As 2025 draws to a close, we invite some friends of The Queer Review, including prominent creators, performers, and activists to share the LGBTQ+ culture that has sustained, stimulated, moved, inspired, or brought them solace this year. We hope that you enjoy this eclectic selection and discover something new to revel in. We would love... Continue Reading →
Theatre Review: Messy White Gays (The Duke on 42nd Street, Off-Broadway) ★★★★
When Drew Droege, most widely known for his inspired viral Chloë Sevigny parody videos, spoke with The Queer Review in March 2020 about his one-man show Happy Birthday Doug, he mused, “I think we’re afraid as queer people to write flawed gay characters”. With his latest Off-Broadway comedy, Messy White Gays, the writer-star shows no... Continue Reading →
The Queer Review 2024 – LGBTQ+ highlights of the year
As 2024 draws to a close, we invite some friends of The Queer Review, including prominent creators, performers, artists, and activists to share the LGBTQ+ culture that has sustained, stimulated, moved, inspired, or brought them joy this year. We hope that you enjoy this eclectic selection and discover something new to revel in. We would... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: Drew Droege on playing a “judgy drunk queen” opposite Daniel Craig in Luca Guadagnino’s Queer
With Luca Guadagnino's intoxicating 1950s Mexico City-set feature Queer, based on the cult novel of the same name by William S. Burroughs, now playing in US theaters nationwide from A24, writer, actor, and comedian Drew Droege speaks exclusively with The Queer Review's editor James Kleinmann about taking on the role of "judgy drunk queen" John... Continue Reading →
Gaypocalypse Now – Film Review: Queer ★★★★1/2
William S. Burroughs’ unfinished novella, Queer, tells the story of an alcoholic, junkie American writer named William Lee, who, while escaping legal issues in the States, finds himself among other expats in Mexico City circa 1950. He spends his time at a local watering hole or cruising for men in the streets. There he meets... Continue Reading →
She’s No Hack – Film Review: Cora Bora ★★★1/2
Megan Stalter has emerged as a wholly unique comic presence with her viral “Hi Gay!” videos and her scene-stealing role as Kayla on Hacks. The latter, in particular, really has showed off her range with that raw, revealing scene in the 3rd season finale. Still, in everything I’ve seen, she’s cultivated a messy yet overly... Continue Reading →
The Queer Review 2023 – LGBTQ+ highlights of the year
As 2023 draws to a close, we invite some friends of The Queer Review, including prominent creators, performers, artists, and activists to share the LGBTQ+ culture that has sustained, stimulated, moved, inspired, or brought them joy this year. We hope that you enjoy reading this eclectic selection and discover something new to revel in. We... Continue Reading →
The Queer Review 2022 – LGBTQ+ highlights of the year
As 2022 draws to a close, we ask some friends of The Queer Review, including prominent creators, performers, artists, and activists to share the LGBTQ+ culture or events that have sustained, stimulated, moved, inspired or brought them joy this year. We hope that you enjoy reading this eclectic selection of theatre, film, TV series, books,... Continue Reading →
Outfest LA 2022 Film Reviews: Boy Shorts
Always one of the most popular Outfest film programs, Boy Shorts often features some of the best submissions of the year. With each film having won a major award or two, the selections here live up to this reputation and then some. More than ever, we are offered glimpses into other cultures and other ways... Continue Reading →
Outfest LA 2022 Film Review: ALL MAN The International Male Story ★★★★
Following its world premiere at Tribeca last month, directors Bryan Darling and Jesse Finley Reed's delectable ALL MAN: The International Male Story plays the 40th Anniversary Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival on Saturday, July 16th. The feature documentary chronicles the history of the alluring men's fashion catalogue, International Male, with insights from the insiders... Continue Reading →
