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'The Whale' and the cinematic curse of disabled queerness

March 21, 2023 | by Victoria A. Brownworth

Brendan Fraser's performance in "The Whale" was heralded as emotionally riveting and deeply compelling. But for many queer and disabled (and queer disabled) viewers, it was yet another example of Hollywood's distorted and straight-portrayed view.

Spit or 'Swallowed'?

by Gregg Shapiro
Mar 14, 2023

Cooper Koch is in the process of becoming the Scream Queen of 2022 with his performances in "Swallowed," the drug-mule thriller with a buggy bite.

Oscar major winners? Academy Awards predictions

by Brian Bromberger
Mar 7, 2023

This year's 95th Academy Awards, intent on avoiding the shocking headlines of last year's slap-happy show, is already awash in controversies. The upswing is the hope of Asian actor and co-director wins for "Everything Everywhere, All at Once."

Supreme Models: Vogue docuseries based on Marcellas Reynolds' book

by Cornelius Washington
Mar 7, 2023

Marcellas Reynolds' ravishing book, "Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion," is a must-have for true fashion addicts. And so is the Vogue documentary series inspired by his book.

'Attachment' - a tale of queer Jewish horror

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Feb 28, 2023

The new film "Attachment," now streaming on Shudder, is a lesbian romance, a Jewish folk tale and a horror movie all rolled into one.

Classic queer films at BAM/PFA

by Jim Provenzano
Feb 21, 2023

Beginning on March 3, the UC Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive will host a two-month series called Pioneers of Queer Cinema, including screenings of 'The Times of Harvey Milk,' 'Tongues Untied,' 'Parting Glances' and 'Paris is Burning.'

Remembering Olympia Dukakis: late star's brother mounts tribute at Strand Theater

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Feb 21, 2023

Known for her Oscar-winning performance in 'Moonstruck' and as Anna Madrigal in 'Tales of the City,' the late Olympia Dukakis will be honored in a multimedia production at The Strand theater produced by her brother.

'Of An Age' - a freewheeling sensual, wistful romantic odyssey

by Brian Bromberger
Feb 14, 2023

The new Australian dramedy "Of An Age" by Macedonian-born, Melbourne-raised writer-director-editor Goran Stolevski is that happy exception to overdone and often clichéd coming-of-age stories.

Billy Porter: from Broadway to 'Brady'

by Tim Nasson
Feb 12, 2023

Billy Porter stars as a Super Bowl half-time show choreographer opposite Oscar winners Sally Field, Rita Moreno, Jane Fonda, and Tony winner Lilly Tomlin, in the feel-good comedy "80 For Brady."

'80 for Brady's fabulous football foursome

by Laura Moreno
Feb 11, 2023

When was the last time a football film brought women, not to mention senior citizen women en masse to the theater? An ode to New England Patriot's legendary quarterback Tom Brady, "80 for Brady" boasts a most accomplished cast.

Mostly British fest's favored films

by Brian Bromberger
Feb 8, 2023

The 15th Mostly British Film Festival, presented by the SF Neighborhood Theatre Foundation, runs Feb. 9-16 at the Vogue Theater. It introduces 25 new and classic English language foreign films from not just the UK, some with LGBTQ themes.

'Knock at the Cabin' - M. Night Shyamalan's gay-inclusive apocalyptic thriller

by Gregg Shapiro
Feb 7, 2023

You have to wonder about writer/director M. Night Shyamalan going after the gay audience with 'Knock at the Cabin.' Jonathan Groff and Ben Aldridge play adoptive parents whose family is threatened by a quartet of invaders.

Streaking through history: New Yorker article tells of Robert Opel

by Jim Provenzano
Feb 6, 2023

Robert Opel, the famed "Oscar streaker," was also a gay gallery owner, nudism activist, and freelance photographer whose life and death are the subject of an expansive essay by Michael Schulman in the February 6 issue of The New Yorker magazine.

IndieFest returns to the Roxie with LGBTQ cinematic selections

by Brian Bromberger
Jan 31, 2023

SF IndieFest provides alternatives you won't find at the multiplex or popular streaming services. The 25th annual festival will be presented at the Roxie Theater from February 2 to 9, and online through virtual cinema from February 2 to February 12.

'Women Talking,' a harrowing yet exhilarating drama

by Brian Bromberger
Jan 17, 2023

Despite its dark themes, "Women Talking," about abuse in an isolated Mennonite community, while not a consistently riveting movie, ultimately becomes exhilarating thanks to an incomparable once-in-a-generation cast.

Arts & Culture :: Movies

'The Whale' and the cinematic curse of disabled queerness

Spit or 'Swallowed'?

Oscar major winners? Academy Awards predictions

Supreme Models: Vogue docuseries based on Marcellas Reynolds' book

'Attachment' - a tale of queer Jewish horror

Classic queer films at BAM/PFA

Remembering Olympia Dukakis: late star's brother mounts tribute at Strand Theater

'Of An Age' - a freewheeling sensual, wistful romantic odyssey

Billy Porter: from Broadway to 'Brady'

'80 for Brady's fabulous football foursome

Mostly British fest's favored films

'Knock at the Cabin' - M. Night Shyamalan's gay-inclusive apocalyptic thriller

Streaking through history: New Yorker article tells of Robert Opel

IndieFest returns to the Roxie with LGBTQ cinematic selections

'Women Talking,' a harrowing yet exhilarating drama

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