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Finding queer and queer-tinged gems at the festival

Touch

Too short to be a deep-tissue massage, Touch is more of a flirtatious caress. Diana Foster is a high-strung businesswoman. But a sensual massage from a new masseuse helps relieve the tension.

The gayest part: Massage oil

Part of Slap ‘n’ Tickle
Thurs, June 2, 9:30pm
ROM, 100 Queen’s Park

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For gay men, what’s worse than getting older? Having your false teeth sucked out of your face by a 28-year-old lover? Being locked in a coffin? Masturbating in the closet of a sleeping straight couple? All of the above, if you believe this Josh Levy-directed short starring Scott Thompson.

The gayest part: Kids in the Hall alum Scott Thompson. Duh

Part of Bromance
Fri, June 3, 7pm
ROM, 100 Queen’s Park

Sun, June 5, 4:30pm
Varsity Cinema, 55 Bloor St W
Also screening as part of Laughter Without Borders
Sat, June 4, 9:30pm
ROM, 10 Queen’s Park

Zach and Zach: Real Men Fight

A silly diversion, Zach and Zach: Real Men Fight tells the story of two college-aged roommates fighting over a girl. Well, fight is the wrong word. Wrestling is more like it. In shiny varsity wrestling singlets. In a park. So cute!

The gayest part: adorable, mincing vocal affectations

Part of For Shorts and Giggles
Thurs, June 2, 9pm
The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W

I Still Love Them (Je les aime encore)

This French-Canadian documentary short follows elderly Michel as he speaks about his lifelong love of women. From the opening frames — shot on Michel’s bed — this film is impossible to turn away from. An honest portrayal of sexuality and aging.

The gayest part: if you squint, Michel looks like a lesbian

Part of One Night Stand
Wed, June 1, 7pm and Sat, June 4, 12:30pm
ROM, 100 Queen’s Park

Marcus McCann

Marcus McCann is an employment and human rights lawyer, member of Queers Crash the Beat, and a part owner of Glad Day Bookshop. Before becoming a lawyer, he was the managing editor of Xtra in Toronto and Ottawa.

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