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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema and more

Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema & more

Tiger Orange (Outfest Review)

July 20, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: Frankie Valenti, Mark Strano, Gregory Marcel
Director: Wade Gasque
Running Time: 75 mins
Certificate: NR
Release Date: July 18th 2014 (World Premiere)

The gay-themed drama Tiger Orange premiered a couple of days ago at LA’s Outfest, and luckily we got a preview of the movie.

Normally when you hear that a gay-themed film has a porn star as one of its actors, it seems like stunt casting that cares more about hinting at titillation than because that performer is the right person for the job. However Tiger Orange challenges that by having Frankie Valenti – aka gay porn star Johnny Hazzard – in one of the lead roles and giving him the space to give an extremely creditable performance. [Read more…]

Frankie Valenti Talks To Us About His Move From Gay Porn To Indie Cinema With Tiger Orange

July 18, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Frankie Valenti in TIGER ORANGE. Photo by Lila JavanTwenty years ago if you went into porn, you’d have to give up the idea that you could ever be taken seriously in mainstream cinema – at best you might be able to become a Traci Lords of Ron Jeremy type cult figure. However times have changed.

Over the last few years Frankie Valenti – under the suitably OTT name Johnny Hazzard – has become a big name in gay porn, winning numerous adult industry awards and legions of fans who love his sexual charms. However now he’s doing something rather different, as he’s taken a co-lead role in the gay-themed indie movie, Tiger Orange, which gets its world premiere tonight at LA’s Outfest.

The film sees Valenti playing Todd, one of a pair of gay brothers. Todd is brash and open about his sexuality, which causes friction with the closeted Chet when he returns to their home town following the death of their father.

We caught up with Frankie ahead of the premiere to talk about the movie and his transition from the adult to the indie film world. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Frankie Valenti, Mark Strano  DIRECTORS: Wade Gasque  FILMS: Tiger Orange  

Tiger Orange Trailer – Gay porn star Frankie Valenti (aka Johnny Hazzard) goes legit with an LGBT-themed tale of sibling rivalry

June 30, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Frankie Valenti (Johnny Hazzard) in TIGER ORANGEBack in April 2013 we posted info on the KickStarter campaign for a movie going by the title Where We Belong, which was due to mark the legit debut of gay adult film star Johnny Hazzard (aka Frankie Valenti).

Since that successful campaign the film has been completed and has a new name – Tiger Orange – but Valenti still stars, with Wade Gasque directing.

The film is gearing up for its World Premiere as part of LA’s Outfest on Friday, July 18th, 8:30pm at the Ford, and ahead of that a festival trailer for the movie has been released, which you can watch below.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Two estranged gay brothers attempt to make amends in Wade Gasque’s charming small-town drama. Set against the sun-kissed fields of Central  California, and anchored by strong performances from Mark Strano and pornstar-turned-leading man Frankie Valenti (aka Johnny Hazzard), TIGER ORANGE pits two diametric opposites against each other – the closeted introvert versus the out-and-proud hunk. The result is a blunt, playful meditation on queer sibling rivalry and the childhood bonds that force us together.’ [Read more…]

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Frankie Valenti  DIRECTORS: Wade Gasque  FILMS: Tiger Orange  

Gay Porn Star Johnny Hazzard Going Legit With Indie Movie Where We Belong

April 30, 2013 By Tim Isaac 1 Comment


While Hollywood lore says many of those who end up in porn originally wanted to be legit actors, until recently it’s been virtually impossible to go from porn to proper films (with occasional exceptions such as Traci Lords). However straight porn actor James Deen recently made The Canyons with Lindsay Lohan, while gay hardcore star Brent Corrigan has appeared in legit LGBT-themed films such as Judas Kiss and The Big Gay Musical.

Now another gay porn actor is branching out – Johnny Hazzard. Under his real name, Frankie Valenti, he’s starring in the upcoming LGBT themed movie, Where We Belong. The film, from director Wade Gasque, is now looking for at least $15,000 funding on Kickstarter, with the hope of raising $30,000 or above to get the movie completely finished.

Roughly half of the movie has been shot, with the plan being to complete filming in June, once they’ve got some more cash.

So what’s it about? Well, the Kickstarter tells us, ‘Where We Belong is an intimate drama that explores the unique dynamic between two wildly different gay brothers. Younger brother Todd (Frankie Valenti) ran away at eighteen and never looked back while older brother Chet (Mark Strano) quietly assumed the burden of prodigal son. They are never able to really connect with one another until Dad dies. It speaks volumes about the tremendous force he had (and still has) over them and the internalized shame they both carry as a result. With our pride parades and general acceptance by the mainstream, why is telling Dad still so hard?’

The clip.trailer above suggests the film could be pretty interesting, so if you’re interested in helping out, head over to Kickstarter. It’s also proof that not all porn stars are terrible actors. [Read more…]

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Frankie Valenti  DIRECTORS: Wade Gasque  FILMS: Tiger Orange  

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