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Beyond 'In the Heights,' Colorism Persists, Rarely Addressed
Every year, Hollywood inevitably comes under criticism for its lack of racial diversity. But another lesser-known yet still pervasive problem also resurfaces: the lack of diversity in skin tone.
Review: Documentarian Edgar Wright Strives to Illuminate 'The Sparks Brothers'
The most underrated, influential, and overlooked band of the modern era.
Review: Candid 'Just A Girl Who Decided To Go For It' Proves Rita Moreno is a Legend
A candid, warts-and-all look at the long career of a true star of stage, screen, TV and nightclubs, with emphasis on the unfortunate legacy of limited opportunities due to Hollywood typecasting and stereotyping due to ethnicity.
Review: Mother Earth is Not Playing in Creepy 'Gaia'
"Gaia" is a skin-crawling eco-horror movie that presents a good argument for leaving modern society behind, but also a really good reason to get the fuck out of the forest.
Review: Touching 'Being Thunder' a Welcome Contribution to Trans Cinema
Stephanie Lamorre's heart-touching documentary on Two-Spirit teenager Sherente Misihitasin is a welcome contribution to the burgeoning dialogue about the transgender community.
Watch: When Gay Actors Were Cast in Gay Roles
In Hollywood's long history, there have been instances of gay actors playing gay roles. Here's a list.
Review: Rediscovered French Gay Classic 'Equation to an Unknown' a Dive into Erotic Dreams
Dietrich de Velsa's fanciful and frolicksome 1980 film, long lost, has been rediscovered. PINKLABEL.tv presents a 2K scan of a new answer print, adding to its library of erotic classics.
Review: Arvin Chen Strikes a Lyrical Tone with 'Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?'
It's a great title. It's also one of the best films I've seen on the festival circuit in a very long time.
Review: 'Raw! Uncut! Video!' Chronicles the Rise and Fall of a Homegrown Gay Porn Studio
This look back at our queer history is not for the faint of heart.
In The Works? 10 Musicals That Should Be Made Films
With the critically lauded, massively adored "In the Heights" film burning up screens this summer, we're all reminded that there's nothing quite like a big movie musical. Here are 10 musicals that deserve the big-screen treatment.
Best Side Story: An Interview with Rita Moreno
An award-winning actress, writer, activist, dancer, mother, singer, feminist, Latina, and EGOT, Rita Moreno discusses her recent memoir and the new documentary about her amazing life.
Review: 'Rebel Dykes' Explores Queer London in the 1980s
Filmmakers Harri Shanahan, Sian A. Williams, and Siobhan Fahey revisit London in the 1980's with this fascinating documentary.
Review: His Name is 'Luca,' and He's a Charmer
"Luca" is undeniably the gayest movie Disney has ever made, even if they don't come out and say it - and that's a good thing.
Frameline45: Homos, Where the Heart Is
Whether consciously or not, the theme of Frameline45 in its programming of narrative films is traditional values, mainly home and family.
Pixar's 'Luca' Invites You to Summer in the Italian Riviera
The team spent years developing the story and the look of "Luca" at Pixar headquarters, figuring out ways to make the animation software that is engineered to achieve realism, hit the more poetic, storybook style that Casarosa wanted.
Review: Quirky 'French Exit' Frustrates, Charms
A cross between the quirky-quirk characters of Wes Anderson and the drolly quirky banter of Whit Stillman, this new Michelle Pfeiffer-led comedy is equal parts frustrating and oddly compelling.
Review: The "Indiana Jones 4-Movie Collection" Showcases a Legend in Stunning 4K
Steven Spielberg's popular adventure series has received a stellar 4K Blu-ray release from Paramount Home Entertainment. Fans are bound to love this new set.
Review: Once More unto the Breach in 'Godzilla vs. Kong'
The ultra-heavyweight prize fight between the Coke and Pepsi of the MonsterVerse doesn't break any new ground. That might be its salvation.
Review: 'The Railway Children' is Part Fairy Tale, Part Morality Tale
This enchanting, atmospheric film is part fairy tale, part morality lesson and all heart.
Review: Larry Peerce's Groundbreaking Exploration of Ignorance, Prejudice and Racism 'One Potato, Two Potato' Worth a Revisit
"One Potato, Two Potato" is worth a look for daring to take on explosive subject matter at the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.
Review: Mother Earth is Not Playing in Creepy 'Gaia'
"Gaia" is a skin-crawling eco-horror movie that presents a good argument for leaving modern society behind, but also a really good reason to get the fuck out of the forest.
Review: Documentarian Edgar Wright Strives to Illuminate 'The Sparks Brothers'
The most underrated, influential, and overlooked band of the modern era.