
Cruising (1980): Into the Dark Heart of NYC’s Gay Underground
A 1980 thriller that sparked outrage, confused audiences, and raised identity questions the film never fully answers.
Director: William Friedkin

A 1980 thriller that sparked outrage, confused audiences, and raised identity questions the film never fully answers.
Director: William Friedkin

A tender coming-of-age story set in Kosovo, I Love You More explores a teenager’s first love and the emotional weight of unspoken truths within his family and friendships.
Director: Erblin Nushi

A bold and emotional Colombian film that confronts homophobia, institutional cruelty, and the tragedy of young love caught in a judgmental world.
Director:: Gustavo Nieto Roa

Two men. One love. Zero safety nets. Nowhere (2020) shows what happens when love collides with immigration, silence, and sacrifice.

A feel-good romantic comedy about friendship, love, and timing — when the best man turns out to be the right man.
Director: Ron Oliver

Cicada is one of those quiet, honest films that hit you when you least expect it. It’s about two guys who fall in love while dealing with stuff they don’t really talk about out loud — trauma, shame, healing. It feels real, like you’re watching someone’s actual life unfold, not just a movie.

A powerful and emotional story about a boy, his sister, and a city that finds hope in miracles while ignoring everything else.

A sensitive coming-of-age tale about a Mexican teenager uncovering love, secrets, and family truths.

A poetic and emotional drama about finding oneself in the midst of confusion and societal expectations.
Director: Anne Misawa

A witty and heartfelt queer rom-com inspired by Pride and Prejudice, set on the iconic Fire Island with sass, sun, and self-discovery.
Director_ Andrew Ahn

A bold and funny queer rom-com about two emotionally unavailable gay men trying (and failing) to fall in love.
Director: Nicholas Stoller

A small-town teacher is accidentally outed on live TV and forced to confront his identity in this light-hearted gay comedy classic.
Director; Frank Oz

A funny and honest teen comedy about self-discovery, awkward love, and the chaos of figuring out your sexuality.
Director: Craig Johnson

A raw and funny queer classic that celebrates love, identity, and chosen family — with one-liners that bite and moments that break your heart.
Director: Paul Bogart

Jeffery, a young gay man in New York, decides that sex is too much and decided to become celibate… Director: Christopher Ashley, USA, 1995, Comedy

An awkward yet honest indie drama about desire, denial and queer identity.
Director:
Robert O’Geen

My Straight Son is a heartfelt story about fatherhood, acceptance, and personal growth, with strong messages against discrimination.
Director:

A darkly funny road trip film where two estranged half-brothers confront their past—and each other.
Director: Ryan Barton-Grimley

Telephone repairmen plan to get insider stock info by tapping a client’s line. The plan quickly goes south when they overhear a murder plot.
Director: Casper Andreas

Monsoon (2019) explores the intersection of culture and gay sexuality as Kit returns to Vietnam, navigating love, heritage, and the meaning of home.
Director: Hong Khaou