Category Archives: Commentary

G.I. Jane QueerFilmReview.com Ridley Scott As Lieutenant O’Neil, glistening with sweat, curls her lower body towards her feet locked above her, she reveals bulging muscles and a relentless attitude. Her freshly shaved head reinforces her fierce attitude, making this body … Continue reading →

Dir. Jarrah Gurrie Two minutes and thirty-six seconds is all director Jarrah Gurrie needs to communicate the battle between love and loss. Simple and direct, Gurrie does not waste time with gratuitous shots or unnecessary coverage. Pedro Andrade, the heart … Continue reading →

I don’t think it’s possible to say enough good things about Hairspray. The latest incarnation is the 2007 remake of John Water’s 1988 film. Waters deserves credit for how fabulous this film is, but Leslie Dixon (writer) and Adam Shankman … Continue reading →

Two girlfriends ride the bus home from the club. It’s late, the bus’s lighting is dim. They joke, they laugh about who they saw and what numbers they got. The bus stops, doors creak and people exit. The bus continues … Continue reading →

directed by Ang Lee Ang Lee begins his stories with characters. Se, jie (Lust/Caution), Lee’s recent release, is a film about a young Chinese woman, Wang Jiazhi, who seduces a Japanese leader, Mr. Yee, during World War II Japanese occupation … Continue reading →

Director Todd Haynes Produced by Christine Vachon and Jeff Rosen “I’m Not There” combines six narratives to create an experimental rendition of the life of Bob Dylan. Difficult to tackle such an iconic life, Todd Haynes dismantles the three-act structure … Continue reading →

Rather than recount the expository tale that is “Skull & Bones: A Tale of HOMOcidal Terror,” let this reviewer begin by stating clearly that this film was really bad. A relatively interesting, and perhaps funny, premise: two sexually dissatisfied gay … Continue reading →

CAST NO SHADOW: Isaac Julien, prolific and laurelled contemporary film-maker, and Russell Maliphant, choreographer and collaborator extraordinaire, have come together to create a piece of filmed and performed art dealing with presence and the exploration of self in the unknown, … Continue reading →

In director Shekhar Kapur’s second installment to the Elizabeth saga, Cate Blanchett plays a now middle-aged queen who has gained the respect of her court and has the confidence of an experienced monarch. “Elizabeth: The Golden Age” explores the period … Continue reading →

Coffee Date Written and Directed by Stewart Wade Options are a good thing, and for the Queer film viewer, frankly we don’t have a lot of choices. “Coffee Date” is the perfect selection for an afternoon when the idea of … Continue reading →