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

September 18, 2023 | by David-Elijah Nahmod

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

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

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.

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

by Cynthia Laird
Sep 12, 2023

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

'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

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

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

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

by J.L. Odom
Aug 14, 2023

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

'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

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

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

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

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.

'Afire's burning love

by Gregg Shapiro
Jul 18, 2023

"Afire" takes a long time to ignite, but once it does, brace yourself. Like its lead character, novelist Leon (Thomas Schubert), writer/director Christian Petzold's new film is a lot to handle.

Arts & Culture :: Movies

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

Film forum: gay DVDs to tide you over

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

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

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

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

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

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

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

'Barbie,' what a doll

'Passages' — Ira Sachs' intense drama

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

'Kokomo City' — Black trans sex workers' stories

Cinematic chutzpah: SF Jewish Film Festival's LGBTQ faves

'Afire's burning love

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