
Review Stay (Web Series) (English/Filipino)
For a change, this BL story feels surprisingly realistic, from the storyline to the way the characters speak and react. They’re messy and unpredictable, which gives viewers a roller coaster of emotions as the leads try to figure out themselves and their complicated relationship. I didn’t expect much from a BL series featuring a Filipino…
Review 13 Sentimentos (Portuguese) [Perfect Endings]
This film feels like one of those breezy, emotionless movies where the filmmaker is possibly lost in trying to convey some deep message. It’s disappointing because it’s from the same director who made The Way He Looks, one of my all-time favorite films. It’s not that the movie is bad, but by the time it’s…
Review Queer
This film has been a hot topic for many reasons. With Daniel Craig playing a gay character and the direction handled by the same filmmaker behind Call Me By Your Name, the expectations were understandably sky-high. Regrettably, I have to admit that the film ended up feeling deeply disappointing. By the time the film neared…
Review Herec (Czech Mini Series) [The Actor]
“Herec,” which translates to ‘Actor,’ is a fascinating portrayal of a young gay actor navigating the repressive climate of early communist Czechoslovakia. It uncovers how he is manipulated by various figures for their personal agendas, focusing heavily on the real-world struggles artists faced during this tumultuous period. Specifically, the series sheds light on the unsettling…
Stories Gay story: Tonight, I hold Gay tightly in my arms
After the farewell, my left arm felt weightless and my chest was empty. That night, I held gay in my arms. I know you are sleepy, a slight cold makes you sniff your nose constantly. In your sleep, you toss and turn like a frightened kitten, and I have to cover you with a blanket…
Stories Gay story: I found same-sex love in the military camp
I have been a rebellious child since I was young. My family was well off when I was a child, but we had the worries that come with being a wealthy family. Broken family, lonely me When I was 6 years old, something happened in my family. The money my parents had worked hard for…
News A L’HORIZON (The Mattachine Family) de Andy Vallentine : désir de paternité
Premier long-métrage du réalisateur Andy Vallentine, A l’horizon (titre original The Mattachine Family) raconte le parcours d’un trentenaire gay confronté à sa quête de paternité. Un film touchant et sincère, aux accents de vécu personnel. Résumé de A l’horizon (The Mattachine Family) : Thomas (incarné par le séduisant Nico Tortorella), photographe trentenaire, a consacré sa…
News EAT THE NIGHT : la vie est un jeu dangereux
Depuis plus de dix ans, Noel Alejandro a su se faire un nom dans l’univers du cinéma, en s’imposant comme un réalisateur unique en son genre. Ses débuts, marqués par des courts-métrages parfois perçus comme du cinéma X gay d’auteur, l’ont progressivement conduit à un statut de cinéaste reconnu. Sa carrière s’est enrichie d’œuvres éclectiques…
Stories Whispers of the Heart
In a quiet corner of Midwestern America, the echoes of youth lingered in the air like whispers carried on the wind. For many, this landscape represented simplicity; for one boy, however, it was a canvas splashed with longing and curiosity. Growing up in Maplewood—the quintessential small town—Shane had always felt different, as if his life…
News Trailblazing Change: Creator of DC Comics’ First Black Superhero Comes Out as Transgender
Jenny Blake Isabella, the creator of DC Comics’ Black Lightning, has publicly come out as transgender. She shared this news in a blog post on her personal website, where she also addressed questions from fans. While she prefers to be called Jenny, Isabella clarified that she doesn’t view her previous name, Tony Isabella, as a…
Review The Groomsmen: Second Chances
In the fall of 2024, Hallmark Channel launched an intriguing initiative with a romantic comedy trilogy titled The Groomsmen. This unique series centers on three best friends—two straight and one gay—navigating love and matrimony from the perspective of groomsmen. I’ll focus on the second film in the series, which highlights the gay storyline, but let’s…