Director: Barry Jay Writer: Barry Jay Country: USA Genre: Drama, Horror, Mistery, Thriler Language: English Duration: 94 min Stars: Alison Robertson, Amy Chang, Anthony Ruiz, Ashleigh Murray, D’Arquoia Connor, Damien Diaz, Ed Gonzalez Moreno, Evan Todd, Jonny Beauchamp, Mack Kuhr, Mike Manning, Mitch Silpa, Muhammed Mustafa Özdemir, Nicholas Scott, Nick Theurer, Rena Bobbs, Sherri Shepherd, Trey Gerrald **Introduction** *The Way Out* (2022) is a captivating psychological thriller directed and written by Barry Jay. This intense film delves into deep psychological struggles,…

In Land of Storms (2014), a young footballer leaves everything behind, only to find himself caught between passion, identity, and society’s harsh judgment. A raw and gripping tale of self-discovery, forbidden love, and the struggle to be free—this Hungarian drama pulls no punches. Are you ready for the storm? Szabolcs quits football against his father’s…

Patrik, Age 1.5 A gay couple excited to adopt a 15-month-old baby is shocked when a mistake brings them a troubled 15-year-old homophobic teen instead. As they navigate unexpected challenges, the film blends humor and heartfelt moments to break stereotypes and showcase the transformative power of love and acceptance. Director: Ella Lemhagen Writer: Ella Lemhagen, Michael Druker Country: Sweden…

Bruno is a successful architect who seemingly has a perfect life—a stable marriage and a child. However, an inner void and dissatisfaction lead him to temporarily separate from his wife in search of deeper meaning. Meanwhile, he is commissioned to design a new architectural landmark in Santiago. To research historical references, he collaborates with Fer,…

This quirky comedy follows the story of Paul Roll, a lovable nerd who has achieved everything he set his mind to—except finding a man. After witnessing his best friends’ marriage just six days before Election Day in 2008, Paul realizes that he desperately wants to get married too. I Want to Get Married (2011) Can…

Drown is essentially the tale of Len, an experienced surfer and a member of surf lifesaving club who struggles with personal demons. When a new and openly gay member of the lifeguard team, Phil, starts working with the team, Len’s homophobic tendencies and the norms of toxic masculinity are highlighted. Jealous and confused, Len’s character…

The War Boys (2009) Director: Ron Daniels Writer: Bruce McLeod, Naomi Wallace Country: USA Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance Language: English, Spanish Duration: 93 min Stars: Benjamin Walker, Brian J. Smith, Danielle Chavez, Debrianna Mansini, Matthew Page, Micaela Nevárez, Peter Gallagher, Ross Kelly, Teresa Yenque, Victor Rasuk, William Sterchi Ever wondered how far friendship can go when boundaries blur and secrets unravel? The War Boys (2009) takes you on a gripping journey of three friends whose…

Buddies (1985) – A Groundbreaking Exploration of the Early AIDS Crisis The film follows a New York City gay man, in a monogamous relationship, becoming a “buddy” or volunteer bedside companion to another gay man dying of AIDS, and the friendship that develops. Restored in 2020. Director: Arthur J. Bressan Jr. Writer: Arthur J. Bressan Jr. Country: USA…

New findings from a phase 1 study investigating two formulations of once-yearly intramuscular (IM) lenacapvir for HIV preoperative prophylaxis (PrEP) were discussed at the 2025 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. The results, published simultaneously in The Lancet, represent a major advance in the fight against HIV and could open new avenues for long-term prevention….

This is a BL show from Myanmar, which seems to draw heavy inspiration from Thai BL dramas, particularly those set in universities and schools. The ending felt somewhat open-ended and unexpected, and I’m still not entirely sure what message the creators were trying to convey. Nonetheless, it’s good to see the BL genre expanding. With…

Internalized homophobia is a force that can be incredibly powerful. We often think of it as a lingering sense of shame or something that fades away once someone comes out, but in reality, it manifests in many different ways and is often deeply shaped by cultural contexts. We’ve seen numerous films dealing with homosexuality and…

Firstly, I have to mention that this isn’t exactly a movie. It’s more like six episodes stitched together, with a total runtime of about 50 minutes. I’m not sure if that’s how it was originally meant to be, or if the version I saw was edited in this way, but regardless, it felt a bit…