501 de Joe Gage / Tim Kincaid : en attendant le bon

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Gay film review 501 by Joe Gage

Directed by Joe Gage under the pseudonym Tim Kincaid, 501 is a simple and endearing film that sublimates the handsome mustached Daniel Holt.

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Labyrinth of desire

It is a pink film, meaning it is for adults. The story is both banal and universal: we follow a taxi driver (played by Daniel Holt) who appears to lead a solitary life. We see him wandering alone through several vignettes. We also understand that he is a man who fantasizes a lot, as very well suggested by the opening scene and a sequence where he devours with desire a gay magazine of the time (the mythical magazine Honcho).

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The encounter that changes everything

To escape boredom, our handsome mustache enjoys himself alone or indulges in gay cruising… until, at a party, his gaze meets that of another handsome and virile mustached man played by the very sexy Richard West. The last part of the film is thus dedicated to this encounter that shows the symbiosis between the two men, their coup de coeur, suggesting that a beautiful story between two might begin. After a night of love, the wake-up time shows 5:01 AM, the film’s title is thus a nod to this moment when Daniel Holt’s character understands that he might no longer be alone.

501 de Joe Gage / Tim Kincaid : en attendant le bon

A sensitive and romantic vintage film

Here we find the charm of vintage films, their unique atmosphere at a time when being an x-rated film did not prevent sensitivity and romance. It is a portrait full of love of Daniel Holt who is stunning at every shot. There are no dialogues, everything passes through the body, the looks and the staging. And the whole is wrapped with a great soundtrack. Little known and a bit forgotten, 501 is a little gem about the labyrinth of desire and the journey towards a love we all hope for.

Practical information

The film was produced in 1985. It is available for subscribers of the gay site Bijou.

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Comment(46 Comments)
Chris Morgan
2025-09-30 21:53:08 回复

I like how you pointed out the significance of the 5:01 AM wake-up scene and its connection to the film’s title. The way the film uses Daniel Holt’s solitary wanderings to build up to the encounter with Richard West seems thoughtful, especially with those little details like the Honcho magazine sequence.

Mark Jensen B
2025-09-30 21:54:14 回复

I think the way the film uses the 5:01 AM wake-up to tie into the title is pretty clever. The scenes with Daniel Holt wandering alone really capture that sense of longing before his encounter with Richard West, which adds a bit of emotional depth you don’t always see in adult films.

Liam Turner J
2025-09-30 21:55:08 回复

I found the portrayal of Daniel Holt’s solitary life quite touching, especially how his fantasies are woven into the narrative. The intimate connection that develops between him and Richard West feels authentic and beautifully understated, which made the film linger in my mind.

Alex Turner A
2025-09-30 22:01:08 回复

I liked how you pointed out that 5:01 AM is more than just a title—it’s the turning point for Daniel Holt’s character. The way his loneliness is depicted through those solitary vignettes makes his connection with Richard West feel more meaningful.

Nathan Reed
2025-09-30 22:01:14 回复

I found it interesting how the title ‘501’ ties back to that pivotal moment at 5:01 AM after their night together. The way the film uses Daniel Holt’s solitary taxi driver routine to set up his longing feels pretty relatable, especially when you mention the magazine scene.

Mark Reynolds
2025-09-30 22:07:14 回复

I really liked how the review captured the subtle loneliness of Daniel Holt’s character and the way his fantasies are portrayed, especially that scene with the vintage gay magazine. It seems like the film uses quiet moments to show a lot about desire and connection.

Sam Archer
2025-09-30 22:07:19 回复

I like how you pointed out the use of the Honcho magazine to show Daniel Holt’s fantasies—it says a lot without needing heavy dialogue. The detail about 5:01 AM being the title’s reference is clever, I hadn’t noticed that connection before.

Sam Riley W
2025-09-30 22:08:07 回复

I liked how you mentioned the film’s focus on Daniel Holt’s solitude and desire, especially the bit about him devouring Honcho magazine. The use of 5:01 AM as a symbolic title linking to his life-changing encounter with Richard West is a nice touch—it feels quietly meaningful.

Mark Jensen G
2025-09-30 22:11:08 回复

I really liked how the review captured the quiet loneliness of Daniel Holt’s character and the way his fantasies are portrayed, especially with that detail about the honcho magazine. The meeting at the party sounds like a tender turning point that makes the story feel both simple and meaningful.

Justin Ray
2025-09-30 22:13:15 回复

I liked how the review describes Daniel Holt’s solitary routines and the way his fantasies are hinted at through that opening scene and the Honcho magazine bit. The detail about the 5:01 AM wake-up tying into the film’s title is a nice touch—it gives the story a subtle meaning.

Mark Stevens F
2025-09-30 22:18:08 回复

I think the way the film uses the early morning moment at 5:01 AM to symbolize a new beginning is quite subtle but powerful. It feels like a quiet celebration of connection and desire without needing much dialogue, which seems fitting for a story about longing and chance encounters.

Alex Rivera
2025-09-30 22:21:09 回复

I really like how the review points out the symbolic use of 5:01 AM in the film’s title. The way Daniel Holt’s character is described wandering and fantasizing alone makes his eventual encounter with Richard West feel more impactful.

Mark Stevens V
2025-09-30 22:23:08 回复

I found the description of Daniel Holt’s character really compelling, especially how his daydreaming is portrayed through simple yet meaningful scenes like the magazine reading. The way the film captures a quiet longing before that pivotal encounter feels quite poignant to me.

Jesse Lane
2025-09-30 22:25:08 回复

I like how the review points out the significance of the 5:01 AM wake-up as a quiet nod to the film’s title. It seems like the movie uses small moments, like Daniel Holt devouring Honcho magazine, to flesh out his character’s loneliness and longing before that pivotal encounter.

Ryan Cole F
2025-09-30 22:32:07 回复

I like how you pointed out the significance of the 5:01 AM wake-up, tying it back to the film’s title. The detail about the Honcho magazine makes the character’s longing feel more grounded and real, which I think adds to the film’s charm.

Matt L
2025-09-30 22:32:13 回复

I found the way the film uses the 5:01 AM wake-up as a symbolic moment pretty interesting—it’s subtle but meaningful. The connection between Daniel Holt and Richard West feels genuine, especially after all the solitary scenes earlier on.

Sarah Mills N
2025-09-30 22:32:23 回复

I really liked how the film uses simple moments, like the taxi driver’s solitary wandering, to convey deeper feelings. The detail about the 5:01 AM wake-up time being the film’s title seems like a subtle but meaningful touch. It feels like a quiet story that still carries a lot of emotion.

Alex Monroe X
2025-09-30 22:32:28 回复

I appreciate how you highlighted the use of the Honcho magazine in the story—it adds a real sense of time and place to Daniel Holt’s character. The way the film connects the title to the early morning after their encounter feels thoughtful, almost poetic.

Claire Benson A
2025-09-30 22:36:14 回复

I really liked how the review captures the subtle loneliness of Daniel Holt’s character and his quiet fantasies. The detail about the 5:01 AM wake-up adding a poetic touch to the film’s title made me see the story in a new light.

Maya B
2025-09-30 22:37:08 回复

I really liked how the review captured the quiet loneliness of Daniel Holt’s character and how his fantasies are woven into the story. The detail about the 5:01 AM wake-up time as a symbol felt like a subtle but meaningful touch that adds depth to the film.

Mark Stevens D
2025-09-30 22:40:08 回复

I found the detail about the opening scene with the magazine really interesting—it seems to set the tone for Daniel Holt’s character and his desires in a subtle way. The way the film captures that quiet but meaningful encounter with Richard West feels quite touching.

Michael Andrews
2025-09-30 22:40:14 回复

I really like how you pointed out the significance of the 5:01 AM wake-up and how it ties back to the film’s title. The detail about Daniel Holt’s solitary routine and the scene with the Honcho magazine adds a subtle layer to his character that I hadn’t thought about before.

Alex Carter U
2025-09-30 22:41:08 回复

I like how you described the film’s approach as simple and endearing, especially with Daniel Holt’s solitary wandering and fantasies. The detail about the Honcho magazine sequence really paints a vivid picture of his isolation. The title reference to 5:01 AM tying into that transformative encounter was a nice touch.

Lucas Bennett H
2025-09-30 22:45:07 回复

I found the detail about the opening scene with the gay magazine really interesting—it seems to set the tone for Daniel Holt’s character and his fantasies in a subtle way. The way the film captures that almost lonely longing through simple moments feels quite touching and genuine.

Chris Dalton
2025-09-30 22:45:19 回复

I like how the review points out that 501 isn’t just about cruising or solitude, but centers on the shift that happens when Daniel meets Richard West. The detail about the title referring to the 5:01 AM wake-up adds a nice touch of meaning to what could otherwise feel like a simple storyline.

David Brooks
2025-09-30 22:47:07 回复

I found the way the film captures moments of solitude and desire quite touching, especially how the opening scene hints at the taxi driver’s inner life through his fascination with the Honcho magazine. The encounter with Richard West feels genuinely tender and adds a hopeful note to the story.

Lucas Reed O
2025-09-30 22:50:08 回复

I really liked how the review captured the quiet loneliness of Daniel Holt’s character and the subtle way desire is portrayed, especially with that memorable scene involving the vintage gay magazine. It seems like the film uses simple moments to build a deeper emotional connection, which feels quite genuine.

Sam Bennett
2025-09-30 22:51:08 回复

I was intrigued by how the film uses the 5:01 AM wake-up to tie the title back to Daniel Holt’s experience. The mention of the Honcho magazine also gives a real sense of the era and the character’s desires, which I think adds texture to his solitary life.

Ben Carter V
2025-09-30 22:54:08 回复

I like how you pointed out the significance of the 5:01 AM wake-up, tying the film’s title to that turning point. The detail about Honcho magazine really puts the story in its time, and I agree that the opening scenes set up Daniel Holt’s inner life well.

Lucas Bennett E
2025-09-30 22:55:15 回复

I found it interesting how the film uses the simple act of gazing at a gay magazine to reveal so much about Daniel Holt’s character. The quiet moments of longing feel really authentic, and the meeting with Richard West adds a nice touch of hope without being overly dramatic.

Mark Jensen O
2025-09-30 22:56:07 回复

I found the way the film uses the 5:01 AM moment as a symbolic turning point really thoughtful. It seems to capture that fragile, hopeful time after a meaningful encounter, which adds depth to what could have been a simple story.

Alex Griffin
2025-09-30 22:56:13 回复

I liked how the review described Daniel Holt’s solitary routine and the way the film uses small moments, like him reading Honcho, to build up his character. The detail about 5:01 AM being the title’s reference to their night together adds a nice touch to the story’s theme of connection.

Lucas Grant R
2025-09-30 23:02:15 回复

The way the film uses 5:01 AM as a symbolic turning point in Daniel Holt’s life is pretty clever. I think the reference to Honcho magazine adds a nice layer of authenticity to the character’s desires, making his solitude and longing feel more real.

Michael Shaw
2025-09-30 23:04:07 回复

I appreciate how the review captured the quiet loneliness of Daniel Holt’s character and the way his fantasies are portrayed. The detail about the 5:01 AM moment being the film’s title adds a nice layer of meaning that I hadn’t noticed before.

Sam Rivers O
2025-09-30 23:04:21 回复

I like how the review highlights Daniel Holt’s solitary routine and the way his fantasies are woven into the story, especially with the Honcho magazine scene. The title’s connection to the 5:01 AM wake-up after the night together also adds a subtle touch.

Liam Turner X
2025-09-30 23:05:08 回复

I found the way the film captures the loneliness of the taxi driver really touching, especially through those quiet vignettes. The use of the 5:01 AM wake-up time as a symbolic moment seems like a thoughtful detail that gives the story a bittersweet feel.

Liam Scott
2025-09-30 23:05:13 回复

I liked how the review highlights the subtle loneliness of Daniel Holt’s character and the way his fantasies are woven into the story. The detail about the 5:01 AM wake-up tying back to the title feels like a thoughtful touch that sets the tone for the film’s quiet intimacy.

Alex Carter P
2025-09-30 23:07:08 回复

I like how you pointed out the significance of the 5:01 AM moment—it makes the title feel more meaningful. The detail about Daniel Holt devouring Honcho really paints a vivid image of his loneliness and longing.

Peter Lawson
2025-09-30 23:08:14 回复

I like how you pointed out the significance of the 5:01 AM wake-up—it’s a subtle detail that I might’ve missed, but it makes the title feel more personal. The way the film uses Daniel Holt’s solitude and his encounter to build up to that moment seems quite touching.

Alex Monroe J
2025-09-30 23:09:07 回复

I like how you pointed out the significance of 5:01 AM in the story, tying it to that turning point for Daniel Holt. The details about the Honcho magazine and the solitary vignettes made the atmosphere feel so much more authentic.

Lucas A
2025-09-30 23:12:09 回复

I find the way the film uses the 5:01 AM wake-up moment as a title really poetic. It feels like such a quiet yet powerful symbol for that turning point in the story. The attention to small details like the mustached characters adds a unique charm to the film’s atmosphere.

Lucas Martin J
2025-09-30 23:12:16 回复

I really liked how the review highlighted the quiet loneliness of Daniel Holt’s character and his vivid fantasies. The detail about the 5:01 AM moment felt like a poetic touch that adds depth to the film’s title and tone.

Lucas Reed M
2025-09-30 23:14:08 回复

I found the portrayal of Daniel Holt’s solitary life quite touching, especially how his fantasies and real encounters blend so naturally. The detail about the magazine Honcho really sets the period vibe, making the story feel intimate and authentic.

Sarah Miles
2025-09-30 23:14:20 回复

I found the way the film captures the taxi driver’s solitary life through simple vignettes really compelling. The detail about the 5:01 AM wake-up time being a nod to the film’s title feels like such a thoughtful touch that ties everything together.

Alex Carter J
2025-09-30 23:15:13 回复

The way the film uses 5:01 AM as a symbolic title is clever, tying that intimate moment to the whole story. I also liked how you described the solitary vignettes and Daniel Holt’s longing, especially the bit about the Honcho magazine—it really paints a vivid picture of his desires.

Sam Rivers E
2025-09-30 23:16:16 回复

I like how you point out the subtle nod with the title 501 referencing the early morning after their night together. The details about Daniel Holt’s character finding some escape from solitude through both fantasy and a real connection made the film sound more poignant than I expected.