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Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss

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78% Tomatometer 23 Reviews 63% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
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.
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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Antonia Quirke Independent on Sunday It's convivial, imaginative, and always cinematic. Nov 28, 2017 Full Review 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 Full Review Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Rated: 2/5 Sep 21, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member This is how it works. Very realistic, whether in Hollywood or not. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member Great performance by Sean, it's a cute movie :) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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)