All posts tagged "queer cinema"
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‘Emilia Pérez’ Hits Some Exhilarating Highs but is Largely Uneven
A musical, a crime thriller, a trans romance that never mentions the word trans, "Emilia Pérez" is its own special creation.
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‘Lover of Men’ Explores Lincoln’s (Possible) Gay Male Affairs
The documentary Lover of Men makes a compelling case that Abraham Lincoln really enjoyed the company of men.
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Elliot Page is Riveting in ‘Close to You’ (Review)
In "Close to You" Elliot Page masterfully plays a prodigal son returning home for the first time since he transitioned.
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A Teenager Wrestles Temptation in Gay Thriller ‘Ganymede’
A high school athlete is beset by secret crushes and anti-gay hysteria in the conversion therapy thriller "Ganymede."
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The Montréal-Based ‘Solo’ Gives Good Drag (Review)
The Montréal set gay romantic drama "Solo" is a poignant -- if predictable -- tale of two performers in love.
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‘Backspot’ Leans into Laidback, Slice-of-Life Storytelling (Review)
The queer cheerleader drama "Backspot" nails the vibe of suburban teen life all too well with its low-stakes character study.
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‘Thirty’ Gives Black Gay Characters ‘Airtime’ (Review)
The feature-length adaptation of sexy gay Black soap opera "Thirty" goes long on drama, but comes up short in the execution.
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‘Lie with Me’ Captures the Rush and Shame of Loving in Secret
The well-acted queer romance "Lie with Me" offers a tender, tear-jerking ode to first loves lost but not forgotten.
