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Sunday, December 28, 2025
A Canadian 🍁 Conspiracy?
Is there a Canadian 🍁 agenda? I am not really a fan of online algorithm's but with Crave's Heated Rivalry, I'll make an exception. Because of the 'likes' I've made on Connor Storrie and Hudson William's images, not to mention all the articles, interviews and podcasts, my Twitter feed has been about 90% Heated Rivalry focused.
François Arnaud
Of course, along with all the great content, comes a lot of criticism and crap. At the top of the crap list has to be all the right wing posts claiming that the show is part of a conspiracy to push a LGBTQ Canadian agenda. Sure Heated Rivalry is Canadian made production, sure it was partially funded by the Canadian Government, but calling it an 'agenda' made me laugh. Then... I began thinking about it.... 😉
I know I'm repeating myself, but if you're going through Heated Rivalry withdraw, if you haven't watched Heartstopper yet, it's a great way to wean off the intensity of the hockey show. Although every different shows, I wrote about the similarities in a Christmas Day post. (HERE:) Although not as intensely sexual as HR, it does contain plenty of yearning, and certainly leaves you with similar feels.
A Canadian Agenda, more like the Canadian Government's Media fund, which does finance a lot of Canadian productions, and many with LGBTQ themes. A conspiracy... nah, but go Canada!
Degrassi
The Canadian made Degrassi franchise had many LGBTQ characters through it's many incarnations. Maybe the most well known was Marco Del Rossi. (above) Marco was played by Adamo Ruggiero in Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Back in the 80's, the original Degrassi Jr. High was already pushing television boundaries with LGBTQ characters and plots. Anyone remember actor Montgomery Randal, (above) who played Snake's gay older brother Glen? I think almost every gay kid watching Degrassi also had a crush on Joey Jeremiah. (Pat Mastroianni) The show even gave us two Joey butt scenes. You can watch his nude hallway walk on FH HERE:
Ken
Ted and David
Mendes
Triumvirate by New Manhattan Studios
'I've never had the opportunity to do a CFNM shoot, although it's long been on my bucket list. The problem has always been finding the right female.'
This series of images was actually first conceived late last summer, beginning in an September e-mail from Wes from New Manhattan Studios. We were working on the piece I posted spotlighting the studio's work with Fischer. (HERE:) In the e-mail, Wes mentioned a conversation he'd had with Marc French. Starting out as a venue host shooting behind-the-scenes shots on his cellphone, Marc has quickly worked his way up the studio’s path from production assistant and reflector holder to now working as a second cameraman.
Marc shared with Wes that he had a friend coming to visit from Europe. This particular friend was also really wanting to attend a photo shoot, and perhaps even model as well. Marc asked Wes if he knew of another model who might be available to shoot with his friend. The catch, if you haven't guessed already, is that the friend was female. Now Wes had certainly shot women before, but it had been years. The last time was years during his time learning studio lighting in Dwight Schneider's workshops.
Never one to let an artistic opportunity pass me by, when I heard Wes was looking for a male model to shoot with Marc's friend Jenny, I replied sharing how much I loved CFNM shoots. FH readers know that CFNM/CMNM shoots have been a theme I've been exploring the last few years. Wes picked up on my less than subtle clue, and shared that he's long wanted to shoot the theme. Now excited as Wes and I were, Wes still had to run it by Marc, not to mention checking with Jenny.
As you can see, both were clearly on board! Wes also took things further by inviting not one, but two hot hunks to model nude alongside Jenny. I'm sure many of you already spotted the strappingly sexy Ricardo, who I featured earlier this month. (HERE:) taking on the third role of this erotically elegant triad is Mason Boudrye a Brooklyn based model, actor and singe. Mason makes the perfect third for the tantalizing triangle, although his incredible ass produces such captivating curves, the poses are as artistically circular as they are triangular.
'The CMNM shoot turned out to be one of the more memorable shoots the studio has done. There's a story (of course) and the end result was not what I was expecting. Jenny, who stole the show in every photo. This is a very atypical collection. First, there's the subject matter. Then we have three models and three cameras. . .and the three styles and perspectives of each photographer. '
So with Ricardo and Mason, two of the studio's most popular models on board, New Manhattan Studios was set for it's first Clothed Female/Nude Male shoot. Shooting along side Wes were Marc French and Tay Keiper, a long-time studio associate and also a model as well. As Wes stated, this series displays the work of three models, three different photographers, and three clearly distinguishable shooting styles.
Jenny is an accomplished and remarkable individual. A distinguished Eurasian model and successful international businesswoman, she had an impressive record of achievements and diverse interests (including pole dancing). That evening, she was charming and a wicked good model. She was also was stunning on camera and the focal point of every photo in which she appeared. In person, I had been overwhelmed by her charm and beauty. I was delighted that she was equally radiant on camera.
We were shooting with retired incandescent lamps that I hadn’t used in over ten years and I forgot to change the camera settings to correct for the color of light we were using. The first photo I chose to edit was Jenny framed by the backs of the two male models. When it opened on my screen, I was struck by the mood created by the golden tones of the incandescent lights.
I was enchanted by Jenny’s beauty in warm candlelight and dark shadows. I found myself staring at Dulcinea through the eyes of Don Quixote, a vision spun from stardust and sonnets. In the golden light, I could hear the music of the Cantina in the background.
https://www.instagram.com/marc.french.studio/
https://www.instagram.com/ricardo.bustamante.gomez/
12 Days: Jim Watson in Rodeo Christmas Romance
'When a rodeo bronc rider finds herself ranch-sitting for a friend while caring for her injured horse over Christmas, she clashes with a brooding veteran only to find that the magic of the season may be what they need to heal their hearts.'
Usually I watch more than a few holiday films during the month of December. From Hallmark flicks, to favorite features including; Elf, The Holiday and Love Actually, and classics including The Bishops Wife, Miracle on 34th St. and others. This year for some reason, I wasn't in the mood. Might be the current political shit show, or maybe just my mood, not sure. I do think however, that this year, I wasn't alone in my lack of holiday spirit.
I did record some holiday films that I haven't yet watched, and deleted one of the DVR last night by watching Rodeo Christmas Romance. I set the recording after seeing it starred Canadian hottie Corey Sevier. I love me some Sevier and have featured his holiday appearances many times previously on the site. (HERE:) No matter how wholesome the holiday film is, given his incredible body, the director always seems to find a reason to get Sevier our of his shirt. Rodeo Christmas Romance didn't disappoint with a prerequisite Sevier shirtless scene early in the movie.
Before meeting Sevier's Noal Holliday, we're first introduced to his brother Billy played by Canadian actor Jim Watson. At first I thought Billy was going to be the romantic lead, as he was playing a rancher, and has quite a bit of chemistry with Emma, (Rebecca Dalton) the lead female character. Then, they quickly rushed Billy off-screen for a bit to build on the relationship between Emma and Noal.
Of course Bill later returns to cause a little friction, but alas, he didn't get the girl. Although this was a Lifetime film, not a Hallmark flick, I hope the next time Watson is cast in a holiday film he gets to play the leading man.
If you're able to watch much Canadian television, you might know Watson from his regular role on the medical drama Transplant, as well as roles on other Canadian based shows including: Wynonna Earp, Hudson & Rex, The Umbrella Academy, Good Witch and Mary Kills People. Most recently Watson was seen in the limited horror series Hell Hotel.
Between
Watson has been a part of many Canadian based horror and Sci-fi movies and television series including the series Between. Available on Netflix, Between takes place in a small town after a mysterious disease kills every resident over 22 years old. Survivors of the town must fend for themselves when the government quarantines them.
An anthology series featuring rampaging serial killers leaving carnage in their wake as their next victims fight to stay alive.
Watson also co-starred in 13 issues of Slasher, and contains what I believe is his only nude scene. The video I included is a shirtless scene. I did not include a video of the nude scene as you can guess from the caps, includes Watson's character being sexually assaulted.
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