The Power of Perspective in ‘The Handmaiden’, A Masterclass in Storytelling Technique
Photo: ‘The Handmaiden’/CJ Entertainment Warning: this article contains spoilers for ‘The Handmaiden’. ‘The Handmaiden’ (2016) is a film that seems to defy categorization. Part long con, part high society, part erotica, part psychological thriller, Park...
Everything We Know About Darren Aronofsky’s ‘The Whale’: Starring Brendan Fraser as a 600-Pound Gay Man
Photo: Darren Aronofsky and Brendan Fraser for ‘The Whale’/A24 Darren Aronofsky is reportedly set to direct the upcoming film ‘The Whale’, starring Brendan Fraser and to be distributed by indie powerhouse A24. Hong Chau, known for her roles in ‘Watchmen’ and...
‘Kiss Me Kosher’: Sparks Fly When an Israeli Woman and a German Woman Fall in Love in this Cross-Cultural Farce
Photo: ‘Kiss Me Kosher’/X Verleih ‘Kiss Me Kosher’, the directorial debut of Venezuela-born, Israel-raised, German-based director Shirel Peleg, is a film with layers. On its surface, the film is a cute rom-com about an Israeli woman and a German woman...
HBO Max Celebrates Queer Love in the Face of Tragedy in Latest LGBTQ Masterpiece ‘It’s a Sin’
Photo: ‘It’s a Sin’/HBO Max Honoring Queer History Like all marginalized communities, LGBTQ individuals have endured a trying journey for social justice that will continue to persist for decades to come. The progress of gay acceptance can be loosely traced through the...
