A Queer Review of the Austin Film Festival (2023)
Highlighting the many ways in which AFF 2023 illustrated that the queer experience is not a monolithic one.

Karissa, a small-town girl, is invited by a renowned influencer to a mansion in Thailand where the beautiful mingle as they build Karissa up to a million followers. Things take a dark turn with the introduction of the guests' mysterious sponsor and true intentions are revealed.
Highlighting the many ways in which AFF 2023 illustrated that the queer experience is not a monolithic one.
Disney has kept its word and allowed a new generation of Black and/or African storytellers to tell their own original stories. The question remains, will the public keep their word?
Suppressed intergenerational family trauma and healing, warm welcome to the Marvel Cinematic Universe team, and Awkwafina's humor really make this film the real MVP.
Elio could be seen as fantastic piece of representation, showing lonely children who feel ostracized that they are not alone. That is, unless you look behind the curtain.
The Fog follows more of a 1950s creature feature plot than a late-70s slasher with three legendary scream queens.
"Terrace House" improves on the standard reality TV format by affording its cast privacy, freedom, and respect.