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Jeff (Russell Crowe) and Greg (John Polson) sit on the couch at Jeff’s house, after drinking at the local gay pub. They kiss for the first time, but Harry (Jack Thompson) interrupts them, seeking an introduction. He joins the boys for a beer, squeezing onto the couch, where his jokes are an unexpected icebreaker.
Curator’s notes
The film makes great comedy from the playful use of language, and from Harry’s ability to disrupt the mood of any situation. The depiction of a gay kiss on screen was unusual in an Australian comedy in 1994, but it demonstrates that the filmmakers do not wish to pull their punches, or be accused of coyness.
