It’s no mystery we like the sight of skin so it stands to reason we’d like Mysterious Skin (2004). If this title sounds familiar, it’s because it’s the name of a 1996 novel by Scott Heim which was adapted into a play by Prince Gomolvilas in 2003. Thanks to film director and screenwriter Gregg Araki, the story comes to the screen — and it’s rated NC-17! Unfortunately, the story is one of a serious and sad nature since it follows the diverging paths taken by two eight-year-old boys (played by Chase Ellison and George Webster) who were sexually abused by their little league coach (Bill Sage). As teens, Brian Lackey (Brady Corbet) buries his abuse in a fantasy of alien abduction while Neil McCormick (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) becomes a small-time male hustler, using his sexuality to get what he wants from older men. As Neil five-and-dimes his body throughout the film, he often flashes his flesh. From shirtless shots to full nudity, Mr. Gordon-Levitt proves to be a rising star who’ll make the members on audience members rise. In other words, Joseph reveals more than just his acting chops! In one scene, he exposes his bare back and a bit of his dink when he takes his pants off to service a client. The film also features Billy Drago, Elisabeth Shue, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Pete Kasper. As a Sedan driver, the latter actor attacks Neil in the shower, forcing Joe to reveal his butt and fellatio skills. We’re gonna need some tissues!