Arts
Damn These Heels 2017: Tamara
Elia K. Schneider’s bracing narrative feature draws inspiration from the incredible life of Venezuela’s first transgender elected official, Tamara Adrián, to tell the story of Teo’s long, lonely and demanding journey to transition. … read more
Damn These Heels 2017: Signature Move
It’s not an uncommon storyline, two women meeting and falling in love and learning from each other, but Signature Move celebrates a breadth of identities, experiences and cultures. … read more
Damn These Heels 2017: Behind the Curtain: Todrick Hall
Behind the Curtain: Todrick Hall follows the charismatic star as he begins his ambitious 2016 undertaking, Straight Outta Oz. … read more
Damn These Heels 2017: Don’t Call Me Son (Mãe só...
Don’t Call Me Son starts out like many a queer coming-of-age film, but refreshingly, Muylaert expertly weaves in more dramatic elements and premises. … read more
Damn These Heels 2017: The Queen of Ireland
The Queen of Ireland captures the meteoric rise of Panti Bliss (Rory O’Neill) as she became an unexpected leader in the LGBTQ community. … read more
Damn These Heels 2017: The Untamed
Amat Escalante’s The Untamed is a film that borders on obsessed when it comes to the sexual relationships of its characters. … read more
Damn These Heels 2017: Femme Brutal
Femme Brutal functions as both a venue for the performances of Club Burlesque Brutal and a stage for the performers to discuss their motivations for orchestrating these performances. … read more
Damn These Heels 2017: Pushing Dead
As a whole, Pushing Dead tells an important story. Cultural sensitivity for those who suffer from HIV and AIDS has taken a serious hit, and we can all relate to Don’s frustrating experience with the American healthcare system. … read more
Film Review: The Exception
David Leveaux’s The Exception eludes the predictable stigmas of a World War II film while telling a thought-provoking—and surprisingly sexy—story about loyalty, morality and the true meaning of patriotism. … read more
Movie Review: Maudie
Overall, fans of period-based biopics or fans of Maud Lewis herself will find plenty of reasons to enjoy Maudie. Sometimes it’s a special kind of refreshing to visit a new film that unfolds precisely the way you want it to. … read more