I went into A Nice Indian Boy expecting a cute rom-com, and instead found myself laughing, crying, and bonding with this family as if they were my own. This heartfelt queer love story about family, tradition, and acceptance might just heal a piece of you too.
A Swedish gay couple adopts what they think is an 18-month-old orphan, only to meet their new son, a 15-year-old homophobic delinquent.
I am no theater geek, so I'm not quite sure how this movie came to my attention. I think it might have been when the actors in this piece were promoting the play on various late night talk shows. Maybe it's the cast themselves, Jim Parsons (Home, The Big Bang Theory, Hidden Figures), Matt Bomer … Continue reading The Boys in the Band (Movie Review) | Shades of Queerness and Friendships
A quick review of Moonlight by Barry Jenkins the first film I saw in 2017.
Three surf lifesavers on a big night out. Jealousy, homophobic fears and unrequited lust culminate in a tragic booze-fueled episode of near-fatal bullying.
Based on Laura Wade’s play "Posh", adapted to the silver screen by Lone Scherfig. The Riot Club stars Max Irons, Holliday Grainger, Jessica Brown Findlay, Natalie Dormer, Sam Claflin, and Douglas Booth. Premise: Two first-year students at Oxford University join the infamous Riot Club, where reputations can be made or destroyed over the course of a single evening. Review: The riot … Continue reading The Riot Club (Movie Review) | Surprising, Clever, and Bittersweet
Based on Toothpaste and Cigars by T.J. Dawe and Michael Rinaldi, The F Word is a romantic comedy directed by Michael Dowse and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park & Adam Driver. Plot: Wallace, who is burned out from a string of failed relationships, forms an instant bond with Chantry, who lives with her longtime boyfriend. Together, they … Continue reading What If / The F Word (Movie Review) | Quirky, funny, and realistic
Worn Out Spines 