Desire Lines: Traversing Transmasculine History Through Identity
Sitting in the movie theater surrounded by the local and vibrant queer community, chills swept over me from the unfolding…
Courtney Gardner
Courtney Gardner is a dedicated content writer, talented photographer, and passionate film enthusiast on a mission to transform the film industry. With a dream of becoming a director, Courtney uses their spare time to delve into film festivals, conducting interviews that highlight the extraordinary talent and diversity among filmmakers, actors, crews, and production companies. Driven by a vision of inclusivity and representation, Courtney strives to amplify underrepresented voices and ensure that diversity in film is not only celebrated but sustained. Their journey is fueled by a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the cinematic world.
The Life, the Light, and the Shadows: ‘The Stroll’
The world premiere of “The Stroll,” a documentary from directors Kristen Lovell and Zackary Drucker (“Transparent,” “The Lady and the…
Blast from The Not-So-Distant Past: Krystin Ver Linden’s “Alice”
Inspired by actual events, Krystin Ver Linden premiered her directorial debut, “Alice,” at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. The film…
New Year, New Queer: Am I OK?
Courtney Gardner reviews Tig Notaro’s directorial debut, “Am I OK?,” with a focus on how the friendship between Lucy (Dakota Johnson) and Jane (Sonoya Mizuno) changes after Lucy comes out in her thirties.
Seeing Agnes: Chase Joynt Reframes an Iconic Folk Hero
“Framing Agnes” (2022), Chase Joynt’s directorial feature debut, offers the audience a critique of the media’s portrayal of transgender and gender-nonconforming communities. Joynt’s movie is the result of a collaborative process, one that was recognized by two NEXT awards at Sundance.
All You Need is Love…
Courtney Gardner follows Fiona Dawson’s work on her new episodic series, Now With Fiona, an talks with Dawson about the 50th anniversary of Stonewall and the fight for transgender minors in Arkansas.
An Extraordinary Trancestor
Courtney Gardner reviews the new documentary on Billy Tipton by Chase Joynt and Aisling Chin-Yee. They review the film with an eye towards how Tipton’s evolution into a trans masculine role model has changed his position in popular culture.
Venus Personified
Courtney Gardner reviews Ty Hodges’ new film, Venus as a Boy. The film challenges our assumed stereotypes as it follows a small groups of friends as they navigate adulthood in Los Angeles.
The Evolutionary Turning Point
Film critic Courtney Garnder takes a look at Mari Walker’s feature debut, See You Then and all the messy parts of old relationships that bubble to the surface when people reunite.