In the 1800s being gay was a death sentence, let alone entertaining the prospect of an interracial relationship. Another widely known, controversial part of American history was unfolding during this time: slavery and the concept of “owning” people. Unearthing a unique story funneled through the filter of a folktale, Midnight might feel a little Hadestown, … Continue reading Theater Review: Midnight
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TV Review: Crystal Lake – Season 1
It’s been nearly 20 years since we last saw Jason Voorhees in 2009's iconic reimagining, titled Friday the 13th. Now, A24 and Peacock team up for an instant classic prequel approach to the material. In case you forgot that memorable trivia question from 1996's Scream, the killer in the first Friday the 13th was not … Continue reading TV Review: Crystal Lake – Season 1
Theater Review: Good Time Charlie
As a gay movie and theatre obsessive, I’m not sure any recent show I’ve seen has quite checked all my boxes like Good Time Charlie. This autobiographical deep dive from playwright and lead star Ryan J. Haddad comes from a specifically queer perspective, one fully grounded in the reality of a young male living with … Continue reading Theater Review: Good Time Charlie
TV Review: Haunted Hotel – Season 2
Welcome back to the Undervale Hotel! Netflix's surprisingly tender ode to horror, Haunted Hotel, returns for a spooky sophomore outing. This time, it's loaded with even more movie references and enough hilarious spooky hijinks perfect for October. Wickedly smart and utterly ridiculous, Haunted Hotel puts the horror in Netflix's animation lineup with a nostalgic glee. … Continue reading TV Review: Haunted Hotel – Season 2
Film Review: Falling
★★★ A three-way romance with performances from two of my favorite up-and-coming actors? A hottie three-for-one special? Falling feels expressly tailor-made for me, and yet I couldn’t help wish it had either stuck to a rom-com formula, or gone much more realistic or cerebral. By failing to adhere to anything unique or out of the … Continue reading Film Review: Falling
TV Review: Below
Nab your next Netflix obsession, hook line and sinker! From creator and showrunner Jesse McKeown, the aquatic horror-infused drama comes packed to the gills with an ensemble cast and a Newfoundland setting that’s utterly to die for. Weaving together dramatic tension, family dynamics, and a dash of sci-fi, Below nails that binge-worthy tone, and immediately … Continue reading TV Review: Below
Film Review: V/H/S Mixtape
★★★ The V/H/S franchise has always been a bright spot around Halloween. Even if it can frequently be a mixed bag, that scatterbrained nature also stands as part of the appeal. With different filmmakers bringing their own twisted visions to the found footage format, the possibilities are endless as to what horrors await on the … Continue reading Film Review: V/H/S Mixtape
Film Review: Late Fame
★★★★ Confession time: if not for The Shards actor Graham Campbell posting about it frequently, Late Fame would not have been on my radar at all. Much can be made of discovering an indie, and I certainly have no regrets after seeking out this compelling gem. What does it actually mean to be talented, and what … Continue reading Film Review: Late Fame
Film Review: The Restoration at Grayson Manor
★★ Since Glee concluded in 2015, I have been anxiously awaiting Chris Colfer’s return to film, considering he took a detour to be an acclaimed author with a best selling fantasy series. The Restoration at Grayson Manor gives Colfer a juicy, super bitchy role unlike anything he has tackled before. This queer dark comedy-tinged horror … Continue reading Film Review: The Restoration at Grayson Manor
Theater Review: School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play
Going into School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, my expectations were admittedly low. How would a play that never leaves one location manage to maintain a consistency throughout, establish concise character arcs, and somehow make cultural specificity a colorful delight? Structured around a Miss Ghana pageant audition, this unique show from Tony Award-nominated … Continue reading Theater Review: School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play