It’s hard to play favorites, but here’s our 25 must-watch queer films that we think that all gay men should take the time to enjoy. Consider this less a syllabus and more a lovingly curated mixtape. And don’t worry, no spoilers!

How do you get from first contact to body contact? How does a “hey, how’s it going” become a “we should do this again sometime”? Can spontaneous hookups ever be really safe? What red flags should you be on the lookout for? Your answers about apps right found right here.

From Budapest to Bucharest. Tallinn to Bratislava. We visit Eastern European cities that are both budget-friendly and gay-friendly.