In a staggering year full of excellent, high-profile gay-themed movies (see also: Tom of Finland, Beach Rats, BPM (Beats Per Minute) and God’s Own Country) Call Me by Your Name stands as a massive, towering achievement. Not only did we name the movie #1 on our “Best Gay Movies of 2017” list, but Call Me By Your Name earned a spot on most reputable critical top ten lists for the year. It’s also currently nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture. For any of you who were not able to catch it, we’re happy to announce that the film is coming to DVD and Blu-ray THIS WEEK. Click here to order your copy.
Directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by the great James Ivory, based on the 2007 novel of the same name by André Aciman, the film chronicles the romantic relationship between Elio Perlman (Timothée Chalamet), a 17-year-old living in Italy, and his father’s American assistant, Oliver (Armie Hammer). Check out the official synopsis and trailer below.