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 →
With so many queer spaces, bars, clubs, live venues, theatres, and cinemas closed for much of the year, and festivals cancelled or reimagined as virtual editions, we asked some of friends, including prominent culture makers and performers, to tell us their favourite LGBTQ+ art or events of 2020. Get in touch via social media using... Continue Reading →
Peccadillo Pictures is doing their bit to get us all through this time of social distancing with their Sofa Club - made up of great queer films and insightful YouTube Q&As. As they say, "You may be distant, but let's get social". This week it's time for The Queer Review favourite, End of the Century... Continue Reading →
Lucio Catro's Barcelona summer set sensual gay romance End of the Century had its world premiere at The Museum of Modern Art and the Film Society of Lincoln Center's New Directors/New Films festival earlier this year. It went on to win best Argentinian film at the Beunos Aires Film Festival, before playing at LA's Outfest... Continue Reading →
According to The Queer Review's Chad Armstrong's ★★★★★ review, Lucio Castro’s debut feature End of the Century "has the essence of a fleeting affair that burns itself into your memory for years to come, and shows a confident authorial voice that holds a lot of promise." Ahead of the film's official New York release this Friday 16th... Continue Reading →
