John Kennedy

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, so what better time is there to review a bit of queer cinema from the Emerald Isle? There is something specific about being gay in Ireland

Long before Glenda Jackson became a queer icon, she made her film debut in this strange, overlooked gem from 1968. Her screen debut was in one of the more daring films British cinema produced during that decade.

This re-released follow-up takes everything from the first film and turns up the volume, more camp, more flesh, more chaos. If you're looking for something deep and meaningful, you've got the wrong movie.

In 1996, a film about two teenage boys falling in love on a South London council estate felt radical, now, what strikes you most is how little it talks down to its audience and how much it still holds up.

Filmmakers carried themselves with assurance that suggests they're not making work despite the cultural climate, but in full, clear-eyed conversation with it.

This event, from FilmPride's festival, showcased a truly diverse and inclusive group of films featuring diverse and intersectional stories.