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Pit Stop

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Gabe and Ernesto evade their broken relationships and yearn for romance.
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Michael Cuby them. 09/30/2022
A devastating portrait of queer loneliness, Pit Stop was an undeniable signal that great things would eventually come from this enterprising filmmaker. Go to Full Review Amanda Jane Stern Film Inquiry 10/02/2021
A very well-acted, slow burn of a film. Although, it is occasionally too slow I appreciated its lack of drama and pretense in favor of a more simple, slice-of-life story about two men coming together amidst the backdrop of their small town. Go to Full Review B. Ruby Rich Film Quarterly 02/28/2020
Yen Tan's gift for long takes and his comfort with silences makes demands on the audience that films ought to make - and pays them back with a surprising happy ending. Go to Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest 12/17/2018
Though it is notably spare, the film embraces its limited budget to tell a sad truth, set largely indoors where the bare walls of big rooms speak to a overriding sense of loneliness even when they're filled by people. Go to Full Review Terence Johnson AwardsCircuit.com 08/26/2018
3/4
Anchored by some nuanced performances and a character driven screenplay, the film manages to say a lot without speaking loudly. Go to Full Review Richard Knight Windy City Times 06/28/2014
One of those small miracles that cinemaphiles justly revel in and it's a supreme addition to the queer-cinema canon. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Timothy D 12/22/2023 Pit Stop is an intimate film about finding a new path. The character development in this film is slow and steady and blooms beautifully. If you have patience and value character growth, this is a lovely film. See more Patrick M 08/07/2023 Different than the standard gay film, this probes the life of loneliness of one man (Bill Peck) and the unhappiness of another man (Alfredo Maduro). It is raw and looks at the journey each man takes inside themselves before finding each other. A slow-moving film, it will not appeal to those who think gay life is action and passion. This is a movie of reflectiveness and the tender climax is beautifully rendered, yet filled with hesitation and worry that will be all too obvious to older gay men who know the pitfalls and challenges of finding Joy and companionship and love in an environment all too familiar to those who have seen Brokeback Mountain. The expressions that flash across Peck and Maduro's faces reveal the vulnerability they are feeling inside when making love for the first time. A beautiful tale. I loved it, even the parts that went slow. See more 10/27/2020 A wonderfully adult movie about being gay in a small Texas town. Gabe is divorced, but still dedicated to his young daughter, and therefore to his ex-wife. They remain close because each has no real choice. But as the movie progresses, each makes small moves towards independence, in a fashion that seems real, and honest, and thoroughly modern. She doesn't hate him for being gay; he wishes there were more and better options. What they find, near the end of the film - well, it may not be perfect, but it's just that much better. The film seems almost naked in its honesty. See more 04/12/2016 7.5/10, my review: http://wp.me/p1eXom-2m3 See more 10/05/2015 ugly, boring, bad acting, pointless movie. so not worth the time. Run away. Everyone involved in this movie should be ashamed. See more 09/21/2015 this gay drama creeps n crawls along very slowly ending See more Read all reviews
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Yen Tan

Director

Bill Heck

Gabe

Marcus DeAnda

Ernesto

Amy Seimetz

Shannon

John Merriman

Winston

Corby Sullivan

Les
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Movie Info

Synopsis Gabe and Ernesto evade their broken relationships and yearn for romance.
Director
Yen Tan
Producer
Jonathan Duffy, James M. Johnston, Eric Steele, Kelly Williams
Screenwriter
David Lowery, Yen Tan
Production Co
Vilcek Foundation
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Runtime
1h 20m
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