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Is it déjà vu—or amnesia—for Out ’s porn reviewer?
Pride 2011 almost here—with a new attitude!
by Samuel Davidson I need help. Have I written this column before? Or maybe I just reviewed some of these porn flicks before? Am I misidentifying men and movies in the heat of the moment? Can someone help me?
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Those lips, those eyes. How could Davidson forget this twink?
Horsehung Kyle King plugs Cameron Marshall in a number of different positions before both deliver the goods. Rick van Sant rides Jock Derrek Diamond’s derrick, before the duo flip-flops. And the finale features a nude Josh West being interrupted mid-wank by Ross Hurston and Craig Reynolds, ending in a threeway with Reynolds stretched out on a table in order to play bottom for both. There’s no story, just hot action between muscular men, which is what Director Steven Scarborough is known for. So if I’ve seen this film before, I didn’t mind seeing it again. More deja vu with Private Resort. This one’s as outdoors light as Reckless was indoors dark. The twinks meet
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ner. The Delta Foundation is still finalizing all of the details for the events slated for June 3-12, but a very special guest has been booked as the featured entertainer for “Pride in the Street” on June 121. It’s none other than R&B legend Patti LaBelle. A long-time supporter of the LGBT community, LaBelle has served as a spokesperson for the National Minority AIDS Council “Live Long Sugar” campaign. In 2007 she was presented with the GLAAD Excellence in Media Award. Her 1974 mega-hit “Lady Marmalade” is still a staple in any Pride music mix. On June 11 LaBelle will perform a 45-minute show on the outdoor stage at Liberty Avenue between 9th and 10th streets.
Trust Me, I’m a Doctor is a playful prescription Then later the pool gets more use as Ridge Michaels and Hunter Vance frolic in the water. It’s not until they rinse off in the outdoor shower that the two succumb to twink meat, flip-flopping as top and bottom. Raz finally does get to the pool alone, but no matter since Justin Taylor is there. Raz plays the bottom role again, but uh oh, here comes his boyfriend Defendi—who’s surprisingly good natured about BF’s indiscretion. In fact, he joins in. As for me, the entire movie was a been-there, watched-that feeling again. Luckily the bonus disc has a number of solo sessions and interviews with the lads. If that’s your thing. Another selection from Raging Stallion Studios is Stag Fight, a first and early release from their Stag Homme division. I know I never watched this one before—more on that coming up. This porn came out a few years ago, and I know I’ve never watched this because it kind of gave me the creeps. There are six different tales, each one unrelated to the other, and the emphasis is on more forceful sex. But talk about bait-and-switch! The cover alone would sell the film: Francesco D’Macho and Damien Crosse look like extras in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena: big buff, bronzed gods with impressive pecs and packages. Inside it’s a different matter. “Stockholm Syndrome” stars hunky Dennis De Nello, who’s been abducted and dragged to an undisclosed location by a somewhat doughly masked terrorist—well, he terrorized me! But once the mask is off, the abductor turns out to be Crosse, looking not quite as fit as on the cover. I’m totally put off by scenes of simulated abduction, cruelty and/or forcible sex; so even though this movie’s mild in comparison to a few others I’ve seen, I had no interest in watching the entire film. Mostly a bound and gagged De Nello gets his pecs punched by Crosse’s fist, which turns him on—although not me. At the end of their sex scene, if you listen carefully, it turns out that this is just a game played by this duo, who takes turns being the aggressor. Then “Numero Tres” has Pedro Andreas and Damien breaking into Francesco D’Macho’s home and… well, into Francesco D’Macho—both at one time! Couple that with poor lighting and editing, it’s not a great beginning for a company’s debut. Maybe more recent releases will win me back… Now I’m really in a foul mood. After I finished my review of Fight, Collier reminded me that he already reviewed this film in the June 2010 issue of Out! Now I’m doing memory exercises and taking fish oil caplets by the handful. If ever I needed medical attention, it’s now. So I believed Hot House when they promised Trust Me I’m a Doctor. Could this be the cure? Hell, yeah!
Events leading up to Pride May 29, noon-6pm—A long-standing Pittsburgh tradition is the annual Memorial Day Picnic in North Park. For the 36th time, summer will start with this landmark event. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the gate. June 3—The Pride Advocacy Rally will be held on the steps of the City-County Building, 414 Grant Street. Speakers are still being confirmed for the rally. June 9—The always popular pool party Splash! Advance tickets are $65; tickets at the door are $80. June 9—Also marks a TransPride event at Cattivo. Pride weekend June 10—Check out over 13 hot bars in town during Pub Crawl. Tickets for this event are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the Pub Crawl.
Check into this Private Resort.
Nine well-built studs are lined up on the back cover, with two very delicious samplings on the front: John Magnum—his last name doesn’t exaggerate—and Craig Reynolds. Where is this hospital, ’cause I’m checking in! Having been the main course in a Reckless 2 threeway, Reynolds is back, but this time he’s the nurse who assists Dr. Hogan Wade. The beefy doc has him flustered, and once Reynolds drops and then bends over to retrieve a box of rubber gloves, Wade has dropped as well—to the floor for some butt-munching. Then the good doc pulls out an assortment of butt toys, starting with a double-headed dildo. Reynolds always seems to wind up on a table, this time an exam table where Wade brings out one toy after the other, to Reynolds’s noisy delight. Kevin Armstrong gets a prostate exam by Nikko Alexander before Dr. Alexander utilizes several measuring tools to check Armstrong’s chute. It all proves too much for the patient, who yanks the doc’s scrubs down for some oral action before Alexander begins plowing, eliciting Armstrong’s cry, “You’re the best doctor!” Christian Wilde would disagree. That cutie has a serious ailment: “My dick stopped working.” Fortunately, Dr. John Magnum is on the case—and also onto the cock. A quick check of the patient’s balls leads to an instant cure, but this prescription includes follow up care: the oral services of hunky tattooed Nurse Rod Daily. Soon Magnum gets in on the action. Both Wilde and Magnum take turns plugging Daily, and then all deliver. Trust Me I’m a Doctor is a playful prescription for anything that ails you, like bad porn selections or my memory loss. With well filmed action and hot buff studs, Trust Me should get a rise out of your spirits in no time. And one last playful selection for you reality fans— and you know who you are: Jersey Score from Jet Continued on page 35
June 10—Also fire up a Lez Liquor Hour at Cattivo. Contact Victoria Bradley at vbradley@ pittsburghpride.org to get all the details for this event. June 11—Pride in the Streets: Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, we got a new attitude! Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the gate and are on sale now at www.pittsburghpride.org/tickets. To attend the event, you must be 18 or older. June 12—Pittsburgh Pride 2011 March and PrideFest, a street festival on Liberty Avenue. The march will begin at the same spot as last year—the corner of Blvd. of the Allies and Grant Street. It will then proceed
down Grant and make a left onto Fifth Avenue to Liberty Avenue. Last year the Delta Foundation reported that the last two days of Pride 2010 drew more than 30,000 individuals, setting an all-time record for Pittsburgh’s largest Pride festival. Pride 2011 hopes to break this record. For anyone interested in attending more than one event, a Pride Pass includes one ticket to the Pub Crawl, one ticket to Pride in the Street and one ticket to PrideFest Beer Garden for only $50. These are available only online.
Gertrude Stein Club makes endorsements The Gertrude Stein Political Club, Pittsburgh’s multi-partisan LGBT and feminist organization, has released its slate of endorsements for the May 17 election. In the race for Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, Barbara Ernsberger is the endorsed candidate. For County Executive, Rich Fitzgerald got the club’s nod. Valerie McDonald Roberts is the choice for County Controller. Nicholas Futules (District 7) and Barbara Daly Danko (District 11) won endorsements for Allegheny County Council. Two seats are open for Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. The group selected Alex Bicket and Eleanor Bush. In city races, Michael Lamb is the club’s choice for City Controller, while for City Council, endorsements
went to Darlene Harris (District 1), Bruce Kraus (District 3), Chris Zurawsky (District 5), Patrick Dowd (District 7) and Lucille Prater-Holliday (District 9) Hugh McGough is the choice for District Judge 5-235. According to Todd Bryner, Stein Club president, “This was a painful endorsement vote for us because so many old and new friends [of the Stein Club and the community] are going head-to-head.” Bryner added, “We have many candidates who are strong on our issues. That’s good news!” The organization will be holding a pre-election “bar night” and is always interested in welcoming new members. Contact them at GSPCGP@gmail.com to find out how you can get involved.
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A mind is a terrible thing to lose. Recently, I’ve wondered where I replaced mine. That’s what occurred to me while I was watching Reckless 2 (Hot House Video) and Private Resort—Boys in the Sun (Raging Stallion). I can’t find any notes or the actual reviews, but I swear I’ve watched these films before. OK, it’s not a leap to believe that Reckless 2 may be similar to its predecessor, which I could have reviewed awhile back. And any film with “boys” in the title surely focuses on young, slim twinks—who do tend to look alike to someone my age. Except for their endowments. So if I’m repeating myself with these reviews, please bear with me. Reckless takes place in a warehouse that gets very busy after hours. Rod Daily (the stud with a Mohawk) gets fed Tony Mecelli’s meat before taking a ride on it. Scott Tanner uses his big dick to do the same to Paul Wagner, who expertly services the brute’s tool.
June and Pittsburgh Pride are just around the cor-
poolside but typically end up in the bedrooms of this resort. A vacationing couple, Tommy Defendi and Ryan Raz, check in but take some time checking each other out before they head for the pool—with Raz taking Defendi’s pole everywhichway and then showing his appreciation. Unable to resist little Cody Springs, who’s sunbathing by the pool, Felix Andrews manages to talk him out of his trunks. Springs is no fool, and soon he’s bending over for the Latino stud.
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