Valentina

A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. When Valentina moves to a new town with her mother, she has the normal worries any teenager would – wanting her freedom and to make friends. But as a transgender teen in Brazil, she risks facing significant challenges and stigmas within her school and local communities… Continue reading Valentina

Dramarama

A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Set in the summer of 1994 as they prepare to leave for various colleges, Gene and his group of theatre-loving friends gather for one more sleepover party. Whilst Gene, played by Nick Pugliese, is our lead and we see the evening through his eyes, it’s a… Continue reading Dramarama

Boy Meets Boy

A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. After sharing a kiss on the floor of a Berlin nightclub, Harry finds himself spending his final day in Berlin with Johannes, who kindly offers to help him print a boarding pass. As they count down the hours until Harry’s flight, it’s a romantic but realistic… Continue reading Boy Meets Boy

Jack and Yaya Review

A version of this article originally appeared on cinechat.co.uk. As Pride month comes to a close, I wanted to highlight a wonderful documentary focusing on the subject of Trans identity that I watched earlier this year. Jack and Yaya was originally scheduled to have it’s UK Premiere as part of March’s BFIFlare Festival. Due to… Continue reading Jack and Yaya Review

The Lawyer

A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. The Lawyer was due to have its world premiere at last month’s cancelled BFIFlare festival. Though the team were unable to have the premiere as anticipated, we here at CineChat had the opportunity to see a preview of Romas Zabarauskas’ third feature film. The film focuses… Continue reading The Lawyer

My Fiona

A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. When Jane’s best friend Fiona unexpectedly ends her life, Jane’s entire world view is rocked. Unable to steer her own ship, Jane entangles herself in Fiona’s old life, working as a childminder for her widow Gemma, and their son Bailey. Walker is able to capture Jane’s… Continue reading My Fiona