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4.5
24 Nights
Posted on 15 December, 2020This Queer film review is part of my “Queer Holiday Film Reviews for 2020” post. From the synopsis, it’s hard to imagine how the plot to “24 Nights” would be an enjoyable Queer Christmas film. But don’t worry! Despite however awkward and naive Jonathan comes across, there’s something a magical and romantic about how this twisted romance unfolds. While it starts off a bit slow, keep pushing through and I have a feeling that by…
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5 Queer Christmas Film Reviews for 2020
Posted on 3 December, 2020Ho! Ho! Ho! And Merry Queermas! Oh, it’s “Christmas?” Pssh! Whether you want to call this time of year the Christmas season, the Holiday season, or something else entirely – there’s one thing that can never go amiss: Christmas films! While I shared my Top 5 Favourite Queer Christmas Films last year, there are plenty more to fill out this specific niche within the queer film oeuvre. (And there’s even MORE premiering this 2020 Christmas…
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5 Queer Christmas Films To Look Out For!
Posted on 11 November, 2020It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! (Yes… I KNOW it’s only November… but the first film/series premieres tonight!) While this year hasn’t given us too much look forward to, there’s something special about the Christmas holidays. I will freely admit that since moving to New Zealand, I truly miss the cold weather, the snow, and everything else that you think of to bring you into that special holiday spirit. But the one element…
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An Early Christmas Present!
Posted on 21 November, 2020Because Queer Film Reviews has been steadily increasing in popularity since launching last year, it’s time to expand a bit further! (OK… it *might* have something to do with the TONS of Queer films out there – and the many more that keep premiering each year. But let’s pretend my reviews are becoming more popular!) It’s time to “unwrap” your present…
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4.5
Fruitcake
Posted on 12 December, 2020This Queer short film review is part of my “Queer Christmas Shorts for 2020” post. “Fruitcake” – both a derogatory slang nickname for gay guys, and also a traditional Christmas dessert. But only one is actually present in this Queer Christmas short – and it’s not the actual dessert! It’s one thing to bring someone along to the family Christmas Eve dinner to avoid the “why are you still single” talk, especially from an overly…
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4.5
Go
Posted on 22 December, 2020This Queer film review is part of my “Queer Holiday Film Reviews for 2020” post. “Go” was quite game-changing when it was released in 1999. Yet some mock it as a lesser attempt at the cinematic storytelling style of Pulp fiction, or even just a copycat. But there’s something fresh about how director Doug Liman twists around character cliches, always leaving the viewer surprised. But there’s another key reason “Go” was groundbreaking – it was…
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4.5
Goodwill
Posted on 19 December, 2020This Queer short film review is part of my “Queer Christmas Shorts for 2020” post. Christmastime can be tricky for queer folks, especially when their families are religious. Going into a church alone can be tricky. Yet this short, which clearly shows a gay man who does not feel welcome inside his mother’s church, tries to bridge that gap – while giving us a dose of Christmas cheer. Synopsis of “Goodwill” Daniel (Stan Elliott) walks out…
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4.0
Holiday Help Desk
Posted on 5 December, 2020This Queer short film review is part of my “Queer Christmas Shorts for 2020” post. While I think this short film’s premise is a bit more fantasy than reality, “Holiday Help Desk” is a cute and whimsical lesbian romance set on Christmas Eve. The holidays are usually full of joy and happiness, but the reality is that they actually are rather lonely for many folks. This short film shows a bit of that, but also…
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4.0
Home For The Holidays
Posted on 1 December, 2020This Queer film review is part of my “Queer Holiday Film Reviews for 2020” post. Another ensemble film? Don’t worry! Unlike last week’s disastrous review, “Home For The Holidays” is actually a brilliant and incredible film to watch. Set around Thanksgiving dinner instead of Christmas, Jodie Foster‘s film perfectly captures the craziness of family and how everyone’s different stories mingle & clash, often to hysterical results. But it’s more a drama with a touch of…
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4.0
Lucky Fares
Posted on 28 November, 2020This Queer short film review is part of my “Queer Christmas Shorts for 2020” post. Not all Christmas films and shorts are jolly and bright. “Lucky Fares” is a bit on the darker, drearier side, but there’s still a glimpse of hope we tend to associate with Christmas films. As such, this might put off many of you who are looking for those holiday films to lift you spirits. I actually enjoyed it, but I…
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5.0
Made For You
Posted on 25 December, 2020This Queer short film review is part of my “Queer Christmas Shorts for 2020” post. Five years ago, Phil Beastall rocked onto the short scene with “Love is a Gift”, captivating the hearts of thousands at the holiday season. Last year, he stepped up his game and has given us “Made For You”. While it is quite short (only two minutes!), he succinctly captures the heart of Christmas: spending time together with those you love….
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Queer Christmas Shorts for 2020
Posted on 28 November, 2020Welcome to the kickoff of my NEW weekly Queer Shorts reviews! And what better way to start off this Christmas present, but with Queer CHRISTMAS short films! Excited? I hope so – because now I have even more work to do. Kidding! I enjoy watching films, especially the queer ones. While I feel I am still developing my voice as a reviewer, I find joy bringing these queer films to your attention. While many are…
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3.5
Red Lodge
Posted on 24 December, 2020This Queer film review is part of my “Queer Holiday Film Reviews for 2020” post. A tad short on the feature film length, “Red Lodge” is a welcome entry to the Queer Christmas Film canon. The first film by director Dan Steadman, this film shows us the trouble that ensues when a marriage proposal does not get the expected enthusiastic “Yes”. Told primarily through Jordan’s viewpoint, and interjecting a recap that breaks the fourth wall,…
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5.0
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Posted on 25 December, 2020This Queer film review was the special bonus review for my 2020 post, “Queer Holiday Film Reviews for 2020“. I’m sure some of you might be wondering – how the heck is “Rudolph” a Queer story? After all, this beloved Christmas classic was released on television back in 1961, in a time when the word “gay” still meant cheery or happy, not homosexual. But that’s why you’re here – to find out why I have…
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3.0
A Silent Night
Posted on 25 December, 2020This Queer short film review was the bonus short review for my “Queer Christmas Shorts for 2020” post. This last Queer Christmas short for 2020 is a bit different from all of the others – it’s dark. Yet equally it’s hauntingly beautiful. (Or am I just a bit morbid?) The Christmas & Holiday season is not cheery and happy for all, and this film gives us a glimpse of what they may be going through. Perhaps…
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1.0
Visions of Sugar Plums
Posted on 8 December, 2020This Queer film review is part of my “Queer Holiday Film Reviews for 2020” post. “Visions of Sugarplums was on my contenders for last year’s Top 5 Queer Christmas Reviews, but it didn’t quite stand out as strong as the films I actually reviewed. But this year I’ve decided to revisit this older film. Between reading over my notes and rewatching it this year, I cannot deny the truth – this film is bad, like…
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