Shifting Gears: A Bisexual Transmission
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Shifting Gears: A Bisexual Transmission (or more simply Shifting Gears) is a controversial GayVN Award winning bisexual pornographic film written and directed by Chi Chi LaRue
and released by Channel 1 Releasing in 2008.
) is in dire need of a good mechanic to fix a broken down car. The shop is completely run by men, but a female mechanic named Billie (Krystal Kali) decides to apply after seeing a "help wanted" sign. The boss gives her a shot if she can fix broken down vehicle that all the other mechanics haven't been able to fix. If accomplished she's hired, but if she doesn't, she must leave the premises and go out on a date with him. To the dismay of the men, she agrees to the challenge, as she is looking for a job. She gets the car started and stuns everyone with her skills and is immediately hired. All the mechanics make it difficult for her, especially one of the men (Cameron Marshall
), play practical jokes and pranks to get her to leave. Cameron and Billie do not like each other, but there is strong tension between them. After catching each other watching the boss and his girlfriend (Lola) engaging in sex inside the office, they become friendly with one another. The next time the guys start trouble with Billie, Cameron jumps in to defend her and tell all of them to leave her alone. The film ends with Cameron and Billie falling in love and embracing each other with a kiss.
The film stars Blake Riley
, Cameron Marshall
, Wolf Hudson
, Johnny Hazzard
, Shy Love
, Lola, Lee Stephens, Krystal Kali, Britney Amber, Cody Springs and Ryan Alexander.
", to refer to the film's well-known gay stars appearing in heterosexual scenarios. Riley's scene with Shy Love was reportedly his first sexual encounter with a woman, which he later claimed to have enjoyed. He added that he was totally comfortable during his heterosexual pairings and had no problems maintaining an erection. These comments drew heavy criticism from Riley's gay fans. He fueled the controversy in an October 2008 Randy Blue performance in which he stated he was open to doing another bisexual film, and revealed that his ultimate sexual fantasy was to be penetrated by a female wearing a strap-on. Many gay men felt deceived by Riley and even accused him of never being gay in the first place.
for Best Bisexual Film. Wolf Hudson
was nominated for Best Supporting Actor, becoming the first male performer to be nominated in that category for a bisexual film at the GayVN Awards
. It also received a Grabby Awards
nomination for Best Art Direction, a first for a bisexual film in that category. Johnny Hazzard
was nominated for Best Supporting Actor, becoming the first male performer to be nominated in that category for a bisexual film at the Grabby Awards
.
Chi Chi LaRue
Larry David Paciotti is an American film director of gay, bisexual and straight pornography. He is best known in his drag persona as Chi Chi LaRue and has also directed under the names Lawrence David and Taylor Hudson.- Career :...
and released by Channel 1 Releasing in 2008.
Plot
The boss of a car shop (Wolf HudsonWolf Hudson
Wolf Hudson is a Dominican-American male pornographic actor, director and street dancer.-Early life:Wolf Hudson was born on November 24, 1984, in New York, New York, and is of mixed ancestry: French, Afro-Latin American/Dominican descent. Hudson briefly lived in the Dominican Republic in his early...
) is in dire need of a good mechanic to fix a broken down car. The shop is completely run by men, but a female mechanic named Billie (Krystal Kali) decides to apply after seeing a "help wanted" sign. The boss gives her a shot if she can fix broken down vehicle that all the other mechanics haven't been able to fix. If accomplished she's hired, but if she doesn't, she must leave the premises and go out on a date with him. To the dismay of the men, she agrees to the challenge, as she is looking for a job. She gets the car started and stuns everyone with her skills and is immediately hired. All the mechanics make it difficult for her, especially one of the men (Cameron Marshall
Cameron Marshall
Cameron Marshall is the stage name of an American adult film actor.Marshall gave his first adult film performance in the movie Little Big League 3: Bottom of the Ninth, after which he signed a contract as an exclusive for the gay porn studio Channel 1 Releasing...
), play practical jokes and pranks to get her to leave. Cameron and Billie do not like each other, but there is strong tension between them. After catching each other watching the boss and his girlfriend (Lola) engaging in sex inside the office, they become friendly with one another. The next time the guys start trouble with Billie, Cameron jumps in to defend her and tell all of them to leave her alone. The film ends with Cameron and Billie falling in love and embracing each other with a kiss.
The film stars Blake Riley
Blake Riley
Blake Riley is a former American pornographic actor who appeared in gay and bisexual pornographic films and magazines-Career:...
, Cameron Marshall
Cameron Marshall
Cameron Marshall is the stage name of an American adult film actor.Marshall gave his first adult film performance in the movie Little Big League 3: Bottom of the Ninth, after which he signed a contract as an exclusive for the gay porn studio Channel 1 Releasing...
, Wolf Hudson
Wolf Hudson
Wolf Hudson is a Dominican-American male pornographic actor, director and street dancer.-Early life:Wolf Hudson was born on November 24, 1984, in New York, New York, and is of mixed ancestry: French, Afro-Latin American/Dominican descent. Hudson briefly lived in the Dominican Republic in his early...
, Johnny Hazzard
Johnny Hazzard
Johnny Hazzard is an American pornographic actor, model, and recording artist who performs in gay and bisexual pornographic films for a number of studios, mainly Rascal Video. Most of these videos are directed by Chi Chi LaRue...
, Shy Love
Shy Love
Shy Love, also known as Shy Luv, , is the stage name of an American pornographic actress, of Sicilian and Puerto Rican descent. She has been active in the porn industry since 2003.-Early years:...
, Lola, Lee Stephens, Krystal Kali, Britney Amber, Cody Springs and Ryan Alexander.
Controversy
Shifting Gears sparked controversy in August 2008, when its official press release coined the term "straight-for-pay", a play on "gay-for-payGay-for-pay
Gay-for-pay describes male or female actors, pornographic stars, or sex workers who self-identify as heterosexual but who are paid to act or perform as homosexual professionally. The term has also applied to other professions and even companies with the same core concerns and criticism in place...
", to refer to the film's well-known gay stars appearing in heterosexual scenarios. Riley's scene with Shy Love was reportedly his first sexual encounter with a woman, which he later claimed to have enjoyed. He added that he was totally comfortable during his heterosexual pairings and had no problems maintaining an erection. These comments drew heavy criticism from Riley's gay fans. He fueled the controversy in an October 2008 Randy Blue performance in which he stated he was open to doing another bisexual film, and revealed that his ultimate sexual fantasy was to be penetrated by a female wearing a strap-on. Many gay men felt deceived by Riley and even accused him of never being gay in the first place.
Cast
- Ryan Alexander
- Britney Amber
- Johnny HazzardJohnny HazzardJohnny Hazzard is an American pornographic actor, model, and recording artist who performs in gay and bisexual pornographic films for a number of studios, mainly Rascal Video. Most of these videos are directed by Chi Chi LaRue...
- Wolf HudsonWolf HudsonWolf Hudson is a Dominican-American male pornographic actor, director and street dancer.-Early life:Wolf Hudson was born on November 24, 1984, in New York, New York, and is of mixed ancestry: French, Afro-Latin American/Dominican descent. Hudson briefly lived in the Dominican Republic in his early...
- Krystal Kali
- Shy LoveShy LoveShy Love, also known as Shy Luv, , is the stage name of an American pornographic actress, of Sicilian and Puerto Rican descent. She has been active in the porn industry since 2003.-Early years:...
- LolaLola (porn star)Lola is a pornographic actress born to Cuban parents.Lola entered pornographic films in 1998, with Randy West in his series Up and Cummers. She expanded from acting to directing pornographic films in October 2004, founding her own production company which she called Twisted Pink...
- Cameron MarshallCameron MarshallCameron Marshall is the stage name of an American adult film actor.Marshall gave his first adult film performance in the movie Little Big League 3: Bottom of the Ninth, after which he signed a contract as an exclusive for the gay porn studio Channel 1 Releasing...
- Blake RileyBlake RileyBlake Riley is a former American pornographic actor who appeared in gay and bisexual pornographic films and magazines-Career:...
- Cody Springs
- Lee Stephens
Awards and nominations
Shifting Gears won the 2009 GayVN AwardGayVN Awards
The GAYVN Awards are presented annually to honor work done in the gay pornography industry. The awards are sponsored by AVN Magazine, the parent publication of GAYVN Magazine, and continue the recognition for gay pornography which was part of the AVN Awards from 1986–1998.The award recipients...
for Best Bisexual Film. Wolf Hudson
Wolf Hudson
Wolf Hudson is a Dominican-American male pornographic actor, director and street dancer.-Early life:Wolf Hudson was born on November 24, 1984, in New York, New York, and is of mixed ancestry: French, Afro-Latin American/Dominican descent. Hudson briefly lived in the Dominican Republic in his early...
was nominated for Best Supporting Actor, becoming the first male performer to be nominated in that category for a bisexual film at the GayVN Awards
GayVN Awards
The GAYVN Awards are presented annually to honor work done in the gay pornography industry. The awards are sponsored by AVN Magazine, the parent publication of GAYVN Magazine, and continue the recognition for gay pornography which was part of the AVN Awards from 1986–1998.The award recipients...
. It also received a Grabby Awards
Grabby Awards
Grabby Awards , are presented annually in Chicago to honor work done in the gay pornography industry. The awards are sponsored by Grab Magazine, a free weekly that describes itself as "Chicago's premier LGBT publication." The Grabby Awards and Grab Magazine are owned and operated by Grabbys, LLC....
nomination for Best Art Direction, a first for a bisexual film in that category. Johnny Hazzard
Johnny Hazzard
Johnny Hazzard is an American pornographic actor, model, and recording artist who performs in gay and bisexual pornographic films for a number of studios, mainly Rascal Video. Most of these videos are directed by Chi Chi LaRue...
was nominated for Best Supporting Actor, becoming the first male performer to be nominated in that category for a bisexual film at the Grabby Awards
Grabby Awards
Grabby Awards , are presented annually in Chicago to honor work done in the gay pornography industry. The awards are sponsored by Grab Magazine, a free weekly that describes itself as "Chicago's premier LGBT publication." The Grabby Awards and Grab Magazine are owned and operated by Grabbys, LLC....
.
| Year | Award | Category | Winner/Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | GayVN Awards GayVN Awards The GAYVN Awards are presented annually to honor work done in the gay pornography industry. The awards are sponsored by AVN Magazine, the parent publication of GAYVN Magazine, and continue the recognition for gay pornography which was part of the AVN Awards from 1986–1998.The award recipients... |
Best Bisexual Film | Channel 1 Releasing | |
| GayVN Awards GayVN Awards The GAYVN Awards are presented annually to honor work done in the gay pornography industry. The awards are sponsored by AVN Magazine, the parent publication of GAYVN Magazine, and continue the recognition for gay pornography which was part of the AVN Awards from 1986–1998.The award recipients... |
Best Supporting Actor | Wolf Hudson Wolf Hudson Wolf Hudson is a Dominican-American male pornographic actor, director and street dancer.-Early life:Wolf Hudson was born on November 24, 1984, in New York, New York, and is of mixed ancestry: French, Afro-Latin American/Dominican descent. Hudson briefly lived in the Dominican Republic in his early... |
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| Grabby Awards Grabby Awards Grabby Awards , are presented annually in Chicago to honor work done in the gay pornography industry. The awards are sponsored by Grab Magazine, a free weekly that describes itself as "Chicago's premier LGBT publication." The Grabby Awards and Grab Magazine are owned and operated by Grabbys, LLC.... |
Best Art Direction | Channel 1 Releasing | ||
| Grabby Awards Grabby Awards Grabby Awards , are presented annually in Chicago to honor work done in the gay pornography industry. The awards are sponsored by Grab Magazine, a free weekly that describes itself as "Chicago's premier LGBT publication." The Grabby Awards and Grab Magazine are owned and operated by Grabbys, LLC.... |
Best Supporting Actor | Johnny Hazzard Johnny Hazzard Johnny Hazzard is an American pornographic actor, model, and recording artist who performs in gay and bisexual pornographic films for a number of studios, mainly Rascal Video. Most of these videos are directed by Chi Chi LaRue... |
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