Make the Yuletide Gay |  | Director: Rob Williams
Actors: Keith Jordan, Adamo Ruggiero, Hallee Hirsh, Kelly Keaton, Derek Long
Studio: TLA
Category: DVD
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Rating:  25 reviews
Format: Anamorphic, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 89 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: TLAD218D
UPC: 807839004243
EAN: 0807839004243
Theatrical Release Date: 2009
Release Date: November 10, 2009
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Studio: Tla Releasing Release Date: 11/10/2009 Run time: 89 minutes
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 Make the Yuletide Gay by getting this movie! January 29, 2010
Joey (Illinois, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Making the Yuletide Gay" is a movie purchase that you will not be disappointed with. This movie is funny, heart warming, and a homerun from director Rob Williams. I walked away from this film with absolutely no suggestions on how it could have been better. From casting, the set, to the story line this film could not have been better made or written by any means. The characters are infectious and their delivery helps make the movie appealing and relatable to any audience. Keith Jordan, "Gunn", takes the lead role as a gay college student who has yet to come out to his family and friends back home but is openly gay and in a serious relationship at college. Adamo Ruggiero(Degrassi: The Next Generation), "Nathan", plays Jordan's roommate and boyfriend at college who is open and out about his sexuality and is unaware of Jordan's closeted life back home until he unexpectedly comes to spend the Christmas holiday with Jordan & his family. That fact ignites the plot and theme of the film in where we see the struggles and fears that Jordan faces in coming out to his family and friends & announcing that Ruggiero is not only his roommate but his boyfriend. Other unforgettable characters include Jordan's parents played by Kelly Keaton and Derek Long. Keaton plays the oblivious bubbly Mother who is so infatuated with her only son and the Christmas holiday. Her laugh and performance are worth the purchase of this film alone! I dare anyone not to fall in love and laugh along with her stellar performance. She deserves a Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Award no questions asked! Derek Long plays the stoner father who is always too high to remember where his is going and why which will no doubtedly bring you laughter throughout the film as well. Although most of the actors in this film will not be recognized as mainstream players, you will see several supporting actor roles from mainstream television series like the Brady Bunch, E.R., and Star Trek. Whether you are gay, you have a family member or friend who is gay, or you are straight you will enjoy this holiday movie which explores the heartaches, difficulties, and fears of coming out as well as relationships through drama and humor. Making the Yuletide Gay is a must see film for every Christmas holiday season or anytime throughout the year!
 What a piece of junk! January 25, 2010
J.L.A. (Missouri United States)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
How in the world did anyone give this piece of crap movie a good or even decent review?? I try to be supportive of gay-theme movies because there are so few that are of any quality. Heck, often I see horrible reviews of gay-themed movies that were FAR better than this. "All Over the Guy" and "The Trip" as perfect examples. (not oscar movies but I found them charming and enjoyable)
The acting in this movie is sub-prime...even from the two or three seasoned actors. The storyline was something that should have been made during the 80's or something...ex: the attitudes of our poor, dumb mid-westerners is insulting. (hello...Iowa voted FOR gay-marriage and CA didn't) The main character's father is portrayed as a pothead-dumbass...and that would be fine and even funny if there were any rhyme or reason for it. His mother is so pure and bubbly that the two parents don't even match. The gay couple have no chemistry at all and are nothing more than walking Gay-pride dolls. Not to mention it's directors and Set people didn't even try to portray the midwest with any degree of realism. I mean...outdoor cafe's in Minnesota during winter months?? I don't think so my California friends.
I am dumbfounded over any reviews that give this more than 2 stars. But I suppose in a world of Reality TV and Fox News as the most popular stuff on TV it really doesn't suprize me. For those of you reading this that are interested in this film...rent it first and PLEASE don't waste your money until you know you'll like it.
My New Favorite Christmas Movie January 24, 2010
Indie Fan
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was really bored one evening and browsing Netflix online movies and ended up choosing this movie without expecting very much. I was very pleasantly surprised. I laughed and laughed. Yeah, some of the jokes are corny and tired, but they seemed fresh in this movie. Production values are decent considering that this is only the fourth movie to be produced by Guest House films. The acting is equal to that in many mainstream comedies. Although the actor, Keith Jordan, is straight in real life, there appeared to be real chemistry between his gay character, Olaf, and Adamo Ruggiero's character, Nathan. Jordan and Ruggiero both did a magnificent job. The casting for the other characters was also very good. I was impressed enough to purchase my own copy for my movie collection. It's a good story with a good message and has a great, original soundtrack to boot. I hope that the hint of a sequel is not just a tease.
Cute Gay Holiday Romance January 18, 2010
Steven Muni (Sutter Creek, CA USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was an amusing movie, if rather predictable. Two cute actors play gay college lovers at the Christmas holidays. One has to go home to his parents from Minnesota (with great accents, don'cha know!) who don't know he's gay and are trying to fix him up with the girl next door. The other, the son of cold, rich and distant parents, is suddenly on his own for Christmas as his parents decided to go abroad for the holidays without him and didn't tell him until he was on his way home.
So he shows up unexpectedly at his lover's for the holidays. Complications ensue which threaten to part the lovers but a happy ending saves the day (and Christmas.) The closet case comes out to his parents (who suspected anyway and are fine with it), and the lonely lad starts to re-develop a relationship with his mother at least.
This isn't deathless cinema history--our lead actors are not exactly thespians and the production values are limited--but I don't understand the really negative reviews. It was worth the price and it makes a fun addition to the stack of holiday movies.
 fast forward PLEASE January 7, 2010
D. Stolzmann (gary, Indiana)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Cliche Cliche Cliche! I bought this mainly because I am a Gates McFadden fan. I felt like she was here just to collect a paycheck. The movie had a few funny moments; a ton of stereotypes ( Clueless high school girlfriend); all ends well for this progressive family unit. If you have to fast forward through the painful acting, just to get to the end of the movie, how likely are you to repeat view the film ?
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