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Juvenile justice

Juvenile justice

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Mar 26, 2019

Emma Thompson gives a standout performance in "The Children Act," a hit at last year's SF International Film Fest (Lionsgate DVD).

Bogey & Baby do BluRay

Bogey & Baby do BluRay

  • by Tavo Amador
  • Mar 19, 2019

The American Film Institute named Humphrey Bogart (1899-1957) the #1 male legend of the 20th Century.

Visconti thrives in Venice

Visconti thrives in Venice

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Feb 26, 2019

Debuting in 1971, the film "Death in Venice" was hailed as a landmark gay film, even if a few interpreted its depiction of homosexuality as homophobic.

Inside discredited 'conversion therapy'

Inside discredited 'conversion therapy'

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Feb 19, 2019

In filmmaker Richard Yeagley's fly-on-the-wall documentary "The Sunday Sessions" (on DVD from FirstRun Features), behind-the-scenes footage reveals how a manipulative process works.

Lather, rinse, repeat

Lather, rinse, repeat

  • by Matthew Kennedy
  • Feb 5, 2019

"Shampoo" is an emblematic if somewhat neglected period piece from the fabled Hollywood Renaissance of the late 1960s and early 70s.

Muddling through middle school

Muddling through middle school

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Jan 22, 2019

In his debut "Eighth Grade" (Lions Gate DVD), filmmaker Bo Burnham shows how early teens must cope with body changes, acne, awakening sexuality and social awkwardness, yet also reveals their personalities in embryonic form.

French twist

French twist

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Jan 8, 2019

Colette (1873-1954) was a renowned bisexual French novelist, journalist, and actress best remembered for her 1944 novella "Gigi," about the training of an adolescent courtesan.

Finnish lines

Finnish lines

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Jan 1, 2019

2017 was a historic year for Finnish film, as the country produced its first three LGBTQ movies, "Tom of Finland," "Screwed," and "A Moment in the Reeds."

Failing to communicate about AIDS

Failing to communicate about AIDS

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Jan 1, 2019

The new film "1985" is just released on DVD by Wolfe Video, a winning Showcase feature at this year's Frameline.

Soccer studs are 'the perfect couple'

Soccer studs are 'the perfect couple'

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Dec 25, 2018

If you wonder why so few current professional athletes come out of the closet, you'd do well to watch "Mario," released on DVD by Wolfe Video after a successful screening at Frameline.

Becoming Jane Fonda

Becoming Jane Fonda

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Nov 13, 2018

When they turn 80, most people would probably love to look like Jane Fonda, who appears more like 50.

It was a dark and stormy night

It was a dark and stormy night

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Oct 17, 2018

Director James Whale's "The Old Dark House" (1932) has recently been released on BluRay in a newly restored and remastered print.

Partnership supreme: Dietrich & von Sternberg

Partnership supreme: Dietrich & von Sternberg

  • by Tavo Amador
  • Oct 17, 2018

Josef von Sternberg and Marlene Dietrich had a distinctive collaboration. Their six pictures remain visually stunning, erotic, romantic, and atmospheric.

Mexican marriage equality

Mexican marriage equality

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Oct 17, 2018

The new DVD "No Dress Code Required" focuses on a gay Mexican couple's personal struggle to get married in their local city.