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Jul 22, 2022 · With the album out now, Simon Button talks to Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward about the reaction to Masquerade, the band’s connection to the LGBTQ community, and what’s next for Bananarama. As you celebrate 40 years in the business, reviewers are hailing the new album as one of your best ever…
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It’s now 40 years since Bananarama first burst onto the music scene with their big hair and punky aesthetic. They were one of England’s foremost bands, and they were a near constant fixture in the charts for much of the ’80s. Their story is well worn at this stage – Sara and Keren were childhood friends who both had a keen interest in music. They m...
Masqueradedeals with some big themes, but at its core, it’s a “joyous” electro-pop album that’s naturally infused with ’80s synth-pop. “Sara and I, our hearts are in that electro-pop/dance genre,” Keren says. “If you consider the music we’d been listening to as well, whether it’s the Jessie Ware album or The Weeknd or Dua Lipa, there’s a real nod t...
Both Sara and Keren are also keenly aware how much the LGBTQ+ community has stood by them throughout their careers, from when they started out in the early ’80s right up to now. They’ve always felt a kinship with their queer fans. “I think it’s [about] always having to fight for what you want. Gay people have had to do that and women have had to do...
It was a glorious time, but it didn’t come without its challenges. Sara and Keren are glad that they now have full ownership and control over the music they release – but that wasn’t always the case. “I mean we initially signed for no advance,” Sara explains. “We almost signed a publishing deal for peanuts because we didn’t know anything about it a...
Keren is glad the Me Too movement has taken hold in recent years, putting a harsh spotlight on some of the mistreatment women have had to endure. “It’s fantastic that’s come into the public eye because there are so many times where things happened and you think, ‘What a shame you didn’t speak out.’ You just accepted it. We grew up in a sexist estab...
Jun 10, 2024 · 35 LGBTQ+ Films That Viewers Say You Absolutely Must Watch For Pride (Or Any Time Of The Year) There are just simply too many amazing movies to count. by Casey Rackham. BuzzFeed Contributor....
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1 day ago · The Merry Gentlemen (Nov. 20): Perma-hottie Chad Michael Murray stars in what sounds like a Hallmark holiday movie meets Magic Mike —so you know the gays will eat this up! Transmitzvah (Nov. 22 ...
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- “End of the Century” Few films have captured the dual fleeting and enduring nature of intimate connection as poignantly as “End of the Century.” The film, an elegant three-hander that mostly revolves around two men who meet-cute on a Barcelona balcony, leaves a lingering impression on the heart.
- “I Killed My Mother” Xavier Dolan’s “I Killed My Mother” marked the emergence of an exciting new filmmaking talent. The Montreal actor, a mere 20 years old, displays a startlingly mature perspective on human behavior in his triple threat position as writer-director-star.
- “Circus of Books” It’s hard to think of a better premise for a documentary than a gay porn shop run by a straight Jewish couple, but throw into the mix that their daughter is the filmmaker and you have one of the most surprising films of the year.
- “The Duke of Burgundy” Peter Strickland’s visually evocative tribute to ’70s European sexploitation films explores the sadomasochistic relationship between two lesbian entomologists.
Mar 15, 2016 · To mark the 30th anniversary of BFI Flare: London LGBTQ + Film Festival, we are delighted to announce the Top 30 LGBTQ + Films of All Time in the first major critical survey of LGBTQ + films.
Apr 24, 2024 · LGBTQ+ movies are an important part of cinema, because they give voice to the queer community. Whether it's through a thought-provoking documentary, sweeping romance or light-hearted...
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