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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 Christmas Films that are Kinda Queer
Posted on 10 December, 2020While there are a handful of Holiday & Christmas films that feature queer lead characters or storylines, there are even more that continue to use the “gay” character as the sidekick/best friend/brother/et al trope. They’re only “kinda queer”. There’s a handful of reasons for this: Yes, all of these films do have a gay/lesbian/queer character. Or they might have a gay/queer side story. But does that mean the actual film is deserving of the title…
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5 Queer Christmas Film Reviews for 2019
Posted on 23 November, 2019‘Tis the season to deck the halls, make ourselves a cup of hot cocoa, and cuddle up by the fire while watching classic Christmas films! Well… I’m actually trying to stay cool and not get sunburn while getting ready for the Christmas BBQ – while singing Christmas carols in jandals… ? This holiday season will be my second Christmas down here in New Zealand, but I am still not sure I can adapt from the…
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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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1.0
Friendsgiving
Posted on 24 November, 2020From reading the synopsis, I was not that intrigued by “Friendsgiving”, the latest film to kick off the 2020 holiday season. I felt like I would either love it – or hate it; there simply is no middle ground for ensemble films like these that posit multiple character storylines against each other to unfold comically. It works – or it doesn’t. While there were a couple of heartfelt moments in “Friendsgiving”, I was bored most…
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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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3.0
Happiest Season
Posted on 12 December, 2022[“Happiest Season” is the second film of my “5 Queer Holiday Films for 2022” post. To read the next review, “The Christmas House”, click HERE. To read the previous review, “The Bitch Who Stole Christmas“, click HERE.] Initially planned to be released in theatres before finding a new home with Hulu, Clea DuVall‘s film “Happiest Season” brings a refreshing vantage point to queer representation in Christmas movies. While there had been lesbian holiday films and…
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5.0
He Could’ve Gone Pro
Posted on 22 December, 2021[“He Could’ve Gone Pro” is the third short of my “7 Queer Christmas Shorts for 2021” post. To read the next review, “Jangle”, click HERE. To read the previous review, “The Postie“, click HERE.] Wow. “He Could’ve Gone Pro” may not be a queer Christmas short film that you watch to get into the holiday spirit, but this one makes a powerful impact! With an almost artistic film vibe, the film begins subtly. However after…
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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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3.0
Jangle
Posted on 23 December, 2021[“Jangle” is the fourth short of my “7 Queer Christmas Shorts for 2021” post. To read the next review, “The Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night”, click HERE. To read the previous review, “He Could’ve Gone Pro“, click HERE.] While it took a while to finally get this new queer Christmas short from Third Time Lucky Productions actually filmed, it’s a pleasant addition to the usual storylines of the holidays. I was quite looking forward…
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More “Kinda” Queer Christmas Films
Posted on 1 November, 2022In 2020, I shared my Christmas post that stirred up a bit of discussion: Christmas Films that are Kinda Queer. Having rewatched most of these films since then, I stand by my decision that all of those films are only KINDA queer Christmas films. But there actually are even MORE films that meet the same criteria! Which is exactly why this year’s post was needed. But first, let me refresh you on what defines a…
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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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3.5
The Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night
Posted on 24 December, 2021[“The Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night” is the fifth short of my “7 Queer Christmas Shorts for 2021” post. To read the next review, “Christmas Coming Out, click HERE. To read the previous review, “Jangle”, click HERE.] “The Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night” is yet another new queer short Christmas film this year. In fact it’s only premiered at a few film festivals so far, so actually watching this new queer short film…
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