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Thursday, December 29, 2022
Old Acquaintances
In the song Auld Lang Syne, Scottish poet Robert Burns suggests that old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind. On most eve's of the New Year, people sing the classic with many thinking that they're toasting to remembering old friends. In reality, the poem is a little more pragmatic, suggesting that some people, and some friends, should be forgotten and left in the past.
Some people, and some things, are simply just harder to forget. I'll never forget growing up in the 80's and 90's and seeing my first images of the nude male form. It started, with male/female layouts in my father's Playboy magazine. I soon learned of Playgirl, and mustered every ounce of bravery I had to buy issues at the store.
I've written before about my experiences of and moments of flop sweat, walking to the counter with a Playgirl magazine hidden beneath a copy of another magazine, usually a Playboy or Sports Illustrated. I used to watch for an older female woman behind the counter, then waited until the store looked pretty much empty before heading to the register. I'd then nervously smile and pray no one came in, or up to the counter behind me, before my magazines were placed safely in a bag.
Today, I can look back fondly on those memories, a bit both happy and sad that kids don't have to go through that today. Not shocking to FH viewers, I especially loved their holiday pictorials. I try to find new ones each year to post, but I think I may have gone to the well one to many times. I couldn't find a new New Year's Eve shoot to post this year, but I did remember that I gathered up all that I could find a few years ago. They included models Kory Wolf, (pictured here:) Dan Jacobs, Jean-Michel Villette and a few others. You can check them all out HERE:
Ain't No Party Like A New Years Party
We've all been to parties on New Years that we'd just as soon regret. We do things on December 31st we wouldn't think of doing any other time of the year. From my personal experiences, and my personal embarrassments, I've come up with a few tips to survive the dreaded, but sometimes unavoidable, New Year's Eve Party.
#1 Dress Practically
Despite still dealing with Christmas turkey bloat, you convince yourself this is the last time you'll pig out this year. Alcohol certainly helps implant this believe that can lead to embarrassing moments during the party. My suggestion is not wear anything too tight or form fitting to cause you to be uncomfortable on the last night of the year. Stylishly naked is the way to go, a formal collar and bow tie is all you need to stay comfortable yet still look dressed up.
# 2 Enjoy the entertainment, don't be the entertainment
Unless you're a professional entertainer like JayK, (pictured) stay in your damned chair! Most of us can't work a genital balloon bouquet the way JayK can, so don't even try. You'll make a fool of yourself on the dance floor and they'll be loads of pictures to remind you.
I know, I know, after a few drinks you'll be tempted to get up and choose Aqua's Barbie Girl as your karaoke song choice, but know right now, it won't be well received. This leads us to #3, bring along a designated downer. Yes, you need a wet blanket on hand to pull the fire alarm, yank the plug on the karaoke machine or pull focus by doing something even more outrageous than what you had planned. It may be hard to find a friend to do this task, so you may have to hire someone, but trust me, you won't be sorry.
#4 Pace your alcohol consumption
Now Malik looks like he can handle his alcohol, but with free drinks and champagne fountains, not everyone is so well equipped and gifted. On top of the two glasses of wine you had at dinner, the six glasses of champagne, and the shots you lost count of, good decision making is not really an option.
My trick, timed moderation is really the key. You can't be expected to monitor your alcohol the entire night, so pick just an hour to be diligent. So.... drink that wine with dinner, but then sober up before arriving at the party. Then, between 9pm and 10pm, stick to water or soft drinks. Then, at 10, make a quick exit, take a cab or uber home, and then drink our face off ringing the New Year in safely under your own roof.
#5 Don't Overstay your welcome
If you didn't listen to #4 and take an early exit, make sure you leave with 30 minutes of the midnight hour. If you don't, when you head to that back bedroom to get your winter coat, you're likely find this, or some other unexpected sight on the bed instead of your coat. If you ignored all of my tips, then you're likely to be this guy on the bed... If you want to be the guy on the bed, well the hell with you, these tips clearly weren't for you.
#6 Mingle, laugh and have fun!
Although my tips are ensure a successful party experience, if you're too regimented, and overthink overthink them, you're likely to have a party experience like the guy in the image above. Makes sure that in-between all of that not eating, not drinking, not dancing, not singing karaoke, arriving late and leaving early, you stop to mingle, and like the guys below, have a little fun. Or.. better yet, this year, order some Chinese food, have a glass of wine and do I like I'm going to and stay the hell home!
Sex in Cinema 2022
As has become tradition at FH, every year I like to take a look back at the best of male skin in the movies. The most difficult part lately has been defining exactly what a movie is. It used to be easy, the sex in question, took place in movies shown at a cinema. These days, some of the best male nudity occurs on television, and many, if not most movies, appear digitally on television near, or at the same time as they appear in theatres.
Wake Up Leonard
This year, my focus is only on movies released in theatres. Most, also had a streaming release, but I believe all spent at last a short time shown on the big screen. It was really difficult to narrow down, and I had to leave off a few favorites. I also didn't include any of the male nudity from 2022 that I've already featured on the blog. You can check some of them out including scenes from; Exploited, (HERE:) Good Luck Leo Grande, (HERE:) and Harry Styles in My Policeman, (HERE:)
The Revenge of the Shiny Shrimps
'While on their way to the Gay Games in Tokyo, the Shiny Shrimps is lost and find themselves stuck in the depths of Russia, in a particularly homophobic region.'
Previous Sex & Cinema Feature's:
All the Old Knives
I love me some Chris Pine and although he's had several previous nude scenes, this is one of my favorites. In the mystery thriller All the Old Knives, director Janus Metz doesn't disappoint with some incredible side views of Pine's fine behind.
The Schoolmaster Games
Thanks to xyzpdq, (Scenes of Male Kin) DC's Men of the Moment and ausCaps for some of the clips and caps.
Grand Jeté
'In order to concentrate on her career, a ballet teacher lives estranged from her young son, who grew up with her mother. When she meets him again after years, an affection develops that goes far beyond maternal love.'
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