Posts by Juan Barquin

Sick suburban solidarity in two unappreciated John Waters gems

By Juan Barquin

While considered by many to be minor works, Serial Mom and A Dirty Shame represent some of our contemporary concerns and anxieties while offering a surprisingly wholesome view of queer community.

Will & Harper – a charming but impersonal road trip movie

By Juan Barquin

Will Ferrell and his best friend Harper Steele embark on a cross-country road trip, reflecting on Steele's experiences as a recently out trans woman, in Josh Greenbaum's meandering but sweet documentary.

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Borderlands review – rage-quit worthy video game slop

By Juan Barquin

Eli Roth's slapdash adaptation of the brash video game series is a joyless slog despite the presence of Cate Blanchett.

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Peter Von Kant

By Juan Barquin

François Ozon fanboys over Fassbinder (again!) with this reimagining of 1972’s The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant.

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The Gospel According to Saint John

By Juan Barquin

The Pope of Trash on 50 years of Pink Flamingos and waking up each morning and trying to be nuts in new and exciting ways.

How François Ozon navigates queer romance

By Juan Barquin

In Summer of 85, the French director builds on a career-long interest in how we deal with love and loss.

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