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.

Final-year mechanical engineering students, Romario, Riyas, Yoodas, and Athmaram, think their lives are miserable since there is not one single girl in their class. Much to their joy, a girl called Riya joins their class and soon becomes friends with the boys. Termed as 'Mech Rani' of the college, all the boys from the mechanical department begin to flirt with her, leading to comical situations.
Highlighting the many ways in which AFF 2023 illustrated that the queer experience is not a monolithic one.
If you’re looking for an engaging female-led film that touches on the genres of action, drama, and thriller, look no further than Le-Van Kiet’s "Furie".
One of the great achievements of this film is its ability to challenge the mind and to force you to try to process information in a different way than you’re used to.
Eloquent and informative, Hajera Sheikh’s documentary Kathak: Dancing With Taboos tells a story of love for one’s culture and perseverance through adversity.
Netflix’s recent "Enola Holmes 3" is a disappointing and confusing entry in the stellar "Enola Holmes" franchise.