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Review TBH (Czech Web Series)

To be honest, TBH is NOT just a gay web series. While it has a strong gay subplot, the show primarily focuses on the lives of teenagers in a high school and the aftermath of a shooting incident in Brno. The narrative highlights the bullying culture perpetuated by a floor hockey team and their followers,…

Butchers of L.A. (Documentary Series)

The nightmarish shadow cast over Los Angeles in the 1970s is chillingly brought to light in this three-part documentary series from Sundance, haunting viewers with stories that still gnaw at the edges of the soul. Each episode, roughly 45 minutes long, peels back layers of panic and dread stirred up by a series of brutal...

Tadaima, Okaeri, or “Welcome Home

Tadaima, Okaeri, or “Welcome Home,” is like a gentle breeze that sweeps you into the tender, everyday world of Masaki and Hiromu, a family that breaks the mold in the most heartwarming way. Watching this anime felt like peeking through a window into a cozy little home where love is spoken fluently, and family isn’t...

Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance (Documentary) (Canada)

“Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance” is a documentary that brings to the forefront the incredible, often painful history of the queer movement in Canada. It isn’t just a story of marches and protests, but a tapestry woven from personal experiences, archival footage, and profound moments that define a country’s evolution in its acceptance...

Nata Per Te (Italian) [Born For You]

“Nata Per Te (Born For You)” caught me completely off guard—in the best way possible. What starts as a seemingly simple tale blossoms into a deeply moving journey about love, perseverance, and breaking barriers. It’s based on the true story of Luca, a single gay man in Italy who dared to dream of becoming a...

Jerrod Carmichael – Don’t Be Gay (Comedy Special)

When I clicked play on Jerrod Carmichael’s latest HBO special, Don’t Be Gay, I’ll admit—I was stepping into uncharted waters. Standup comedy and I have always had a sort of polite distance; I’ll catch a viral clip here and there, but sitting through an entire special? That’s a whole new level of commitment for me....