| | Trip DVD (6 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Alternative-Lifestyle DVDs, Dramas Movies, Gay/Lesbian Videos, Alternative Music, Politics, 1970s, Love Affairs, Gays, Homosexuality | | Starring | Steve Braun, Larry Sullivan, Alexis Arquette, Julie Brown, Jill St. John, Ray Baker, Sirena Irwin | | Director | Miles Swain | | Composer | Steven Chesne | | Director of Photography | Scott Kevan, Charles Barbee | | Executive Producer | Thomas Blount, Miles Swain | | Screenwriter | Miles Swain |
An ambitious epic romance that traces the course of two men through their initial meeting as teenagers in 1973 until the mid 80’s. Alan is a member of the Young Republicans and an aspiring journalist. He’s working on a book about the evils of homosexuality, and invites Tommy, a gay rights activist, over for dinner and to interview him for the book. Thus begins a friendship that leads to a love affair told against the background of Anita Bryant, radical politics and the emerging gay rights movement. A huge audience hit during its festival and National Theatrical release, THE TRIP is a funny, touching and powerful film. THE TRIP tells the story of Alan, an aspiring conservative journalist, and Tommy, a free spirited gay rights advocate. They meet as teenagers in 1973, embarking on a relationship that leads into the 80s. Along the way, their opposing careers and an ongoing national debate about homosexuality ensures that their love for one another must endure a series of often comical series obstacles revolving around both family and current events. Theatrical Release: MAY 9, 2003 (NY) Trip Reviews: "...Ambitious and moving....THE TRIP covers a lot of territory, and it adds up to quite an accomplishment..."
-- Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
This is the only Miles Swain video. Trip | List Price | $14.99 (You save $4.90) | | Studio | TLA Releasing | | Orig Year | 2003 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  1959  | | CD Universe Part number | 6371598 | | Catalog number | 52 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Dec 09, 2003 | | Rating | Not Rated | | Running Time | 95 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen | | Movie Details | Color; Widescreen |
Trip Movie Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Truly excellent
I don't know about you, but I can count on one hand the number of times I've seen a film and thought "I know those people. I remember those times." But isn't that what we really want sometimes from a film? To relate to it with heart and soul?
I waited to write this review a few months post screening because I wondered if, like all great art, the impact of the film would stay with me. It has.
The Trip is excellent in so many ways -- the script, the cast, the editing. But there's some intangible element, some movie magic, that's part of the experience as well. Given all the books I have read and movies I have seen, I don't how else to explain that this film made me revisit certain people, places and moments in history as if for the first time. And how Miles Swain and crew pulled that off will, I suppose, remain a happy mystery for those of us who love the film.
Just a few quick thoughts:
It's a very moving and sentimental story without being maudlin. And that's really hard to pull off.
The story covers a lot of ground in an almost impressionistic way, and that's hard to pull off as well.
The entire cast was incredible, but Larry Sullivan in particular stands out. I can't remember being so moved by a character's journey.
Most importantly, there's an emotional truth to this movie that is missing in so many others. I'm a film fan, and a writer, and I see and read a lot of gay works. There's certainly more and more "product" out there now, which is good for us, it provides more choice, but it's surprising to me how little of it really has heart, or tells real stories that we can relate to. How much of our "gay" art relies on tired stereotypes, life in the shadows, and characters we don't care about?
I rank The Trip right up there with other landmark gay films like Parting Glances. I am a forty one year old gay man, and The Trip, IMHO, is the one film that encapsulates the coming out process, politics, and relationships during the initial "surreality" of AIDS, from the late 70's to today, with great honesty, insight and vision.
Take the journey and go see The Trip as soon as you can.
Submitted by Mike (New York) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful.
 Is hard to say.
Very touching, funny, ect....is talking about the ture story. Is a great movie.
Submitted by joeylcl (Asia of Hong KOng)
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no need to express
- That's what I feel everytime I watch a great film 'cause my vocalbulary is far so limited. Quote from the words from the young book fan at the end: This is one of the best love stories that I ever know!
U must be a cold hard stone not to be touched by this film.
Submitted by donnil_darko (Shanghai, CHINA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No A Ride Well Worth Taking....
A surprisingly very well done gay-themed movie. It turned out to have much more depth than I expected. A true romance. Great acting. Believable, likable and laughable characters. Plots abound. Emotions are evoked. Overall, I believe it sheds a realistic/humanistic light on the subject. It should go down as a "must-see" for anyone interested in the subject matter or simply seeking good entertainment.
Submitted by DC (Fairfax, VA, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Great romantic love story
To guys fall in love. A story told on how true love prevails all obsticles, eventually. Superbly acted by Steve Braun and Larry Sullivan. Highly recommende film....
Submitted by adam (London. UK)
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Trip DVD Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame -
1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital Stereo - English
Additional Release Material:
Bloopers
Interviews
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentary: Miles Swain - Director
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This contemporary romantic comedy perfectly captures the fears, foibles, and confusion facing modern twentysomethings looking for love. Eli (Dan Bucantinsky) and Tom (Richard Ruccolo) are complete opposites, set up by their two straight best friends, Jackie (Sasha Alexander) and Brett (Adam Goldberg). Opposites attract in this charming romantic tale, but not without a very bumpy ride. Eli and his sister (Christina Ricci) are the products of therapist parents who over-express, over-analyze and idealize love. Opposite from Eli, Tom is a detached, promiscuous alcoholic unable to express the slightest emotion. The two share a night of physical attraction but after constant bickering they quickly conclude that they cannot have a meaningful relationship. Despite a few chance encounters, the seemingly polar opposites quickly fall back into their single routines: Eli hits therapy and Tom hits the bars. Meanwhile, a blooming relationship and subsequent engagement between Jackie and Brett forces the estranged Eli and Tom to face one another. ALL OVER THE GUY is a charming romantic comedy packed with witty dialogue from costar and screenwriter Bucantinsky, and featuring a star-studded supporting cast that includes Lisa Kudrow, Christina Ricci, Joanna Kerns, and Andrea Martin.
Closed Captioned; Standard Screen; Soundtrack English
| | Big Eden DVDs (2001)
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This "big country" romance involves an emotionally stilted Manhattan artist named Henry (Ayre Gross) who returns to his Montana hometown of Big Eden when his grandfather takes ill. Drama instantly arises as Henry learns the boyhood best friend (Tim DeKay) on whom he's fostered a twenty-year-long unrequited crush, has also returned to Big Eden and is anxious to resume their friendship. Henry also comes into contact with Dexter (Eric Schweig), the Native American proprietor of a local general store. Quiet and withdrawn, Dexter finds himself attracted to Henry but expresses his interest solely through a progressively more elaborate series of home-cooked meals. It is interesting that though they are surrounded with love and support by the liberal locals, these gay men are still blocked from romantic fulfillment by their own doubts and fears. The supporting cast includes residents of Montana's Glacier Park region where the film was shot, and Academy Award winner Louise Fletcher (ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST). A soundtrack of nouveau country music helps keeps things moving, and the color-saturated photography brings life to both the stunning outdoor vistas and the impeccably rustic interior décor. BIG EDEN is the feature debut of director/writer Thomas Bezucha.
Additional Footage; Bio/Filmographies; Soundtrack English; Director's Comments
| | Circuit DVD (2002) Unrated
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After he's outed at his Midwestern precinct, gay cop John (Jonathan Wade Drahos) heads to Los Angeles to stay with his cousin Tad (Daniel Kucan), a documentary filmmaker chronicling the local gay scene. Naïve and closeted for a little too long, John only needs one little sniff and he's totally sucked into the world of "circuit" parties, drug-fueled gay raves full of steamy sex, thumping disco, steroid-amped bodies, and soap opera-style interpersonal drama. Soon his life is spiraling out of control and it's time to learn some valuable lessons.
Ex-Playgirl centerfold Dirk Shafer directs CIRCUIT from a script he wrote with producer Gregory Hinton. There's lots of drug use, vanity, angst, groping, and softcore sex (bed sheets and shadows mask total full frontal nudity). Kiersten Warren adds some estrogen and humor as John's college pal who has also come to L.A. to pursue her career as a stand-up comic. Jim J. Bullock (TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT) appears as a drag queen, William Katz and Nancy Allen are married party promoters caught up in a scam involving AIDS and life insurance. Many of the scenes were filmed at actual circuit parties (including the notorious "White Party"), with the attendees acting as extras.
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| | Food Of Love DVD (2002)
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| | Backstreet Boys - Around The World DVD (2001)
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| | Moloko - 11,000 Clicks DVD (2004) Widescreen; DTS Sound
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The UK-based band Moloko debuted their sound in 1995 alongside like-minded trip hop acts such as Portishead and Massive Attack. Consisting of Roisin Murphy on vocals, and multi-talented musician/producer Mark Brydon handling just about everything else, the talented duo have garnered a welter of critical acclaim and chart success in their home country. This release captures the band on their 2003 tour, with a triumphant show in London at the Brixton Academy. A mixture of album tracks combine with hit singles such as "Sing It Back," "Time Is Now," "Pure Pleasure Seekers," and "Indigo," making this a very special memento of a great period for the band.
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