Just in time for Valentine’s Day, "Witchy Ways" feels like the kind of film that arrives exactly when you need it, romantic without being cheesy, magical without trying too hard, and queer in a way that feels natural, joyful, and lived-in.
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“Based on a true love story,” as well as the award-winning 2008 doc of the same name, the appeal of the somewhat manipulative “Song Sung Blue” (Focus) expands beyond the world of Neil Diamond fans into the realms of substance abuse recovery, tribute bands, and blended families.
These days, it seems like everyone is still talking about the steamy gay sex scenes in Jacob Tierney’s HBO Max series “Heated Rivalry.” However, even Shane (Hudson Williams) and Ilya (Connor Storrie) would blush at the sight of sexual activities in “Pillion” (A24), the feature-length directorial debut from Harry Lighton.
Olivia Colman already has one Oscar (and two nominations) to her name. There’s a good reason for that. Colman is one of our greatest actors. Even in an imperfect movie such as “Jimpa” (Kino Lorber), her radiance illuminates the screen.
There’s something chaotic about being a film fan right now, at least for me.
On the day that this review is being written, Paris-based filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu received thrilling news. His movie, “Arco” (Neon), was nominated in the best Animated Feature Film category for the 98th Academy Awards, to be broadcast on March 15. Not a bad achievement for Bienvenu’s debut feature-length film.
There were probably some people watching the 83rd Golden Globes on Jan. 11, who found themselves stunned when Leonardo DiCaprio’s name was not called out as the envelope was opened for the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
As OutSFL’s film critic, I watch a lot of movies. These are the ones that made 2025 memorable.
A directorial and writing debut every bit as potent as Eva Victor’s “Sorry, Baby,” writer/director Charlie Polinger’s “The Plague” (IFC) is also just as hard to shake. Which makes it required viewing.
Sometimes a movie sneaks up on you in the best way, and "Primate" did exactly that when I previewed it last night.
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