than words. Things take a haunting turn after Tim makes a mysterious discovery one night. The film keeps the details under wraps at first, but it casts a long, shadowy pall over everything that follows.

What makes ‘A Sight on You’ stand out is its atmospheric approach. Director [Name] employs muted, natural lighting and long, static shots that build a creeping senseA Sight on You of unease and intimacy. The house where they stay becomes a quiet battlefield, filled with unspoken truths lingering like dust in the air.

The film’s greatest strength lies in its ambiguity. The true nature of Tim’s discovery unfolds slowly, pushing viewers to question what’s real, what’s remembered, and what’s hidden beneath the surface of family bonds. It’s reminiscent of films like *The Invitation* or *Martha Marcy May Marlene*, where the threat isn’t always external but rooted in the past, in the mind, or the people closest to you.

*A Sight on You* isn’t for everyone—it’s slow, introspective, and sometimes frustratingly opaque. But if you’re willing to lean into its ambiguity and emotional subtlety, it becomes a haunting, memorable experience.

Verdict:

A slow-burning family mystery with psychological depths, *A Sight on You* sticks with you long after the credits roll. Anchored by compelling performances and a chillingly understated twist, it leaves more questions than answers—and that’s what makes it unforgettable.

Links:

  • Gay Films Matter – ‘A Sight on You’ – current viewing
  • Boys or Jongens – A Gay Movie Review

 

Filed Under: Movie Reviews Tagged With: A Sight on You, ambiguous, atmospheric film, emotional depth, family secrets, film analysis, haunting, indie drama, movie review, psychological thriller, slow burn

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