Ferzan Ozpetek’s “Nuovo Olimpo: A Heartfelt Love Letter to Cinema
The cinematic universe has seen numerous directors and their timeless tributes to the world of cinema. Think of classics like Licorice Pizza, The Fabelmans,…
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Watch-list: Eismayer – a compelling film about love in the Austrian army.
A queer film that you may want to add to your watch-list is Eismayer – a film by David Wagner. Based on actual events,…
Watch-list: Lonesome – an unexpected connection on the sexed-up streets of Sydney.
The latest from filmmaker Craig Boreham is Lonesome. Lonesome gives us the story of Casey (Josh Lavery). Without much of a plan, Casey has…
Watch-list: A Dice With Five Sides
Written and directed by Riccardo Tamburini, A Dice With Five Sides explores the tension within a sexual encounter – could this be something more…
Watch-list: Sublime
Written and directed by Mariano Biaisin, Sublime is a coming-of-age story set in a coastal town in Argentina. The film gives us the story…
Close by Lukas Dhont nominated for an Oscar
With the announcement of the nominees for the Academy Awards, it’s exciting to see that Close – a film by Lukas Dhont – has…
What to watch: Wandering Heart
The latest from filmmaker Leonardo Brzezicki is Wandering Heart. Wandering Heart gives us the story of Santiago. With his relationship ended and his daughter…
What to watch: 8 Years
Written and directed by Jd Alcazar, 8 Years gives us the story of a couple trying to rekindle their relationship. José and David were…
Watch-list: Apostles – a new film from Scud
The eighth film from Scud, Apostles explores the story of a scholar who recruits 12 young men to participate in a filmed discussion of…
What to watch: Mascarpone
Mascarpone is a film by Alessandro Guida and Matteo Pilati Out of the blue, Antonio (Giancarlo Commare) is dumped by his husband. Antonio’s search…
Watch-list: Forget Me Not – a new film from Noel Alejandro
If you’re looking for grown-up gay erotica, it doesn’t get any better than the stylishly sexy work of filmmaker Noel Alejandro. His latest film…
What to watch: Ozon – remastered and uncut
The queer cinematic powerhouse that is François Ozon is celebrated in Ozon: Remastered and Uncut – a collection that showcases five of the director’s…
Watch-list: Shall I Compare You To A Summer’s Day?
Shall I Compare You To A Summer’s Day is a film from writer/director Mohammad Shawky Hassan. Reportedly based on Hassan’s own relationships and encounters,…
What to watch: The Aussie Boys – a collection of short films from Down Under
The latest collection of short films from NQV Media is The Aussie Boys. Taking us Down Under, the collection presents seven stories about the lives…
What to watch: Potato Dreams of America
Written and directed by Wes Hurley, Potato Dreams of America is a dark but heartwarming comedy that tells the based-on-real-events story of a mother…
Watch-list: Nothing But Flowers
Starring Hayden Vaughn and August Medina, Nothing But Flowers is a breakup movie set in Los Angeles. Written by Omar Salas Zamora and Sean…
What to watch: The Male Gaze – Fleeting Glances
The latest collection of short films from NQV Media is The Male Gaze: Fleeting Glances. What can happen in just one moment? A difficult…
Lukas Dhont wins Grand Prix at Cannes for Close
Building on the success of his film Girl (released in 2018), filmmaker Lukas Dhont has received the Grand Prix at the recent Cannes Film…
Ncuti Gatwa named as next Doctor Who
It’s been announced that actor Ncuti Gatwa will take over from Jodie Whittaker as the star of Doctor Who – the iconic science-fiction television…
Watch-list: A Skin So Soft
A Skin So Soft is a documentary by filmmaker Denis Côté – a gentle, observational meditation on the world of bodybuilding. I caught up…