In 2025, something remarkable happened in a tiny town of just 7,000 souls resting along the rugged West Coast — it finally hosted its very first Pride celebration. You might think, in a year when so many parts of American life seemed to be taking a step backward on LGBTQ+ acceptance, how could this little…

When “Pit Babe: Season 2” rolled onto my screen, I was hoping for a thrilling ride, especially after hearing all the buzz about its slick visuals and high-octane race sequences. But honestly? It felt like stepping into a tangled web where every thread was fighting for attention—and not in a good way. The storyline tangled…

There’s something haunting about Morrer Como Um Homem (To Die Like a Man), a film that dives into the turbulent life of Tonia, an aging drag queen wrestling with love, identity, and the creeping shadow of mortality. At its core, the movie promises a poignant exploration of selfhood and desire, but somehow, it gets caught…

“Amar Sin Miedo (Love Without Fear)” paints its story against the sun-dappled, cobblestone charm of Taxco, Mexico—a city so captivating that it practically steals the spotlight. I have to say, from the moment the camera lingers on its vibrant streets and rustic rooftops, I was hooked by the setting alone, instantly adding Taxco to my…

There’s something almost hypnotic about Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life, a documentary that dives headfirst into the turbulent, glittering world of one of gay pornography’s brightest — yet most fractured — stars. I found myself drawn into Jonathan’s story, not just because of the flash and fame, but due to the raw humanity pulsing beneath…

“Casa Izabel” unfolds like a whispered secret tucked away in a forgotten corner of 1970s Brazil—a time simmering with unease beneath its oppressive political climate. The story invites us into a mysterious retreat where cisgender men shed their daily masks and step into their female alter egos, creating a fragile bubble of freedom under the…

Terry and Julian (UK Sitcom) – A Whimsical Dive into Camp Comedy If you ever find yourself yearning for a sitcom that dances on the edge of convention, “Terry and Julian” is a wild ride you won’t soon forget. This British comedy, which aired on Channel 4 back in 1992, only lasted a single season—just…

Be Happy! (Spain) — My honest thoughts When I went to see“Be Happy!” I thought to myself: “Okay, this is a musical, maybe a bit quirky, but surely there’s some kind of storyline tying it together.” Oh, I was wrong. This is not some flimsy plot — it’s like trying to hold water in your…

When I first heard about “Shoshana Halutz Merkazi” (or “Kicking Out Shoshana” as it’s known in English), I admit, my curiosity was piqued mostly because Gal Gadot stars in it. You know how it is—her presence alone often shoots up your expectations, right? But boy, was I in for a letdown. Watching this sports comedy…

Sexual abuse within the Catholic Church has been a dark shadow haunting countless stories and screens worldwide, and “Le Silence des églises” plunges headfirst into this unsettling abyss. I’ve seen my share of films tackling this painful topic—some full-length dramas, others raw documentaries—but each time, a knot tightens in my throat. It’s that gut-wrenching mix…

Set against the gritty, rain-slicked streets of Limerick, Cowboys & Angels unfolds like a bittersweet coming-of-age diary, giving us a peek into the tangled lives of two very different young men navigating the chaos of youth in a modern city. Though it first hit cinemas over two decades ago, and the visuals now feel a…

Introduction I still remember the first time I stumbled across the name Mel Daluzyan. It was a headline about an Armenian weightlifter breaking records, a story that seemed almost mythic in its simplicity—until I learned about the storm that followed. In Inna Sahakyan’s documentary Mel, we’re invited into the whirlwind life of a champion whose…