Compiling a list of LGBTQ+ highlights ahead of the 47th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, I was struck by the sheer number of queer films that had been selected, a powerful enough statement from the festival's programmers in itself. But actually being there at TIFF in-person—for the first time in three years—to catch... Continue Reading →
The lineup for Atlanta's LGBTQ+ film festival, Out on Film, has been revealed. Running September 22nd until October 2nd, the 2022 edition will kick off with Nicholas Stoller’s Bros co-written by and starring Billy Eichner, fresh from its world premiere at TIFF, while Todd Flaherty’s Chrissy Judy will close out this year's event. Opening night... Continue Reading →
The 47th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) gets underway on Thursday, September 8th, returning to a full in-person festival with some digital elements running until Sunday, September 18th. The Queer Review will be there to bring you news, reviews, and interviews from this year’s festival, which features an exciting and expansive lineup of LGBTQ+ related... Continue Reading →
In celebration of NYC Black Pride, Native Son—an organization championing Black gay and queer men—presents Black, Queer and Here, a town hall exploring the intersectionality of the Black LGBTQ community. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at Harlem's iconic Apollo Theater (253 West 125th St., Manhattan) on Thursday,... Continue Reading →
The complete lineup for the 40th Anniversary Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival, running July 14-24th 2022, has just been announced. The 11-day festival boasts over 200 titles, comprising feature narratives, documentaries, shorts, and episodics, with work from 29 countries. Among the 42 world premieres is the Opening Night Gala presentation of Billy Porter’s directorial... Continue Reading →
The 21st Tribeca Festival, running in-person in New York and online from June 8th until June 19th 2022, will kick off with the world premiere of Amanda Micheli's Halftime. Halftime. Jennifer Lopez in Halftime. Netflix © 2022. The Netflix documentary follows global superstar, queer icon, ally, and GLAAD and HRC honoree Jennifer Lopez as she... Continue Reading →
The 32nd annual Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival, set to take place both in-person and virtually from May 26th to June 5th 2022, has just revealed its full film lineup showcasing 128 films from 28 countries, including 38 features, three episodic series, and seven world premieres. The festival’s opening night film will be the... Continue Reading →
On Saturday, May 7th, Billy Eichner will host Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival's Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Promising to be a starry night of queer entertainment, the lineup features Bob the Drag Queen, Eddie Izzard, Fortune Feimster, Gina Yashere, Guy Branum, James Adomian, Joel Kim Booster,... Continue Reading →
The 36th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival came to a close last weekend with the world premiere of Kevin Hegge’s vibrant and immersive celebration of the creative spirit of the New Romantics, Tramps! The high-spirited, sold out event, attended by Hegge and many of the film's subjects, marked the end of a thrilling edition... Continue Reading →
The landmark Pioneers of Queer Cinema retrospective, presented by The UCLA Film & Television Archive, IndieCollect, and Outfest, continues in Los Angeles this weekend, with two nights of free screenings and in-person conversations with filmmaker Zackary Drucker, Barbara Hammer's widow, Florrie Burke, Oscar-winner Rob Epstein, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch creator, actor and filmmaker... Continue Reading →
