Leather, blood and business men: Inside the head of Izzy Chavez (EXTENDED CUT)
Some artists give power to their viewers, leaving parts of their work up to interpretation — this is not the…
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How ‘Tangerine’ challenged society’s sexualization of trans women, and why it can’t end here
When Sean Baker’s crime comedy “Tangerine” was released in 2015, it surprisingly garnered mainstream success, given its budget, production and…
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Selling Sex? Go Fish: Guinevere Turner Talks Authentic Queer Intimacy in “Go Fish”
In the early 90s, queer cinema was experiencing a quiet revolution. Independent filmmakers were rejecting the censored or tragic depictions…
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‘The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo’ Review, Star Matías Catalán Talks Cannes, Character Complexities and a Mysterious Gaze Called Love
As we make our hesitant return to the routines of fall semester, I often find myself reminiscing on the summer….
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Off-Courts Trouville: Celebrating Short Films and Emerging Filmmakers
Just two hours by train from Paris, the twin seaside towns of Deauville and Trouville come alive every early September…
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“Whether You Are Struggling Through Addiction, Or You Love Somebody, You’re Not Alone”: Guam Artists TEO JHN and Gilayna Joy on Their Song “Choose Me”
Would you choose me? If you could use me. Siblings TEO JHN (Matthew John Santos) and Gilayna Joy Santos discussed…
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A Deep Dive into Annecy’s 2025 Short Film Showcase Through the Lens of a Highly-Awarded Argentinian Creative Trio
This year, I attended the Annecy International Animation Film Festival for the first time, and it felt like the entire…
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Interview: ‘My Mom Jayne’ Editor JD Marlow Talks Collaboration with Director Mariska Hargitay, Creative Challenges, and the Film’s Universal Message
After premiering at Cannes Film Festival to exceptional critic reviews last month, Jayne Mansfield biographical documentary “My Mom Jayne” released…
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‘Kika’ Interview with Alexe Poukine
Another standout discovery in the 2025 Festival de Cannes lineup, in the Semaine de la Critique sidebar, was “Kika,” the…
