Although Russell T Davies’s new mini-series NOLLY is about a quintessential British TV soap opera from the 1970s it is essential viewing for anyone who loves the melodramas that go on behind the scenes. Davies, responsible for such groundbreaking series as Queer as Folk and It’s a Sin. shows a genuine affection for both … Continue reading
This sophomore feature film from the British filmmaker Sacha Polak SILVER HAZE sees her back working with actress Vicky Knight after their award-winning Dirty God in 2019. For that role, Knight was chosen from auditions of burn survivors, and now once again she is starring in the role of a survivor…….. this time … Continue reading
Elegance Bratton‘s extremely impressive debut feature “The Inspection” is a somewhat harrowing tale of an out gay man being forced back into the closet. 25-year-old African /American Ellis French (Jeremy Pope) is both homeless and friendless and was only 14 years when he was disowned by his conservative religious and sanctimonious mother (Gabrielle … Continue reading
If you search for Chippendales in IMDB (International Movie Database) you will discover almost 50 entries. The infamous male dance troupe has been the subject of countless movies, tv-series and even podcasts. Its a wonder then that Disney’s Hulu TV channel decided there was still room for yet another 6 part series on this … Continue reading
Joanna Hogg has done a very clever thing. And thankfully for her audience, she has made a superbly vivid and observant film that is so much more than merely clever. The excellent original The Souvenir gave no indication that it needed or even could have a sequel. Yet here is its symmetrical compliment. For those … Continue reading