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.

As repairman, Mark Long searches for a part to fix Jay Dymel's jacuzzi but he gets an eyeful of something else. Mark likes what he sees when Jay's towel slips off his ass. He reaches out and pulls him closer as they kiss. With his girlfriend in the next room, Mark Long comes out of the shower to find his secret side piece waiting naked on his bed. Adam Gregory has cock in hand and is ready for his weekly toss. Quentin Gainz is busy cooking for his girlfriend, but his buddy Leo Luckett makes him realize they still have time before she comes. Leo undresses Quentin and feasts on his body, sucking him off as he stands above him. Co-workers Derek Wulf and Jeremy Spreadums have to resort to some rather sneaky methods to get their freak on. They are almost caught, but thankfully Derek notices in time before having his cock deep inside.
Highlighting the many ways in which AFF 2023 illustrated that the queer experience is not a monolithic one.
From its visually stunning opening credits, which show women dancing through a forest to musical rhythms that sound almost primal, to its quiet, heartbreaking final frame, Mona Fastvold’s historical rendering of the Shaker religious movement is an experience that will stay with me for a long time.
The May Incluvie Movie Highlights features 3 fantastic coming-of-age films. We explore butterfly-inducing Sneakerella and Crush, and the sadly timely feature - The Fallout, about the after-effects of a school shooting.
'Young Royals' is a great example of positive gay representation in its two main protagonists, but the supporting characters are often frustratingly selfish.
Do not trust Rotten Tomatoes. That is what I learned after watching Eternals. Critics currently rate it a 48%, but it's an amazing character-focused Marvel movie with positive diverse representation.
The Olivia Wilde renaissance is upon us.