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Ponyboi (2024) Review – A Mob Thriller with a Queer, Genre-Bending Twist
It’s Valentine’s Day in New Jersey—and a hooker is running from the mob. But if you think you know where Ponyboi is headed, think again. Blending crime, queerness, and surreal twists, the film marks a bold moment for intersex representation on screen. River Gallo leads a magnetic cast in a story that’s as unpredictable as it is emotionally charged. Our review dives into the film’s daring choices, standout performances, and where it falters.
Aug 17


What Is Fucktoys Really About? Annapurna Sriram on Sex, Curses, and Taking Up Space in Film
The film dives into the life a woman living in an alternative reality called Trash Town when finds herself increasingly addicted to psychics and chasing cash through erotic labor to lift what she’s been told is a life-threatening curse. Sriram’s on-screen and behind the camera charisma crafts a narrative that is both unflinching and empathetic.
Jul 27


For the Glory: A Review of The Last Showgirl
Burlesque legend Jo Weldon reviews The Last Showgirl, directed by Gia Coppola.
Jan 29


The Substance: Catharsis in Abjection and Femmes Having Fun in Film
Bodies tear open, food curdles, and despair reigns: The Substance dissects beauty, femininity, and horror in a visceral, unflinching lens.
Nov 25, 2024


A Review of Anora
Contributing writer Katarina Quinn explores the sex worker representation in Sean Baker's latest film Anora.
Nov 2, 2024


Director's Cut at Bushwick Film Festival
Director's Cut debuted last night just in time for Halloween! Catch Lucy Hart as the sultry, cold-blooded Babs, slays the screen.
Oct 19, 2024


Your Favorite Final Girl’s Favorite Final Girl: A Review of MaXXXine
Maxine rolls off the tongue like a knife—shiny, hard, and metallic. Read Bridgett Magyar's review of Ti West's latest film: MaXXXine.
Jul 29, 2024


Poor Things Review
A modern epic that takes on loss of innocence, sexuality and its demonization, and the morally controlling instincts of men.
Jan 13, 2024


And Just Like That…: On 25 Years of Sex and the City
The good and not so 'good' impact of Sex and the City on NYC, fashion, dating and societal politics.
Jun 24, 2023


Vanniall Celebrates Hot Haus Season 2 Premiere
Our former cover star Vanniall celebrates her new reality TV show on Out TV. She’s also celebrating the launch of her new Youtube Channel.
Jun 4, 2023


Nourris Moi: Maman Part 1 and 2 Review
‘Maman,’ the latest two-part film by director Vex Ashley and produced by Four Chambers, explores the mommy kink, which is highly taboo...
May 14, 2023


Media Review: Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
by KATARINA QUINN I had high hopes for Good Luck to You, Leo Grande ; the trailer portrayed a light-hearted, good faith vision of a sex worker and his client, upending tropes about what a sex worker can and should be. And for the first hour it mostly was, representing Leo as an intelligent, interesting man who is fulfilled by his work. Ultimately, though, while the film does tell a necessary story about an older woman’s sexuality, it relies on the same harmful tropes it promi
Mar 22, 2023


Media Review: The Menu
Writer Katarina Quinn explores The Menu and its representation of sex workers in its film.
Feb 25, 2023


Media Review: The White Lotus
Review of HBO's representation of SW in White Lotus by industry member Katarina Quinn
Jan 31, 2023
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