Tag Archives: LGBTQ

Todd Verow’s new film, the thriller You Can’t Stay Here, piqued my interest almost immediately. I’m a sucker for movies set in the 90s, and the fact that the film is based on a true story, as well as being told through a gay lens, I just couldn’t stay away. …

The Ekarta Collective’s 2022 film A Place of Our Own is a thoughtful and at times emotional and touching deep dive into the lives and struggles faced by Bhopal, India’s LGBTQ+ community. This film is significant in the fact that it is crewed, and acted by people within the communities …

Summoning Sylvia was released on March 31st with positive reception and glowing reviews. Frankie Grande has a well of talent to draw from; dancing, singing, and acting. He’s also one of the stars of Summoning Sylvia portraying one of my favorite characters, Nico. I had the absolute joy of talking with …

Every so often, there comes a film that is so captivating and so thrilling that I just have to speak with the filmmaker if I can. When selecting which films I wanted to view for this year’s North Bend Film Festival, Amanda Kramer’s flashy, neon-drenched, genderqueer drama, Please Baby Please, …

I’ve been really lucky to see some pretty amazing films at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival. But the one that has really stuck out the most for me is Addison Heimann’s queer horror thriller about mental illness, Hypochondriac. Based on a real breakdown, Hypochondriac has been on my mind, …

Last summer, American Horror Story fans were able to indulge in back-to-back releases of not only the long-awaited tenth season, American Horror Story (AHS) Double Feature, but also the premiere of American Horror Stories, a spin-off series with standalone, horror-filled tales for each episode. Hulu dropped the first two episodes …

SXSW is one of the best festivals out there and there were so many options to choose from, but the LGBTQ Crime documentary, Clean, caught my eye. This film was directed by Lachlan McLeod and delivered some insightful and also hard truths about trauma cleaning services and much more! Official …

Out of the Shadows is a charity anthology benefitting Mulligan’s Manor, an independent, non-profit home that lovingly embraces its young, at-risk, LGBTQ+ residents that have been abused, neglected, or displaced. Offering hope, guidance, education, and structure is just the beginning of what Mulligan’s Manor offers these kids and why they …

Recently, I watched the beautiful and heartbreaking historical drama, The Affair. I love films about forbidden love, and this one is just stunning in its beauty. From the breathtaking scenery to the colorful clothes to the sorrowful story, The Affair reminds us that queer love, especially then, was difficult to …

In case you weren’t yet aware of who Jovanka Vuckovic is, I am happy to enlighten you. The woman has been a cornerstone in our beloved genre. She had a long successful stint as editor of the famed Rue Morgue Magazine and earned a Gemini Award for her incredible visual …