Tag: lgbtq film

Exclusive Interview: Lucio Castro on his sensual & evocative third feature Drunken Noodles “I bend the story in unexpected ways. That playfulness & sense of innocence is important to me”

New York City based Argentinian writer-director Lucio Castro continues to prove himself to be one the most exciting and adventurous contemporary independent filmmakers, delivering one spellbinding film after another as he plays with form and structure in imaginative and unexpected ways. He follows his acclaimed debut feature, End of the Century (Fin de siglo), and his brooding and enigmatic sophomore... Continue Reading →

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The Queer Review questionnaire: Drunken Noodles star Laith Khalifeh

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 →

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Exclusive Interview: Robin Byrd & filmmakers Jyllian Gunther & Stephanie Schwam on their stunning HBO doc Bang My Box The Robin Byrd Story

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 →

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Exclusive Interview: the Pope of Trash John Waters revisits Hairspray & Desperate Living for new Criterion 4K restorations

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 →

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Exclusive Interview: filmmaker Jennifer M. Kroot & Sister Roma on Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence doc Hunky Jesus “joy is at the core of what we do”

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 →

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Exclusive Interviews: Stop! That! Train! filmmaker & stars on the outlandish high-speed comedy

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 →

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Exclusive Interview: Silas Howard & Harry Dodge on the 25th anniversary 4K restoration of their groundbreaking trans-butch indie classic By Hook or By Crook

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 →

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Exclusive Interview: Daniel Talbott & Andrew Klaus-Vineyard on their doc celebrating Palm Spring leather bar Welcome to Tool Shed “it’s like a community center with a side of kink”

An official selection in the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival's American Pavilion, co-directors Daniel Talbott and Andrew Klaus-Vineyard's Welcome to Tool Shed is an impactful look at queer history, the challenges our community currently faces, and where we go from here. At the center of the documentary short, made with an... Continue Reading →

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