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"Viet and Nam," directed by Trương Minh Quý, is available to watch at the IFC Cinema March 28.

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‘Viet and Nam’: An ambitious queer romance in the shadow of the Vietnam War

By Gary M. Kramer

“Pet Shop Days,” directed by Olmo Schnabel, opens March 15 at the Roxy Cinema.

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‘Pet Shop Days’ immerses viewers in gritty NYC romance drama

By Gary M. Kramer

Lou Goossens and Marius De Saeger in “Young Hearts."

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‘Young Hearts’ brings emotional authenticity to a queer coming-of-age story

By Gary M. Kramer

“Being Maria," directed by Jessica Palud, opens March 21 at the Quad.

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‘Being Maria’ charts a bisexual actress’ traumatic encounter with Marlon Brando

By Steve Erickson

Queer director Charles Shackleton's "Zodiac Killer Project” uses his unproduced film as a means of examining true crime's clichés and manipulation.

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A ‘First Look’ at new queer films at the Museum of the Moving Image

By Steve Erickson

Sarah Bitar in "Stockade."

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Brooklyn-based Lebanese immigrant story ‘Stockade’ fails to deliver

By Steve Erickson

Uel Renteria’s short, “Stellacast Transmission Pt. 1 Subconscious Eyes,” takes place on colorful sets daubed in paint.

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Queer films at the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival

By Steve Erickson

Lilith Grasmug and Josefa Heinsius in "Foreign Tongue."

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Several LGBTQ films slated for ‘Rendezvous with French Cinema’ at Lincoln Center

By Gary M. Kramer

“Bonus Track” is a chaste romance that will enchant viewers of shows like “Heartstopper,” which it vaguely resembles.

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Gay teens’ budding bond takes flight in ‘Bonus Track’

By Gary M. Kramer

Bhushaan Manoj and Suraaj Suman in Sabar Bonda ("Cactus Pears").

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Sundance Film Festival features LGBTQ films; Q&A with ‘Touch Me’ director Addison Heimann

By Gary M. Kramer

Karla Sofía Gascón attends the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, in Palm Springs, California, U.S., January 3, 2025.

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Karla Sofía Gascón becomes first out trans actress nominated for Academy Award

By Matt Tracy

Christophe Honoré.

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Q&A: Director Christophe Honoré on ‘Ma Mère’ and ‘Marcello Mio’

By Gary M. Kramer

“Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story," directed by Bruce David Klein, opens at IFC Center Jan. 24.

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A gay icon seizes the spotlight in ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’

By Steve Erickson

"Bye Bye Love" has been restored more than 50 years after its release.

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Queer lovers go on the run in Isao Fujisawa’s restored 1974 film ‘Bye Bye Love’

By Gary M. Kramer

Chiara Mastroianni speaks to the press in New York City on Dec. 12.

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Actress Chiara Mastroianni reflects on father’s role as gay man in 1977 film ‘A Special Day’

By Michael Luongo

"Eat the Night," directed by Caroline Poggi and Jonathan Vinel, is In French with English subtitles.

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‘Eat the Night’ presents the struggle of a queer drug dealer in a chronically online world

By Steve Erickson

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