While Closet Monster writer-director Stephen Dunn was developing his reimagined Queer As Folk, now streaming on Peacock, he flew to Manchester to meet with Russell T Davies, the creator of the original series. "One of the greatest gifts Russell gave me, aside from the title", Dunn shares with The Queer Review's James Kleinmann, "was after... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: Johnny Sibilly & Devin Way on starring in Stephen Dunn’s reimagined Queer As Folk on Peacock
Following roles in hit shows like Pose and Hacks, Johnny Sibilly is now starring in Stephen Dunn's reimagined Queer As Folk opposite Grey's Anatomy star Devin Way. Here they speak with The Queer Review's editor James Kleinmann about creating the on screen relationship and history between their characters, Noah and Brodie, the reality of shooting... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: Queer As Folk star Jesse James Keitel & exec producer Jaclyn Moore “as trans artists it’s our duty to tell every aspect of our story”
Peacock's Queer As Folk executive producer and writer Jaclyn Moore spoke with The Queer Review’s editor James Kleinmann about her relationship with Russell T Davies’ original series, overcoming her initial reservations about becoming involved in Stephen Dunn's reimagined version (now streaming on Peacock), her approach to writing the beautifully-crafted episode 6, “Bleep”, and her conversations... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: Queer As Folk writer & star Ryan O’Connell “it’s the Caligula gay horny disabled episode of TV that I had always wanted to write”
As Stephen Dunn was developing a reimagined version of Russell T Davies' Queer As Folk for Peacock, he approached Netflix's Special creator and star Ryan O'Connell about appearing on screen as well as writing for the series. It was a suggestion that took O'Connell by surprise, as O'Connell shared with The Queer Review's editor James... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: Queer As Folk star Fin Argus “drag really opened me up to exploring different parts of my gender”
Actor and musician Fin Argus, who stars as Mingus in Stephen Dunn's reimagining of Queer As Folk, spoke exclusively with The Queer Review's editor James Kleinmann about what they brought to the character, as well as what the character brought out in them, and performing in drag for the first time for the series. Fin... Continue Reading →
TV Review: Queer As Folk ★★★★
I can vividly remember sitting on the floor of my university flatmate Lisa's bedroom, along with all of our other flatmates (London rents were never cheap), on Tuesday, February 23rd 1999, gathered around the television tuned into Channel 4 to watch the first episode of the much-anticipated Queer As Folk. We were surprised, delighted, confronted,... Continue Reading →
33rd annual GLAAD Media Awards to honour Wilson Cruz & Judith Light in New York
This Friday, May 6th, GLAAD—the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization—will honour award-winning actor, producer, and activist Wilson Cruz with the Vito Russo Award at its 33rd annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York. The Vito Russo Award—named after the writer, GLAAD founder, and ACT UP activist who pushed open the door for news and entertainment industries to... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: Charles Moriarty on his stunning photography book X “it’s actually my life that’s unfolding”
Photographer Charles Moriarty's last book, Before Frank—later reissued as Back to Amy—revealed many of his unpublished images of Amy Winehouse and provided a rare and intimate glimpse into her life before the release of her debut album. Using just one roll of film, the Dublin-born photographer's shoot with the singer in London, when he was... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: It’s A Sin writer Russell T. Davies “I didn’t want to write a drama about deathbeds. I wanted to reclaim that ground & remember those lives with joy”
Over the past three decades the Swansea-born multi-BAFTA-winning and Emmy-nominated writer Russell T. Davies has emerged as one of the most distinctive voices in television. With bold, groundbreaking series like Queer As Folk, Cucumber, A Very English Scandal, and Years and Years he has entertained and provoked audiences, creating some of the most memorable queer... Continue Reading →
TV Review: It’s A Sin ★★★★★
As writer Russell T. Davies' (Queer As Folk) new 1980s London set drama series It's A Sin opens we're briskly introduced to five young characters, with a skilful immediacy that's instantly involving. Small town boy, 18 year-old Ritchie (Years & Years frontman Olly Alexander), is leaving the sleepy conservative seclusion of the Isle of Wight... Continue Reading →