“Hunky Jesus” film explores the annual Easter celebration in San Francisco that’s presented by The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (includes interview)

posted Wednesday, June 10, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer

Hunky Jesus is the story of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and their infamous annual Easter Sunday tradition in San Francisco, and it recently had its North American premiere in Toronto as part of the Inside Out LGBTQ+ Film Festival. It was followed by a Q&A hosted by Sister Merry Q Contrary and Gay Jesus (Heath V. Salazar), along […]

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That’s a Wrap! 33rd annual Hot Docs Film Festival

posted Tuesday, May 26, 2026

by: Diane Slawych in Film

Nekai Walks (D: Rico King, P: David Mcilvride) won the Hot Docs Rogers Audience Award for Best Canadian Documentary at this year’s Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival, which was chosen by an audience poll, and also includes a cash prize of $50,000. It’s the story of a 16-year-old boy (Nekai Foster) who beat the […]

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Nash The Slash Rises Again! – film premiere spotlights one of Toronto’s more obscure indie musicians, and includes a Q&A, record release, and live performances covering his music

posted Monday, March 9, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Film, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

Nash The Slash: Covered is a one-of-a-kind multi-media theatrical premiere of the eclectic music documentary, Nash the Slash Rises Again! at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, Friday, March 13, 2026.  The film uncovers the origin story of the sinister, masked Canadian electronic music innovator, Nash The Slash, who took his name from the killer butler in […]

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Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival features sketch and musical comedy, drag, storytelling, and clowns – March 4 to 15, 2026 (Toronto)

posted Monday, March 2, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Cabaret, Comedy, Drag, Featured Events, Film, Lesbian, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival  is Toronto’s longest-running comedy festival, now celebrating its 21st anniversary with over 70 high-energy showcases by more than 75 comedy troupes, spanning sketch comedy, drag, storytelling, musical comedy, and clown. Mark your calendar to attend Toronto’s Live Comedy Party as it returns, March 4-15, 2026 at The Theatre Centre and Comedy Bar Bloor. […]

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Song Sung Blue – heartwrenching story based on true events of a struggling couple defying all odds to make ends meet

posted Thursday, February 19, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Music

Song Sung Blue brings the remarkable true story to life by exploring the power of music and the timeless influence of iconic musician Neil Diamond. Based on an incredible true story, Mike (Hugh Jackman) and Claire (Kate Hudson) are two down-on-their-luck musicians who prove that it’s never too late to find love and follow your […]

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Upon Her Lips: Open Secrets – five lesbian short films that explore secret desires by day and night

posted Friday, November 21, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Lesbian, Streaming Online

Open Secrets is a quintet of international lesbian short films, the latest in its popular Upon Her Lips collection. These films aim to tempt you with secret desires in the brightest of days or the darkest of nights. Two schoolgirls in Iran try covering up a misdemeanour whilst a Spanish couple’s weekend retreat means navigating […]

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Male Gaze: Heavenly Creatures – four gay short films that explore faith and passion

posted Friday, November 21, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer, Streaming Online

Heavenly Creatures is a quartet of international gay short films, the latest in its popular The Male Gaze collection.  These films explore faith and passion. Forgive them, father, for these boys have sinned. Witness how the power of God works in mysterious ways, from sexual tension high up in the Spanish mountains to the castles of medieval […]

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European Union Film Festival features film screenings from 28 countries – Nov 13 to 27, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, November 13, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Toronto

The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) Toronto will present 28 outstanding films from 28 countries, screening at the Spadina Theatre from November 13 to 27, 2025. Taking audiences on a cinematic journey across Europe, this year’s selection features multiple awardwinning films, literary adaptations, directorial debuts and the largest representation of female filmmakers to date. The […]

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Becoming a Man in 127 EASY Steps – documentary about transitioning that was two-decades in the making gets a gallery film screening with post discussion – Nov 13, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Sunday, November 9, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Film, Queer, Toronto, Trans

The Women’s Art Association of Canada presents An Evening with Scott Turner Schofield, an Emmy-nominated actor, creator, and producer whose intimate, funny, and deeply human 60-minute film Becoming a Man in 127 EASY Steps screens in Toronto on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 7:00pm. This exclusive, one-night-only event offers a rare chance to experience the film […]

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A Night Like This – two estranged strangers meet and spend the night roaming and divulging their stories about the complications of life, love, and loneliness

posted Monday, September 8, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer, Streaming Online

A Night Like This is a great story about complicated lives, love, and loneliness. It’s reflective of much of today’s society who have succumbed to living their social life virtually on social media, rather than through in-person interactions.  Two seemingly mismatched men, one gay/one straight, form an unexpected connection over the course of one cold […]

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