The Art of Being Straight (2008) by Jesse Rosen

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A sexy, comedic drama about two college friends questioning their careers and sexuality in east Los Angeles.

Director: Jesse Rosen

Writer: Jesse Rosen

Release Date: 7 June 2009 (USA)

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Storyline: John thinks he's got it all figured out. He's young, good looking and has always had a way with the ladies. After a break-up with his girlfriend, he moves west to Los Angeles for a fresh start. He is officially back on the market and looking to score. Crashing on his buddy Andy's couch is a comforting return to the college patterns of partying, womanizing and trash talk with the guys. However, reconnecting with his old flame Maddie proves to be surprising when she introduces him to her girlfriend, Anna. An aspiring photographer, John takes an entry-level position at an ad agency, determined to prove himself. Things get a little confusing when Paul, a successful executive at the firm, takes a special interest in John, and when John ends up in Paul's bed, his world is turned completely upside down. The Art of Being Straight explores one man's unexpected search for identity. More than just a story of seduction...

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Cast (in credits order)
Johnny Ray ... Paul
Jesse Rosen ... Jon
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rachel Castillo ... Maddy
Jim Dineen ... Young Male Office Assistant
Jared Grey ... Andy
Jesse Janzen ... Brian
Tyler Jenich ... Cole
Alan LaPolice ... Rand
Bryan McGowan ... Matt
Anne Reeder ... Simone
Emilia Richeson ... Anna
Dana May Salah ... Renee
Pete Scherer ... Aaron
Jen Zaborowski ... Bela

     
Jon & Paul

Comments

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

Actually this is a two stories way: from being gay to being straight (Maddie, the lesbian who is in love with another girl but who is enticed by a male neighbor) and from being straight to being gay (Jon, the college frat boy who is bi-curious and has a relationship with an older man). In the end who was gay/lesbian (not straight) will confirm the chosen sexuality, and who was curious will remain curious.

If I'm to be true, I don't think Paul is the right choice for a bi-curious to decide to be gay; Paul is a don juan, always searching for fresh meat; true, after debausching the young and innocent (or at least innocent of all gay things) Jon, Paul will re-think to his priority and will realize that he is past forty and still alone.

Jon instead, I think is still in a searching phase; true he tries the non straight path, but it's not that he is not interested in the straight one, he still likes girls, but he likes also men; his indecision is not only in sex, but also in life. Basically Jon is insecure and not yet all developed in an adult man.