Doors Cut Down
2000
Madrid
Antonio Hens
Coming-of-Age Short
What’s it all about: Israel Rodríguez flunks his English class but aces the art of seduction when he takes up cruising at the local mall as his after-school activity.
What’s so gay about it: Madrid is inherently gay
First Encounter: first viewing
Prostitute Index: nil
Death By: mall security
Relics: CD listening stations at a record store
Hoops: making a quick ice cream purchase with exact change
Heartthrob: Israel Rodríguez
Pass/Fails the Test of Time: Christopher Meloni
LoFi Magic: seducing the language tutor by asking to learn dirty words
Words to live by: “If you stare at a guy’s back for a while, eventually he will turn.”
Makes me want to: own a scooter
Candotti Take: “A great short one.” / “He doesn’t hold back and he’s really real to his age. He’s horny, he wants to live it that moment. There’s no “if” or “maybe” he just goes for it.”
Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes (18 minutes)
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