All posts by André Hereford
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‘Fireworks’ is a Story of Young Love Crushed by Intolerance
The heartrending "Fireworks" captures the innocent joy of two gay teens in love, and the hate and harassment that follow.
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‘Origin’ is a Sprawling Tearjerker with the Power to Change Minds
Ava DuVernay's boldly original "Origin" laces a writer's eye-opening philosophical journey with gripping personal drama.
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DJ Dan Slater is a Smiling, Gyrating Conduit of Beats-Happy Energy
DJ Dan Slater clears the way for new beginnings with a new home, a new clothing line, and a closing night set on Sunday at...
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Jacob Elordi Gets Into Monkey Business in ‘He Went That Way’
The bland noir-ish thriller "He Went That Way" fumbles its intriguing premise and casting of "It" boy Jacob Elordi
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‘Mean Girls’ Returns With a Fetching New Film Adaptation
Auli'i Cravalho and Jaquel Spivey take on a new generation of "Mean Girls," co-starring as queer besties in the musical remix
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‘All of Us Strangers’ is a Beautifully Aching, Sensuous Odyssey (Review)
Andrew Haigh’s tenderly haunting, impeccably-acted drama All of Us Strangers takes the slow, steamy route to gay romance.
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The 10 Best Films of 2023
Toasting the year's best films -- including a few new queer classics -- repping this long, strange, strike-affected year.
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‘The Color Purple’ is an Emotionally Satisfying Musical Journey
The screen musical adaptation of "The Color Purple" poignantly captures Alice Walker's classic story.
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‘The Iron Claw’ Wrestles With Its Own Emptiness
A soulful central performance by Zac Efron can't fill the dead air otherwise wafting through "The Iron Claw."
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Madonna’s “Celebration Tour” in D.C. (Review): Queen Mother
Madonna celebrates four decades of hits and rebellion with the high-energy, heartfelt “The Celebration Tour.”
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Baltimore’s Everyman Dials Up the Suspense
Everyman Theatre artistic director Vincent M. Lancisi spills the thrills and chills of plotting "Dial M for Murder."
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‘Poor Things’ Review: Romancing the Stone
Emma Stone amazes as a dead Victorian resurrected by mad science in Yorgos Lanthimos' boldly eccentric erotic comedy "Poor Things."
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‘Swept Away’ at Arena Stage: See Worthy
Tony-winner John Gallagher, Jr. leads the impressive, intrepid crew of Arena's transporting new musical "Swept Away."
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‘We Live Here: The Midwest’ Review: Heartland Pride
Hulu Original "We Live Here: The Midwest" opens a door into the lives of queer families toughing it out across the Midwest.
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Black Leaves Dance Company Celebrates the Black Queer Male
Poised to conquer exciting new stages, D.C.'s Black Leaves Dance Company continues without beloved founder Steven Wilson.
