As a rabid consumer of queer content, one would reasonably assume that AIDS-related materials have been fully exhausted by this point. What more could another entry in the depressing (but fiercely important) time period have to say? Are we not past the type of tearjerking movies and shows that use gay folks as cannon fodder … Continue reading NewFest 2023: Fellow Travelers
NewFest 2023: National Anthem
★★★★★ A pure coming-of-age queer delight, National Anthem cements Charlie Plummer as a fiercely talented indie darling. Co-writer/director Luke Gilford brings a unique visual style to an intimate story: a veritable showcase of gorgeous cinematography, and breathtaking New Mexico scenery. This is a decidedly different take on the American dream. Sometimes, finding one’s tribe could … Continue reading NewFest 2023: National Anthem
Film Review: Red, White & Royal Blue
★★★★★ The cutest movie of the year has officially arrived! Highly anticipated gay rom-com Red, White & Royal Blue, based upon the bestselling book from Casey McQuiston, happens to also mark the filmmaking debut of Broadway’s The Inheritance wunderkind Matthew Lopez. Two undeniably attractive leads in Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez supercharge the duo’s … Continue reading Film Review: Red, White & Royal Blue
TV Review: Heartstopper – Season 2
Perhaps it feels like only yesterday, but the first season of Netflix’s sensational, achingly sincere Heartstopper debuted all the way back in April of 2022. Now, nearly a year and a half later, writer/creator Alice Oseman expects us to jump back in precisely where we left off in the romance of Nick and Charlie—in case … Continue reading TV Review: Heartstopper – Season 2
OutFest 2023: Down Low
★★★★★ Queer dark comedies are few and far between, but if all of them were as batshit crazy as Down Low, we would truly be in the best timeline. Out actors Zachary Quinto (American Horror Story, He Went That Way) and Lukas Gage (Wyrm, Midnight Kiss) headline this wacky feature directorial debut from Rightor Doyle. … Continue reading OutFest 2023: Down Low
Tribeca 2023 Wrap-Up
Maybe it's always more fun to cover a film festival in person! Thanks to an erratic schedule and a wide variety of films, 2023's Tribeca Film Festival was one of the most fun for us to cover to date. Check out our full coverage of the lineup after the jump, including our personal top ten … Continue reading Tribeca 2023 Wrap-Up
PIFF 2023: Egoist
★★★★ A deeply affecting drama with a surprising amount of heart and character depth, Japanese feature Egoist tells a decidedly different type of queer love story. LGBT content is always on my radar, and when I spotted Egoist on the Providence International Film Festival lineup, something told me it would be a special kind of … Continue reading PIFF 2023: Egoist
Tribeca 2023: Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
★★★★★ A searing, devastating, all-inclusive peak behind the curtain of closeted Hollywood matinee idol Rock Hudson, Tribeca doc Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed tells a timely story while exploring every angle of the actor’s hidden lifestyle. I have never seen a single Rock Hudson film, yet I felt compelled to review this documentary based … Continue reading Tribeca 2023: Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
NewFest Pride 2023: Fairyland
★★★ For my final film of the excellent early summer surprise that was NewFest Pride, Andrew Durham’s depressing AIDS-era drama Fairyland fit the bill. This queer movie features two harrowing lead performances from Scoot McNairy and Emilia Jones, and enough tragedy and melodrama to comply with any generic LGBT+ criteria. Written and directed by Andrew … Continue reading NewFest Pride 2023: Fairyland
NewFest Pride 2023: Bottoms
★★★★ Existing in some kind of warped, super satirical version of our own reality, Bottoms serves up the ultimate version of high school ridiculousness. What makes this film such a brilliant exploration of friendship, horniness, and female empowerment? How does writer/director Emma Seligman manage to hit the cringe comedy sweet spot? By creating a twisted … Continue reading NewFest Pride 2023: Bottoms