Now in its 40th year, the BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival returns to BFI Southbank with one of its most expansive and internationally minded editions to date. Long considered a key fixture of the global queer film calendar, the festival continues to balance discovery with legacy, pairing brave new voices with restorations, talks and…
Category: LGBTQIA+ CINEMA
76th Berlin International Film Festival: “Iván & Hadoum” Review
Hadoum, a Moroccan woman, and Iván, a Spanish trans man, are colleagues in a greenhouse in southern Spain, where they fall in love. However, this love is tough. It has to face problems such as class and race, and, most practically, it interferes with Iván’s promotion. Behind it all lies the expectation of his entire…
76th Berlin International Film Festival: In Conversation with Ian de la Rosa, Director of “Iván & Hadoum”
Set against the sun-soaked landscapes of southern Spain, Iván & Hadoum, directed by Ian de la Rosa, tells a love story connected as much by place and everyday life as by desire and identity. Through small but meaningful moments, like reclaiming the word “hybrid,” the film quietly shows trans identity as something defined by choice…
JIB DREAM Fanmeet 6.5: Welcoming Emi & Bonnie in Rome on May 23
Thai rising stars Emi Thasorn Klinnium and Bonnie Pattraphus Borattasuwan are bringing their wonderful chemistry to Italy this spring. The beloved Girls’ Love duo – affectionately known by fans as EmiBonnie – will meet European fans for the first time in Rome on May 23 as part of the JIB DREAM FANMEET 6.5, with passes…
DAOU and OFFROAD Confirmed for JIB Dream Fanmeet 6.5 Spring Festival, Ahead of the Main JIB 7 Event in August
Fans, gather your emotional support snacks – the JIB gods have heard your prayers. After a full year of you politely begging, manifesting, threatening to sell your furniture, and sending suspiciously specific hints online, JIB has finally done it. They’re bringing in one of Thailand’s most beloved pairs, the unstoppable duo: DAOUOFFROAD. Yes, those two….
Singapore International Film Festival: “10s Across the Borders” Review
10s Across the Borders is a pan-Asian documentary feature directed by Chan Sze-Wei, spotlighting the ballroom scene culture in Southeast Asia. Starring three pioneers Xyza Pinklady Mizrahi, Teddy Oricci, and Aurora Sun Labeija from the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, it uncovers this fascinating subculture derived from African and Latinx communities in New York in a…
JIB DREAM FANMEET 6: From Supporting Roles to Leading Stars: Aou & Boom’s Journey – Exclusive Interview
When Aou Thanaboon and Boom Tharatorn first appeared together in Vice Versa, it was a brief supporting role for Aou, and Boom was still finding his footing in the BL world. Yet fans immediately noticed something special on-screen: a chemistry that felt effortless. Looking back, Aou reflects on that early moment with warmth. “Honestly, that…
JIB DREAM FANMEET 6: A Soft Place to Land – William and Est on Love, Growth, and Their First European Fanmeet
Under the warm glow of the studio lights, William (who is also in a T-pop boy group LYKN, which is set for a world tour next year) and Est settle into their seats the way people do when they’ve known each other long enough to predict the other’s breathing patterns. There is an ease between…
JIB DREAM FANMEET 6: Pooh and Pavel Open Up About “Pit Babe”, “Goddess Bless You From Death” and Their Characters – Exclusive Interview
The JIB DREAM FANMEET has become one of the most exciting spaces for European BL fans – a rare chance to meet their favourite actors in an intimate, accessible setting. For many, events like this are the only opportunity to see Thai stars without travelling halfway across the world, and the atmosphere is always wonderfully…
JIB DREAM FANMEET 6: Boat and Oat on Making of “My Stubborn” and Working Together – Exclusive Interview
Thailand’s BL drama world has introduced many memorable pairings, and one of our favourite ones is Boat Yongyut and Oat Pasakorn, lovingly called “Boatoat.” Their endearing chemistry in My Stubborn quickly won viewers over and made them one of the most talked-about duos in recent Thai BL dramas. Boat Yongyut, who made his acting debut…
JIB DREAM FANMEET 6 – Boss & Noeul: The Faces of Modern Thai Romance – Exclusive Interview
Thai BL dramas are more than a wave of romantic storytelling; they have become a space where openness and inclusivity thrive, challenging old taboos and allowing audiences to explore the many shades of love without restrictions. Within this landscape, few duos have captured hearts quite like Boss Chaikamon Sermsongwittaya and Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai. Together, the…
Joss and Gawin on “My Golden Blood”, Working Together and Their Fanmeet in Europe – Exclusive Interview
For fans of Thai BL dramas, seeing your favourite actors up close is an experience unlike any other. When Joss and Gawin arrived in London for their first European fan-meeting tour, many of us were quite excited. Fans had spent hours immersed in My Golden Blood, following the story of Mark, a vampire struggling with…
The Magic of Thai BL: JossGawin’s Unforgettable London Fan Meet
There’s something magical about Thai BL dramas; their stories connect people not only in Thailand but all around the world. Whether it’s the slow burn, the unspoken glances, the richness of emotion, or simply seeing parts of ourselves in the characters, these shows become personal experiences, unless, of course, they involve supernatural beings. While some…
Kim Kang-min and OMEGA X’s Kevin on Hot New BL Drama “My Bias Is Showing!”
The tides are turning, and actor Kim Kang-min and OMEGA X’s Kevin are mermen. BL (Boys’ Love) and other LGBTQIA+ themed dramas are abundant in regions like Thailand and the Philippines, but South Korea is not quite there yet. That’s why Webtoon phenomenon My Bias Is Showing!’s adaptation is such a big deal; there are…
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