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SFFilm's queer picks: 67th annual film festival's diverse screenings

April 23, 2024 | by Brian Bromberger

"Film, always a reflection of and beacon for society, remains the gateway to a vibrant healthy future of our culture and city,"says Anne Lai, Executive Director of SFFilm. The 67th San Francisco International Film Festival will run April 24-28.

Boldly go, girl: The Lavender Tube on 'Star Trek: Discovery,' Alan Ritchson, 'AHS' and more

by Victoria A. Brownworth
Apr 16, 2024

"Star Trek: Discovery" closes out at five queer-inclusive seasons, the hunky "Reacher" star speaks out, and Kim Kardashian can act? Yup, all this and more in our TV columnist's watchful eye.

'Ahead of the Curve' - inspiring tribute to Franco Stevens and Curve Magazine

by Laura Moreno
Apr 13, 2024

The documentary film "Ahead of the Curve," directed by Jen Rainin and Rivkah Beth Medow, tells the long-awaited real-life story of Franco Stevens and her groundbreaking career as founding publisher of Curve Magazine.

Oh, 'Mary & George'! — Starz series' royal bed-hopping antics

by Brian Bromberger
Apr 9, 2024

The new seven-episode limited series, "Mary & George," streaming now on Starz, is probably the gayest, bawdiest series ever screened on TV. It raises carnal intrigue and scheming within a monarchy to new heights of audacity and salaciousness.

Netflix's 'Ripley' — Caravaggio, queer glances, and pictorial piazzas

by Joshua Polanski
Apr 9, 2024

The new eight-episode limited series "Ripley" stars the beloved Andrew Scott in a dark, calculating, and alluring run at the character Tom Ripley, based on Patricia Highsmith's first in a best-selling series of books.

'Indigo Girls: It's Only Life After All' - music documentary's much closer to fine

by Gregg Shapiro
Apr 2, 2024

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are the subjects of a marvelous and long overdue documentary, "Indigo Girls: It's Only Life After All" which, including their "Barbie" boost, new album and tour, adds up to more music enjoyment for their fans.

Love is in the air: The Lavender Tube on TV romances, gay games and Vanderpump's villa

by Victoria A. Brownworth
Apr 2, 2024

Our TV columnist covers the many romances on a drama, a soap, a sitcom and a reality series, plus a super queer scifi animated series with voiceovers by Michelle Yeoh, Russell Crowe and more big names.

'Makeup' - portrait of an oddball friendship with a drag twist

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Apr 2, 2024

"Makeup" is a buddy film for the 21st century. A tale of an unlikely friendship between two very different people, one of whom has a secret, "Makeup" is a film which raises a number of interesting questions about gender roles.

'Cocktails with George and Martha'- Philip Gefter's book on Edward Albee's acrimonious play and film

by Brian Bromberger
Mar 25, 2024

Philip Gefter's new book, "Cocktails with George and Martha," an analysis of both the play and the 1966 Hollywood film, uses this now classic drama to explore how recent movies have depicted marriage.

Julio Torres makes it easy to love 'Problemista'

by Gregg Shapiro
Mar 23, 2024

It should come as no surprise that gay writer and actor Julio Torres' film directorial debut "Problemista" (A24) would not only be quirky and original but also deeply moving, while subtly making a political statement.

History repeating: The Lavender Tube on 'Manhunt,' 'Chisholm,' '3 Body Problem' & more

by Victoria A. Brownworth
Mar 19, 2024

We're in unusual and fractious times, politically. But our current era is far from the only inflection point in U.S. history, as some of our TV columnist's selected TV shows prove.

'Glitter & Doom' - jukebox musical film's gay romance

by Gregg Shapiro
Mar 17, 2024

"Glitter & Doom" tells the intricate tale of titular characters Glitter and Doom played by newcomers Alex Diaz and Alan Cammish, respectively, making their film debuts. The film features songs by Indigo Girls.

Lil Nas X's 'Long Live Montero' - documentary follows the musician's life and tour

by Brian Bromberger
Mar 12, 2024

"Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero," details the gay singer-songwriter's first-ever headlining U.S. tour. The occasionally compelling film follows him performing on stage during his tour, but also behind-the-scenes as he adjusts to fame.

'Carol Doda Topless at the Condor' - new doc recalls the '60s trailblazing stripper

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Mar 12, 2024

"The only way to get into show business was to show my business," says the late Carol Doda in "Carol Doda Topless at the Condor," a new feature length documentary by Marlo McKenzie and Jonathan Parker.

Ashley Ray's 'Ice Cream Money,' and hit podcast tell truths with laughs

by Laura Moreno
Mar 10, 2024

Ashley Ray, the "most famous bisexual solo polyamorous Black queer comedian, actor, and writer currently based in Los Angeles," continues to inform and entertain with her recently released debut comedy album "Ice Cream Money."

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