The Boys in the Band

In 1968, a group of gay men gather at Michael’s (Jim Parsons) apartment for a birthday party, but a surprise guest is also on his way. Some critics found this…

Boys in the Band: A Gay Old Birthday Bash

Cliff Gorman and Kenneth Nelson. Photo: National General Pictures We have Natalie Wood to thank for the play ”The Boys in the Band”. She met the playwright, Mart Crowley, in…

Nightbitch

A woman (Amy Adams) who spends most of her time alone with her two-year-old son begins to identify with, and transform into, a dog. The novel had critics talking, but…

When in Rome

For their 40th anniversary, Gerda and Kristoffer (Bodil Jørgensen, Kristian Halken) go on vacation to Rome… where they meet a man (Rolf Lassgård) who made quite an impression on Gerda…

Saturday Night

On October, 11th, 1975, a group of inexperienced comedians and actors are 90 minutes from crafting the groundbreaking first episode of Saturday Night Live. Television history was written that night,…

Find Me Falling

In the middle of a life crisis, famous rock artist John Allman (Harry Connick, Jr.) rents a house in Cyprus only to learn about its dark secret, and the truth…

A Man in Full

When Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Croker (Jeff Daniels) is facing bankruptcy, both his finances and masculinity are threatened. There was reason to expect good things from this adaptation of…

The Sympathizer

One of the most ambitious miniseries of the year was based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, features a cast with largely Vietnamese actors and comes with a bombastic, stylish attitude…

American Fiction: Monk Finds an Audience

Erika Alexander and Jeffrey Wright. Photo: Orion One of the opening scenes in this comedy is like catnip to culture warriors. The main character, who’s a teacher, is confronted by…

The Holdovers: Among Family

Dominic Sessa and Paul Giamatti. Photo: Focus Features That Alexander Payne is a child of the 1970s is not something to be taken lightly. As The Holdovers begins, a film…