About Orvel.me

Orvel.me is a space dedicated to stories that matter. On this page, learn more about Orvel.me, the person behind the words and the films that inspire them.

Who I Am – About Orvel.me

My name is Orvel — a writer, observer, and lifelong fan of films that don’t follow the rules. I created Orvel.me to share the kind of stories that don’t scream for attention but stay with you long after the credits roll.

What This Site Is About

Orvel.me focuses on gay themed, independent, and arthouse films — the kind of cinema that often slips under the mainstream radar. Each review is written with care, humor, and honesty. No star ratings. Just perspective.

Philosophy

I believe cinema is a mirror — not always flattering, but always truthful. The goal isn’t to judge, but to understand why certain films matter to us. Whether it’s love, loss, or the awkward beauty of being human — it all belongs here.

My Approach to Writing

Writing about films is never just about films. It’s about people, choices, and all those moments that make us who we are. On Orvel.me, every review comes from a place of curiosity — not to label a movie as good or bad, but to ask why it moves us. Some stories heal, others hurt, but they all remind us we’re still capable of feeling.

Why I Write About Gay Themed and Independent Cinema

Mainstream cinema already has a thousand voices speaking for it. Independent and queer cinema, however, often has to whisper to be heard. I write to turn that whisper into something louder — not for shock, but for recognition. Every story of love, loss, or identity adds one more reason why visibility matters. My goal isn’t to defend these films but to celebrate them for what they are: human stories that deserve space.

How This Site Started

The idea for Orvel.me started years ago, somewhere between late-night screenings, festival submissions, and coffee-fueled arguments about what “art” really means. I wanted a place that would cut through marketing noise and focus on emotion — to write in a way that sounds like a friend talking, not a critic lecturing. Today, the site has grown into a collection of hundreds of film reviews, interviews, and personal reflections that trace not just cinema, but the evolution of perspective.

Community and Connection

Behind every visit to Orvel.me there’s someone looking for a film that says, “you’re not alone.” That’s what keeps me writing. If my words help one person feel seen or curious again, then this small corner of the internet has done its job. So, whether you’re a casual viewer, a film student, or someone just wandering through — welcome. Pour yourself a coffee, scroll through the reviews, and stay as long as you like.

Contact

You can reach me at author@orvel.me. If you want to reference or share my reviews, please include a link back to the original post. This site runs on WordPress with a custom ACF setup — because I like doing things properly.