
Review Checkered Shirt (Korean Mini-Series)
Checkered Shirt is an endearing Korean mini-series that delicately explores the innocence and complexities of young love. The series consists of 8 episodes, each lasting around 8-10 minutes, making it easy to watch in one sitting. Unfortunately, the conclusion of the show feels abrupt, leaving numerous unresolved plot points. It seems as though the production…
News MOTEL DESTINO by Karim Aïnouz: sensual hideaway
Director Karim Aïnouz, known for his acclaimed work on Praia do Futuro, returns with Motel Destino, a Brazilian thriller inspired by the classic The Postman Always Rings Twice. The film stars the captivating Iago Xavier in a passionate lead role. Set along the northeastern coast of Brazil, in Ceará, the story follows Heraldo (Iago Xavier),…
Review O Senador (Portuguese) [The Senator]
This Brazilian murder-mystery thriller offers an engaging plot, and to some degree, the filmmakers manage to honor its potential. However, the production quality has a distinctly independent feel, and some of the performances fall short of expectations. While it is commendable to explore diverse stories surrounding gay themes, without proper attention to execution, these films…
Short Films Cruising (1980): Into the Dark Heart of NYC’s Gay Underground
Director: William Friedkin Writer: Gerald Walker, William Friedkin Country: USA Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller Language: English Duration: 102 min Stars: Al Pacino, Arnaldo Santana, Don Scardino, Gene Davis, Jay Acovone, Joe Spinell, Karen Allen, Paul Sorvino, Randy Jurgensen, Richard Cox When a police chief assigns you the task of infiltrating New York’s underground gay S&M scene to track down a serial killer – and until that moment, your most challenging case involved an…
Short Films I Love You More (2023) – Queer coming-of-age drama from Kosovo
Director: Erblin Nushi Writer: Erblin Nushi Country: Albania, Kosovo Genre: Drama, Romance Language: Albanian Duration: 93 min Stars: Arta Selimi, Don Shala, Fjolla Nushi, Irena Aliu, Leonik Sahiti, Luan Jaha, Melihate Qena, Shengyl Ismaili, Zana Berisha Love on Hold In I Love You More, director Erblin Nushi delicately introduces a world where a young boy struggles quietly to embrace his true self. Ben, a reserved teenager from Kosovo, stands at a…
News HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, Are You Using It Correctly?
1. PrEP is over 99% effective 🚀 When taken consistently, PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) reduces the risk of contracting HIV through sexual activity by more than 99% and reduces the risk of infection by at least 74% for people who inject drugs. It is one of the most powerful tools in the field of HIV prevention….
Stories Miyagi Prison
When the prison door was opened by guard Raul, David was lying on the lower bunk bed reading a book. He glanced at the prison guard and saw an expressionless young man standing next to him. He looked about 23 years old, with golden and messy curly hair on his handsome and…
News Giardiasis: A Little-Known but Common Infection in the Gay Community
Giardiasis is a relatively common but often overlooked infection within the gay male community. Although it is not officially categorized as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), it is frequently transmitted during sexual activities, particularly among gay men. It is primarily spread through practices such as oral-anal contact (commonly referred to as rimming) or any intimate…
News Ian McKellen speelt in LGBTQ+-film van tiener: “Ik kon het niet geloven”
En zo gebeurt het dat McKellen binnenkort te zien is in Dragged Through Time, Jacobs filmdebuut over duizend jaar LGBTQ+-geschiedenis en het queer-zijn van vandaag. De film, gemaakt door het jongererencollectief Notice Productions, gaat in première tijdens de allereerste Windsor and Eton Pride, deze zomer. In de film speelt McKellen oudoom Peter, een oudere man…
News Britse uitspraak definieert vrouw als biologisch geslacht – nieuwe klap voor transrechten
De uitspraak wordt toegejuicht door de Britse regering en anti-transactivisten, en legitimeert het uitsluiten van trans vrouwen van vrouwspecifieke ruimtes zoals opvanghuizen, ziekenhuisafdelingen en sportcompetities. Critici waarschuwen voor bredere discriminatie, vooral op de arbeidsmarkt en in de gezondheidszorg. De zaak ontstond in Schotland, waar de overheid trans vrouwen met een GRC had meegerekend in een…
News SOLO by Sophie Dupuis: toxic love in the world of drag
A feature film by Sophie Dupuis, Solo immerses us in the world of a Montreal drag queen cabaret and pits its main character against two toxic love affairs. It stars Félix Maritaud in what is arguably the most detestable role of his career. Montreal. Simon (Théodore Pellerin) is a sweet and passionate young man: he spends most…