Cinephile № 998 “Spoiler Alert”

Recommendation: 5/5 SHOWTIME

Plot: “The story of Michael Ausiello and Kit Cowan’s relationship that takes a tragic turn when Cowan is diagnosed with terminal cancer.” -IMDB

Review: We know the end of Spoiler Alert from the very beginning. This will be another movie about a couple falling in love, suffering hardships, and perseverance. So, if we know the end, why invest the time? Because what waits at the end of this film is yet another universal story that possesses the power to bridge another gap between the perceptions of queer relationships and reality.

Before we get there, I must confess something. If a critic doesn’t tell you how a film made them feel, then they are not being totally honest with you. They can preach all day about technical achievements, writing, or direction, but if they don’t place themselves in the middle of a story (if only for a moment), they are doing you a disservice.

So, I must be honest with you. The film wrecked me emotionally. Ten years ago, I am sure I would have heaped this on a pile of movies that is reaching the point of an avalanche. Yet, today, I find myself in a committed relationship. After eight years with my partner, I found it nearly impossible not to place myself in the shoes of the characters on the screen. We could easily be the couple on the screen. Suddenly, this…