The rites-of-passage all young gay men face and how they adapt to new surroundings and a burgeoning sexuality is fully explored here.
Lightfarms debut short movie brings an all-star cast from the adult industry and drops them into the mainstream movie world, providing real chemistry between the actors, with real tension and drama like none other. At the academy, Jonathan struggles to find his place among the group, he may be a top athlete in his field, but when it comes to the small world of Lakeside, swimming, sex and chauvinism combine to create something explosive and the potential for something very dangerous. Here’s the synopsis: ‘Battling with his own inner demons, Jonathan, played by Australian talent Jaxon Radoc, is taken to an elite swimming academy deep in the English countryside by his soon to be step-mother, kept away from her upcoming wedding to his father. It is interesting though just to see what porn can be with a little thought. You won’t be surprised to hear though that as its filled with porn stars, the acting leaves much to be desired, and it’s far from the greatest short film ever made. It’s certainly not what you’d expect from porn – not least because it doesn’t feel the need to tack on a typical happy ending – and actually works surprisingly well. the death of a parent, peer pressure, bullying and rejection. Likewise, it’s not afraid to go to some dark places as its main character deals with depression. Initially that might seem pointless and/or extremely boring, but it actually reveals a decent (though not spectacular) short film underneath all the sex, which genuinely values character and the emotional arc of the story. (Although you’ll be pleased to hear not all the porn was removed, so it still has some very NSFW moments). However, to become the short film Underwater it’s had most of the porn removed, instead concentrating on the story. The reason we’ve decided to include Underwater here (you can watch it below) is because it’s rather unusual in that it was actually a 90-minute hardcore porn movie from 2015 called Swimboy. Saudi Arabia and a handful of other Middle Eastern countries did not show the film.Although much porn lacks imagination, in the past few years certain studios and filmmakers have blurred the lines, whether it’s including extremely explicit content in a ‘normal’ movie, or trying to give porn a more artisitc or filmic edge. In May, Disney refused requests to cut same-sex references in Marvel movie Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. Lightyear is set to debut in theatres in the United States and Canada on Friday. We should all be so lucky to have that kind of relationship in our life.” It’s loving, it’s supportive and it shows Buzz exactly what he doesn’t have and that’s the whole point.
In Lightyear, “we have a relationship here which lasts an entire lifetime. Producer Galyn Susman asked why viewers “don’t get more upset showing failed relationships”. “I think the goal is to pay them no mind, march forward and embrace the growth that makes us human.” But those people die off like dinosaurs,” Evans said. “There’s always going to be people who are afraid and unaware and trying to hold on to what was before. A scene showing milestones in the couple’s relationship includes a brief kiss. Buzz’s close friend in the film is a female space ranger who marries another woman. Lightyear is a prequel to Pixar’s acclaimed Toy Story franchise.Įvans voices Buzz Lightyear, a legendary space ranger.