He was ashamed, and he kept on being ashamed. He kept the shame going by having sex with men, 'cause that's what shame dose, it makes him think he deserves it. They are dying, and think, I brought this on myself. It's my fault because the sex that I love is killing me. The perfect virus came along to prove you right. He died because of you.
Your typical nice looking, "heart warming" A24 flick...unrealistically precocious kid paired with confused middle-aged man and through turbulence and conflicts they gradually learn from each other and cherish the experience forever --- I have seen this one many times before. The "it's okay to yell, and then yelling out loud" scene in particular is soooo much of a cliche. Cinematography is alright but not really impressive, watching this back to back with Red Rocket the difference is so obvious (ok B&W is at disadvantage but still).The interview bits aren't integrated organically into the story, and it feels like the feel-good, "heartfelt" material got mixed in just for audience appeal.