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Blue Film’ Opens in Select Theaters With Provocative Premise and Acclaimed Performances

Early reviews highlight standout acting in a provocative two-character drama.

Overview

  • The indie distributor Obscured Releasing is giving the film a limited run at the IFC Center in New York City and Landmark Theatres Sunset in Los Angeles.
  • Writer-director Elliot Tuttle’s debut is a two-actor drama set over one night about a camboy hired for a high‑pay house call, with reviews citing offers between $25,000 and $50,000.
  • Critics praise Reed Birney, 71, and Kieron Moore, 29, for layered work, noting minimal on‑screen explicitness and cool blue imagery shot by Ryan Jackson‑Healy.
  • Reviewers say the film probes sexual trauma, loneliness, and performance, and they point to camcorder inserts and tight staging as key choices.
  • Coverage notes earlier reluctance from festivals and distributors, and co‑star Reed Birney says he was surprised by the controversy as the release picks up strong notices including a New York Times Critic’s Pick.