Arts Film urges end of gender discriminatory nationality laws Today, Human Rights Day, the Equal Rights Trust has launched My Children’s Future, a film which highlights the devastating consequences of laws implemented in 27 countries which deny women the ability to pass on nationality to their children. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Dressed as a Girl DVD launched in UK Fill your stockings this Christmas with the DVD and online release of ‘Dressed as a Girl’, a ‘frockumentary’ of East London’s alternative drag scene, directed by Colin Rothbart, which focuses on both the public and personal lives of some of the key performers on the alternative drag scene. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Queer in LOVE with BFI & WDIYFF Autumn is here, and hibernation is imminent – don’t hideaway just yet though, because queer performance and events group Wotever World are showcasing a fantastic line up of film events over the coming weeks. By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Myanmar gay marriage documentary gets festival premiere Irrawaddy Mon Amour, a documentary about a forbidden gay marriage in Myanmar, has its world premiere at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) this month. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Nine lives Fleeing from his home in Zimbabwe where a fresh wave of homophobia threatens his life, Ishmael has sought sanctuary in the UK. Dispersed to Leeds, he waits to hear his fate and for a new life to begin amongst strangers. By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Web series: ‘Hope of deliverance’ Hope of Deliverance is a web series written and directed by Pedro Rilhó. Shot entirely in London, it tells the story of Francis (Sam Treharne), a twenty-something would-be writer who falls for Emmott (Ryan Spong), a charming actor, while working on a film set. By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Crownton Dobby This is a fun romp, delightfuly silly and a well thought out parody of country house costume dramas and a particularly astute spearing of Downton Abby By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: Asian Dub Foundation – THX 1138: The Dome One of the most powerful films I’ve seen was a screening at the Dome of the silent classic The Passion of Joan of Arc with a new score by members of Portishead and Goldfrapp. The subtle, emotionally resonant music perfectly complemented Carl Dreyer’s spiritual masterpiece – so I’m all in favour of o By Michael Hootman • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Fest returns London’s queer film and arts festival, Fringe!, returns for its fifth year with over 60 events across six days, including screenings, talks, panels, workshops, performance and parties, taking over 14 venues in East London. By Contributor • 3 min read
Arts LGBT film denied entry to Beirut Film Festival British LGBT film WASP, selected for the Beirut International Film Festival, has been denied entry by the Lebanese Censorship Bureau. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Film Bond In Brighton will benefit Sussex Beacon 007 fans across the globe have been eagerly awaiting the new James Bond film SPECTRE starring Daniel Craig in his fourth appearance as James Bond. David Hill, CEO of E3, has been granted the exclusive license and rights to produce the first ever regional James Bond Gala Charity Screening in Brighton By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Be PROUD and PrEPared The Medical Research Council, Terrence Higgins Trust, Sigma Research and ReShape are screening a video documentary about PrEP directed by Nicholas Feustel in central Brighton this evening. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
