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Title: Solid collection of shorts
Review: "Boys Briefs" is an anthology of 6 short films, each of which is introduced by a pair of hosts whose presence gives the collection as a whole more cohesion. The films range in length from 2 to 30 minutes. The collection is international in scope (with films from the USA, France, Germany, and Hong Kong) and as a whole explores the gay male experience.The films are as follows: "The Absolution of Anthony," about the relationship between a young man and a priest; "Smear," about a troubled friendship; "Front Room," an erotic film with a twist; "Fairy Tale," about a gay man who takes his partner home to meet the parents; "Piglets," a comic/erotic film with an absurdist flavor; and "Stanley Beloved," about an interracial friendship in Hong Kong.I enjoyed the collection as a whole, although I felt the strongest entry (also the longest) was "Fairy Tale," directed by David Kittredge. Atmospheric and suspenseful, it features strong performances and is really moving.
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