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Female Characters, Female Filmmaker, Female Filmmakers, Female Writer, Film Reviews, LGBTQ Cinema, Underrepresented in Film, Women in Film, World Cinema

Review: Four Little Adults / Neljä Pientä Aikuista

Year: 2023 Runtime: 122 minutes Written and directed by: Selma Vilhunen Starring: Alma Pöysti, Eero Milonoff, Oona Airola, Pietu Wikström By Sarah Manvel On the one hand, the fact that two of the main characters are public figures makes a loud point about the importance of enabling people to be their best and true selves. On the other hand, public figures in non-conventional relationships have … Continue reading Review: Four Little Adults / Neljä Pientä Aikuista

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Activism, Indie Film, LGBTQ Cinema, LGBTQ Filmmakers, Reviews, Underrepresented in Film

Review: The People’s Joker

Year: 2022 Runtime: 92 minutes Director: Vera Drew Writers: Vera Drew, Bri LeRose Actors: Vera Drew, Griffin Kramer, Lynn Downey, Kane Distler, Nathan Faustyn, David Liebe Hart, Phil Braun By Taylor Hunsberger Right out of the gate I can tell you that Vera Drew’s “The People’s Joker” is the most original and interesting piece of media I have seen in years. What Drew has managed … Continue reading Review: The People’s Joker

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Berlinale Film Festival, Female Characters, LGBTQ Cinema, Underrepresented in Film, Women in Film, World Cinema

Berlinale 2024 review: All Shall Be Well

Year: 2024 Runtime: 93 minutes Written and directed by: Ray Yeung Actors: Maggie Li Lin Lin, Patra Au Ga Man, Tai Bo, Hui So Ying, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Leung Ching Hang, Rachel Leung By Sarah Manvel It is very hard for anyone to admit that their family doesn’t really love them, but this is unfortunately a common experience for homosexuals, especially those of a … Continue reading Berlinale 2024 review: All Shall Be Well

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Activism, Berlinale Film Festival, Female Characters, Female Filmmaker, Female Filmmakers, Female Writer, Film Reviews, LGBTQ Cinema, LGBTQ Filmmakers, Underrepresented in Film, Women in Film, World Cinema

Berlinale 2024 review: Langue Étrangère / Foreign Tongue

Year: 2024 Runtime: 105 minutes Directed by: Claire Burger Written by: Claire Burger in collaboration with Léa Mysuis Actors: Lilith Grasmug, Chiara Mastroianni, Jalal Atlawil, Josefa Heinsius, Nina Hoss By Sarah Manvel Movies often forget what teenagers are really like: impulsive, careless, selfish, self-centered, convinced of their own superiority and unaware of the long-term consequences of their actions. This is all part of growing up, … Continue reading Berlinale 2024 review: Langue Étrangère / Foreign Tongue

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Documentaries, Film Reviews, LGBTQ Cinema, LGBTQ Filmmakers, Sundance Film Festival

Sundance 2024 Review: Desire Lines

Year: 2024 Runtime: 83 Minutes Director: Jules Rosskam Writers: Nate Gualtieri and Jules Rosskam Stars: Aden Hakimi, Theo Germaine By Morgan Roberts What is the trans experience? Filmmaker and scholar Jules Rosskam delves into the past and present of the trans community through hybrid filmmaking to better understand the history and experiences of community members. “Desire Lines,” blending scripted narrative filmmaking and documentary-style interviews, begins … Continue reading Sundance 2024 Review: Desire Lines

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Animated, Awards, End of the Year Recap, LGBTQ Cinema, Netflix, Reviews, Spotlight, Underrepresented in Film

#FYC Best Animated Film: Nimona

By Joan Amenn First, we need to talk about the “pizza rat.” Originally posted to Instagram as a meme, the rodent with a mouthful of Italian goodness became a symbol of gritty adaptability if not absurdly outright willfulness. As a metaphor for the title character of my favorite animated film of the year, it is hilariously apt. This year brought viewers an especially diverse trove … Continue reading #FYC Best Animated Film: Nimona

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Tribeca Film Festival 2021 Review: No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics

Year: 2021 Runtime: 79 minutes Director: Vivien Kleiman By Joan Amenn There is something very poignant behind the generally light, amusing tone of “No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics” (2021). Beyond the funny drawings and zany situations they illustrate is real pain, as the LGBTQ+ artists tell their stories for the camera in this sometimes heartbreaking documentary by Vivien Kleiman. It is also … Continue reading Tribeca Film Festival 2021 Review: No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics

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LGBTQ Cinema, Television

Review: We’re Here -Taking Pride Down The Drag Road

Found this gem almost by accident on HBO and immediately fell head over heels for it. “We’re Here” is about real-life stories with 3 drag queens – Eureka (David Huggard), Shangela (D.J. Pierce) and Bob the Drag Queen (Caldwell Tidicue) who traverse small-town America where they have residents from each town participate in a one night only drag show. Continue reading Review: We’re Here -Taking Pride Down The Drag Road

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Female Filmmaker, Female Writer, LGBTQ Cinema, Retrospect Reviews, Reviews

Pride Month, Restrospective Review: Love, Simon

“Love, Simon” is not only an adorable high school rom-com but also made history as the first major Hollywood studio film about a gay teenage romance. The 2018 film was directed by Greg Berlanti and largely centres around the main character Simon coming out as gay. Many films about the LGBT+ experience are tragic or focus on the discrimination that they face, but this movie is more your typical teen film with angst rather than tragedy.  Continue reading Pride Month, Restrospective Review: Love, Simon

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Female Filmmaker, Female Writer, Feminism, Film Reviews, LGBTQ Cinema, Netflix, Streaming, Women in Film

Review: Hannah Gadsby’s “Douglas” Comedy Special

Following her groundbreaking comedy special “Nanette” (2018), Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby became a household name. Praised for her honesty and blend of drama and comedy, Gadsby garnered a lot of attention with “Nanette,” leaving audiences eagerly awaiting her next special. Her second Netflix special, “Douglas” (2020), named for her beloved dog, does not disappoint. Continue reading Review: Hannah Gadsby’s “Douglas” Comedy Special

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