Category: Comedy

Meddlesome siblings come between a budding romance in the British comedy ‘Three in a Bed’

A romantic coming-of-age comedy set in Manchester, Three in a Bed follows the day-to-day life of struggling musician Nate (Brennan Reece).

A young man finally out in the world on his own, Nate seems to have finally found the independence he’s been desperately seeking. That is until his two feisty sisters (Verity-May Henry and Coby Hamilton) come crashing into his life.

The timing, coinciding with the arrival of an adorable new neighbor named Jonny (Darren Bransford), couldn’t be worse. Soon everything in Nate’s life is turned frantically upside down.

Will he finally be able to get his two sisters out of his apartment? Will the budding romance between Jonny and Nate have room to blossom? Or will the pressures of dysfunctional family dynamics end up pulling them apart?

The path to true love is anything but smooth in this affectionate British comedy from frequent EastEnders director Lloyd Eyre-Morgan.

Watch the trailer for Three in a Bed below. The film is now available on Dekkoo.

A young gay couple faces paternity issues in the touching Thai family drama ‘Fathers’

Fathers follows Phoon and Yuke (Utt Uttsada Panichkul and Nat Sakdatorn), a young, happily partnered gay couple from Thailand who live in a sleek modern apartment that has all the trappings that come with success.

The pair even have an adorable seven-year old son named Butr (Arituch Pipattangkul), whom Phoon adopted at birth from an orphanage after he was abandoned by his mother. The trio are now waiting for the Thai Government to pass a law to allow same-sex marriage so that they can put their whole family on a more legal and secure footing.

Things get more complicated, however, when Butr starts school and is bullied for having two dads. When a social worker from the Children’s Rights Protection Organization gets involved, she begins questioning the idea of Butr growing up in a family without a feminine presence, and even tracks down his biological mother… who suddenly wishes to be a part of his life.

A sobering and deeply sincere drama from Thai director Palatpol Mingpornpichit, Fathers tells an emotional story about gay parenting in Southeast Asia, covering a complicated situation from every possible angle.

Watch the trailer for Fathers below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

‘Throuple’ is now available to rent or buy on Dekkoo and all other major VOD services!

The acclaimed new queer rom-com Throuple is now available to rent or buy on Dekkoo, as well as all other major VOD providers!

Gay singer-songwriter Michael is hopeless when it comes to expressing himself. When he meets Georgie and Connor, a married couple, their nonchalant hook-up turns into a night of vulnerability that none of them expected.

As the couple challenges him to open up about his feelings, Michael ignites a new flicker of excitement in their marriage. His world is soon thrown into chaos, however, when everyone in his social circle begins making life-altering decisions that leave him feeling abandoned. He must decide whether to finally open up and go after what he wants or watch his dreams slip away.

From director Greyson Horst and screenwriter/star Michael Doshier, Throuple is a colorful and sexy new rock n’ roll romance about one man’s journey to live and love openly… while creating a few new songs along the way.

Watch the trailer for Throuple below. You can rent or buy the film right now on Dekkoo, Amazon and various other VOD services. It will be available to Dekkoo subscribers later this year.

Two young lovers make their long-distance relationship work in the sweet and sexy series ‘Gameboys’

A wildly popular Boys Love series from the Philippines, Gameboys tells the engrossing story of gamers turned lovers Cairo and Gavreel (Kokoy De Santos and Elijah Canlas).

The two young lovers have a few blissful weeks to spend together at Gavreel’s house before Cairo is set to return to his own province.

What begins as a romantic holiday for the young couple soon turns into an unexpected test of their relationship. Cairo is faced with the reality of his imminent departure while Gavreel is compelled to make a life-changing decision.

After defying distance – and even the pandemic – will the two boys be able to prove that their love to one another is strong enough to withstand fate and circumstance?

Watch the trailer for Gameboys below and catch up on all the swoon-worthy action now on Dekkoo. The first eight episodes are currently available.

‘Velociraptor’ celebrates it’s 10th Anniversary this year on Dekkoo!

It’s the end of the world as you know it in director Chucho E. Quintero’s award-winning oddball indie Velociraptor – which is celebrating it’s 10-year anniversary this month on Dekkoo.

Set on the eve of an imminent apocalypse, the film offers up an unusual cross between Before Sunset and A Clockwork Orange while following two attractive young buddies from Mexico – one gay, the other “undecided” – as they wander the streets, awaiting their seemingly inevitable demise.

Deep in conversation, Alex and Diego (Pablo Mezz and Carlos Hendrick Huber) bond while sharing their fears and desires about sex and intimacy. Once they make their way to Alex’s bedroom, the true nature of their relationship is made clear.

The strength of their unbreakable friendship helps them test the limits of trust and loyalty while pushing one another into exciting new realms of sexual exploration. There isn’t much time left, after all – why not make the most of it?

A smartly written, heartfelt mix of comedy, drama, science fiction and romance, Velociraptor offers up a clever examination of what it means to be young man, exploring male friendship and desire in an entirely fresh way.

You can catch up on the pre-apocalyptic action of Velociraptor now on Dekkoo. We also have a trio of new special features available, including interviews with production designer Irina Miroslava and lead actor Carlos Hendrick Huber; and a conversation between director Chucho E. Quintero and filmmaker H.P. Mendoza. Watch the trailer below.

‘The Summer with Carmen’ is now streaming exclusively on Dekkoo!

The playful gay comedy The Summer with Carmen follows actors, writing partners, and best friends Demos and Nikitas (Yorgos Tsiantoulas and Andreas Labropoulos) as they spend a sweltering day together at a nude beach in Athens.

Nikitas, fed up with only being considered for stereotypical queer roles, becomes determined to create his own opportunities in the Greek film industry by directing his first feature.

As the two friends soak up the sun, they begin to brainstorm a screenplay idea based on the colorful events of a previous summer – a life-changing period that involved a devastating break-up and a dog named Carmen.

Taking a fresh, rule-breaking perspective on storytelling, writer-director Zacharias Mavroeidis has devised a clever ‘film within a film,’ playfully shifting between timelines while delivering a funny and poignant look at queer romances, friendships, and intimacy – not to mention pet ownership – all set against multiple steamy Greek summers.

Watch the trailer for The Summer with Carmen below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

A backyard birthday party takes some wild turns in the clever indie comedy ‘Turtle Hill, Brooklyn’

Smart, funny and true to life, Turtle Hill, Brooklyn takes a look at a young couple navigating the ins and outs of romance, relationships, friendship and life in the big city while throwing an eventful party in their small Brooklyn yard.

Boyfriends Mateo and Will (Ricardo Valdez and Brian W. Seibert) invite a large collection of friends over to their apartment to celebrate Will’s 30th birthday. Their guests – an eclectic mix of men and woman, both gay and straight – start drinking and mingling while engaging in conversations that cover a wide variety of taboo topics.

As the party progresses, a few unexpected visitors drop by to make things awkward. Soon enough, the piñata isn’t the only thing getting punched.

As tempers rise and the alcohol continues to flow, it’s revealed that Will and Mateo have each been keeping some scandalous secrets that may threaten the foundation of their seemingly loving relationship. Not even a dip in the backyard kiddie pool can cool things down.

Reminiscent of other and alcohol-fueled party movies like The Anniversary Party and the gay classic The Boys in the Band, Turtle Hill, Brooklyn is a winning Obama-era indie that manages to do a whole lot with a low budget, a small setting and a charismatic cast.

Watch the trailer for Turtle Hill, Brooklyn below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

Take a sexy trip through São Paulo with the winning workplace comedy ‘Body Electric’

Body Electric is a warm-hearted, understated debut feature from Brazilian writer-director Marcelo Caetano. The film follows Elias (Kelner Macêdo), a carefree young man who migrated from Northeastern Brazil to São Paulo, works as an assistant designer in a clothing factory.

Elias’s daily life is divided between his job and the ephemeral encounters he shares with men. With the arrival of Fernando, an African immigrant, he starts to look at the production line with a sudden renewed interest.

With the holiday season approaching, work intensifies, and he finds himself increasingly trapped within the factory. As the distance between his professional and personal life closes in, he starts to explore his desires, invigorated by the freedom offered through his companions.

Against the warnings of his superiors, Elias takes to socializing into the night and sleeping with his co-workers.

An erotic tale of identity and sexuality, Body Electric captures the beauty and delicate excitement of sexual awakening, as seen through the intense color and vibrancy of modern-day São Paulo.

Watch the trailer for Body Electric below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo.