Make It a Double Feature: ‘The Blue Caftan’ and ‘Rafiki’
As the name suggests, Pride Month is meant to be a time of pride and celebration. Part of that celebration can include watching uplifting films... Read More
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‘Rocketman,’ ‘Pain and Glory,’ ‘Euphoria,’ ‘Sex Education’ among GLAAD Award nominations
GLAAD, the media watchdog and advocacy group for the LGBTQ+ community has announced its nominations for its 31st awards. In 29 categories and with 176... Read More
Looking at the LGBTQ films at TIFF 2018
The LGBTQ selections at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival spread over continents, genders, nationalities and colors. They feature intense family dramas, personal coming out... Read More
Cannes Review: Wanuri Kahiu’s touching if familiar lesbian romance ‘Rafiki’
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Kena, short for Makena (played by Samantha Mugatsia) lives in the Slopes district of Nairobi, Kenya with her at-home mom and... Read More
2018 Cannes at a Glance
The 2018 Cannes Film Festival is this week and this page will be your updated Cannes at a Glance featuring links to reviews from myself... Read More
Trailer for Kenyan lesbian romance ‘Rafiki’ from Wanuri Kahui premiering at the Cannes Film Festival
Trailer for Kenyan lesbian romance ‘Rafiki’ from Wanuri Kahui premiering at the Cannes Film Festival
This is your first look at the stunning trailer for Wanuri Kahui’s groundbreaking lesbian romance Rafiki. Stunning in its beauty and vivid color, Rafiki (Friend)... Read More
2018 Cannes: 14 Films in Contention for Queer Palm
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The Queer Palm is an independently sponsored prize for selected LGBT-relevant films entered into the Cannes Film Festival. The award was... Read More
2024 North Carolina Film Critics Association (NCFCA) Nominations 
2024 Philadelphia Film Critics Circle (PFCC) Winners: ‘Anora’ Named Best Film Among its Six Awards 
2024 Utah Film Critics Association (UFCA) Nominations 
2024 Black Reel Awards Nominations: ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘The Piano Lesson’ Lead