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Overall Rating for this Program: ★★★★☆, CRITIC’S PICKThis year’s “Transitions” program kicks off with a sweet, honest portrayal of young love in Daisy Friedman’s As You Are (★★★☆☆).Millie and Piper, an inter-abled lesbian couple played by Bri Scalesse and Estefanía Giraldo, navigate their expectations around spending the night together for the first time and must reckon with their own sexuality and vulnerability as so many couples do.Although the two have an early moment of tension around Millie’s use of a wheelchair, that tension reveals itself to be about a deeper insecurity on Piper’s part. In this way, Friedman takes a refreshing approach to depicting disability on film, making sure it is present and acknowledged, but taking care to tell a three-dimensional love story around it, too.Honey & Milk (★★★☆☆) drops us into the end of a mature relationship, following the story of a couple who has decided to end their partnership and must dismantle their lives.We are dropped into the final weekend of the relationship between Grayson, who has begun to transition, and Alice, who loves and supports her partner but struggles to grieve the impending loss.While there is little in the way of narrative payoff and the short seems uncertain of exactly what it wants to build towards, the chemistry between the two is believable, it nevertheless stands as a beautifully shot portrait of a love that outlasts a relationship that must end so one half can be free to thrive.The program takes a heartrending turn with Our Males & Females (★★★★☆), a brief, deeply affecting short from Jordan.

We often take advantage of our queer privilege in ways many spend their entire lives hoping for. In Iran, a place not known for its pro-LGBTQ attitudes, queerness is something you hide, and hope never comes out, but that doesn’t erase it.

What To Watch. Today we recommend a mix of new releases and newly available titles, from movies and shows, all available to stream on the most popular platforms.What to watch Halloween edition: 7 movies and shows to stream — Oct 138 new shows starring powerful leading LatinasProduced by Daddy Yankee and featuring cameos from some of the biggest reggaeton stars, “Neon” follows Santi, a young guy who lives in Fort Lauderdale and dreams of making it big in reggaeton. When his song goes viral, his journey in Miami’s crowded music scene begins, following him and his two closest friends as they seek for a label that’ll change their lives.

Follow the Protocol, set during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Brazilian filmmaker, who writes, directs, and stars as protagonist Francisco, opens on a familiar pandemic scene: the mind-numbing nothingness of being stuck indoors.

Follow the Protocol, set during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Brazilian filmmaker, who writes, directs, and stars as protagonist Francisco, opens on a familiar pandemic scene: the mind-numbing nothingness of being stuck indoors.

Burt Young’s memorable role as Paulie in the “Rocky” films stuck with fans. However, the role was seemingly meant for the actor. Young knocked it out of the park and even got nominated for an Oscar for the role.

Olga Tañon is opening up about her friendship with Selena Quintanilla during a recent interview with Enrique Santos. The singer revealed that they had planned to collaborate on a song with the iconic musician, and kept in touch with Selena even days before her tragic death.Selena Quintanilla: The legendary star that captivated the world with her music and charismaJennifer Lopez looks like a gold goddess in glamorous Schiaparelli ensembleThe Puerto Rican queen of Merengue also revealed that she was first offered the role of Selena for the 1997 biopic, which ended up being Jennifer Lopez’s big break, catapulting her to fame and becoming the start of her successful career in the entertainment business.“The love I had for Selena was something different,” Olga said about their friendship, admitting the reasons why she decided to pass on the opportunity.

An attempt at a Kramer vs. Kramer-style custody battle through the lens of a gay marriage, Our Son (★★☆☆☆) offers an interesting premise and a semi-notable cast, but not much more.The biggest obstacle is a script that more often than not sounds like a 1980s soap opera.

Oscar Isaac has a new project lined up. Isaac is starring in “In the Hands of Dante,” a crime thriller film directed by Oscar nominee Julian Schnabel and produced by Martin Scorsese. It will co-star Jason Momoa and Gerard Butler, reports Deadline.

Nyad is not your average sports biopic. It centers around a lesbian in her 60s who accomplishes something incredible that no one has before. She faces age discrimination, homophobia, and even sharks as she proves what she can do in open water, and makes history in the process.

Dicks: The Musical. With a name like that, how could a film not deliver a ridiculous viewing experience? This new movie, which just arrived in theaters, is a wild and wacky take on the classic story of family reconciliation.

Angelina Jolie stars in “Maria”, the new film by Pablo Larrain. Larrain is a Chilean director who’s made his mark in the industry while making these types of films: artistic biopics centered on important female figures in our culture, like “Spencer”, which shows a fictitious portrait of Princess Diana at a pivotal point in her life, and “Jackie”, trailing Jackie Kennedy in the aftermath of her husband’s death. Both films have resulted in the lead actress getting nominations for the Academy Awards.

The Exorcist: Believer” has been highly anticipated for months. The horror film has arrived in theaters just in time for spooky season, and fans went out to the box office to check it out over the weekend. Of course, there were a few confusing moments in the film.

Priscilla” looks like one of the best movies of the year. The film, directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Cailee Spainee and Jacob Elordi, has amassed critical acclaim on its festival run, including a Best Actress win at the Venice Film Festival.

Selling Sunset, is set to take on a challenging new acting role, one that sees her embracing her queerness and putting it on full display.The reality superstar is set to star in the upcoming Lifetime movie, You’re Not Supposed to be Here.Stause will play Zoe, a pregnant woman who embarks on a vacation with her same-sex partner, Kennedy, who will be played by Diora Baird. The couple is offered a getaway at one of their boss’ cabin in a remote mountain town, and while that might seem like a wonderful idea, things quickly turn from bad to worse.

Argylle” has an all star cast. The spy film, directed by Matthew Vaughn, has released its first trailer, showing plenty of action, comedy, and a roster of talented actors helmed by Henry Cavill, who sports a really weird haircut. Ariana DeBose’s BAFTA performance is defended by the show’s producerWatch Ariana DeBose make her Marvel debut in ‘Kraven the Hunter’Marc Anthony & Ariana DeBose perform together at the Maestro Cares galaThe trailer teases some of the story of the film, including the fact that Cavill plays a fictional spy called Argylle, who’s the figment of Elly Conway’s (Bryce Dallas Howard) imagination.

José Hernández is an astronaut. Before that, he was a migrant farmworker, growing up while picking vegetables and fruits. His story is inspirational, one that was adapted into a feature film titled “A Million Miles Away.” The film, starring Michael Peña, debuted in Prime Video on September 15th as one of the most viewed films in streamer.

Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82. The beloved English actor had a lengthy and prodigious career in theater, television, radio, and film, and was known for his portrayal of Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” films. Argentine actress Silvina Luna has passed away at the age of 43Sandra Bullock’s partner Bryan Randall dies at 57: what is ALS?Gambon’s death was confirmed by a statement released on behalf of his family.

Blue Beetle, it seems like Marvel has taken notes. This week, Marvel and Feid, shared a collaborative post on Instagram, revealing a collaboration is “coming soon.” “MOR, something is happening in the Marvel Universe! You didn’t expect this little sneak peek, but I’m sure you’re going to find it really cool,” they wrote in Spanish in the caption.A post shared by FERXXO (@feid)The post shows a comic book cover featuring the Colombian singer as an illustrated superhero persona.

Pedro Almodovar is a fan of Pedro Pascal’s work. In a new interview, Almodovar talked about Pascal’s skill set, claiming that audiences and filmmakers are “pigeonholing him” into epic roles and missing out on what he can do as an artist.Chris Hemsworth and Pedro Pascal star in new action film and Netflix and Amazon want to pay $100M for itPedro Pascal visits a fan’s art show centered around himAlmodovar spoke to Indiewire about his new film “Strange Way of Life,” which stars Pascal and Ethan Hawke. He discussed some of Pascal’s talents.

Sylvester Stallone, his wife Jennifer, and his daughters, Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet, stopped by the Vatican for a private audience with the Pope. The encounter was solemn at first, with the women dressed in black and Stallone wearing a suit, but quickly turned fun when the Pope confessed he’s been a long-time fan of Stallone’s work.

Hispanic filmmaking is alive and well. Directors of Hispanic origins have had a long history in film, often exploring topics that shed a light on our pasts and histories with inventive approaches and revolutionary techniques.

What To Watch. Today we recommend a mix of new releases and newly available titles, from movies and shows, all available to stream on the most popular platforms.What to Watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — August 25What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — September 8Starring Gael Garcia Bernal, Roberta Colindrez, Raul Castillo,Bad Bunny, and more, “Cassandro” follows Saúl Armendáriz, an openly gay Mexican wrestler, as he makes his way in the industry by embracing his sexuality and himself.“Bottoms” might be my favorite movie of the year.

Cassandro” is based on a true story. The film, available on Prime Video today, follows Saúl Armendáriz (a luminous Gael Garcia Bernal), a gay wrestler facing a turning point.

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, and within days The Exorcist: Believer had been exorcised from its sought-after Friday the 13th release date.The horror sequel will now open a week earlier, while the Meg Ryan-David Duchovny rom-com What Happens Later, also originally scheduled for Eras weekend, will now open in November. The distributors don’t want that T Swift smoke, avoiding going toe-to-toe with what is shaping up to be the behemoth box office release of the fall.The cinema landscape would have looked mighty different were it not for the WGA and SAG strikes, which have stretched on for months, halting production and silencing striking actors, who are prohibited by their union from promoting major movie titles.

Michael Peña plays José Hernández, the first migrant farm worker to go to space. In a new interview, Hernández revealed that he recommended Peña for the role in “A Million Miles Away,” the movie based on his life, after he’d seen his work in the film “The Martian.”Camila Morrone discusses working with craft ‘masters’ Willem Dafoe and Patricia Arquette10 movies & shows to watch for Hispanic Heritage Month“I said, ‘He has experience already. He's been an astronaut!’” said Hernández in an interview with People.

Hispanic Heritage Month presents a great opportunity to discover new Hispanic talent, whether that’s in front or behind the screen. Here are 10 movies and shows you can watch this month.

Camila Morrone’s career is booming. The American-Argentinean actress recently starred in “Gonzo Girl,” a film that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and places Morrone in the midst of some of the best and most seasoned actors in the industry.

Penélope Cruz has secured her upcoming film. The beloved Spanish actress will star in an English-language adaptation of “The Days of Abandonment,” an Italian novel written by Elena Ferrante.

Priscilla Presley went through an emotional experience as she watched “Priscilla,” the new film written and directed by Sofia Coppola. Priscilla Presley’s emotional reaction to Sofia Coppola’s film: ‘Only being 14, you look back and look ‘Why me?’’Priscilla Presley knew something was ‘not right’ days before Lisa Marie’s death: ‘I still can’t believe it’Premiering in Venice over the past week, “Priscilla” is based on the memoir “Elvis and Me,” written by herself and follows Presley’s life and romance with Elvis. “It’s very difficult to sit and watch a film about you, about your life, about your love,” said Presley.

tweeted, adding the hashtag “Taylor Wins” to the post.The popularity of seeing “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” as a double feature earned the name Barbenheimer by some fans. Meanwhile, others were looking forward to an Exorswift double feature. However, they’ll have to wait until the 13th if they want to watch both films in one day.

“I Am Legend 2” is expected to follow up with the original movie’s alternate ending. In addition, the sequel is said to be set several years after the 2007 film. “This will start a few decades later than the first,” producer Akiva Goldsman previously told Deadline of the movie..“I’m obsessed with The Last of Us, where we see the world just post-apocalypse but also after a 20-30-year lapse.

Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz have debuted their new movie at the Venice Film Festival. “Ferrari” stars Driver as Enzo Ferrari, with the film trailing his life over the years, including his marriage to Laura Ferrari (played by Cruz) and his relationship with his mistress, Lina Lardi (played by Shailene Woodley).Salma Hayek reminisces about the moment her look became a representation of 90s fashionJavier Bardem had the best reaction to Penélope Cruz’s Met Gala look: ‘He lost it’The film is set in 1957, and was shot in Brescia, Italy. The story takes place right before a Ferrari race went awry and resulted in the death of nine people.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is mourning the death of Kiyoshi Yamazaki. In a new Instagram post, Schwarzenegger shared some photos of the two training together, and credited Yamazaki for helping him hone the necessary skills needed for his stunts in “Conan the Barbarian.”Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrates birthday with his pets, asks fans to ‘keep pumping’Arnold Schwarzenegger shares some fitness advice for 4th of JulyA post shared by Arnold Schwarzenegger (@schwarzenegger)The photos show Schwarzenegger and Yamazaki training and spending time together at the film shoot.

FreeForm has you covered with their 31 Nights of Halloween TV lineup. The schedule reveals all of the fan favorites, including “Hocus Pocus,” “Halloweentown,” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”The 31 Nights of Halloween schedule for 2023 also reveals some good series marathons.

Entertainment Weekly of the movie. “For that reason, [What Happens Later] sort of evolves the rom-com genre just a little bit.