Paris Is Burning

Landmark documentary is a study of the subculture of New York City’s drag balls. Young, gay, and disenfranchised men find glamour, limelight, and family in the context of the annual ball.

"...Livingston. Starring: Dorian Corey, Willi Ninja, Pepper Labeija, Kim Pendavis, Freddie Pendavis, Octavia Saint Laurent, Anji Xtravaganza and Venus..."

Aug. 23, 1991 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Paris Is Burning

"...nail just about every other award in the book, Paris Is Burning is as relevant now as it ever..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Two Americans in Paris

UT grads go abroad for "Margot"

"...and Hannah Smith, when Flores decided to move to Paris, they simply decided to take production of their new..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Everything Old is New Again

The Year in Albums

"...the Rolling Stones entered EMI's Pathé Marconi Studios in Paris to record what would become Some Girls (and parts..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Secret Things

Violent French erotica about female empowerment is a turbocharged gender bender that's equal parts soft-core porn and overwrought symbolism.

"...Directed by: Jean-Claude Brisseau. Starring: Sabrina Seyvecou, Coralie Revel, Roger Mirmont, Fabrice Deville..."

April 9, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

AFS Cinema Will Reopen This Summer With The Next Picture Show

Fundraiser aims for $150,000 to get us all back to the movies

"...Cinema, one of the gems of Austin's film scene, is coming back, and Austin Film Society has launched a..."

May 6, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Half-Way Gay

The Fitness Challenge continues...

"...This challenge has already been such a positive experience for..."

June 11, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

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Gabriel Over the White House

"...an anonymous author? No, the film of Primary Colors isn't out yet. But 60 years before Joe Klein did..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Screens Feature

Scanlines

"...("Scanlines" wishes to thank Encore Movies & Music, I [heart] Video,..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Screens Feature

Gay Place

Louisa Spaventa's Night of Queer Performance fosters education, support, and celebration for the queer community

"...LGBTQ history isn't learned in school. If you're reading Gay Place..."

April 28, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

aGLIFF Drops Lineup

September film fest is back with something for everyone

"...Lesbian International Film Festival offers audiences a chance to discover new LGBTQ+ films that most wouldn’t normally be able..."

July 27, 2016 Screens Post by Dan Gray

Qmmunity: Queertopia

And queer events to take you there

"...she were elected president – I'd buy us an island. A sanctuary for queers, floating out in the sea,..."

July 5, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

AIDS Services of Austin and aGLIFF Turn 25

Dobie Theater's doors open again for Big Love bash

"...Rupert Grint wasn't even born. While the rest of history dragged its feet, 1987 was the year that both..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

aGLIFF Review: Pier Kids

Documentary goes to where America's homeless kids live

"...This potent documentary opens with sobering statistics. Of the approximately..."

Aug. 17, 2020 Screens Post by Steve Davis

St. Vincent

Saturday, Sept. 15, Zilker park

"...dirt with new standout "My Baby Had to Go": "This song is a murder ballad that goes with nighttime,"..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

It's No Drag: The Past, Present, and Possibilities of Ballroom at ATX Television

Leiomy Maldonado and Dashaun Wesley from FX's Pose and HBO Max's Legendary are finally taking the spotlight

"...time we set the record straight. Drag, dear reader, is not synonymous with ballroom – a dance subculture pioneered..."

June 5, 2020 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

The AggreGAYtor: August 14

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...first crush was on the X-Men's Nightcrawler, the AggreGAYtor is thrilled about the announcement of a queer comix grant...."

Aug. 14, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: July 27

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...Target breaks out the confetti, the New York Times discovers drag balls, and Austin foodies stir the pot. Today's..."

July 27, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Qmmunity: The Parties Are Political

A whole lotta events honoring Stonewall

"...The first Pride was a protest. This weekend we celebrate the 50th anniversary of those riots..."

June 28, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: Intention ... With Abandon

Good intentions pave the way to more pool parties and storming the bastille

"...intention. Drink with intention. Make that movie with intention. Cruise tricks with intention. Serenade with intention. Woo with intention...."

July 13, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

To Be Real

Kelly Kline's 'Drag Survivor' rethinks the art of illusion

"...has its limits. Facebook quickly lit up with comments disparaging the judge's call. Maybe Glitta turned it during the..."

Jan. 28, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Living in Mess: 'Wildness'

Documentary as palliative care

"...Los Angeles reads: “El show de Morales y sus Geishas.”..."

March 12, 2012 SXSW Post by Andy Campbell

Short Cuts

"...(aGLIFF) heads into its second week, its strong schedule is continuing to attract great audiences and discussion. Here's a..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

The White Crow

Biopic of the great dancer Rudolf Nureyev rarely finds its feet

"...Ballet only has meaning if there is story to connect the movements: That's the gist of..."

May 17, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

As Above/So Below

There are things in the catacombs beneath Paris that should remain underground.

"...Erick Dowdle. Starring: Perdita Weeks, Ben Feldman, Edwin Hodge, François Civil, Marion Lambert, Ali Marhyar and Cosme Castro...."

Sept. 5, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Venus: Shocking Blue & Cabanel

The Shocking Blue scores Alexandre Cabanel's Birth of Venus

"...A goddess on a mountain top, Was burning like a silver flame. The summit of beauty and..."

July 20, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Ratatouille

Pixar scores another triumph of animated wonder with this story of a rat who craves haute cuisine over garbage.

"...emotional power that has gone on to become standard issue in any home with kids or kids-at-heart. Bird's second..."

June 29, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Somewhere

Filmmaker Sofia Coppola makes a dreamy, beautifully shot statement about the slow-burning dread of a truly hollow man, but Somewhere lacks the dry humor of Lost in Translation.

"...Directed by: Sofia Coppola. Starring: Stephen Dorff, Elle Fanning, Chris Pontius and Lala Sloatman. Oh, the ennui. In Somewhere,..."

Jan. 21, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Under the Sand

"...Directed by: François Ozon. Starring: Andrée Tainsy, Pierre Vernier, Alexandra Stewart, Jacques..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The AggreGAYtor: January 9

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Bradley Manning catches a break, Christopher Ciccone gives some unsolicited advice, and Harry Styles connects..."

Jan. 9, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

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