The Best of Ramon Mendez 1

The Best of Ramon Mendez is nearly three hours of eight scenes from eight movies which find the good looking Latino hunk in four duos and four trios (one underwater!) with men who often look just like him. Plus some slick twinks and youths, carrying on in a john, a jungle, a park, a pool, a bar, a bathhouse, a bizarre bedroom, a back alley, and backstage at a go-go bar! Scenes are all beautifully shot and the men all beautifully shot. Movies excerpted are 8 Inches from Brazil, Jungle Cruisers, Just between Us, Poolside Heat, Bananas from Brazil, Underwater, Doing the Tricks, and 8 Inches from Brazil 2!

Directed by Alexander, The Best of Ramon Mendez 1 leans on a strong ensemble — Alvaro Mendez, Andre Mello, Antonio De Capos — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2008.