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B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 25, 2023

It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.

'Cassandro' - Gael Garcia Bernal shines in new gay docudrama

'Cassandro' - Gael Garcia Bernal shines in new gay docudrama

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Sep 18, 2023

Roger Ross Williams, an Academy Award-winning documentarian, offers his first narrative feature with "Cassandro." The film tells the story of Saul Armendariz, a real life competitor in the world of Lucha Libre, Mexican wrestling.

Film forum: gay DVDs to tide you over

Film forum: gay DVDs to tide you over

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Sep 12, 2023

Since one can only watch so many reruns through the ongoing writers and actors' strike, queer audiences might reconsider discovering movies from last year that have recently been reissued on DVD and Blu-ray.

'P.S. Burn This Letter Please' — fascinating '50s New York drag scene told in new book

'P.S. Burn This Letter Please' — fascinating '50s New York drag scene told in new book

  • by Michael Flanagan
  • Sep 12, 2023

The discovery of a series of letters addressed to someone named Reno Martin from a writer using the name Daphne talking about drag in New York in the 1950s has led to a fascinating documentary and now a book by Craig Olsen.

'San Francisco Cowboy' - indie film by local director to premiere at Balboa Theater

'San Francisco Cowboy' - indie film by local director to premiere at Balboa Theater

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Aug 22, 2023

On August 26, Hassan Zee's new film "San Francisco Cowboy" will have an old-fashioned red carpet premiere at the Balboa Theater in which Zee and the film's stars will be in attendance.

'Red, White & Royal Blue' - gay romcom's fluff, fun and flaws

'Red, White & Royal Blue' - gay romcom's fluff, fun and flaws

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Aug 15, 2023

While parts of "Red, White & Royal Blue," Amazon Prime's new modern fairy tale rom-com, border on the preposterous, its handsome lead actors make up for the formulaic story.

Director Matthew López on 'Red, White & Royal Blue's' big romance

Director Matthew López on 'Red, White & Royal Blue's' big romance

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Aug 15, 2023

Award-winning gay playwright Matthew López discusses taking the directorial helm for the lighthearted gay romcom. "Red, White & Royal Blue," based on the best-selling book.

To 'Sur' with love: lost gay porn classic resurrected

To 'Sur' with love: lost gay porn classic resurrected

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Aug 15, 2023

"Sur" was a 1970s gay porn film shot by Tom DeSimone at the lush and beautiful beaches of Big Sur, California. A new short documentary tells the tale of its production.

Woolley's contributions to Frameline highlighted as he leaves ED role

Woolley's contributions to Frameline highlighted as he leaves ED role

  • by J.L. Odom
  • Aug 14, 2023

San Francisco's LGBTQ film festival is looking for a new leader.

'Barbie,' what a doll

'Barbie,' what a doll

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Aug 8, 2023

Writer and director Greta Gerwig's latest movie "Barbie," a live-action fantasia revolving around corporate toy giant Mattel's legendary doll, while far from perfect, is an unexpectedly delightful breath of fresh and campy air.

'Passages' — Ira Sachs' intense drama

'Passages' — Ira Sachs' intense drama

  • by Kyle Amato
  • Aug 8, 2023

Director Ira Sachs returns with another incisive character piece with "Passages," though this one is far meaner than usual, like a particularly nasty French New Wave film, but one with a gay relationship at the center.

Fin Argus: 'Stay Awake' actor on family, fictional and factual

Fin Argus: 'Stay Awake' actor on family, fictional and factual

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jul 25, 2023

In "Stay Awake," Fin Argus' character Derek and his kid brother struggle to keep their prescription drug-addicted mother Michelle (Chrissy Metz) alive. Argus discussed working on the film.

'Kokomo City' — Black trans sex workers' stories

'Kokomo City' — Black trans sex workers' stories

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Jul 25, 2023

With transgender people frequently in the news, mostly because of restrictive laws or outright bans, it's imperative their stories be heard. That's precisely what director/writer D. Smith accomplishes in her luminous, refreshing documentary "Kokomo City."

Cinematic chutzpah: SF Jewish Film Festival's LGBTQ faves

Cinematic chutzpah: SF Jewish Film Festival's LGBTQ faves

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Jul 18, 2023

The 43rd SF Jewish Film Festival will run July 20-August 6 at the Castro Theatre, Vogue Theatre, and the Piedmont Theatre in Oakland. Here are the notable LGBTQ-themed narrative, short and documentary selections.

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