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Denis Shepherd, Brandon Grimes, and Rafael Silva in "The Compatriots."

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Q&A: Actors Rafael Silva and Brandon Grimes on their roles in gay immigration film ‘The Compatriots’

By Gary M. Kramer

Ane Dahl Torp, Ella Overbye, and Anne Marit Jacobsen in “Dreams (Sex Love)."

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‘Dreams (Sex Love)’ concludes ‘Love Sex Dreams’ trilogy with a sapphic coming-of-age tale

By Steve Erickson

“The History of Sound,” directed by Oliver Hermanus, opens Sept. 12th.

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In ‘The History of Sound,’ love and music are drowned in grief

By Steve Erickson

In “Sk+te’kmukue’katik (At the Place of Ghosts)," an unresolved past trauma haunts an individual and his brother.

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Queer-themed films premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival

By Gary M. Kramer

James Sweeney and Dylan O'Brien in "Twinless."

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‘Twinless’ Q&A: Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney on the intersection of brotherhood and twinhood

By Gary M. Kramer

“Griffin in Summer," directed by Nicholas Colia, screens at Regal Union Square on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m.

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Q&A: Writer/‌director Nicholas Colia on coming-of-age comedy ‘Griffin in Summer’

By Gary M. Kramer

“Honey Don’t!” adds nothing to its precursor, "Drive-Away Dolls."

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‘Honey Don’t’ misses the mark in follow-up to ‘Drive-Away Dolls’

By Steve Erickson

“Went Up the Hill,” directed by Samuel Van Grinsven, opens Aug. 15 at the IFC Center.

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Q&A: Filmmaker Samuel Van Grinsven on the making of queer ghost story ‘Went Up The Hill’

By Gary M. Kramer

A man and a woman's faces are close together in a black and white scene in “Who Killed Teddy Bear," directed by Joseph Cates, opens Aug. 8 at the Film Forum.

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“Who Killed Teddy Bear,” dramatic thriller starring out actor Sal Mineo, screening at Film Forum

By Gary M. Kramer

Ellen Adair, Mitzi Akaha, and Scott Thomas in "Coming Out Polyamorous."

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Chain NYC Festival, set for mid-August, offers six LGBTQ shorts

By Gary M. Kramer

Two men hug while facing the camera and holding roses in "Taxi Zum Klo."

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Frank Ripploh’s ‘Taxi Zum Klo’ is still provocative, 45 years later

By Steve Erickson

Four men stand together on a beach while facing the sun.

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Q&A: Charles Busch reflects on ‘Psycho Beach Party’ 25 years later

By Gary M. Kramer

Jason Patel and Ben Hardy in "Unicorns."

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Q&A with ‘Unicorns’ actors Jason Patel and Ben Hardy

By Gary M. Kramer

"I'm Not Everything I Want to Be" runs July 12-14 at Anthology Film Archives.

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‘I’m Not Everything I Want To Be’ documents queer life in 1980s Prague

By Steve Erickson

“Bel Ami” screens July 21 at 9 p.m. Walter Reade Theater at Film at Lincoln Center.

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New York Asian Film Festival features queer features, shorts, and documentaries

By Gary M. Kramer

Miss Simone is the focus of the forthcoming documentary "Miss Simone & The Queens of Stonewall."

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Film screening spotlights forthcoming documentary ‘Miss Simone & The Queens of Stonewall’

By Donna Aceto

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