Oh man! This film is definitely not an easy watch. Tackling the subject of paedophilia is challenging, especially when the narrative is centered around the perspective of the paedophile, regardless of how sensitively it’s approached. As a society, we’re just not ready to confront such topics, particularly when it involves a 15-year-old grappling with the…

When a series consistently brings a smile to your face every time the protagonist beams or when you witness a couple’s romance blossoming through heartfelt exchanges, you know it’s done something right. This 13-episode Taiwanese show, with each episode running about 25 minutes, is one such gem. It skillfully balances love with practicality, sprinkled with…

I have quite a few mixed feelings about this film. Set on a ranch in the American southwest, where a group of LGBTQ+ individuals ride horses, train bulls, and perform drag shows, the story lacks a significant plot. Instead, it focuses on the lead character’s journey toward self-acceptance and a sexual awakening he hadn’t previously…

A tender yet imperfect coming-of-age tale from a first-time director, this film feels more like a love letter to Miami than anything else. Many young filmmakers today strive to capture the uncertainty, restlessness, and disorientation of modern youth through various themes. This film beautifully portrays the grounded reality of reconciling with the city that shaped…

This Thai series, consisting of 8 episodes each lasting about 50 minutes, presents a straightforward love story that feels refreshingly simple and natural without any melodrama. One of my favorite moments comes towards the end when the characters express, “Only if we had talked to each other all those years ago.” This line perfectly encapsulates…

I somehow overlooked the fact that Season 2 of this rockumentary-style show made its return in 2021, and I’ve just now gotten around to checking it out. I remember enjoying the brief 10-minute skits featuring doctors tackling STIs at a Melbourne sexual health clinic, effectively educating the public while keeping things light. It’s quite a…

Love in the Big City is a captivating Korean BL series that delves into the romantic escapades of a gay writer navigating the complexities of love. Spanning 8 episodes, each around 50 minutes long, the show follows our lead character—a single young man on a quest for romance. He encounters various men in bars, clubs,…

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…

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…