Born and raised in Chicago, Palestinian American writer, photographer and filmmaker Laith Khalifeh, makes his captivating film acting debut as the protagonist in Lucio Castro’s sensual and evocative third feature, Drunken Noodles, which world premiered at ACID Cannes and is now playing in select US theaters including New York's IFC Center. Khalifeh plays Adnan, a contemplative but open and curious... Continue Reading →
Inspired by her own acclaimed book of essays, Michelle Buteau stars as Mavis Beaumont in the beloved Netflix comedy Survival of the Thickest. As well as co-creating, executive producing, and writing on the series, the third and final season sees Buteau take on directing duties for the poignant fifth episode. The series follows Mavis—Black, plus-size,... Continue Reading →
Before the internet and the ubiquity of social media influencers, there was Robin Byrd – the spirited, anything-goes New York City public access host, clad only in her signature black crochet bikini. From 1977 to 1998, Robin created, produced, and hosted the late-night call-in show that incorporated performances and interviews with adult entertainers and experimental... Continue Reading →
In an inspired double bill, two John Waters classics, 1977's delectably filthy Desperate Living and 1988's surprisingly heartwarming Hairspray, have now been added to the Criterion Collection in vibrant new director-approved 4K restorations on UHD and Blu-ray packed with enticing special edition features. Following the unrepentant outrageousness of Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble, Waters brought... Continue Reading →
Following its world premiere as the opening night film of the 40th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, Jennifer M. Kroot's vibrant and uplifting Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence documentary, Hunky Jesus, recently received its East Coast premiere at the 28th annual Provincetown Film Festival. Next it will return to its spiritual home of San Francisco,... Continue Reading →
From the outside, Maddie Ralph (John Early) seems to have it all. She's a natural beauty with a handsome devoted husband, Jake (Eric Rahill), who cherishes and supports her, and an adoring fun-loving best friend and co-worker, Deena (Kate Berlant). With a passion for cooking and a flare for producing inspired vegetarian dishes, often involving... Continue Reading →
As the outlandish high-speed comedy Stop! That! Train! opens in theaters nationwide today—Friday, June 12th—filmmaker Adam Shankman and stars Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Symone, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Marcia Marcia Marcia, Latrice Royale and Rachel Bloom speak exclusively with The Queer Review's editor James Kleinmann. Ginger Minj and Jujubee in Stop! That! Train! Photo credit: World of Wonder... Continue Reading →
25 years since Silas Howard and Harry Dodge's enchanting trans-butch buddy movie By Hook or By Crook was first screened at Outfest in Los Angeles—beginning its award-winning festival run—the groundbreaking and enduring indie classic returns to select North American theaters this month. Distributed by Altered Innocence, the film will be screened in a new 4K... Continue Reading →
Following the hit Off-Broadway run of Cats: The Jellicle Ball at the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) in the summer of 2024, Tony-winning co-directors Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch’s imaginative reinterpretation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1981 musical theatre classic, set it in the pulsating world of New York’s Ballroom scene, is now taking Broadway... Continue Reading →
The Four Seasons, adapted from Alan Alda's beloved 1981 film by series creators, showrunners, executive producers, directors, and writers, Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield, returns to Netflix on May 28th for an eight-episode second season. Kerri Kenney-Silver as Anne, Marco Calvani as Claude, Tina Fey as Kate, Colman Domingo as Danny, and Will... Continue Reading →
