Writer-director Daniel Levy's Netflix film Good Grief is a testimony to the complexities of grief. More than that, it's also a reflection on the received wisdom of grieving and how we function beyond it, or more importantly, with it. Too often, we're told that grief is a cry-it-out at the funeral scene and a bounce back... Continue Reading →
Schitt’s Creek rewrote queer stories on television. From David's now iconic "the wine, not the label" line, to Patrick’s heartwarming coming out, through to the couple's "happy ending" wedding. In a new book, You Are My Happy Ending: Schitt's Creek and The Legacy Of Queer Television, The Queer Review contributor Emily Garside recalls classic moments... Continue Reading →
As we recover from the excess and emotions of another holiday season and enter the first week of the new year, watching a movie entitled Good Grief—about a man who is dealing with the unexpected death of his husband—might not seem like the obvious uplifting choice to add to your Netflix queue. But we recommend... Continue Reading →
French actor Arnaud Valois garnered international attention and acclaim for his lead turn in writer-director Robin Campillo's 2017 ACT UP drama 120 BPM (120 battements par minute), set in early 90s Paris during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and was recognized at home with a prestigious César Award nomination for Most Promising Actor. His... Continue Reading →
There's a touching speech towards the end of Happiest Season, beautifully delivered by multiple Emmy-winner Dan Levy revitalising the gay best friend role, that eloquently makes the point that when it comes to coming out there's no one-size-fits-all experience. It's typical of Clea DuVall and Mary Holland's smart, funny, heartwarming and unsentimental screenplay which goes... Continue Reading →
