Monthly Archives: November 2007
Parting Glances
The Legacy Project Parting Glances Nick is infected with AIDS. Michael loves Nick, but he’s married to Robert. Nick is dying. Robert takes an assignment in Africa to let Michael and Nick work it out. Parting Glances, a film by … Continue reading
QFR interviews Buboo Kakati
Buboo Kakati, renowned filmmaker, has joined Queer Film Review to discuss her work, her aspirations, and her defining moments as a writer/director. Born in India but a citizen of the world, Buboo is serious about her commitment to film. Quirky … Continue reading
I’m Not There
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
Skull & Bones: A Tale of HOMOcidal Terror
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
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
Lust/Caution (Se, jie)
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 →