GAY INTEREST TRAILERS

Inequities in immigration systems around the world still affect LGBT people more than most other groups, not least because despite progress in gay rights, same sex relationships still tend to be treated differently from opposite sex ones. Immigration is the focus of A Place To Be (En Algun Lugar), which will be released by TLA Releasing later this year.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Set against the background of a broken U.S. immigration system, En Algun Lugar is a love story between two young men, Abel & Diego. When tragedy strikes and Diego’s immigration status is revealed, Abel and Diego discover the power of love during uncertain times.’

Take a look at the trailer for the movie below. No specific release date is currently known. [Read more…]

We really enjoyed Screwed when we reviewed it to tiw in with its successful screening at the Frameline LGBT Film Festival. Indeed, we liked it so much that it made out Top 10 list of the best LGBT Films Of 2017. Now the film is heading towards its UK DVD/VoD release, so it’s a good chance to take a look at the trailer.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Seventeen year old Miku is trying to come to terms with his sexuality and find his place in the world. After his parents find out he threw a wild party while they were away, he is forced to spend the summer with them at their cottage. A flirtation soon develops with Elias, the boy next door. As they spend the summer escaping their dysfunctional families, a relationship quickly blossoms. But they soon realize that love is not as easy as it seems.’

You can read our review of Screwed here.

The film will be out in the UK on March 26th. Take a look at the trailer below. [Read more…]

A Fantastic Woman​ is a fantastic movie, and not just because it’s it’s been critically praised and now has a ‘Best Foreign Language Film of the Year​’ Oscar nomination to its name. Starring trans-actress Daniela Vega, it’s a heartfelt, smart, sometimes funny and often angry movie that’s had festival audiences enraptured.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Gloria director Sebastián Lelio returns with A Fantastic Woman, a groundbreaking, captivating and deeply humane story about a trans woman’s fight for acceptance. Anchored by a powerhouse central performance from rising star Daniela Vega, this is an urgent call for compassion towards a community that faces bigotry and hostility on a daily basis.

‘Vega plays Marina Vidal, a young singer whose life is thrown into turmoil following the sudden death of her partner, Orlando. Met with suspicion from the police and contempt from her lover’s relatives, Marina finds herself placed under intense scrutiny, with no regard for her privacy, or her grief. As tensions rise between Marina and Orlando’s family, she is evicted from their shared home and banned from attending his funeral. But faced with the threat of losing everything, Marina finds the strength to fight back.

‘From the producers of Jackie and Toni Erdmann, A Fantastic Woman is an outstanding, timely work, whose award accolades already include a Silver Bear for Best Screenplay at Berlinale and Best Foreign Language Film nomination at the Golden Globes. Soaked in luminous visuals and elevated by elegant flights of surrealism, the film recalls the very best work of Pedro Almodóvar. It is a courageous, audacious and defiant declaration of Marina’s status as a woman – and a fantastic one, at that.’

The UK trailer was recently released, which you can take a look at below. A Fantastic Woman will be in British cinemas on 2nd March 2018. [Read more…]

First love is a unique thing that it’s difficult to go back to. However, it’s exactly what someone is attempting to do in the gay-themed Brazilian look back at the writer/director’s own passionate romace, About Us.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘When Diego left Brazil for California to attend a film school, he didn’t just leave his home town, he also left Matheus – a handsome young man with whom he was madly in love. Ten years later he returns, intent on writing a novel about their relationship – using a camera instead of a pen. This heartfelt biopic tracks this moving journey, deftly illustrating how deep, abiding passion can lead to both great heights, and tragic lows.’

The film will be released on DVD/VoD in March. Ahead of that, you can take a look at the trailer for the movie below. [Read more…]

Synopsis: ‘From a tender age, Scott Townsend’s life is ruled by his slippery gender. Growing up a girly-boy in the projects of Cambridge, MA, under the care of Doris, his dysfunctional single mom, Scott is prey to bullying and assault. Already a talented singer and performer, Scott grows up to be revered drag queen Thirsty Burlington and delights club-goers in Provincetown, MA with his spot-on impersonation of Cher. But even in this gay mecca, being Thirsty comes at a price. Inspired by events in Scott/Thirsty’s life, Thirsty is a true-life musical adventure as dramatic as it is entertaining.’

Thirsty is a post-queer musical drama from the late writer/director Margo Pelletier, starring Scott Townsend, Jonny Beauchamp, Deirdre Lovejoy, and Cole Canzano. The movie is due out on DVD/VOD in the US on February 6th, 2018.

Take a look at the trailer below. [Read more…]

Normally when a short film gets expanded into a movie, it’s the same director behind the camera. Interestingly though, with Sebastian it’s the short film’s writer and star, James Fanizza, who steps into the director’s shoes. Now the movie is heading towards its release.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Sebastian (Alex House) arrives in the city on a one week visit and meets his cousin’s boyfriend, Alex (writer-director, James Fanizza). Instant attraction leads Alex and Sebastian to explore a forbidden passion and they connect deep in emotion. When Sebastian has to go back to Argentina, will their affair continue? This intimate feature debut from James Fanizza features Brian “Katya” McCook from The Trixie and Katya Show and Rupaul’s Drag Race.’

Wolfe Video is set to release the movie in the US on DVD and VoD on February 6th. However, to get a taste of the romantic movie, you can watch the trailer below. [Read more…]

Synopsis: A treacherous love story between a closeted preacher and a handsome drifter from first-time director Jennifer Gerber. Based on the Samuel Brett Williams play of the same name, THE REVIVAL stars David Rysdahl, Zachary Booth, and Raymond McAnally.

When Eli (Rysdahl) begins preaching at his father’s old church, he is desperate to open the minds of the fire-and-brimstone congregation. His plans are quickly derailed when he strikes up a relationship with fascinating drifter Daniel (Booth). Tensions soon come to a head, with simmering resentments and repressed emotions all leading to a revival that will shake this sleepy Arkansas town to its core.

The film will have a Los Angeles theatrical release beginning January 19 at Laemmle Music Hall and a DVD/VOD release January 23rd on iTunes, Amazon Instant, Google Play, Vudu, Fandango, and through local cable and satellite providers. DVD Special Features will include director’s commentary, deleted scenes, and an alternate ending. [Read more…]