Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds

Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Phillip J. Bartell
Written by	Phillip J. Bartell Q. Allan Brocka
Produced by	Q. Allan Brocka Michael Shoel J.D. Disalvatore Jeffrey Schwarz
Starring	Jim Verraros Emily Brooke Hands Rebekah Kochan Brett Chukerman Marco Dapper Mink Stole
Cinematography	Lisa Wiegand
Edited by	Phillip J. Bartell Scott Hatcher
Music by	Cary Berger Boris Worister
Production companies	Ariztical Entertainment Automat Pictures EOSS Productions
Distributed by	Ariztical Entertainment
Release dates	July 13, 2006 (2006-07-13) (Outfest) November 24, 2006 (2006-11-24) (United States)
Running time	78 minutes[1]
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$37,072[2]

Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds is a 2006 American sex comedy film directed by Phillip J. Bartell. It is the sequel to Eating Out (2004) and the second installment in the Eating Out franchise. Q. Allan Brocka, who wrote and directed the first film, returned to co-write the screenplay alongside Bartell. The film stars Jim Verraros, Emily Brooke Hands, Rebekah Kochan, Brett Chukerman, Marco Dapper, and Mink Stole. Verraros, Hands, and Kochan reprise their roles from the first film as Kyle, Gwen, and Tiffani, respectively, while Chukerman replaces Ryan Carnes as Marc. Dapper portrays nude art model Troy, while Stole plays Kyle's mother Helen. Following the first film, Kyle and Marc break up, with both setting their sights on Troy, who is questioning his sexuality. In his attempt to approach him, Kyle pretends to be an ex-gay man, with Tiffani posing as his girlfriend, and attends meetings at a support group with Troy; conversely, Marc decides to seduce Troy by being his out gay self.

Production on the movie began quickly after the first Eating Out proved to be a financial success. Due to scheduling conflicts, Brocka was unable to return as director, handing the duties to Bartell, who started to write the script in January 2006; the two would finalize the screenplay by April–May. The inclusion of topics such as the ex-gay movement stemmed from Bartell's wish to include political themes in the film—believing that comedy can shift one's viewpoint—and Brocka's past experience with such organizations. As Carnes was unavailable, Chukerman, who had previously worked with Bartell, was cast as Marc. The casting of roles such as Troy and Octavio—played by Adrián Quiñonez—proved challenging, particularly due to the sex scenes and nudity involved. Filming lasted for ten days, from May 21 to 31.

Following its premiere at Outfest on July 13, the film received a limited release in cinemas in the United States on November 24. It was released on DVD on May 29, 2007. Eating Out 2 gained mixed reviews from critics. Though the quality, plot, and humor of the film received a mixed response, its political themes and subplot involving the ex-gay group was praised. The performances garnered a mixed response, although Stole was overwhelmingly praised. The film also received attention for the sexualization of its male cast members, with much attention afforded to Dapper's sex appeal.