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SUMMARY:Philadelphia (35mm)
DESCRIPTION:One of the most influential LGBTQ+ films ever released by a major Hollywood studio\, Philadelphia returns to the big screen in a rare 35mm screening at the Museum of the Moving Image. Directed by Jonathan Demme and starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington\, the 1993 drama was the first major studio film to directly address the AIDS crisis and anti-gay discrimination in America.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/philadelphia-35mm/
LOCATION:Museum of the Moving Image\, 36-01 35 Ave\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T141500
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SUMMARY:Lingua Franca
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents a screening of Lingua Franca\, the acclaimed feature film written\, directed by\, and starring Isabel Sandoval. Set in Brooklyn\, the film follows Olivia\, an undocumented Filipina trans woman navigating work\, immigration challenges\, and an unexpected romance while pursuing a path toward legal residency in the United States. \nReleased in 2019\, Lingua Franca was widely praised for its nuanced portrayal of trans identity and immigrant life. Rather than focusing solely on hardship\, the film offers a deeply human story about love\, belonging\, and the desire for stability in an uncertain world. Sandoval became one of the first trans women of color to write\, direct\, and star in a feature released by a major distributor in the United States. \nThe screening is part of Asia Society’s Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval retrospective\, which highlights the groundbreaking filmmaker’s contributions to contemporary queer cinema. The series offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience Sandoval’s work on the big screen and examine the recurring themes of intimacy\, displacement\, and identity that run throughout her films. \nFor LGBTQ+ audiences\, Lingua Franca stands as one of the most significant queer films of the last decade. Its intersectional perspective on gender\, race\, immigration\, and class has made it a touchstone in modern trans cinema and an essential work for anyone interested in contemporary queer storytelling.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/lingua-franca/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260707T214500
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SUMMARY:Cruising
DESCRIPTION:Roxy Cinema presents a special screening of William Friedkin’s controversial thriller Cruising\, one of the most debated and discussed films in LGBTQ+ cinema history. Starring Al Pacino\, the 1980 film follows a New York City police detective who goes undercover in the city’s leather and BDSM subculture to investigate a series of murders targeting gay men. \nSet against the backdrop of late-1970s Manhattan\, Cruising offers a rare cinematic glimpse into New York’s pre-AIDS queer nightlife. Filmed in and around actual leather bars and underground clubs\, the movie inadvertently became an invaluable time capsule of LGBTQ+ spaces and communities that would soon be profoundly transformed by the AIDS epidemic. While intended as a crime thriller\, the film has since taken on new significance as a document of queer history. \nUpon its release\, Cruising sparked widespread protests from LGBTQ+ activists\, who criticized the film for reinforcing negative stereotypes about gay men and portraying queer spaces as dangerous and violent. Demonstrators attempted to disrupt production during filming\, and the controversy surrounding the movie has continued for decades. At the same time\, many contemporary critics and scholars have revisited the film\, arguing that it offers a more complex portrait of identity\, desire\, and masculinity than was initially recognized. \nToday\, Cruising occupies a unique place in queer film history. It remains both controversial and essential viewing\, prompting conversations about representation\, censorship\, and the evolution of LGBTQ+ visibility in mainstream cinema. Whether viewed as a flawed thriller\, an important historical artifact\, or both\, the film continues to generate discussion more than forty years after its release. \nPresented at Roxy Cinema\, this screening offers audiences the opportunity to revisit one of the most provocative films ever made about New York’s gay underground and to reflect on its enduring cultural legacy.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/cruising/
LOCATION:Roxy Cinema\, 2 Avenue of the Americas\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260702T213500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260702T230000
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SUMMARY:The Decameron
DESCRIPTION:Metrograph presents Pier Paolo Pasolini’s The Decameron\, a vibrant and irreverent adaptation of Giovanni Boccaccio’s fourteenth-century literary classic. The first installment in Pasolini’s celebrated “Trilogy of Life\,” the film marked a significant departure from the director’s darker and more overtly political works of the late 1960s\, embracing humor\, sensuality\, and the pleasures of everyday life. \nDrawing inspiration from Boccaccio’s collection of stories\, the film unfolds as a series of interconnected tales populated by thieves\, lovers\, dreamers\, religious figures\, and ordinary people. Set in medieval Italy but infused with contemporary energy\, the stories celebrate human desire and folly while offering a playful critique of social conventions and institutions. Pasolini himself appears in the film as a painter inspired by the Renaissance master Giotto\, providing a unifying thread between the various episodes. \nThough often remembered for its earthy humor and exuberant visual style\, The Decameron also reflects Pasolini’s broader artistic vision. The filmmaker sought to create a cinema rooted in physicality\, pleasure\, and popular culture\, rejecting the alienation he saw in much contemporary art. The result is one of the warmest and most accessible works in his filmography\, filled with memorable characters\, sun-drenched landscapes\, and moments of unexpected beauty. \nFor LGBTQ+ audiences\, Pasolini remains a towering figure in queer cultural history. Openly gay at a time when doing so carried significant personal and professional risks\, he brought a distinctly queer perspective to his work while challenging social\, religious\, and political norms. The Decameron stands as an essential entry point into the work of one of the twentieth century’s most influential filmmakers and intellectuals. \nPresented in a rare 35mm screening\, this Metrograph engagement offers an opportunity to experience the film’s rich colors\, textures\, and visual vitality as it was originally intended to be seen.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/the-decameron/
LOCATION:Metrograph\, 7 Ludlow Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260628T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T054221Z
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SUMMARY:Poison (35mm)
DESCRIPTION:A landmark of the New Queer Cinema movement\, Todd Haynes’s Poison returns to the big screen in a rare 35mm presentation. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance\, the 1991 film shattered conventions with its bold exploration of desire\, outsider identity\, and the social stigma surrounding queer lives during the AIDS crisis. Nearly 35 years later\, it remains one of the most influential LGBTQ+ independent films ever made.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/poison-35mm/
LOCATION:Museum of the Moving Image\, 36-01 35 Ave\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260628T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T170000
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SUMMARY:Tongues Untied
DESCRIPTION:Few films have had a greater impact on Black queer representation than Tongues Untied\, Marlon Riggs’s groundbreaking 1989 documentary-poem that gives voice to the experiences of Black gay men in America. Blending personal testimony\, spoken word\, music\, performance\, and documentary footage\, Riggs created a work that is at once joyful\, angry\, intimate\, and revolutionary.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/tongues-untied/
LOCATION:Museum of the Moving Image\, 36-01 35 Ave\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T180000
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SUMMARY:Farewell My Concubine
DESCRIPTION:Metrograph presents a screening of Farewell My Concubine\, Chen Kaige’s sweeping masterpiece and one of the most celebrated films in the history of Chinese cinema. Winner of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival\, the film follows the lives of two Peking Opera performers over the course of five decades\, tracing their personal and artistic journeys against the backdrop of some of the most turbulent events of twentieth-century China. \nAdapted from Lilian Lee’s acclaimed novel\, the film centers on Cheng Dieyi\, an orphan trained from childhood to perform dan roles\, the female characters of traditional Peking Opera. As Dieyi grows into adulthood\, his bond with fellow performer Duan Xiaolou deepens into a complicated and unspoken love that shapes the course of both their lives. Their relationship endures through war\, revolution\, political persecution\, and profound social change\, blurring the boundaries between performance and reality. \nAt the heart of the film is a remarkable performance by Leslie Cheung\, whose portrayal of Dieyi remains one of the defining achievements of queer cinema. While Farewell My Concubine unfolds as an epic historical drama\, it is also a deeply moving story of longing\, identity\, and desire. The film’s exploration of gender performance\, same-sex devotion\, and the emotional consequences of repression has made it a touchstone for LGBTQ+ audiences around the world. \nThis screening features the acclaimed 2023 restoration\, scanned in 4K from the original 35mm negative. Carefully preserving the texture and visual richness of the original film\, the restoration offers audiences an opportunity to experience one of world cinema’s greatest achievements in stunning detail on the big screen.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/farewell-my-concubine/
LOCATION:Metrograph\, 7 Ludlow Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T190000
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SUMMARY:A Bigger Splash
DESCRIPTION:Metrograph presents A Bigger Splash\, Jack Hazan’s groundbreaking portrait of artist David Hockney and the creative world that surrounded him in the early 1970s. Neither a conventional documentary nor a traditional narrative film\, Hazan’s innovative hybrid work blurs the boundaries between fact and fiction\, creating an intimate and emotionally revealing portrait of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. \nFilmed over several years\, the movie follows Hockney as he navigates the end of his relationship with American artist and model Peter Schlesinger\, who served as both muse and subject for some of Hockney’s most celebrated paintings. As personal heartbreak intersects with artistic creation\, the film captures a pivotal period in the artist’s life\, revealing how love\, loss\, and desire became inseparable from his work. \nBeyond its value as an artist portrait\, A Bigger Splash offers a rare glimpse into queer life at a moment of significant cultural change. Released in 1974\, the film depicts gay relationships with a level of honesty and emotional complexity that was uncommon in cinema of the era. Rather than presenting queer characters through narratives of tragedy or shame\, it portrays intimacy\, friendship\, and heartbreak as universal human experiences. \nThe film also serves as a remarkable document of artistic process. Viewers witness Hockney at work\, observe the development of ideas that would influence his paintings\, and gain insight into the social and creative networks that shaped his career. The result is both a fascinating historical record and a deeply moving story about love\, creativity\, and self-expression. \nFor LGBTQ+ audiences\, A Bigger Splash remains an essential work of queer cinema\, preserving a vibrant chapter of gay cultural history while offering one of the most nuanced portrayals of same-sex relationships in 1970s film.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/a-bigger-splash/
LOCATION:Metrograph\, 7 Ludlow Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:The Devil's Backbone
DESCRIPTION:Metrograph presents Guillermo del Toro’s The Devil’s Backbone\, a haunting Gothic ghost story set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War. Released in 2001\, the film is widely regarded as one of the director’s finest achievements\, blending supernatural horror with political history\, emotional depth\, and a profound meditation on loss and memory. \nSet in 1939 during the final days of the Spanish Civil War\, the story follows Carlos\, a recently orphaned boy who arrives at a remote school for the children of Republican loyalists. The isolated orphanage is overseen by a small group of adults struggling to maintain order as the country collapses around them. Soon after his arrival\, Carlos becomes aware of mysterious occurrences and a spectral presence that seems connected to a tragedy hidden within the school’s walls. \nWhile The Devil’s Backbone contains all the elements of a classic ghost story\, its true power comes from the way del Toro uses horror to explore the lasting wounds of war. The film examines innocence lost\, collective trauma\, and the ghosts—both literal and metaphorical—that linger long after violence has ended. Through the eyes of a child\, audiences witness a world shaped by fear\, betrayal\, and political upheaval. \nThe film also serves as a companion piece to del Toro’s later masterpiece Pan’s Labyrinth\, sharing many of the same themes while establishing the director’s distinctive blend of fantasy\, history\, and emotional storytelling. Richly atmospheric and visually striking\, it remains one of the most influential horror films of the twenty-first century. \nPresented in a rare 35mm screening\, this Metrograph presentation offers audiences the opportunity to experience del Toro’s haunting vision on film\, where its shadowy imagery and meticulous craftsmanship can be fully appreciated.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/the-devils-backbone/
LOCATION:Metrograph\, 7 Ludlow Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T180000
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SUMMARY:The Watermelon Woman
DESCRIPTION:Cheryl Dunye’s groundbreaking 1996 debut feature remains one of the most important films in queer cinema history. Blending mockumentary\, romance\, and film history\, The Watermelon Woman follows a young Black lesbian filmmaker researching a forgotten Black actress from the 1930s known only by the racist screen credit “The Watermelon Woman.” As she uncovers hidden stories of race\, sexuality\, and representation\, she also navigates her own love life and identity.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/the-watermelon-woman/
LOCATION:Museum of the Moving Image\, 36-01 35 Ave\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260614T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T183000
DTSTAMP:20260613T054221Z
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SUMMARY:Lan Yu
DESCRIPTION:A landmark of queer Asian cinema\, Lan Yu returns to the big screen at Asia Society as part of its ongoing film programming. Directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Stanley Kwan\, the 2001 drama tells the deeply moving story of a young architecture student and a wealthy businessman whose relationship unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing China. Widely regarded as one of the greatest LGBTQ+ films from Asia\, Lan Yu remains a powerful exploration of love\, class\, identity\, and the cost of emotional vulnerability.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/lan-yu/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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