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What does the future of queer film look like in the Global South?

In partnership with BFI Flare: London Film Festival, we speak to directors Amrou Al-Kadhi and Onir about the progress of queer film in the Global South and why LGBTQIA+ representation outside the Western film canon matters.  WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH HEADER DESIGN BY YOSEF PHELAN We all remember the first queer film that resonated with us. For me, it was Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga; a seemingly innocuous Bollywood rom-com about a struggling playwright and his fateful encounter with a small-town young woman looking to change her life.…

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Barry Keoghan says this NSFW Saltburn scene pushed him to his limits

Saltburn star Barry Keoghan pushed himself to the limit while filming the movie’s popular graveyard scene.  Over the last few months, the Eternals star has received heaps of praise for his jaw-dropping performance in the Emerald Fennell-directed psychological thriller.  Set in 2006, the “beautifully wicked tale” follows Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan), an Oxford University student who finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton (Elordi).  When Felix invites Oliver to spend the summer at Saltburn, the former’s sprawling family estate, the two embark on a…

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All of Us Strangers: Paul Mescal says he ‘fell in love’ with Andrew Scott

Paul Mescal has shared how he ‘fell in love’ with Andrew Scott on the set of All of Us Strangers. Although the pair “were friends” prior to shooting, the two became “very close” because of “the emotional intimacy that the two characters share,” the Irish actor recalled in an interview with British Vogue. “That was just the perfect climate to fall in love with Andrew as a human being. It’s a very easy thing to do.” It is not just his love for Scott that Mescal has taken away from…

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“The grandest gift”: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo wrap up filming for Wicked

Attention Wicked fans! The highly anticipated two-part movie musical has finally wrapped filming. On 27 January, director John M Chu confirmed the exciting news with a heartwarming Instagram post. “Thank you to the massive crew and cast and @universalpictures pictures for supporting the most ambitious cinematic production I have ever been a part of or, frankly, ever witnessed,” he wrote, alongside black and white photos of the cast and crew. “We built real Munchkinland! A multi-level Shiz University Campus! I walked and shopped in a real Emerald City and met…

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All of Us Strangers: Paul Mescal discusses scene he ‘goes down’ on Andrew Scott

As we edge ever closer to the UK release date of All of Us Strangers, Paul Mescal has revealed “the most illicit moment” between him and co-star Andrew Scott and, spoiler alert, it’s not sex. We have seen the trailer, the steamy press shots and have been teased about the undeniable chemistry between Scott and Mescal, who respectively play Adam and Harry, in Andrew Haigh’s psychological adaptation of a Japanese ghost story, Strangers. Now, Mescal has divulged that it was in fact his “eyes looking up to Andrew” before he…

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5 LGBTQ+ queer movies you need to catch at Sundance

Here, GAY TIMES’ Contributing Editor Jamie Windust selects upcoming LGBTQIA+ Sundance movies that need to be on your radar. WORDS BY JAIMIE WINDUST  HEADER DESIGN BY YOSEF PHELAN With awards season in full swing, the past twelve months in cinema are being given their moment in the sun; with red carpet glamour only somewhat dampened by toe-curling monologues from unfunny male ‘comedians’.  So, as the stars sit down to sip champagne and attempt to avoid being caught gossiping on camera, Sundance Film Festival 2024 is preparing to show the next…

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All of Us Strangers Andrew Haigh Articles BAFTA BAFTA Awards Colman Domingo Culture Films Jacob Elordi LGBTQ+ actor LGBTQ+ film News Oppenheimer Poor Things Rustin The Color Purple

BAFTA 2024: Rustin, All of Us Strangers and Saltburn score nominations

Ahead of the 77th annual British Academy Film Awards, the nominees have been unveiled. Scheduled for 18 February, the 2024 BAFTAs returns for a second year at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall and will be hosted by David Tennant. Oppenheimer led the way with a total of 13 nominations, followed by Poor Things with 11. All of Us Strangers, Andrew Haigh’s psychological adaptation of Japanese ghost story Strangers, has received six nominations including Outstanding British Film, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor and Casting. This is Haigh’s first nomination…

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“I’m a winner baby”: Here are all the notable LGBTQ+ wins at the 2023 Emmy Awards

Several LGBTQIA+ projects and actors were honoured at last night’s Primetime Emmy Awards. On 15 January, after a four-month delay due to the Hollywood writers and actors strike, the 75th annual ceremony was held at the Peacock Theatre in LA hosted by Anthony Anderson. From Bella Ramsey and Ariana Debose’s healing embrace to Pedro Pascal’s red carpet appearance with sister Lux Pascal, and Jennifer Coolidge’s shout-out to “all the evil gays” in her acceptance speech, the night was awash with LGBTQIA+ representation. RuPaul’s Drag Race won the Emmy for Outstanding…

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Articles Barry Keoghan Culture Emerald Fennell Films Jacob Elordi LGBTQ+ film LGBTQ+ News News Nude Scene Nudity Saltburn

Saltburn: Barry Keoghan breaks silence on his viral nude scene

Barry Keoghan has opened up about his viral nude scene in Saltburn.  Spoilers ahead.  Directed by Promising Young Woman’s Emerald Fennell, the psychological thriller is described as a “beautifully wicked tale of privilege” set in 2006.  The synopsis reads: “Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick (Keoghan) finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton (Elordi), who invites him to Saltburn, his eccentric family’s sprawling estate, for a summer never to be forgotten.” Saltburn’s ensemble cast also includes Rosamund Pike as Elsbeth…

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Tommy Dorfman to direct the film adaptation of Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me

The popular queer graphic novel Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me is set to get a film adaptation with Tommy Dorfman attached. According to a report from Deadline, the 13 Reasons Why star has signed on to direct and executive produce the film adaptation under her production company, Down The Line Productions. Mariko Tamaki, author of the novel, is set to write the screenplay – with Wilding Pictures and LA’s MXN Entertainment co-producing the film. Like its 2019 graphic novel counterpart, the coming-of-age story will follow Frederica “Freddie” Riley…

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