| I saw bugcrush last night. Unfortunately didn't get to see all of it but I was pretty drawn in by it. When I turned it on they were in the car, and I found the characters and the look and feel of the film pretty captivating. When i came back to it a few minutes later, they were in the barn where the bugs were, and the kiss was about to happen. I was interested in the characters and was curious how this homo mash was going to be negotiated. Unfortunately, as much as I like horror and shock, I didnt really enjoy how the plot refracted into a druggy/rape scenario and then ended. Granted, it is a short film, which requires a punch, but it kind of reminded me of a Dennis Cooper novel (FRISK) and sort of a cheap thrill. Why do gay shorts always seem to be either sentimental or deathy? Given that, it was engaging.
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