Contributor Juan Barquin

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Interviews

Monica Sorelle: ‘I’m working through my grief about Miami changing so rapidly and violently’

by Juan Barquin

As her debut receives a UK premiere as part of the BFI's Black Debutants season, Miami filmmaker Monica Sorelle reflects on the making of Mountains.
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Interviews

Vera Drew: ‘At least they’re not saying “banned filmmaker” anymore’

by Juan Barquin

As The People's Joker finally goes global, the maverick filmmaker behind the wildest superhero film of the year sounds off about microbudget filmmaking, the trans canon, and Joker 2.
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In Heaven Everything Is Fine

Love in the land of Twin Peaks

by Juan Barquin

Mark Frost and David Lynch's beloved television series is a testament to the greatest power human beings have.
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Review

Emilia Pérez review – a musical that barely wants to be a musical

by Juan Barquin

This ghastly musical melodrama from Jacques Audiard tells of a Mexican cartel boss’ gender affirming surgery.

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In Retrospect
Long Read

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.
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Review

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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3
In Retrospect
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Review

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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In Retrospect
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Review

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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Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Interviews

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.
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Queer Cinema

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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