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Uma Leitura de Nós (Portuguese Mini-Series) [A Reading Of Us]
This is a pretty straightforward BL centered on two best friends: one who is openly gay and another who is likely closeted or bisexual. Brazil has delivered several of these low budget BL projects in the past, and most of them tend to be quite problematic. This one felt different to me, though; it was...
Interminable (Thai Series)
Relying heavily on the reincarnation trope, this Thai BL features all the standard elements: a love story spanning multiple lifetimes, a scheming female villain, and a sprawling mansion that feels like a set I have seen in at least ten other shows. As a viewer, the direction of the story is quite predictable. However, the...
Wishing Upon the Shooting Stars (Taiwanese Series)
It is refreshing when Asian production companies attempt something unconventional and succeed in delivering a story that feels original. While the opening episodes of this fantasy romance are delightful and feature a concept that catches you off guard in a positive way, the narrative begins to unravel as you progress, devolving into a mess of...
Lijepa vecer, lijep dan (Croatian) [Beautiful Evening, Beautiful Day]
Set in communist Yugoslavia during the late 1950s, this film presents a jarring blend of beauty and devastation. We follow a group of friends working in film who find themselves hunted, humiliated, and punished solely because of their homosexuality. It is a devastating cinematic experience that explores the heavy price of bravery, loyalty, and standing...
House Of Boys
I felt somewhat conflicted by the time the credits rolled. Because the AIDS crisis has been depicted on screen so frequently, complete with all its inherent dramatic weight, a film must offer a fresh perspective to truly distinguish itself. While I recognize this is an older production, it fails to provide much in the way...