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    Siberia and Him Tracks a Gay Relationship in Russia

    Siberia and Him Tracks a Gay Relationship in Russia

    By Gary Kramer– Writer/director Viatcheslav Koptureskiy makes a promising feature debut with his gay drama Siberia and Him, out May 26 on DVD. The filmmaker stars as Sasha, a young…

    Bay Area Filmmaker’s The Half of It Is a Complete Delight

    Bay Area Filmmaker’s The Half of It Is a Complete Delight

    By Gary Kramer– The Half of It, available on Netflix, is only the second feature by out lesbian filmmaker Alice Wu—after 2004’s Saving Face—but it is worth the wait. This…

    Four Binge-Worthy Queer-Themed Series on Netflix

    Four Binge-Worthy Queer-Themed Series on Netflix

    By Gary Kramer– As we continue to quarantine, some folks are binging on TV series. But with all the options, what are the best series to stream? Well, for guilty…

    Out Filmmaker’s Feature Debut Almost Love Looks at Gay and Straight Relationships

    Out Filmmaker’s Feature Debut Almost Love Looks at Gay and Straight Relationships

    By Gary Kramer– Written and directed by actor-turned-filmmaker Mike Doyle, Almost Love, available on demand, is an affable romantic comedy-drama about a handful of neurotic New Yorkers. Adam (out actor…

    LGBT Films to Cuddle Up with at Home

    LGBT Films to Cuddle Up with at Home

    By Gary Kramer– Looking for something good to watch? There are some outstanding queer films now available on DVD and/or streaming that should not been missed. Here is a rundown…

    Straight Up Is a Talky and Funny New Queer Romcom

    Straight Up Is a Talky and Funny New Queer Romcom

    By Gary Kramer– Out queer writer/director James Sweeney’s Straight Up, opening March 20 in the Bay Area, is a terrific romcom with a twist. Todd (Sweeney) drops a bombshell on…

    Gay Actor Shines in Guatemalan Romantic Drama

    Gay Actor Shines in Guatemalan Romantic Drama

    By Gary Kramer– Out gay actor Enrique Salanic makes an indelible film debut as the title character in director Li Cheng’s excellent romantic drama José, opening March 13 at the…

    Lesbian Romance Is Full of Quiet Passions

    Lesbian Romance Is Full of Quiet Passions

    By Gary Kramer– Out lesbian director Céline Sciamma’s Portrait of a Lady on Fire, opening February 14 in the Bay Area, is an exquisite, exceptional romantic drama. Set in the…

    Controversial Gay Film Set in the Country of Georgia Is Worth Watching

    Controversial Gay Film Set in the Country of Georgia Is Worth Watching

    By Gary Kramer– And Then We Danced is writer/director Levan Akin’s engrossing drama about a closeted young dancer in Tbilisi. The film, which opens February 21 in the Bay Area,…

    Out Documentarian Chronicles a Remarkable Media Project

    Out Documentarian Chronicles a Remarkable Media Project

    By Gary Kramer– In her Philadelphia apartment, Marion Stokes recorded 70,000 VHS tapes from 1977 until her death in 2012. Her main focus was TV news; she simultaneously taped multiple…