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Beef (2023) The Netflix/A24 Production is Worth Savoring A

Posted by Patrick | Apr 6, 2023 | A, Comedy, Drama, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Netflix, Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, TV / Streaming |

Created by Lee Sung Jin, the series boasts a wonderful script and spectacular turns by Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as the central characters.

Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis) (2023) A

Posted by Patrick | Dec 30, 2023 | A, Apple TV+ Amazon, Documentary, LA Music Scene, Music & Art, Ratings: Movies and Television, TV / Streaming |

Photographer/filmmaker Anton Corbijn has directed a hugely enjoyable documentary about Hipgnosis, the duo who revolutionized the album cover as an art form.

Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) A

Posted by Patrick | Sep 26, 2022 | A, Drama, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Historic Events, Horror, Netflix, Politics, Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, TV / Streaming |

Evan Peters, Josh Braaten (young Jeffrey), Niecy Nash as nest-door-neighbor Glenda and a magnificent Richard Jenkins as Dahmer’s Father, all give stellar performances.

Leonie Benesch is Sensational in The Teacher’s Lounge (2023) A

Posted by Patrick | Dec 29, 2023 | A, Drama, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Mystery, New Releases, Ratings: Movies and Television, Thriller |

Thrilling edge-of-your-seat entertainment, all the while touching on such themes as racism, immigration, and freedom of speech.

The Delinquents (2023) Borges Anyone? A

Posted by Patrick | Dec 3, 2023 | A, Archival Posts, Drama, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), MUBI, Mystery, Ratings: Movies and Television, Romance, Thriller, TV / Streaming |

With its labyrinthine structure, discursive storyline, and exploration of themes such as duality, reality, identity, and the nature of time, the movie is reminiscent of the great Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges

Eileen (2023) Hits All the Right Buttons A

Posted by Patrick | Dec 8, 2023 | A, Archival Posts, Drama, Favorites, Film Noir, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Mystery, Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, Romance, Thriller |

Oldroyd pulls out all the stops and the three actresses complement one another so perfectly that we end up savoring 2023’s best scene.

Causeway (2022) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Nov 6, 2022 | A, Apple TV+ Amazon, Archival Posts, Drama, Favorites, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Historic Events, Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, Romance, TV / Streaming, Underappreciated |

And Henry gives a tour de force performance that matches his spine-tingling monologue in “If Beale Street Could Talk”. Like Lawrence he is one of the all-time greats.

Close (2022) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Apr 2, 2023 | A, Apple TV+ Amazon, Archival Posts, Drama, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Mystery, Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, TV / Streaming |

In the opening 45 minutes of “Close”, Belgian director Lukas Dhont captures an intimacy that is extraordinary in its delicacy.

Emily The Criminal (2022) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Aug 23, 2022 | A, Action, Apple TV+ Amazon, Archival Posts, Drama, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Ratings: Movies and Television, Thriller, TV / Streaming |

Plaza’s performance is something to behold. All of that nervous energy is now bursting out in a performance that is always true and believable.

Happening (2022) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | May 14, 2022 | A, Apple TV+ Amazon, Archival Posts, Drama, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Ratings: Movies and Television, TV / Streaming |

The weeks pass and Anne begins to “show'”. Time is running out. Any attempt at a back street abortion is becoming increasingly dangerous.

The Power of the Dog (2021) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Jan 14, 2022 | A, Action, Archival Posts, Drama, Epic, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Mystery, Netflix, Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, TV / Streaming, Western |

“The Power of the Dog” is one of the best films of 2021. Campion directs with an expert hand assisted by Ari Wegner’s cinematography and Jonny Greenwood’s memorable score.

Spencer (2021) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Jan 3, 2022 | A, Apple TV+ Amazon, Archival Posts, Drama, Favorites, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Historic Events, Hulu, Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, TV / Streaming |

Stewart is simply amazing in the role channeling all that star power into a Diana, you feel you know instantly.

The Worst Person in the World (2021) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Feb 3, 2022 | A, Apple TV+ Amazon, Archival Posts, Drama, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Ratings: Movies and Television, Romance, Thriller, TV / Streaming |

Time stands still as Julie leaves Aksel, frozen in the kitchen as he pours her a cup of coffee, and runs through the streets of daytime Oslo.

Barry Lyndon (1975) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Dec 19, 2023 | 70s | 80s | 90s, A, Apple TV+ Amazon, Drama, Epic, Favorites, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Historic Events, Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, Romance, TV / Streaming |

In “Barry Lyndon” there is a moment where Ryan O’Neal finds two soldiers naked and holding hands in a pond as they confess their love for one another.

The Day of the Jackal (1973) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Jun 27, 2023 | 70s | 80s | 90s, A, Action, Apple TV+ Amazon, Drama, Favorites, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Historic Events, Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, Thriller, TV / Streaming |

Another example of a gay character whose sole purpose in the movie is to be killed. Still, Zinnemmann and Rodgers treat his character with a modicum of respect.

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972) A+ Rated: Seventeen Fassbinder Films

Posted by Patrick | Sep 9, 2022 | 70s | 80s | 90s, A, Apple TV+ Amazon, Drama, Favorites, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Masterpieces, Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, TV / Streaming |

A landmark in both New Queer Cinema and the New German Cinema, Fassbinder’s examination of the dynamics of a lesbian love triangle was shot in der wunderkind’s apartment.

Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Sep 9, 2022 | 70s | 80s | 90s, A, Apple TV+ Amazon, Drama, Favorites, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, TV / Streaming |

In “Sunday Bloody Sunday”, Murray Head plays a free-spirited bisexual who is having simultaneous relationships with Glenda Jackson and Peter Finch.

The Boys in the Band (1970) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Sep 5, 2022 | 70s | 80s | 90s, A, Apple TV+ Amazon, Comedy, Drama, Favorites, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, TV / Streaming |

As we saw in the 2020 remake, Mart Crowley’s play “The Boys in the Band” has stood the test of time beautifully.

Last Summer (1969) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Sep 1, 2022 | 50s | 60s, A, Drama, Favorites, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Hitchcock and other great movie directors, Ratings: Movies and Television, Underappreciated |

..but it is Hershey who is really stunning as the manipulative Sandy. Then, into their lives wanders Rhoda (Oscar nominee Cathy Burns)…

Midnight Cowboy (1969) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Sep 11, 2022 | 50s | 60s, A, Apple TV+ Amazon, Drama, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television |

John Schlesinger’s American debut is only X-rated movie to win Best Picture. It boasts two great performances courtesy of Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffmann.

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Sep 11, 2022 | 50s | 60s, A, Action, Apple TV+ Amazon, Comedy, Drama, Epic, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, Science Fiction, TV / Streaming |

In Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey”, HAL 9000 is the psychotic gay computer abord Discovery One. HAL is in love with Dave and quickly dispatches with copilot Frank.

Portrait of Jason (1967) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Sep 12, 2022 | 50s | 60s, A, Criterion Collection, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, TV / Streaming |

A true breakthrough and a film that has improved with age. Documentary filmmaker Shirley Clarke interviews gay African American hustler and aspiring cabaret performer Jason Holliday in his apartment at the Hotel Chelsea.

The Servant (1963) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Sep 11, 2022 | 50s | 60s, A, Apple TV+ Amazon, Cinematographers, Drama, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, Thriller, TV / Streaming |

A savage indictment of the waning British class system, it’s one of the most chilling films ever made. Winner of Best Screenplay of 1964 from the NYFCC.

A Touch of Evil (1958) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Sep 11, 2022 | 50s | 60s, A, Apple TV+ Amazon, Classic Film Noir, Drama, Favorites, Film Noir, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, Thriller, TV / Streaming |

Yes, that is Mercedes McCambridge as the unnamed lesbian gang leader getting her kicks while watching Janet Leigh getting roughed up in Welles’ other masterwork.

Rebel Without a Cause (1955) Film Review A

Posted by Patrick | Sep 10, 2022 | 50s | 60s, A, Drama, Favorites, Film Noir, Film Reviews, Genres (Action - Music Scene), Genres (Musical-Western), Queer Film/TV, Queer Film/TV, Ratings: Movies and Television, Romance, Thriller |

Wood, Dean and Mineo form a nuclear family under the shadow of Griffith Park Observatory. Sal Mineo’s Plato is Hollywood’s first adolescent gay character.