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.

Banneker is a desperate man. His two jobs aren't bringing in enough money to help pay for his Aunt's cancer treatments and the bills are piling up. With no other options available, Banneker knows that he's going to have to make his own opportunities if his Aunt is to survive. With the help of his friends D-Rock and Q, Banneker starts selling 'MILK' a powerful new drug that's hit the streets. Its not long before the money starts pouring in and Banneker and his crew catch the attention of a local Kingpin who wants in on the action and the cops who want to take them down.
Highlighting the many ways in which AFF 2023 illustrated that the queer experience is not a monolithic one.
Remember Caroline from Vampire Diaries? Well, now she’s The Suitcase Killer, allegedly.
The plot lags, the moral lessons are misguided, but are those fluffy little donut creatures adorable? Yes. Yes, they are.
A fun-loving story focused on surviving middle school and tailor-made for its target audience. "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid" follows the paradox of finding true friendship and securing popularity no matter what it takes.
The Conjuring: The Last Rites delivers a thrilling mix of scares and heart. From the axe-wielding ghost to the Warrens’ emotional farewell, Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga shine. Fans get a chilling, atmospheric conclusion that’s worth watching in theaters.
'The Lovebirds' is one of those movies that has a very direct appeal when it comes to its comedy. There isn’t a singular style, so much as tidbits of various ones here and there.