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thequeereview · 3 years
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Film Review: Mama Gloria ★★★★
Film Review: Mama Gloria ★★★★
Luchina Fisher’s feature documentary Mama Gloria, currently making its New York premiere at the virtual 11th annual Athena Film Festival at Barnard College until March 14th and part of the UK-wide 35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival starting next week, tells the captivating life story of Chicago’s septuagenarian Black trans trailblazer and community leader, Gloria Allen. Mama Gloria ©…
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caroleditosti · 3 years
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Athena Film Festival Review: 'Dilemma of Desire'
Athena Film Festival Review: ‘Dilemma of Desire’
The poster for the film Dilemma of Desire directed by Maria Finitzio at Athena Film Festival (courtesy of the film) Maria Finitzo’s documentary The Dilemma of Desire, currently screening virtually at the Athena Film Festival, examines female sexuality and pleasure against the backdrop of the repressive, toxic and macho culture represented by the former Trump administration, QAnon, Trumpers,…
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GOING OUT CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 26 - MAY 2
NIGHTLIFE AND ENTERTAINMENT
THURSDAY, APRIL 26
MIAMI BEACH CINEMATHEQUE: At 7 p.m., Miami theatrical premiere engagement! Best of Venice Film Festival (Grand Jury Prize): Foxtrot by Samuel Maoz. Repeats at 9 p.m. 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
PALACE: Throwback Thursdays hosted by Missy Meyakie Lepaige. For more information or to make a reservation, call 305.587.3588 or visit palacesouthbeach.com. "Every Queen Needs A Palace." 1052 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
TWIST: Sabroso Thursdays! 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. 2-4-1 drinks until 3 a.m. on everything. Music by DJ Adora & DJ Mika. Stiff drinks and beautiful dancers. "Never a cover... Always a groove." 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
FRIDAY, APRIL 27
MIAMI BEACH CINEMATHEQUE: At 7 p.m., Miami exclusive premiere engagement! Zama by Lucrecia Martel. Repeats at 9:10 p.m.
PALACE: TP Lords hosts Friday Drag Madness. "Every Queen Needs A Palace."
SCORE: Athena Dion presents The Lab with sounds by DJ Sushiman. Performances by the Lab Rats, plus Marco Perez and his hot dancers. No cover for FL ID holders. Open bar 11-11:30 p.m. 1437 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
THE MANOR: Bubble Gum Fridays: RuPaul's Drag Race transgender supermodel Carmen Carrera with special guest Sasha Lords. Music in the Ballroom with DJ JPS. Ultra Lounge with DJ Miik. $150 VIP room bottle special. No cover before midnight FL Residents 21+. After midnight, members $7, non-members $10; $12 all night for under 21. For info, visit themanorcomplex.com. 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
TWIST: Always Packed Fridays with DJ Binho Uckermann. 2-4-1 Happy Hour, 1-9 p.m. on everything. "Never a cover… Always a groove."
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
MIAMI BEACH CINEMATHEQUE:  At 4:50 p.m., Miami exclusive premiere engagement! Zama by Lucrecia Martel. Repeats at 7 p.m. & 9:10 p.m.
PALACE: Enjoy Saturday International Brunch with Tiffany Fantasia. "Every Queen Needs A Palace."
LIV: LIV presents: GG Magree. 11 p.m. Reserve tickets online. 21+. For table reservations, call 305.674.4680 or email [email protected]. For information, visit livnightclub.com. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
SCORE: Two parties under one roof. Level 1: Club Boi Miami in association with Score present Sexxy Saturdays featuring the music of great DJs, plus sexy go-go's. Level 2: Raw featuring DJ/producers Alain Jackinsky and Alex Ramos. Entrance through rear (back alley), backroom cruising area and erotic dancers.
SPACE: Danny Daze 12-hour set on the Space Terrace. Doors open at 10 p.m. 21 and over. $10-$30. For info, visit clubspace.com. 34 NE 11th St., Miami
THE MANOR: Chains of Love with DJ Joe Gauthreaux featuring spectacular music, decor and productions. 18 & over. No cover before midnight, for FL Residents 21+. After midnight, members $7, non-members $10; $12 all night for under 21. $3 well drinks 11 p.m. - midnight. $150 VIP room bottle special all night.
TWIST: Muscle Boy Saturdays with DJ Mika. 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. 2-4-1 Happy Hour 1-9 p.m. on everything. "Never a cover… Always a groove."
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
MIAMI BEACH CINEMATHEQUE: At 5 p.m., Miami exclusive premiere engagement! Zama by Lucrecia Martel. Repeats at 7:15 p.m.
PALACE: Join in for the most iconic brunch experience in South Beach hosted by TP Lords, Brunchic. "Every Queen Needs A Palace."
TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour 1-9 p.m. on everything. Steamy Sundays in the Garden Bar. Pussila's Underwear Contest: winner gets $100 bar tab. Music by DJ Paulie. "Never a cover... Always a groove."
MONDAY, APRIL 30
PALACE: Missy Meyakie Lepaige hosts Mondays Are A Drag with beer and burger specials.
TWIST: Happy Hour 1-9 p.m. on everything. At night, VJ Nathan presents: Pop! Mondays. Sounds by DJ Josh Riptide. "Never a cover… Always a groove." 
TUESDAY, MAY 1
MIAMI BEACH CINEMATHEQUE: At 7 p.m., Miami exclusive premiere engagement! Zama by Lucrecia Martel. Repeats at 9:10 p.m.
PALACE: Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays with Athena Dion with half off tacos and tequila specials. "Every Queen Needs A Palace."
SCORE: Planeta Macho with Josefina La Mujer de los Globos. Music by DJ Yazz Burrell. Hosted by Marco Perez and his hot male dancers. $6 rum cocktails and $4 Modelo Especial. No cover for FL ID holders.
TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour 1-9 p.m. on everything. Globoy Tuesdays with beats by DJ Alex Infiniti. $5 Fireball shots. "Never a cover… Always a groove."
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
PALACE: Tiffany Fantasia hosts Wednesdays Champagne with the Stars. Enjoy 50% off Veuve & Moët bottles. "Every Queen Needs A Palace."
TWIST: Getting Fresh with TP Lords, featuring Josefina La Globos and sounds by DJ Sushiman. Showtime 1 a.m. "Never a cover… Always a groove."
 This was originally published in Wire Magazine Issue 17.2018
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thequeereview · 3 years
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Athena Film Festival 2021 Review: Julia Scotti Funny That Way ★★★1/2
Athena Film Festival 2021 Review: Julia Scotti Funny That Way ★★★1/2
Golden Globe nominated screenwriter and playwright Susan Sandler makes her feature documentary directorial debut with Julia Scotti: Funny That Way—available to watch online until March 21st as part of this year’s virtual Athena Film Festival at Barnard College—a tender and heartwarming portrait of the charismatic trans comedian. If you watch America’s Got Talent you’ll likely already be familiar…
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thequeereview · 3 years
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LGBTQ+ highlights at virtual 2021 Athena Film Festival
LGBTQ+ highlights at virtual 2021 Athena Film Festival
The 11th annual Athena Film Festival (AFF) at Barnard College, a joint partnership between Barnard’s Athena Center for Leadership and the initiative Women and Hollywood, will take place virtually from March 1st through March 31st 2021. This year’s virtual lineup includes film screenings, in-depth conversations with filmmakers and industry experts, a series of programs that support the pipeline of…
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caroleditosti · 3 years
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Athena Film Festival, Toronto Film Festival: 'Beans'
Athena Film Festival, Toronto Film Festival: ‘Beans’
(L to R): Kiawentiio, Rainbow Dickerson in ‘Beans’ directed by Tracey Deer at Athena FF (courtesy of the film) Beans Tracey Deer’s award winning narrative film, inspired by true events, is one of the superb offerings this year at the 11th Annual Athena Film Festival. Throughout March, Athena FF is holding digital Q and As, screenings, talks and more, all uplifting women in film’ and women’s…
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