LGBTQ
Surveying the films in Criterion Channels collections Pride Favourites and Masc, devoted to a diverse selection of landmark LGBTQ+ cinema.
Queen of the Deuce Review
Queen of the Deuce builds a vivid portrait of the legendary pioneer of the 1970’s New York City porn industry.
Joyland Review: Joyous, Groundbreaking Cinema
Pakistani filmmaker Saim Sadiq's Oscar-shortlisted Joyland is a landmark for queer storytelling that gives its transgender lead a full life and agency.
Queens of the Qing Dynasty Review: We Flirtin’
Ashley McKenzie's latest feature Queens of the Qing Dynasty is an extraordinary study of neurodiversity and queer friendships.
Attachment Review: An Unapologetic Lesbian Love (and Horror) Story
Director Gabriel Bier Gislason's Attachment is an unapologetically mixed-culture, lesbian love (and horror) story that deserves your attention.
Of an Age Review: The Timelessness of Pining
Goran Stolevski crafts a timeless road movie romance in Of an Age with its story of love, longing, and passionate glances.
Spoiler Alert Review: Make the Yuletide Gay
Spoiler Alert is a heartfelt adaptation of Michael Ausiello's memoir that reminds us that, although gay people always die at the end, life happens between the credits.
Please Baby Please Review: A Colourful Journey to Self-Discovery
Amanda Kramer’s Please Baby Please follows a couple whose individual desires are awakened after an encounter with a dangerous greaser gang.
Tár Is the Most Manipulative Film of the Year
Some critics call Todd Field's Tár the year's true masterpiece, but is it the 2022's most manipulative film?
TIFF 2022: Something You Said Last Night Review
Family vacations are a familiar cinematic scenario but Luis De Filippis' Something You Said Last Night brings something entirely new to the table.
Watch Priyanka Slay Cheryl Hole in New Snatch Video
Watch Priyanka's new Snatch video featuring Cheryl Hole and appearances by Drag Race stars Lemon, Tynomi Banks, Gia Metric & Kendall Gender.
Midnight Swan Review: A Dance with Good Intentions
Toronto Japanese Film Festival selection Midnight Swan stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Misaki Hattori in a portrait of a transgender woman who takes a child under her wing.
My Brilliant Friend Episode 3.03: “The Treatment” Review
Episode three of season three of My Brilliant Friend confronts tradition as Alfonso comes out to Elena, and Lila seeks birth control.
Rendezvous with Madness 2021: North By Current Review
The push for reform within the criminal justice system is often discussed from an inner-city perspective in the media. What is not mentioned is that misuse of power in policing and the courts has a great impact on those in rural communities as well. Returning to his hometown of Grayling, Michigan, director Angelo Madsen Minax […]
TIFF 2021: Wildhood Review
Wwriter/director Bretten Hannam brings a refreshing approach to this road movie, making it a captivating journey of self discovery.