Features
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‘Cicada’ review: A romantic drama about a young same-sex couple’s attempts to connect
Matt Fifer's quietly powerful film boasts sharp writing and sizzling chemistry
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Breaking Fast review: A gay rom-com with a twist
Small tweaks -- and a lot of abstinence -- make Mike Mosallam’s film a richer exploration of romance
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‘Alice Junior’ review: A hip, glitzy coming-of-age story
Anna Celestino Mota steals the show as trans YouTube star Alice
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LGBTQ Film Reviews: Reel Affirmations’ “True Confessions” Shorts Program
'Beauty Boys,' 'La Amante (The Mistress),' 'Piss Off,' and 'PLUS'
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LGBTQ Film Reviews: Reel Affirmations’ “Law & Order” Shorts Program
'Freed,' 'The Act,' 'The House of Mariana y Gabriel,' and 'Wedlocked'
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LGBTQ Film Reviews: Reel Affirmations’ “It Feels Good” Shorts Program
'Blocked,' 'Next Level Shit,' 'Self Worship,' 'Sexpert Advice,' and 'To Be With You'
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LGBTQ Film Reviews: Reel Affirmations’ “I’m Coming Out” Shorts Program
'After that Party,' 'Home Girl,' 'La Ráfaga (The Gust),' 'Paese che Vai (When in Rome),' and 'Shéár Avery: To Be Continued'
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LGBTQ Film Reviews: Reel Affirmations’ “Curtains Up” Shorts Program
'2 Black Boys,' 'Cuban Heel Shoes,' 'Flux.1,' 'I Am Samantha,' 'In This Life,' 'Inferno,' and 'Lipstick and Leather'
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LGBTQ Film Reviews: Reel Affirmations’ “Cultures of Queer” Shorts Program
'2 Dollars,' 'Mirada (Gaze),' and 'The Binding of Itzik'
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LGBTQ Film Reviews: Reel Affirmations’ “Alt-Reality” Shorts Program
'Heart to Heart,' 'In Orbit,' 'Light on a Path, Follow,' 'Miss Man,' 'netuser,' 'Skin,' and 'Touch'
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A Complete Guide to Reel Affirmations 27
From drama to comedy to everything in between, we have your definitive critic's guide to Washington's LGBTQ film festival
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‘Monsoon’ review: Henry Golding stars in beautiful but dull drama
Hong Khaou's film only offers moments of respite from its drab, aching dullness
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‘Tahara’ review: A slow-burning drama about unrequited LGBTQ love
Olivia Peace offers a tepid feature-length film debut
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Peppermint centers the trans experience in new EP ‘A Girl Like Me’
Peppermint stands up for the Black trans community and opens up about past relationships on her new album
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The Boys in the Band: Joe Mantello on bringing gay history back to life
Since directing "The Boys in the Band," Joe Mantello sees Mart Crowley’s landmark gay play in a whole new light
