This Thai mini-series consists of just two episodes, each running about 65 minutes, yet it feels stretched thin with a plot that could easily fit into a short story. Released in 2024, the series suffers from cheesy, cliché dialogue that feels out of place, culminating in a drawn-out climax that shifts abruptly to a happy…

Set against the backdrop of Provincetown’s beaches and streets, this film tells a poignant and heartwarming story about Lourenço, a young undocumented gay Brazilian counting down his last days in town before facing an uncertain future. It captures the melancholic essence of searching for love, grappling with loss, and confronting the unknown. Lourenço arrives in…

Growing Up in a Straight World From the age of twelve, I sensed I was different from my classmates in elementary school—maybe even earlier. When does one truly become aware of their sexuality? Honestly, I’m still trying to figure it out. Living in the Danish countryside taught me that being gay was wrong, disgusting, and…

This is a story from an anonymous reader about their journey with alcohol and drugs from a young age and how they found their way through the darkness with the help of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). “I started drinking and using drugs when I was around 16. At that time, I didn’t fully grasp why; it…

Everyone’s coming out story is unique. For some, it’s as simple as a quick chat with family. For others, it feels like climbing a mountain barefoot. And while some stories may be cocoa-like bitter, they can transform into sweet chocolates when shared. Here are a few first-time coming out experiences: “I was 19.It was a…

DisclaimerExclamation marks represent personal stories within question marks. Alternatively, I could’ve called them “Stories that made us or broke us.” This tale unfolds years ago in a small village in northern Greece. I’ll do my best to stay true to the original and share everything I remember. Let’s start with a cute oneComing out can…

I was deep in sleep when my mum gently woke me up. Tears streamed down her face, and she looked bewildered. “Come to the living room, please. I don’t want to wake your brother.” There’s never a perfect moment for someone to discover you’re LGBT. And there’s no completely wrong time, either. People are seldom…

In this film aptly named ‘Sex’, the narrative takes place in contemporary urban Norway. With some clever wordplay, it pushes back against traditional ideas of masculinity and societal expectations, no matter if the characters see themselves as straight or gay. Honestly, I think this film would’ve worked better as a stage play. It’s loaded with…

Honestly, I had zero expectations for the film since I didn’t know much about it. Given the landscape of Asian, especially Thai, BL series, I try to keep my hopes in check. Thankfully, this film turned out to be a delightful surprise. It tackles a topic that many films shy away from: What exactly are…

This film is the follow-up to 2021’s Mascarpone, which I really enjoyed, so my expectations for the sequel were quite high. To recap, in the original, Antonio breaks up with his husband and moves in with a sex worker named Denis. Denis helps him land a job as an apprentice baker with Luca, leading to…

The initial extensive investigation into the experiences of transgender individuals on the autism spectrum reveals that they tend to face persistent mental and physical health issues, with notably high instances of self-harming behaviors, as indicated by findings from the Autism Research Center at Cambridge University. According to the researchers, these individuals also indicate that the…

I AM A SPY: Sofia (2022) 47 min | ASMR Thriller, Thriller | 05 December 2022Fallon still in hiding from MI6. One day Alina gives Fallon an assignment to uncover hidden clues, codes, and messages left behind in a box dating back as far as World War 2. Something from the past is waiting to…