If you’re a fan of overly theatrical, archly campy cinema, then sit down (pun very much intended). I’ve got a film for you! Filmmaker Amanda Kramer first came to my attention with her 2022 feature, Please Baby Please, which showcased her distinctive voice as a cinematic absurdist. Combining John Waters-esque emphatic, over the top performances... Continue Reading →
Outfest LA 2022 Film Reviews: Chrissy Judy ★★★★ / Please Baby Please ★★★1/2
Outfest LA is back and in hybrid form once again, offering audiences in-person and virtual screenings. With a daunting 200+ selections, it’s impossible to see everything and sometimes decisions as to what to watch come down to educated guesses, coin flips, or a provocative still. I’ll end up watching way more movies than I end... Continue Reading →
Sydney Film Festival 2022 Review: Please Baby Please ★★★★
UPDATE: Screens at the 40th Anniversary Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival on Friday, July 15th at 9:30pm at Directors Guild of America, Theater 1. All hail Demi Moore! Kneel before Andrea Riseborough! Praise be to Harry Melling! Amanda Kramer’s Please Baby Please takes you on a campy, sexual thrill ride questioning gender, sexuality, and... Continue Reading →
