Mathias Broe's seductive debut feature Sauna, which just world premiered in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at Sundance, is both super sexy and has something to say. Based on Mads Ananda Lodahl's novel of the same name, adapted for the screen by Broe and William Lippert, this contemporary queer story of love and self-discovery set... Continue Reading →
"They wanted her", performer Jim Caruso—who made his Broadway debut in Liza’s At The Palace! alongside Liza Minnelli—recalls his friend having observed after spending an evening at a party where she could tell that those gathered wanted to be around Liza! the effervescent red sequined star, not simply Liza the person. Director Bruce David Klein's... Continue Reading →
Kaye Adelaide's debut feature, The Rebrand, takes the frightening world of queer influencers and transforms it into a literal horror show, all while sporting a sly twinkle in its eye. Through what is framed as a found-footage documentary, we discover what “really” happened to Blair and Thistle (Andi E McQueen and Nancy Webb), a lesbian... Continue Reading →
The Sundance Film Festival returns to Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah for its 41st edition this week, with screenings running in-person from January 23rd to February 2nd. Over half the lineup will be available to audiences across the United States on-demand via the festival's online platform from January 30th to February 2nd, 2025.... Continue Reading →
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics have announced the nominees for its 16th Dorian Film Awards voted for by its more than 500 members. Jane Schoenbrun’s sophomore feature I Saw the TV Glow leads with nine nominations, followed by Coralie Fargeat The Substance which eight nods. Jacques Audiard's Emilia Pérez and Luca Guadagnino's Challengers... Continue Reading →
Following the Criterion Channel's 2021 Arthur Dong retrospective, ten films by the Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker have just been released by Kino Lorber with the three-disc Blu-ray Arthur Dong Collection, along with four hours of bonus features. The set includes Dong's first independently made and previously unavailable film, Public from 1970, in a 2K restoration... Continue Reading →
As RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season four winner Monét X Change takes her poignant and hilarious one-woman show Life Be Lifin' on a North American tour this month, she speaks exclusively with The Queer Review's editor James Kleinmann about creating the show with the guidance of fellow Drag Race alum BenDeLaCreme, what drag means... Continue Reading →
The time has come for you to meet the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race season 17: Acacia Forgot, Arrietty, Crystal Envy, Hormona Lisa, Jewels Sparkles, Joella, Kori King, Lana Ja’Rae, Lexi Love, Lucky Starzzz, Lydia B Kollins, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot. Sam Star, Jewels Sparkles, Lydia Kollins, Crystal Envy and Acacia Forgot... Continue Reading →
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 →
After encountering several stark, minimalist stagings on Broadway of late, however effective they might be, it is refreshing to be presented with such a realistic, detail-rich set at the Hayes Theater. Beautifully designed by John Lee Beatty, with enchanting lighting by Heather Gilbert, we are drawn into a spacious yet cozy and inviting open-plan living... Continue Reading →
