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Christmas is getting a lot gayer this year with these holiday-themed movies

posted Tuesday, December 8, 2020

by: in Film

It’s that time of year again, when we deck the halls, wear ugly sweaters, over indulge on the food and drink, and watch holiday-themed movies. Sure there are the traditional classics that are a must every year, but this year there are quite a few new movies premiering that are going to make this season […]

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The Goddess of Fortune – love is a state of pleasant madness

posted Monday, December 7, 2020

by: in Film

The Goddess of Fortune is the story about Arturo (Stefano Accorsi) and Alessandro (Edoardo Leo), who have been a couple for over fifteen years. Even though their passion and love have formed a close and important affection, their relationship has been in crisis for a long time. The sudden arrival of two children, left in […]

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Music Got Me Here – the power of using music therapy to heal and recover

posted Wednesday, December 2, 2020

by: in Film, Music

 Music Got Me Here follows the against-all-odds, true-life journey of Forrest Allen – a story of the power of music to heal and transform lives, often in miraculous ways. A snowboard accident leaves Forrest Allen, age 18, trapped inside himself, unable to speak or walk for almost two years.  Tom Sweitzer, an eccentric music therapist with a troubled childhood who […]

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Funny Boy – world premiere of Deepa Mehta’s gay coming of age movie – Dec 4, 2020 on CBC

posted Tuesday, December 1, 2020

by: in Film, Queer

CBC and Telefilm Canada will offer the exclusive broadcast and streaming World Premiere of Oscar®-nominee Deepa Mehta’s (Water, Fire, Heaven on Earth, Midnight’s Children) new film FUNNY BOY on CBC TV and the free CBC Gem streaming service Friday, December 4 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT). The film will also represent Canada in the race […]

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Crock of Gold – A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan, singer with The Pogues

posted Tuesday, December 1, 2020

by: in Film

CROCK OF GOLD – A FEW ROUNDS WITH SHANE MACGOWAN deep dives into the life of the tortured Irish vocalist, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the Pogues, who famously combined traditional Irish music with the visceral energy of punk rock. Featuring unseen archival footage from the band and MacGowan’s family, as well […]

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Human Rights Film Festival – streaming online Dec 3 to 10, 2020

posted Tuesday, December 1, 2020

by: in Activism, Film, Streaming Online, Toronto

The 9th annual Human Rights Film Festival is an extremely timely and massive Film and Arts Festival for everyone who wants to “give a sh*t about the world”. All of these films are based around current Human Rights crises, including Indigenous Rights, Political activism, Disease and pandemic, Accessibility rights, Transphobia, and much more. It’s a […]

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Whistler Film Festival goes virtual across the country – online December 1 to 31, 2020

posted Sunday, November 29, 2020

by: in Film

With a particular emphasis on Canadian content creators and distinct and emerging new voices, the Whistler Film Festival (WFF) has announced the full film lineup for its 20th anniversary edition with a hybrid of online and in-theatre offerings. Festival-goers can look forward to 89 new films, including 32 features and 57 shorts curated in ten […]

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Disco – a story about growing up and not being able to express your own feelings

posted Friday, November 27, 2020

by: in Film

On the surface, everything seems perfect. 19-year-old Mirjam is the stepdaughter of the charismatic pastor of an evangelical movement called The Freedom. As a world champion in disco freestyle dancing and leader of the youth group in the congregation, she is the pride of the church. Whilst defending her world title, she collapses on stage. […]

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Happi TV – new queer streaming service offers plenty of free flicks

posted Thursday, November 26, 2020

by: in Film, Queer, Streaming Online

Happi TV is a brand-new streaming app and website offering a wide variety of films and TV geared towards queer audiences, with special emphasis on products made by members of the queer community. The brand will also focus on showcasing short-form content made by a curated selection of out and proud members of the community. […]

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Marry Me However – concealing sexual orientation for societal and religious acceptance

posted Thursday, November 26, 2020

by: in Activism, Film, Queer

Marry Me However tells the stories of Orthodox-Jewish LGBT men and women who, for religious reasons, decided to marry against their own sexual orientation/identity, to comply with Torah laws and be accepted into their families and religious communities. Choosing to raise a heteronormative family, and obeying the rules of their societies, while denying their own […]

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