Tom in America

Jun 17, 2014

0h 20m

★ 5.5

Overview

For 50 years, Michael and Betty have been united by one guiding principle: no secrets. But when a provocative Tom of Finland doll triggers Michael's long-buried desires, Betty discovers that secrets have been part of their life all along.

Genres

Drama

Fantasy

Production Companies

Queens Pictures

Autonomous Pictures

Wolf Circle Productions

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Cast

Michael

Burt Young

Betty

Sally Kirkland

Tom

Jacques Mitchell

Gus

Alex Kruz

Michele

Dawn Young

Suzanne

Denise Hungerford

Four independent short films comprise this quirky anthology. "Coriolis Effect" (1994) is an offbeat love story involving storm chasers. In the Oscar-nominated "Solly's Diner" (1979), a homeless man (Larry Hankin, who also directs) witnesses a holdup. "Looping" (1991) satirizes independent moviemaking. And the dialogue-free "Joe" (1997) features David Aaron Baker as a psychiatric patient searching for enlightenment.

7.0

Da Game of Life

Apr 21, 1998

When Smooth's boyhood hobby grew into a man sized dream, he went from the "Hood" to the big time! But it's all in the game..."DA GAME OF LIFE"

6.7

The Perfect Human

Jun 14, 1968

An elegant and humorous film—in the guise of a serious anthropological treatise—spotlights "The Perfect Human," a model of the modern Dane created by our wishful thinking.

5.6

Achilles

Aug 31, 1995

With the loss of Patroclus (his undeclared male lover), Greek warrior Achilles returns to the Trojan War.

7.3

Pop Art

Oct 20, 2008

A tale of the relationship between lonely schoolboy, Toby, and Arthur, or Art, an inflatable boy.

6.1

Mamá

Oct 7, 2008

Lili wakes her sister Victoria and insists that they both leave the house.

5.5

Bekas

Nov 18, 2010

Two homeless Kurdish brothers see Superman in the town's first movie theatre and decide they are going to live with him in the US. It's a long, dangerous road in the hands of ruthless human smugglers.

7.1

The Confession

Jun 12, 2010

Sam can't think of any sins to tell the priest at his first confession. He worries that he won't be a real Catholic if the priest doesn't absolve him of some misdeed. Jacob, Sam's friend, devises a solution in the form of a prank, but the result is tragic.

3.7

Blue Briefs

Jun 6, 2012

A collection of six gay-themed short films about relationships and the pain of love, including: REQUITED (directed by Sal Bardo), BOYS LIKE YOU (directed by Daniel Armando), WE ONCE WERE TIDE (directed by Jason Bradbury), REVOLUTION (directed by Abdi Nazemian), THE IN-BETWEEN (directed by Alain Hain) and FROZEN ROADS (directed by Mark Pariselli).

6.0

Beast

Sep 12, 2009

Ten year old Benjamin and his mother live on an isolated farm under the violent reign of his father. Mother takes the beating and tries to cover up to keep things normal. But when Benjamin one day witnesses this beating, his suspicions are turned into facts. Benjamin wants his father to apologize to his mother for hitting her. Benjamin naively believes that things can be set straight with words alone. When Benjamin worsens the situation by taking his father's puppy as a hostage things escalate to a point where his mother has to step up and do what she should have done a long time ago.

5.9

Strange Parallel

Oct 15, 1998

Strange Parallel is a documentary/short film revolving around the American singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. The film features interviews with Elliott himself as well as fans, friends and other acquaintances of his (including Gus Van Sant, Larry Crane, and the members of Quasi). The film also includes snippets of Elliott Smith performing as well as footage of him recording an unreleased song, "Brand New Game". The film sometimes moves out of reality, with acted-out, metaphorical sequences that involve Elliott considering purchasing a mechanical hand (a "robot hand" ) to improve his music.

5.9

Mary Last Seen

Jan 22, 2010

A young woman embarks on a road trip with her boyfriend to a place he promises will be beautiful and peaceful. But a series of strange events occur on their journey, and it becomes clear that their relationship is not what she thinks and their destination is not what was promised.

0.0

Lambs

Jan 29, 2012

A boy from an abusive family wants to escape, but doesn't want to desert his younger siblings.

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4.0

Angst

Sep 7, 2013

Angst tells the story of two lovers deeply connected yet mired in games that test the limits of their affection.

6.6

Rain Town

Mar 2, 2011

In this town, since who knows when, rain has never stopped. Residents moved out to suburbs and high ground around. People’s memories are now deeply submerged. But into this forgotten rainy town sometimes, someone wanders.

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0.0

Victims

May 31, 2011

When a local journalist arrives on a council estate to present a disabled, have-a-go hero with a Bravery Award, she inadvertently uncovers a tragic secret.

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