Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss

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Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss

R

Released Jan 7, 1998

1h 32m

Romance

Comedy

LGBTQ+

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Billy Collier (Sean P. Hayes) is a photographer working on a series of pictures featuring recreations of movie kisses, with drag queens playing the female roles. For his male model, he hires Gabriel (Brad Rowe), a young waiter on whom he has developed a serious crush. While Billy is openly gay, Gabriel says that he is straight and even claims to have a girlfriend. However, as they spend more time together and grow closer, Billy becomes increasingly unsure that this is true.

Critics Consensus

Insubstantial yet charming, Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss tells a love story that's as rooted in classic Hollywood as it is in timely themes.

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David Parkinson

Empire Magazine

Handsomely staged and amiably played, but this eye candy is essentially a cinematic snack.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 18, 2019

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

You'd think a movie whose sole point is basically "Don't fall head-over-heels on the basis of good looks alone" would avoid being as swell-looking but substance-depleted as "Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss."

Mar 26, 2009

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

O'Haver makes his film a witty homage to vintage screen romance while keeping its perspective on the here and now.

Feb 14, 2001

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Antonia Quirke

Independent on Sunday

It's convivial, imaginative, and always cinematic.

Nov 28, 2017

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

When Billy ends his opening monologue saying that the film is for both gays and straights, he is not lying.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 20, 2005

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Rated: 2/5

Sep 21, 2005

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PridePosterStudios

Did anyone end up caring about Billy or his Hollywood screen kiss?

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Audience Member

Sweet romantic comedy of a guy trying to find love in LA, acted beautifully by Sean Hayes and company.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

This is how it works. Very realistic, whether in Hollywood or not.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

The title card says "A Tommy O'Haver trifle" and that's pretty much correct. There is nothing of consequence in the film, but he really knows how to put a film together and Sean Hayes, pre "Will & Grace", is a charmer. Extra points awarded for featuring Richard Ganoung, from "Parting Glances".

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

Fluff... but fun and well made. Nice homages to classic 1930's film (glorious black and white!), and a refreshing density in examining relationships beyond the physical - beyond promiscuous attraction - regardless of the gender of the couple involved. Just re-added it to the collection as a replacement for my stolen copy.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

Great performance by Sean, it's a cute movie :)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Synopsis

Billy Collier (Sean P. Hayes) is a photographer working on a series of pictures featuring recreations of movie kisses, with drag queens playing the female roles. For his male model, he hires Gabriel (Brad Rowe), a young waiter on whom he has developed a serious crush. While Billy is openly gay, Gabriel says that he is straight and even claims to have a girlfriend. However, as they spend more time together and grow closer, Billy becomes increasingly unsure that this is true.

Director: Tommy O'Haver
Producer: David Moseley
Screenwriter: Tommy O'Haver
Distributor: Trimark Pictures
Production Co: Revolutionary Eye LLC
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 7, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.0M
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Scope (2.35:1)