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Shiner

Unrated1h 29m2004Christian Calson
IMDb: 3.7/10
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"Raising the subtext of "Fight Club'' into text, "Shiner'' depicts a pair of amateur boxers gratified by punching each others' lights out."

Raising the subtext of "Fight Club" into text, "Shiner" depicts a pair of amateur boxers gratified by punching each others' lights out. Theirs is among a trio of twisted love stories in the narrative feature by 29-year-old Los Angeles director Christian Calson. There's also a woman literally fighting her male lover's affections and another boxer who stalks his own shy male stalker. "Shiner" transcends sadomasochism in that no one seems aware of what he or she is doing. "I'm trying to look at desire head on," the soft-spoken Calson said by telephone. "('Shiner') is about the politics of wanting and being wanted and how people respond differently." Rife with ugly behavior, "Shiner" rejects the trend of queer filmmakers seeking straight understanding. "In L.A., we have this kind of sadness we carry around, that the only way we can make gay stories is by making more like 'Will and Grace,' " Calson said. Like the activist-filmmakers tackling the marriage issue, Calson went into "...

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FightHomophobiaFighterStalkerHomoeroticism

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What is Shiner (2004) about?

Raising the subtext of "Fight Club" into text, "Shiner" depicts a pair of amateur boxers gratified by punching each others' lights out. Theirs is among a trio of twisted love stories in the narrative feature by 29-year-old Los Angeles director Christian Calson. There's also a woman literally fighting her male lover's affections and another boxer who stalks his own shy male stalker. "Shiner"…

Who stars in Shiner?

Shiner stars Scott Parietti (Tony), Derris Nile (Danny), Nicholas T. King (Bob), David Zelina (Tim), Conny Van Dyke (Bob's Mom). The film was directed by Christian Calson.

How long is Shiner?

Shiner has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated Unrated.

Is Shiner worth watching?

Shiner holds an IMDb rating of 3.7/10. Fans of Romance, Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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