SXSW: Being Impossible
Director Patricia Ortega’s Being Impossible/Yo imposible is a hard pill to swallow. It’s a heavy-handed story that offers little to an audience that will be overwhelmed by the subject matter.
A Moment in the Reeds
One of the first LGBTQ films to come from Finland, A Moment in the Reeds a quiet story with a few moments of real intensity.
DOC NYC: Family in Transition
Surprising and revelatory, this Isreali documentary takes a look at a transgender woman’s transition and how it changes the family dynamic.
Lez Bomb
Multi-generational comedy
and coming out story with a lot of heart and plenty of quirky characters.
Transformer
A new documentary follows the story of a champion bodybuilder as he transitions to become a woman.
TIFF Review: Colette
Colette is a superb character study exploring gender dynamics and politics within the confines of deeply entrenched double standards. The real life Colette challenged sexual norms while finding her agency. Her message of female empowerment is desperately needed today.
TIFF Review: Tell It to the Bees
A sweet little indie film. Grainger and Paquin are great. The bees add an almost fantastical element to the story. I hope it finds its audience.
Hot to Trot: Inside the World of Same-Sex Competitive Ballroom Dance
Hot to Trot shines a spotlight on the little-known world of same-sex ballroom dance.
Porcupine Lake
A beautiful sensitive portrayal of love and friendship between two girls on the cusp of womanhood.
My Favorite LGBTQ Films for Pride Month
For Pride Month I share my favorite LGBTQ films including Call Me By Your Name, Below Her Mouth and more.