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The Orville Recap: Stigma and Murder Turn “Deflectors” Into a Darker Valentine’s Episode

The Orville Deflectors
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Old flames, bad breakups, and a murder mystery fills up a serviceable Orville that deals with the limits of cultural pluralism.

Posted on February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 TV

Rent Live Review: How Many Seconds Measure a Live Performance?

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FOX’s live production of Rent was marred by well-intentioned miscasting and the last-minute injury of an actor, making most of the night decidedly un-live.

Posted on January 28, 2019January 30, 2019 TV

TV Review: Sex Education is Equal Parts Horny and Heartfelt

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Netflix’s sex-positive teen dramedy offers up raunch and affection in equal measure.

Posted on January 10, 2019February 15, 2019 TV

Boy Erased Review: Joel Edgerton Exposes the Malpractice of Conversion Therapy

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An all-star cast, including Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe, bring a serious issue for the GLBTQ […]

Posted on November 7, 2018January 29, 2019 Movies

The Book of Birdie Review: Atmospheric Chills Abound in This Convent Thriller

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Elizabeth E. Schuch’s spooky, atmospheric horror gem prefers to keep its tale of demonic birth and possession filled […]

Posted on October 5, 2018January 29, 2019 Movies

Five LGBTQ+ Films We Can’t Wait to See at the 36th Reeling Film Festival

Reeling 36 Chicago LGBTQ+ Festival
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The 36th annual LGBTQ+ film fest starts up this week in Chicago, and we talk about some of […]

Posted on September 18, 2018January 28, 2019 FestivalsMoviesReeling 36

INTERVIEW: Bruce LaBruce on The Misandrists, Pornography and Feminist Brain-Swapping

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We interview queersploitation provacateur Bruce LaBruce about queer cinema, working on a low budget, and his latest feminist […]

Posted on July 6, 2018January 26, 2019 InterviewsMovies

The Misandrists Review: Bawdy, Transgressive Satire from Bruce LaBruce

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Bruce LaBruce’s reputation as a bad-taste provocateur gleefully continues with this campy exercise in sex, sleaze, and political […]

Posted on July 3, 2018January 26, 2019 Movies

Fags in the Fast Lane Review: A Madcap Race to Campy Bad Taste

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This over-the-top throwback to exploitation and queer films from the 60s and 70s revels in its tastelessness, delivering […]

Posted on May 6, 2018January 25, 2019 Movies
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