My favorite part of this movie is the use of the sweatshirt. Preston wears the knock off sweatshirt when he is trying to pass as straight by attacking Jules. Then Jules wears it when he is passing as straight to get out of the apartment. Then he continues to wear it as a way to demonstrate that he is being fake throughout the relationship. And Preston let's him keep it because he is working towards having enough money to buy the real thing, showing that he is working on growing and healing so that he can show up more authentically in his life and in the relationship. By the end he wants to give his real authentic sweatshirt, meaning himself, fo Jules as a gift showing he has finally been able to be real with him. Jules takes the fake sweatshirt and cuts it up and turns it into his drag costume showing that he is taking their relationship as a whole and he is going to destroy it with the truth and essentially come clean about who he is, like he is breaking through and emerging out of his performance. He wears it on stage, proudly, as a way to be his own authentic self and weaponizes Preston's vulnerability in the process against him. At the end of the film Jules opens the sweatshirt, and sees the truth of their relationship. He was falling further and further into his performance of revenge and lost himself, symbolized by wearing the cut up fake sweatshirt covered in blood. While Preston was working to become a better version of himself to be more authentic so he could finally be w/ Jules. I also loved the way you see how their living spaces also help you understand the characters. Jules lives in this huge warehouse apartment with his friends, it's big, spacious, brightly lit, full of color and eclectic decor showcasing how being out and living authentically is so freeing. Preston's apartment is so small and cramped and he is shoved into the very back of the apartment and has a tiny room and it is dark and grey and his friends take up all of the space showing that Preston is very closeted, confined, oppressed and alone. In the end you can see how much their power dynamic has shifted when Jules takes him back to his own apartment for the first time and ends up being more dominant. And Preston allows himself to be really vulnerable by allowing Jules to film him, thats the exact moment when their character arcs cross over. Overall, I was heartbroken and so devastated by this film but I absolutely loved it.

Jules’ friend was being messy. Their third roommate clocked him for it. 😂

In the end, Jules left Preston beaten and crying on the ground just like Preston left Jules toward the beginning. Brilliant!

This movie is brilliant but messed me up severely lol like with Joseph I thought Jules and Preston actually made a great couple and genuinely cared for each other; Preston's gift to Jules at the end broke me. My head canon is that they both considered intensive therapy to smoothen things out and eventually reconnected in a healthy way 😭

Such a good film! By the way, when Preston said Jules' friends are 'jokes' it didn't mean they are dumb, it means they are funny - it's a compliment! So it was quite interesting how he enjoyed their company and realised the difference in their friendship group compared with his own

I’m glad Joseph brought up the size of Jules and his roommates home. I was like, their place is enormous ! What do they do for a living to basically live in this lavish, giant warehouse with so many rooms and areas ?

I think this movie is good because it’s real. There were things that I related to to some degree, I hate how the things ended; Creatively brilliant but plot wise, because of the change they’ve been through, it’s sad but that’s just how it is.

So I just got out of this movie. I was so stressed throughout the film, just knowing and being in situations where you risk getting caught but you go for it anyway and boom, someone comes home. Very stress inducing reminiscing of those experiences. Very effective. So far the most effective movie in terms of making my physical body tense up. I really appreciated the film.

Great film from here in Britain. Glad you guys covered this one. George MacKay is a terrific actor.

I love LGBT movies like these that reference the judgement within our own community when it comes to femininity. I’m glad Jules was able to get revenge even if we don’t know if they fully went thru with it. So much nuance.

I thought this was fantastic. Interesting and complex characters. A harrowing story. I was surprised throughout by the twists and turns of it. As a regular straight ass white guy in middle America I was completely engaged. One of the best films I've seen thus far in 2024.

I definitely prefer the feature length over the short. I liked femme! I definitely found the whole romance revenge pretty tense. I mean I was kinda wondering what would happen when Preston would actually be soft, and gentle like their date getting to know each other kinda makes you see that oh could this be an enemies to lovers story? And watching Jules switch back and forth between the do I do it, or don't I? Especially the more comfortable, vulnerable, and opening up to Jules Preston gets you can see that tension of Jules being like do I do it? Kinda caught in between. But than also the other tension of Jules being like if i do it I'll literally get killed. But man what a weird dynamic that would be if they became a couple? "How'd y'all meet?" " Oh Preston just beat the shit out of me, and I sought out revenge, but fell in love with his vulnerability as he opened up to me" it's definitely not a black and white movie and that's what's great about it. It's much more realistic as even real life is grey like that. Idk how people can force themselves into seeing things black and white, and not allowing to see life and reality as grey. They're both hurt people who are hurting each other they're flawed, and this goes on in real life. I personally found myself way more attracted to Jules. I'm not attracted to the hard macho type men. I've always been really attracted to androgyny and I love soft, androgynous, feminine men. I'm basically a feminine leaning bottom who gravitates to other feminine bottoms which are very incompatible sexually 😂 honestly though a feminine top 🥵. I definitely agree with Annie Jules domming Preston and Preston subby side was really hot. I wonder how much more deep hiding into the closet will Preston be now after the betrayal revenge that Jules did? It's okay to have empathy with both Preston and Jules at the same time. I mean you could literally see Jules changing Preston's perspective on being closeted and slowly getting comfortable with the idea of being seen publicly with Jules. It's a hella messy complex dynamic and situation. I mean damn poor Jules having a lovely dinner and then just fucked, and left stranded in the woods by Preston. Preston is definitely cuter when he's vulnerable and subby.

I just came from a movie. it was awesome. it seems that for half of the film the audience simply did not breathe. that's how exciting it was. I will go home to listen to your review.

I thought this movie was a masterpiece and very well acted. I was crying, laughing and stressing. I'm glad you guys liked it. This is the first review I see by you guys that isn't a 3 or below

Never trust a Toby EVER on any level

I went into this one blind. This is one messed up, but fantastic movie. Honestly I dont think a movie in 2024 will top this one for me. Finally a movie that delivers on being a true thriller and actually goes all the way in its execution with that ending. Fantastic movie!

We need a part 2

Great review guys. I too thought that as messed up as their situation had become, they could've ended up being a great couple.

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett was in the National Theatre 2018 revival of Angels in America, playing Belize! I had the opportunity to see Nathan in the show in the Broadway transfer of the production. Really amazing actor - that was one of the most memorable performances I've seen on stage in the last several years. (All the acting was amazing, but Nathan Stewart-Jarrett was a standout to me.) I am not surprised the acting in this film was great. It seems like actors with strong stage experience can transfer easily to the medium of film. Whereas film actors with no stage experience don't always do as well when they are in stage roles.

Nick you are so true with the statement that people see only what they want to see. It is nice that this film takes place in a gay bathhouse. Those safe gay places are becoming more rare these days.

Thanks for the review! I've been enjoying Nathan Lloyd Stewart-Jarrett since he was on the British tv show Misfits.

Easily favorite film of the year and favorite psychological thrillers and queer/lgbt film off all time! The acting, directing, symbolism, and everything...AND THE LIGHTING!!, made this film amazing. Your breakdown is spot on! 🫶🏾❤️

Love and hate or very powerful emotions. I like to think they somehow manage to find their way back to each other.

I really LOVE that you both have different opinions and balance each other in your perspectives in a mature and respectful way. Just saw this movie and this review really helps to process this outstandingly queer thriller movie.

I like the twist on femme fatale. I think it would've been cool for the cinematography to have filmed this in black and white, soft lighting--like an old film noir.

this sounds great, your description of its energy reminds me of Tangerine (with added revenge thriller)

love, love, love ❤ i wish this commentary was longer!

Great review guys. I saw the trailer recently and it looked good. I like how complicated it sounds. You guys look great btw.

Saw this a month ago. Was def looking forward to this review!

Maybe I have issues because while George Mackay is a good looking guy. I’ve never found him attractive until this movie. lol

Has to be excellent to get 4 out of 5 from both Joseph and Nick. Thanks for the recommendation!

Just saw this film and omg. Omg‼️ The accuracy. Minus the drag, insert trans woman. 💯

I saw this at a festival last September. Well made but really uncomfortable movie. It was racheted up because i got lost in the romance enough to like them together than i would think about the beating. Complex characters but its one ofbyhosr films i liked but I don't know i would watch again.

Shallow comment incoming: Joseph says he’s the most interesting character and with the screenshot of him the background, i believe he mean it 👀👀👀

I saw this a couple weeks ago and there were no dull moments. Excited to hear what you guys thought.

Toby only invited Preston to Jules' bday party because he expected that Preston wouldn't be able to handle the "gayness" of it. His character was well placed in the film and worked well as a person that was getting over their own relationship with Jules, but he was also not a good friend.

Hell yea!!!! Can’t wait! ❤❤❤

I wanna see this.

I'VE BEEN IN THAT SITUATION! lol

I loved this movie !!!!

Have any films you've reviewed ever got 5/5 rating? 😊

I admit, I look at the premise (homophobe is secretely gay) and I'm just like UGH

Are you guys going to review Late Night With The Devil? If so, I can't wait!

This sounds like a really good movie 🍿

This film is awesome. The best film I’ve seen all year so far

The premise of this film is going to be a very hard watch. Edit: Great review. Thank you both. The leads are fantastic actors. This happened to a few gay male friends of mine who get hit up by 'straight' men who beg to keep it on the DL. It happens a lot.

Have yall ever given a 5 out of 5???

Where can I watch this movie? I have looked everywhere for it.

Agree agree agree…. Very good acting 🎭 toby … not to my liking

My biggest flaw with the movies representation was Jules, although I empathized being queer and black Jules CONSTANTLY made decisions to put herself in these situations. Jules didn’t what happened to her, but I found it hard to condone her actions.

Didn’t like this one. Jules deserved better.

Not sure if I can handle this one, just the description of the plot gives me anxiety. It seems like we are getting more non stereotypical queer films with Black and POC folks these days and I appreciate that.

This film is AMAZING. Best enjoyed without spoilers if you can avoid them. ❤

I think you lovelies should interview at the Oscars and or Globes. We'll get actual film context interviews instead of "what are you wearing? Or Who did you bring tonight?". 🫶🏽