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Janis Ian: Singer-songwriter on her music and a new documentary
Singer/songwriter Janis Ian is the subject of Varda Bar-Kar's informative documentary that covers her folk music career from the '60s, her now-famous 'Saturday...
'My Dead Friend Zoe' - Ghostly PTSD dramedy
You might see every plot point coming, but it doesn't matter because the performances by the lead actors are so compelling in director and co-writer Kyle...
Hollywood honors: The Lavender Tube on the Oscars, 'White Lotus' and more
After weeks of hype, interviews with first-time nominees and first-time host Conan O'Brien, the 97th Academy Awards Oscars extravaganza did not disappoint.
Todd Haynes is 'Far from Safe' - Innovative film director's retrospective at Pacific Film Archive
Few film directors other than Todd Haynes defy convention, immerse in genre and turn it inside out, all with such focused production values that one can only...
'Exteriors' - Indie film explores a trio of gay relationships
Writer/director Mark Schwab's new film "Exteriors" is divided into three parts that while unrelated, explore gay relationships with an intensity that's rarely...
'Loren & Rose' a perfect career cap for Jacqueline Bisset
Jacqueline Bisset has been an international star for nearly six decades. Today, as she approaches 80, she remains radiantly beautiful. In her new film "Loren &...
Oscar time: 2025 Academy Award predictions
As we approach the 97th Academy Awards, rather than the usual celebration of cinema, this has been one of the mean-spirited pre-Oscar seasons in decades,...
Lady Camden's life: revealing documentary about the drag performer
Lady Camden, real name Rex Wheeler, lets it all hang out in "Lady Like," a new documentary from filmmaker Luke Willis. The British drag queen, who now lives in...
'Singing for Justice' - Faith Petric, the godmother of the San Francisco folk music scene
The film "Singing for Justice" is a 60-minute documentary about the incredible life of Faith Petric (1915-2013), known as the godmother of the San Francisco...
Liza's 'Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story' - Minnelli shines in superb new documentary
Bruce David Klein's superb new documentary, "Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story," an authorized biography of the star, which he did with Liza's...
Future schlock - 'Back to the Future: The Musical' at the Orpheum Theatre
"Back to the Future: The Musical" redefines the concept of a star vehicle. The production's primary draw seems to be the DeLorean sports car-turned-time machine...
'Sex Love Venice' - gay romantic drama in Italy
No doubt the most romantic gay-themed film to be released in years, Steve Balderson's "Sex Love Venice" tells the story of Michael, who visits the Italian city...
'Bonus Track' - Engaging but formulaic teen liaison
"Bonus Track" is a reflection of Netflix's game-changing "Heartstopper" series, also has great affection for its two central characters with sweetness and...
40 Years of Queer: LGBTQ film classics at the Roxie and 4 Star
From February 16-April 8 the Roxie Theater will celebrate queer cinema with a carefully curated selection of films that run the gamut of LGBT cinema. The...