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Tag Archives: reviews
Review: Catfight (2017)
Catfight is crazy. I liked it. My review of Catfight is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: Kiki (2017)
A documentary from a Swedish filmmaker about the Harlem underground ballroom scene. It’s really a film of LGBTQ activism, as represented by what the various ballroom “houses” provide for their community, mainly queer/trans kids of color who have nowhere else … Continue reading
Review: American Fable (2017)
I reviewed American Fable, the REALLY impressive debut from writer-director Anne Hamilton for Rogerebert.com.
Review: Kedi (2017)
I can’t say enough good things about Kedi. It’s a must-see. It won’t be playing multiplexes probably. For any of you out of reach of arthouses, keep an eye out for this one on VOD. Very special. My review of … Continue reading
Review: Fifty Shades Darker (2017)
I was excited I was assigned this one. Oh, and Supernatural fans, “Brady” – Sam’s old BFF fro Stanford – plays the villain. A villain who is also a book editor. Because of course! My review of Fifty Shades Darker … Continue reading
Review: Mr. Gaga (2017)
I’m a sucker for a good dance documentary, and Mr. Gaga, about Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin, is very very good. It opens today. I reviewed for Rogerebert.com.
Review: I Am Michael (2016)
James Franco and Zachary Quinto star in I Am Michael, the strange story of Michael Glatze, who converted to Christianity and very publicly announced that he was no longer homosexual. My review of I Am Michael is now up on … Continue reading
Review: Ma (2017)
Ma is a fascinating and gorgeous-looking low-budget film (I think she funded a lot of it on Kickstarter) from dancer/choreographer/film-maker Celia Rowlson-Hall. Worth a look. Support smaller films. This is when people have nothing to lose and no choice but … Continue reading
Review: Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds (2017)
Premiering on HBO tomorrow. I won’t lie: this one HURTS to watch. Half the time, though, I was laughing through my tears. My review of Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: Hidden Figures (2016)
A slightly re-edited post of what I put up on Facebook. Wanted to share here too because I want people to know how GOOD this movie is, and to SEE it, and to PAY MONEY to see it because money … Continue reading