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706FilmBenediction, a powerfully moving gay epic: Film review by Jack Cline
The true story of the iconic gay British poet Siegfried Sassoon becomes an internalised poetic masterpiece in the hands of an iconic...
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1.8KFilmLust and violence: Femme reviewed by Jack Cline
Winner of Best British Short at the British Independent Film Awards, this 18-minute queer thriller is a proper heart-stopper. It’s shot in...
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1.9KFilmSexual healing: Cicada film review by Jack Cline
Darkly introspective, this drama comes from the real-life personal experiences of actor-writer Matthew Fifer, who also produced, edited and co-directed the film...
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2.0KFilmHating Peter Tatchell, Luca and Supernova: Latest film releases reviewed by Jack Cline
Hating Peter Tatchell Australian-born activist Peter Tatchell has been taking London to task since 1971, the year he moved to Britain at...
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2.1KFilmSequin in a Blue Room: Review by Jack Cline
From Australia, this is a stylised and very sexy odyssey that follows a young man as he confronts a culture that values...
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3.6KFilmLet’s get film festive with Jack Cline
There’s a veritable pile-up of film festivals at the moment, and queer movies took centre stage at the recent BFI London Film...
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3.0KFilmNew releases Sócrates and Monsoon reviewed by Jack Cline
This month Jack Cline reviews new films Sócrates and Monsoon. Sócrates There’s a reason why this Brazilian teen drama feels so strikingly...
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3.7KFilmIn uncertain times: Moffie and The Uncertain Kingdom reviewed by Jack Cline
Moffie Gifted South African filmmaker Oliver Hermanus (Beauty) is back with another powerfully involving, intensely thought-provoking drama that mixes cultural attitudes to...
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4.4KFilmSex changes everything: Giant Little Ones & End of the Century reviewed by Jack Cline
Exploring teen sexuality in a complex, involving way, the Canadian drama Giant Little Ones is thoughtful and engaging. It centres on 17-year-old...
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3.3KFilmMovies to come in 2020 by Jack Cline
Yes, 2020 will be yet another year full of sequels, prequels, spinoffs and remakes, only a few of which we’re actually looking...
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5.7KFilmExplicit, uncensored, intimate: Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life
The acclaimed documentary Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life is generating pointed discussion about the drug-fuelled life of the iconic pornstar, which is...
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8.4KFilmAdonis – A naked odyssey: Review by Jack Cline
From Hong Kong, this is a deliberate mix of arthouse drama and porn, as filmmaker Scud (real name Danny Cheng Wan-cheung) takes...
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3.1KTheatreSlipped: Cinderella … Rebooted! at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern: Review by Jack Cline
The RVT’s festive panto is of course a twisted, queer delight, with a tightly written script so packed with jokes that multiple...
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3.8KFilmJonathan Agassi Saved My Life reviewed by Jack Cline, plus November’s new releases
The iconic Israeli gay porn star allows filmmaker Tomer Heymann to follow him with his camera for eight years, creating one of...
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4.1KFilmFilm with Jack Cline: Hidden Kisses, The Shiny Shrimps and more
Hidden Kisses ***** The French teen drama Hidden Kisses (out now on VOD) takes a complex and remarkably involving approach as it...
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2.7KFilmKnife + Heart film review by Jack Cline
One of the more luridly stylish films of the year, this offbeat French thriller sets the Phantom of the Opera story in...
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3.4KFilmWalk on the wild side: New film Sauvage reviewed by Jack Cline
Sauvage is a new film out now via streaming services and on DVD that tells the story of a young French rentboy....
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4.2KFilmDrag Bromance: Director Jamie Patterson on his new drag queen drama Tucked
Jamie Patterson is a busy filmmaker. His new drag queen drama Tucked hits UK cinemas next week, following its UK premiere at...
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2.9KFilmHe Loves Me: Film review by Jack Cline
This artful gay romance has almost no dialogue, consisting of gorgeous footage of two often naked men on isolated beaches. There’s a...
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2.5KFilmBritish Film Institute’s Flare: London LGBTQ+ Film Festival is back on Southbank 21 – 31 March
The 33rd edition of the British Film Institute’s Flare: London LGBTQ+ Film Festival is coming to BFI Southbank 21 – 31 March....
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3.0KFilmReview of 2018: The year in film by Jack Cline
2018 has seen many films of interest to Boyz readers released, many with a strong LGBTQ connection. Boyz film critic Jack Cline...
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14.0KFilmMy Best Friend: Film review by Jack Cline
From Argentina, My Best Friend (Mi Mejor Amigo) is a remarkably sensitive coming-of-age drama that keeps its LGBTQ themes gurgling in the...
