"Target Audience" is an American 11-minute short film from 2002, so next year it will have its 15th anniversary. It is one of the most known works by writer and director David Kittredge. And it is one of these films that are categorized as gay-themed short films. I am really not sure if this film is meant to be taken seriously. Or is it just homophobic and making fun of homosexuals? I ask this question because the contents are so absurd and unrealistic. We have a guy who watches a program on television where they talk about homosexuality. He is disgusted by the images of men kissing men, but then he starts kissing his (sleeping) best friend all out of nowhere. So he realized he was gay while watching the show? Okay... And as if that isn't enough already, we find out his buddy is not actually straight as he smiles after the main character kissed him. Are the filmmakers implying that homosexuality is contagious because such a coincidence is really absolutely impossible? This is an extremely bizarre little movie. Do not watch. It does not make any sense at all. Luckily it was this short.
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But will it sell?
Havan_IronOak31 May 2003
Following a late night movie a young man encounters an infomercial for the Homosexual Lifestyle. While he is initially unconvinced, the commercial makes several telling points and the young man soon sees his sleeping buddy in a different light.
This great comedy is funny in an over the top sort of way and is well worth the time it takes to see it. For me, the ending, although somewhat ambiguous, sells it.
This great comedy is funny in an over the top sort of way and is well worth the time it takes to see it. For me, the ending, although somewhat ambiguous, sells it.
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