The LGBT Films of Sundance 2. Tickets go on sale today for the 2. Sundance Film Festival, which runs from January 2. February 1. This year's festival has a lot to offer the LGBT moviegoer. From documentaries on Larry Kramer and Tig Notaro to an ex- gay drama starring James Franco and Zachary Quinto to a Pop- Up Porno, here are some of the queer highlights from Sundance 2. The Amina Profile / Canada (Director: Sophie Deraspe)During the Arab revolution, a love story between two women — a Canadian and a Syrian- American — turns into an international sociopolitical thriller spotlighting media excesses and the thin line between truth and falsehood on the Internet. Beaver Trilogy Part IV / U. S. A. But the film itself is only part of the story. The D Train / USA (Directors and screenwriters: Jarrad Paul, Andrew Mogel)With his 2. Dan can’t shake his high school insecurities. In a misguided mission to prove he's changed, Dan rekindles a friendship with the popular guy from his class and is left scrambling to protect more than just his reputation when a wild night takes an unexpected turn. Cast: Jack Black, James Marsden, Kathryn Hahn, Jeffrey Tambor, Mike White, Kyle Bornheimer. Dope / USA (Director and screenwriter: Rick Famuyiwa)Malcolm is carefully surviving life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while juggling college applications, academic interviews, and the SAT. A chance invitation to an underground party leads him into an adventure that could allow him to go from being a geek to being dope to ultimately being himself. Cast: Shameik Moore, Tony Revolori, Kiersey Clemons, Blake Anderson, Zo. She changes her name and dress, and quits school to be accepted in the gang, hoping to find a way to freedom. Gay Movies released in 2015. Gay Themed Film Gay Short Films 2015 1. A list of all the best gay-themed movies ever made, many of which are streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime. Find your favorites on The Best LGBT Movies on Netflix. 5 Best Gay Films of 2015. Title: Holding the Man (2015) 7.3. The Lesbian/Bi Guide to 2015 Sundance Film Festival. For complete information about all the other great movies at this. Queerty.com and AfterEllen.com. Movies & TV New Releases Best Sellers Deals Blu-ray TV Shows Kids & Family Anime All Genres Amazon. About Hot New Releases in LGBT These lists, updated hourly. Yep, another year is over, so it’s time to look back and, in this case, consider what were the best LGBT-themed films of 2015. There’s a lot of good stuff out. Oriented (2015, Israel) This gay film (it’s a documentary) tells the story of three gay Palestinians living in Tel Aviv. Created by Jake Witzenfeld, the movie. A rundown of the most recent best gay movies on Netflix streaming. BL / YAOI / GAY/ LGBT - Asian movies and series. Gay themed or gay related (individual characters). The two of them go on a daylong journey that causes Elle to come to terms with her past and Sage to confront her future. Cast: Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, Marcia Gay Harden, Judy Greer, Laverne Cox, Sam Elliott. Hot Girls Wanted / USA (Directors: Jill Bauer, Ronna Gradus)Hot Girls Wanted is a first- ever look at the realities inside the world of the amateur porn industry and the steady stream of 1. How to Dance in Ohio / USA (Director: Alexandra Shiva)In Columbus, Ohio, a group of teenagers and young adults on the autism spectrum prepare for an iconic American rite of passage — a spring formal. They spend 1. 2 weeks practicing their social skills at a local nightclub in preparation for the dance. I Am Michael / USA (Director: Justin Kelly, Screenwriters: Justin Kelly, Stacey Miller)The controversial true story of a gay activist who rejects his homosexuality and becomes a Christian pastor. Cast: James Franco, Zachary Quinto, Emma Roberts. It's Me, Hilary: The Man Who Drew Eloise / USA (Director: Matt Wolf)This portrait of Hilary Knight, the artist behind the iconic Eloise books, sees him reflecting on his life as an illustrator and his relationship to his most successful work. The film also premieres March 2. HBO. Larry Kramer in Love and Anger / USA (Director: Jean Carlomusto)Author, activist, and playwright Larry Kramer is one of the most important and controversial figures in contemporary gay America, a political firebrand who gave voice to the outrage and grief that inspired gay men and lesbians to fight for their lives. At 7. 8, this complicated man still commands our attention. The Mask You Live In / USA (Director: Jennifer Siebel Newsom)Is there a ? Is our male population suffering due to our emphasis on power, dominance, and aggression? The Mask You Live In explores how our narrow definition of masculinity is harming our boys, men, and society at large and unveils what we can do about it. Nasty Baby / USA (Director and screenwriter: Sebastian Silva)A gay couple try to have a baby with the help of their best friend, Polly. The trio navigate the idea of creating life while confronted by unexpected harassment from a neighborhood man called The Bishop. As their clashes grow increasingly aggressive, odds are someone is getting hurt. Cast: Sebastian Silva, Tunde Adebimpe, Kristin Wiig, Reg E. Cathey, Mark Margolis, Denis O'Hare. World Premiere. The Royal Road / USA (Director and screenwriter: Jenni Olson)This cinematic essay, a defense of remembering, offers up a primer on the Spanish colonization of California and the Mexican- American War alongside intimate reflections on nostalgia, butch identity and Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo — all against a contemplative backdrop of 1. California landscapes. Cast: Jenni Olson, Tony Kushner. World Premiere. The Summer of Sangaile / Lithuania, France, Holland (Director and screenwriter: Alant. She meets a girl her age at the summer aeronautical show, near her parents’ lakeside villa. Sangaile allows Auste to discover her most intimate secret and in the process finds in her teenage love the only person who truly encourages her to fly. Cast: Julija Steponaityt. Cast: Logan Miller, Robin Weigert, Josh Hamilton, Richard Schiff, Ursula Parker, Azura Skye. World Premiere. Tig / USA (Directors: Kristina Goolsby, Ashley York, Screenwriter: Jennifer Arnold)This documentary explores comedian Tig Notaro's extraordinary journey as her life unfolds in grand and unexpected ways, all while she is battling a life- threatening illness and falling in love. Shorts. Actresses / USA (Director and screenwriter: Jeremy Hersh)The film follows the relationship between a young, aspiring actress and an established off- Broadway star. One Year Lease / USA (Director: Brian Bolster)In a story told almost entirely through voice- mail messages, Brian, Thomas, and Casper endure a year with Rita, their cat- loving landlady. Pop- Up Porno: m. Canada (Director: Stephen Dunn)A lonely traveler on a business trip to New York finds himself in a heated Grindr chat with his worst nightmare. It should also be noted it. So take a look below to see what we think is the best of 2. Chemsex. Synopsis: This documentary was filmed over the course of a year, looking at the issues surrounding gay men who mix sex with drugs in London. A mixture of interviews with those who are involved with that world and candid footage of their lives, Chemsex covers everything from those just starting out in the world of . The documentary also works as a very good way of showing that LGBT people often have specific health issues that can easily fall between the cracks of mainstream medicine, as well as that those issues can have as profound psychological dimensions as they do physical. Read our full review here. Stuff. Synopsis: Married couple Deb and Trish seem like the perfect modern family, with a beautiful home and two children. However major cracks have appeared in their relationship, with Deb trapped in grief over her father. With their marriage on the point of implosion, they must decide whether they. The film does a great job of that, with a well- told tale of four women dealing with changes in their life they aren. Tab Hunter Confidential. Synopsis: Vito and I Am Divine director Jeffrey Schwarz takes a look at the life of 1. Tab Hunter, based on the star. Hunter takes us through his life, including his rise to Hollywood stardom while hiding the fact he was gay, before being outed by a vindictive former agent, the decline of his movie career and what he has done since. From Our Review: It. However, for every Montgomery Clift there was a Tab Hunter, for whom their sexuality caused issues and problems, but who dealt with them and then came out the other side as a happy, healthy man. Read our full review here. That’s Not Us. Synopsis: Three couples . Each couple is in love, but all have issues their trip away from home bring to a head, such as James and Spencer. Do I Sound Gay? Synopsis: Documentarian David Thorpe goes on a journey to find out more about the so- called . The documentary covers many issues, from whether sounding gay is a result of nature or nurture, if the gay world.
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