My Gay DVD Reviews®: 16JUL09: AMAZING TLA VIDEO PRE-RELEASE SALE !!!

Welcome back my dahlings to My Gay DVD Reviews!

AMAZING NEWS: TLA Video has just announced a FANTABULICIOUS PRE-RELEASE SALE on 5 GORGOUS new DVDs. You can SAVE 30% if you PRE-ORDER them today. That's a STEAL at just $13.99 each. Your credit card won't be charged until the movies ship.

And if you use my SECRET DISCOUNT CODE "Q200400", save AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF !!! That's exactly what Your Auntie Mamie did...

Here are the 5 movies:

1. "Wrecked" <<<------ Click here too order !!!

An edgy drama about a gay teen’s tumultuous decent into drugs and anonymous sex, Wrecked is a twinkie-lover's wet dream. Explicit and nearly pornographic, this indie from debut filmmakers/brothers Harry and Bernard Schumanski forges new territory in the realm of plot-driven erotica. Ryan is an earnest 18-year-old trying to develop a career as an actor and getting his life on the right track. This course is quickly threatened with the sudden arrival of his sort-of ex, Daniel, who arrives at Ryan’s door wanting a place to stay and offering the promise of a normal, loving relationship. But Daniel’s drug addiction and his perpetually slutty top-man horniness derail any hope for normalcy and soon ensnares Ryan in his own downward spiral of sex and drug addiction. There are solos, passionate drug-induced lovemaking scenes and even a hot threesome. Check out our gallery for lots of juiciness. Handheld cameras, a hot young cast and a boldly upfront approach to sex combine to make Wrecked a uniquely orgasmic film experience.

-- Scott Cranin

2. "Make the Yuletide Gay" <<<------ Click here too order !!!

College senior, Olaf 'Gunn' Gunnunderson (Keith Jordan) is head-over-heels in love with his ultra-gay sweetheart Nathan Stanford (Adamo Ruggierro, out star of “Degrassi: The Next Generation”). The boyfriends part for Christmas break, each returning home to his family. Nathan’s cold parents won a trip to Israel, but somehow “forgot” to tell their son. When he hears that he’s to spend the holidays alone, he decides to make his way to Wisconsin to be with his sweetie and family. When he gets there, there are a few surprises: Gunn is in the closet; Gunn’s mom, Anya (Kelly Keaton) is a major Christmas freak who says “Dontcha” frequently; and Gunn takes after his dad Sven (Derek Long) — anatomically speaking — a fact learned when Gunn’s stoner dad greets Nathan at the door in an open bathrobe. With constant double-entendres flying from Anya’s mouth and Gunn Sr. always stoned, no one seems to notice that Gunn is gay and dating Nathan. With the closet walls closing in on Nathan, he decides to flee back to his empty home — the Gunnunderson’s are a little too fruity even for him! Giddily exuberant, Rob Williams’ latest is not only filled with laugh-out-loud jokes, but also with boys who look oh so cute together. Dontcha think?

-- Scott Cranin

3. "Shank" <<<------ Click here too order !!!

Cal (Wayne Virgo), a sexy 18-year-old gang member, has a life of drugs, online sex hookups, random acts of violence and his big gay secret. As the film begins, Cal hooks up violently with an anonymous stranger that temporarily satisfies his cravings, but fails to quell lust for his best friend, Jonno (Tom Bott). Nessa (Alice Payne), their twisted, foul-mouthed and controlling, gang leader, suspects that there is something going on between them but she can't put her finger on it and tries to split the two buddies apart. Cal is drifting apart from the gang as his gay self emerges. Using horrible violent force, the gang mugs a young cutie Olivier (Marc Laurent). Cal decides to make his break from the gang official by trying to restrain them so that Oliver can escape. Ignoring Nessa's fierce taunts, Cal chases after Olivier and takes him to safety. The two young men together plot a revenge scheme, which then turns quickly to lust and then love. Shank is a very real, edgy and raw British drama played out on the streets of Bristol.

-- Scott Cranin

4. "Redwoods" <<<------ Click here too order !!!

Shot in the gay Russian River resort town of Guerneville, David Lewis' new film is leagues more polished than Rock Haven and it's got even more soul, if that's possible. Redwoods will suck you into its warm cinematic womb and won't let go. Everett (Brendan Bradley) and Miles (Tad Coughenour) have a comfortable, non-passionate relationship. Together they are raising Billy, a learning disabled boy, who takes up much of the loving and attention in their home. Miles and Billy go off to visit the grandparents and leave Everett to work in peace. There isn't even a kiss shared between the two men before the departure. Shortly after they leave, Chase (Matthew Montgomery) stops his car at Everett’s house and asks for directions. There is an instant connection between the two men. Later that day Everett visits his B&B and "just happens to bump into" his new friend. And then while antique store hunting with his Mom, the two men run into each other again and the flirtation is official. Despite Everett's reticence and clumsiness, Chase persists and their love blossoms quickly. Matthew Montgomery (Socket, Back Soon andGone, But Not Forgotten) and cast are superb in their roles. Truly a fine actor, Matthew Montgomery’s talent seems to grow with each of his film roles. With its original score, great scenery and mushy-beyond-belief story,Redwoods is bound to become a gay classic.

-- Scott Cranin

5. "Chef's Special" <<<------ Click here too order !!!

Peppered generously with sardonic humor, Chef’s Special is a boon for fans of Spanish gay comedies such as Bear Cub and Boystown. Our titular chef, Maxi, has plenty on his plate. In addition to corralling the unpredictable staff at his high-end restaurant and suddenly reuniting with his estranged children, things only get more chaotic with the arrival of a gorgeous and well-known soccer player just down the hall. This celebrity neighbor’s presence sends everyone into a tailspin, from Maxi’s lovesick female roommate to his star-struck sports-fan son. As Maxi and the people in his orbit wrangle with romance and family ties, there are bruised feelings aplenty, and the unexpected introduction of a secret gay affair is enough to whip poor Maxi into more than a few fits of foul-mouthed pique. But through drunken debacles at karaoke bars, confessions on national television, sundry misadventures in new parenthood, and the highly anticipated arrival of a prominent food critic to his restaurant, Maxi must learn to juggle the dynamics his children and other loved ones bring to the table — an act with over-the-top, hilarious results. (Spanish with English subtitles)

-- Alejandro Morales