Culture 'Legendary Children (All of Them Queer)', which follows Pride pioneers, released to worldwide streaming platforms In March 2025, award-winning Pride LGBTQ+ rights film Legendary Children (All of Them Queer) screened in London’s West End at the Curzon Bloomsbury cinema as the official finale for UK LGBT+ History Month 2025, followed by a live talk and Q&A with Peter Tatchell and its pioneer By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Culture Jonathan Bailey had to “unlearn the idea of feeling limited” as a gay actor in Hollywood Jonathan Bailey, who will soon be starring in blockbuster Jurassic World Rebirth, says he’s had to “unlearn the idea of feeling limited” as a gay actor in Hollywood. The 37-year-old star, known for his roles in Bridgerton and the Wicked films, has faced significant challenges in the entertainment industry By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Queering Blackpool, which charts the rise of the northern resort’s drag and LGBTQ+ scene, to come to the big screen next month A new film Queering Blackpool, which charts the rise of the northern resort’s drag and LGBTQ+ scene, is to come to the big screen next month. The film, which has taken university lecturer Helen Eadon-Sinkinson years to research and more than a year to film, features candid interviews with the bold p By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Kickstarter to launch bold new documentary on what it’s really like to be trans in the UK today In an era where trans voices are often sidelined or misrepresented, A Dance of Identity offers something rare: a deeply personal, unfiltered window into the lived experience of a trans woman in the UK. This bold and insightful feature documentary, filmed over six years, follows Sophie, a trans woman By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Bradford Queer Film Festival awarded £10,000 from Bradford Council Organisers of Bradford Queer Film Festival are hoping this year’s festival will be part of a “wonderful legacy” for the city after they were awarded £10,000 from Bradford Council. Bradford Queer Film Festival, which this year takes place from 20 – 23 November – during Bradford City of Culture, is an By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Sir Ian McKellen makes 14-year-old boy’s dream come true by starring in his film, which will explore 1,000 years of LGBTQ+ history Jacob Franklin, a 14-year-old boy from Windsor, Berkshire, is due to make his directorial debut with a film starring Sir Ian McKellen. Dragged Through Time, which explores 1,000 years of LGBTQ+ history, as well as what it is like to be part of these communities today, draws on his experiences as an By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Film REVIEW: Mikko Makela’s ‘Sebastian’ is a warm-hearted investigation of the double life of a male sex worker Mikko Makela’s Sebastian is a warm-hearted investigation of the double life of a male sex worker. Max is a mid-20 aspiring writer with a published short story to his name and lots of promise in the literary world. But his secret life – as a sex worker – not only supplies material for his upcoming [… By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Film The 39th BFI Flare queer film festival to open at London’s Southbank on March 19 Lead Pic: Onda Nora The 39th BFI Flare queer film festival opens March 19 on London’s Southbank. There is a whopping total of 34 world premieres and films will represent 41 countries in the 12 days of screenings. Unfortunately you have to be present in London as only a handful of short films will be By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Film REVIEW: ‘The Summer With Carmen’ Writer/director Zacharias Mavroeidis’ beautifully photographed movie The Summer With Carmen operates on a multiplicity of levels. It’s an on-off gay romance; it’s a love affair with the rocky gay nudist cruising area of Limanakia, south of Athens; it’s a detailed analysis of how to write a film scre By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Film Jane Fonda defends “woke” and takes a dig at Trump amidst continued attacks on LGBTQ+ communities Jane Fonda defended “woke” while accepting a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, February 23, in a speech largely aimed at President Trump and his continued attack on LGBTQ+ communities. Fonda, 87, praised fellow actors in the crowd for their ability to create emp By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film ‘The History of Sound’, the highly anticipated gay World War I drama starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, set for release in 2025 The History of Sound, the highly anticipated gay World War I drama starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, is set for release in 2025, following a world premiere to be announced in the coming months. Based on Ben Shattuck’s 2108 award-winning story, the film follows two men, Lionel (Mescal) and Davi By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Zoë Saldaña, star of Emilia Pérez, dedicates BAFTA to her trans nephew Zoë Saldaña, star of Emilia Pérez, dedicated her Best Supporting Actress award, won at the 2025 BAFTA Awards, to her trans nephew. Saldaña, who won the award for her role in the Spanish-language musical, said in her heartfelt acceptance speech: “I’m dedicating all of these awards and the film Emilia By Graham Robson • 1 min read
