Film Joaquin Phoenix quits Todd Haynes’ gay romance film after concerns raised about “graphic” sex scenes Joaquin Phoenix has dropped out of Todd Haynes’ untitled gay romance movie five days before filming was due to begin after concerns were raised about “graphic” sex scenes. The 49-year-old Oscar-winning actor reportedly got “cold feet” and exited the project, days before the film was set to start sho By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Queer singer-songwriter Omar Apollo to make acting debut in Queer, a new film based on William S Burroughs’ semi-autobiographical novel Queer singer-songwriter Omar Apollo is to make his acting debut in Luca Guadagnino‘s upcoming film Queer, based on William S Burroughs‘ 1985 semi-autobiographical novel of the same name , which is set in Mexico City in the 1940s. Omar will star opposite Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey in Queer, which By Graham Robson • 1 min read
1. QUEEN TUT_Still_Key_Malibu posing_Credit Lauren Newman_DSC8971.jpeg Film FILM REVIEW: QUEEN TUT gets under the skin of the world of queer performers and gay activism Reem Morsi’s marvellous film Queen Tut has at its heart two struggles, which intermingle to give the movie its dramatic and emotional journey. Drag performer and activist Malibu, played impeccably by trans actress Alexandra Billings, is fighting to save a Toronto LGBTQ+ historic bar and club – Mandy By Brian Butler • 2 min read
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Guy Pearce attends a screening of ‘The Rover’ at The BFI Southbank on August 6, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Film Guy Pearce shares his thoughts on Priscilla, Queen of the Desert sequel rumours With 2024 marking 30 years of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Guy Pearce has shared his thoughts on what he wants to see – and wants to avoid – in the sequel to the Australian drag classic. After the famous bus was discovered abandoned in New South Wales, Priscilla writer and direc By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Film Award-winning film Changing The Game, which sheds light on realities for trans teen athletes, to be released on UK streaming platforms post-Olympics Foton.Pictures and Superfilms has announced that their Primetime Emmy-nominated documentary CHANGING THE GAME – a journey of family, sports, love and life, which follows the lives of three transgender high school athletes, will be released post-Olympics on all UK streaming platforms. Directed by Mic By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Film This Friday – a DOUBLE BILL of awesome trans film at the Duke of York Cinema as part of the 11th Annual Brighton International Trans Film Festival This Friday it’s a double bill of trans film at the Duke of York Cinema in Brighton as part of the 11th Annual Brighton International Trans Film Festival, which received a record number of submissions this year. The first screening is of incredible short films from all over the globe with doors at 6 By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Film “A cinematic marvel.” Trans activist Paul B Preciado’s ‘Orlando – A Political Biography’ is a bold and joyous celebration of trans and non-binary identity, told through the lens of Virginia Woolf’s iconic novel Trans activist Paul B Preciado has taken Virginia Woolf’s 1928 gender-fluid classic novel Orlando and made a powerful film essay that combines the life stories of over 20 trans and divergent people with many elements and direct quotes from the novel. The effect is a stunning cinematic marvel, as the By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Film “Heartfelt” new film QUEEN TUT out now in the UK on Amazon Prime A trans-woman takes an aspiring seamstress and drag queen teen under her wings in endearing comedy/drama QUEEN TUT, out now in the UK on Amazon Prime. Following the death of his mother, Egyptian teenager Nabil (Ryan Ali) moves to Toronto to live with his traditionally minded father. There he meets M By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Organisers of Brighton International Trans Film Festival seek short films exploring trans lives and experiences worldwide Organisers of this year’s Brighton International Trans Film Festival (BITFF) are seeking short films (under 25 minutes) that explore a variety of trans lives and experiences worldwide for BITFF, which takes place at Duke of York’s Picturehouse in Brighton on 19 July. The films can be either fact or By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Birmingham Birmingham’s Flatpack Film Festival to explore ‘Chinese Queers’ An event entitled Chinese Queers; Diasporic Dykes: Saving Face + Reality Fragment 160921 will be held as part of 2024’s Flatpack Film Festival – a mobile arts organisation which takes over Birmingham venues every May. Programmed by writer, curator and artist Yifan He, the event will feature a screen By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
xr:d:DAFiqdUGOi8:44,j:46987423851,t:23051203 Film Peccadillo Pictures secures Iris Prize-winning film ‘Norwegian Dream’ Peccadillo Pictures has secured Iris Prize award-winning film Norwegian Dream, which will be released on streaming on 29 April. Directed by Leiv Igor Devold, the film tells the story of Robert, a young Polish immigrant, who arrives in Norway to work for a fish factory in hopes of paying off his moth By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Queer East Festival to shine light on queer East and South East Asian film Lead Pic: Lovebound Founded in response to the systemic lack of East and South East Asian representation on stage, screen and behind the scenes, the Queer East Festival was formed in 2020 and has earned its place as a premier LGBTQ+ film festival. Its events this year are across London from 17 – 28 By Brian Butler • 2 min read
