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Interview with Chyna Robinson, Director of NO ORDINARY LOVE
Interview with Chyna Robinson, Director of NO ORDINARY LOVE

Frances Maurer spoke with Chyna Robinson, fresh out of her festival circuit, about her latest film No Ordinary Love.

MATTHIAS & MAXIME: Xavier Dolan's Most Tender & Open Film To Date
MATTHIAS & MAXIME: Xavier Dolan’s Most Tender & Open Film To Date

Matthias & Maxime, Xavier Dolan’s most open and tender film to date, sees him reclaiming his wunderkind status as a director once again.

I AM WOMAN: Woman’s Voice in a Man’s World
I AM WOMAN: Woman’s Voice in a Man’s World

While the energy soars, I Am Woman is certainly neither the greatest musical biopic nor the most intriguing account of a musician.

Queerly Ever After #34: MAMBO ITALIANO (2003)
Queerly Ever After #34: MAMBO ITALIANO (2003)

Mambo Italiano is a comedy so broad and uncommitted it doesn’t know what to do with itself, leaving much to be desired.

Fantasia Film Festival 2020 A Mermaid in Paris
Fantasia Film Festival 2020: A Mermaid in Paris

All things considered, A Mermaid in Paris is simply a joyful exploration of being a believer, in whatever context you choose to sew that thought into.

ENTWINED: A Pensive Trip Through the Forest
ENTWINED: A Pensive Trip Through the Forest

Entwined, from director Minos Nikolakakis, succeeds in its story, a slow burn that is hypnotizing, peeking the interest of its viewers.

AWAY Season 1: A Moving Human Tale Set In Space
AWAY Season 1: A Moving Human Tale Set In Space

Away is clearly built to inspire, a sense of inspiration feels even stronger and more emotional by the time you arrive at the finish line.

Queerly Ever After #33: PLAN B (2009)
Queerly Ever After #33: PLAN B (2009)

At the end of the day, Plan B is a sweet little story that turns a familiar plot on its head in a positive way.

LABYRINTH OF CINEMA: Exploring the Difference Between Real and Reel
LABYRINTH OF CINEMA: Exploring the Difference Between Real and Reel

Japanese master filmmaker Nobuhiko Obayashi’s final movie Labyrinth of Cinema is a love-song to movies and a reckoning with Japanese history.

PRINCESS RITA: Dreams of Love in the Sunshine State
PRINCESS RITA: Dreams of Love in the Sunshine State

Princess Rita is a film of subtle contrasts that distracts from a storyline that could easily be told as a cautionary tale of internet naivety.

Queerly Ever After #32: MAURICE (1987)
Queerly Ever After #32: MAURICE (1987)

With a stellar cast and the beautiful cinematography, a benchmark of the Merchant Ivory productions, on full display, Maurice is well worth the watch.

Queerly Ever After #31: ARIZONA SKY (2008)
Queerly Ever After #31: ARIZONA SKY (2008)

From Jeff London comes Arizona Sky, which feels like it would be a perfect entry for Mystery Science Theater: Gay Edition.

LIFE IS EASY (LIE): Queer Body Swap Comedy Explores Real Issues
LIFE IS EASY (LIE) Season One: Queer Body Swap Comedy Explores Real Issues

Life is Easy stands apart in the comedy landscape because every important issue is handled with respect, while finding comedy that never demeans.

A Quiet Joy: Resolution Outside Of Happy Endings
A Quiet Joy: Resolution Outside Of Happy Endings

A deeper look at the final moments of Moonlight and A Portrait of A Lady on Fire lead to a profound philosophy of acceptance applicable to everyday life.

Love Puzzles: 3 Films by Hong Sang-Soo
Love Puzzles: 3 Films by Hong Sang-Soo

We take a look at three of South Korean filmmaker Hong Sang-soo’s films: Woman on the Beach, Hill of Freedom and Yourself and Yours.