FILM REVIEW
Lesbian Space Princess
Lesbian Space Princess is a bold, hilarious, and deeply affirming animated sci-fi that flips the genre on its head. Pink-hued galaxies, incel villains called the Straight White Maliens, queer in-jokes, indie songs, and a heroine learning that self-love matters more than chasing the wrong crush.
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LGBTIQ+ FILM & TV
Catherine O'Hara lit up the screen every time
Funny, tender, goofy. Beloved LGBTQ+ ally and queer icon Catherine O'Hara will be very much missed. She was celebrated for her unmatched comic timing and chameleon-like character work.
Lesbian Space Princess
Lesbian Space Princess is a bold, hilarious, and deeply affirming animated sci-fi that flips the genre on its head. Pink-hued galaxies, incel villains called the Straight White Maliens, queer in-jokes, indie songs, and a heroine learning that self-love matters more than chasing the wrong crush.
50 Years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Laura Barling, Digital Content Producer at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA), takes a jump to the right as The Rocky Horror Picture Show celebrates 50 years.
Our Top 4 Movies to watch this Spring
This Spring, don't miss some fabulous Lesbian B-grade thrills; a stabby and hilarious divorce battle film; a bitingly funny comedy and retro classic Black & White horror!
Lights, Camera, Legacy!
We chatted with the Festival Director of Queer Cinema, Lisa Rose. Since her appointment in 2017, Lisa has overseen the Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival’s growth from strength to strength which is leaving a lasting mark on LGBTIQ+ cinema in Australia.
Our Top 4 Movies to watch this Autumn
Did you know? Strange World (2022) was the first Disney animated movie to feature a gay lead character. The film is about three generations and includes Ethan Clade, a boy with a same-sex crush.
Unmissable Queer Cinema at NFSA CBR
Queer Screen's 32nd Mardi Gras Film Festival is bringing an unmissable lineup of LGBTQIA+ cinema to Canberra! From April 3-5, the National Film and Sound Archive will host a dazzling selection of films that celebrate queer stories in all their depth and diversity.
The Boyfriend: an innovative gay Japanese dating show
Netflix’s new reality show The Boyfriend has been making waves and starting conversations both inside and outside Japan as viewers follow the story of nine gay and bisexual male housemates who live and work together.
Lights, Camera, Legacy!
We chatted with the Festival Director of Queer Cinema, Lisa Rose. Since her appointment in 2017, Lisa has overseen the Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival’s growth from strength to strength which is leaving a lasting mark on LGBTIQ+ cinema in Australia.
Our Top 4 Movies to watch this Autumn
Did you know? Strange World (2022) was the first Disney animated movie to feature a gay lead character. The film is about three generations and includes Ethan Clade, a boy with a same-sex crush.
Unmissable Queer Cinema at NFSA CBR
Queer Screen's 32nd Mardi Gras Film Festival is bringing an unmissable lineup of LGBTQIA+ cinema to Canberra! From April 3-5, the National Film and Sound Archive will host a dazzling selection of films that celebrate queer stories in all their depth and diversity.
Daniel Craig plays Queer in Guadagnino’s erotic drama
Queer, a film that promises to be a thought-provoking and visually arresting experience, continuing Guadagnino's exploration of complex human relationships and sexuality.
Ear Candy
“I Kissed a Girl” Singer-Songwriter Jill Sobule dies in a house fire
Jill Sobule, the acclaimed singer-songwriter best known for her trailblazing 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl” and the cult classic “Supermodel” from the film Clueless, has died at the age of 66 in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota.
THEATRE, ARTS & BOOKS
A Night in Wonderland: Cirque Alice Dazzles Canberra
★★★★☆ “A spellbinding dive down the rabbit hole. Bold, beautiful and brimming with wonder.” FUSE Magazine
The creative sparks & genius behind Hot Department
We had a chat with Honor Wolff from Hot Department about sketch comedy, creative sparks, and what it means to push boundaries in humor. From their award-winning webseries to their unique writing process, these comedic superstars know how to make people laugh while keeping it smart!
Bob Downe Australia’s Clown Prince of Polyester
He’s an Australian national gay treasure with a grin that could light up a city and bangs that any ’80S girl would kill for. We interview Bob Downe. Australia’s Clown Prince of Polyester
Risk & Hidden Truths: Featherstone’s 'The Story of the Oars'
Nigel Featherstone has never been one to follow the rules. The celebrated gay Australian novelist, playwright, librettist, and music maker is known for pushing boundaries, blending genres, and telling stories that are as intimate as they are political. From his award-winning wartime novel Bodies of…
Coriolanus is startlingly relevant under Trump 2.0
As one of Shakespeare’s least performed plays, Coriolanus is startlingly relevant under Trump 2.0. Coriolanus by Bell Shakespeare is playing in Sydney and Melbourne 20 June until 10 August.
King of Dirt : A gay bogan love story
In his new book, King of Dirt, Holden Sheppard explores sex, self-destruction and redemption.
From Purcell to Pop: Qwire’s Daring Double Act
Llewellyn Hall echoed with heartbreak, harmony, and a bold reimagining of history as Qwire presented These Precious Hours – Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas Reimagined.
Holly Hazlewood talks TransFat, comedy & coming out!
Canberra Comedian Holly Hazlewood puts the tea in TransFat with a savage and cutting look at coming out, misogyny, queer dating, chasers, toxic masculinity and what it's like to age backwards. We chat to Holly in the lead-up to her new show and this year's Comedy Festival, which draws talent from a…
