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.

Yukari's life is in despair after the sudden death of her beloved mother and the betrayal of her sister Chidori, who cuckolds her. Yukari tries to commit suicide, but is fortunately saved by Yukio, who runs a guest house nearby. However, Yukari's glamour is too much for Yukio, and he rapes her. Yukari also happens to be having an affair with Yukio's father, Taizo. Yukari is confused by her own sinfulness, but...
Highlighting the many ways in which AFF 2023 illustrated that the queer experience is not a monolithic one.
Ready or Not takes a terrifying situation and has a fun time with horror components. The film melds horror and comedy, creating a cinematic hybrid that flows like running water. Instead of being a film that embraces gut-wrenching sensibilities, it perfectly taps into the energetic nature of hide and seek.
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