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James Kleinmann

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Biography:

James Kleinmann is the Editor of The Queer Review. The New York based Brit has contributed reviews and interviews to BBC Radio 2, BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Scotland, Attitude magazine, MTV, Gaydio and HeyUGuys. James is a graduate of University College London (UCL) and Drama Studio London. Find him @jameskleinmann

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Barbara Forever (2026) 5/5 EDIT “Tenderly-crated...as sensual, intimate and uninhibited as much of the work of its prolific subject, pioneering lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer.” – The Queer Review Jan 27, 2026 Full Review Peter Hujar's Day (2025) 92% 4/5 EDIT “"An exquisitely intimate portrait of Hujar’s friendship with Rosenkrantz… truly cinematic & captivating."” – The Queer Review Nov 12, 2025 Full Review Blue Moon (2025) 90% 5/5 EDIT “A riveting chamber piece powered by an impeccable, tour-de-force lead performance. ” – The Queer Review Sep 12, 2025 Full Review Deaf President Now! (2025) 100% 5/5 EDIT “The compelling and deeply moving film features a wealth of archive footage, innovative sound design that immerses the viewer in the Deaf perspective, and fascinating new interviews with key figures of the movement. ” – The Queer Review Jul 1, 2025 Full Review Assembly (2025) 5/5 EDIT “A rich, extraordinary documentary that takes its lead from Newsome’s expansive, inspiring and invigorating process as an artist. ” – The Queer Review Jun 12, 2025 Full Review Outerlands (2025) 4/5 EDIT “It is an affectingly understated, delicate film and Dillon, with their beautifully expressive face and underlying emotional intensity, proves to be a perfect fit for Oxman's style.” – The Queer Review May 21, 2025 Full Review The Wedding Banquet (2025) 86% 4/5 EDIT “A delightfully warm and uplifting rom-com with heart and soul, and an ensemble cast to die for.” – The Queer Review Apr 16, 2025 Full Review Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025) 97% 4/5 EDIT “Lively and engaging...both an insightful chronicle of Rocky Horror’s origins and legacy as well as a heartfelt tribute to its fans that explores its enduring appeal. ” – The Queer Review Mar 16, 2025 Full Review Queerpanorama (2025) 5/5 EDIT “Sexy, provocative and absorbing, with its stylish visuals and distinctive voice, Queerpanorama feels like a film that will be worth revisiting decades from now and that will still have something to say.” – The Queer Review Mar 5, 2025 Full Review Lesbian Space Princess (2025) 98% 4/5 EDIT “This is the queer animated scifi musical comedy you’ve been looking for. ” – The Queer Review Feb 25, 2025 Full Review Plainclothes (2025) 83% 3/5 EDIT “Although the overwrought visuals detract from the impact of the film, this is still a worthwhile watch, especially for Blyth and Tovey’s first-rate work, and Emmi should be commended for being gutsy enough to experiment.” – The Queer Review Feb 7, 2025 Full Review Heightened Scrutiny (2025) 94% 4/5 EDIT “Persuasively tracks the direct correlation between media discourse about trans lives and legislation. ” – The Queer Review Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Sauna (2025) 88% 4/5 EDIT “Super sexy and has something to say. ” – The Queer Review Jan 30, 2025 Full Review GEN_ (2025) 100% 3.5/5 EDIT “With its gentle observational lens, GEN_ is a powerful assertion that such personal healthcare decisions, that have a monumental effect on an individual’s life, should be left between a doctor and their patient. ” – The Queer Review Jan 28, 2025 Full Review Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2024) 93% 4/5 EDIT “[A] lively, affectionate yet nuanced portrait of the icon. Part of what makes this film such a delight is getting to spend time in Liza’s company and reveling in the carefully curated archive footage, some of which has never been seen publicly before. ” – The Queer Review Jan 24, 2025 Full Review Better Man (2024) 89% 5/5 EDIT “Thrillingly breathes new life into the genre....raw, honest, and intimate. I was blown away by how deeply affecting the film is, while some of the musical numbers made my heart soar. This is a devastating, healing, and uplifting watch. ” – The Queer Review Jan 11, 2025 Full Review Wicked (2024) 88% 5/5 EDIT “Chu excels here in ensuring the spectacle of this sweeping epic never overwhelms the emotional connection we feel to the characters.” – The Queer Review Nov 19, 2024 Full Review Close to You (2023) 67% 4/5 EDIT “Delicate and affecting.” – The Queer Review Sep 21, 2024 Full Review Will & Harper (2024) 99% 5/5 EDIT “Key to the success of the film is Will and Harper’s heartwarming rapport and the affection that they share for one another; so naturally funny together, it is a pleasure to be in their company...A deeply moving tribute to friendship. ” – The Queer Review Sep 21, 2024 Full Review Misericordia (2024) 94% 4/5 EDIT “Brilliantly paced, Guiraudie expertly sustains the suspense as the narrative takes some unexpected turns with his spare screenplay that lingers in what remains unspoken between characters. ” – The Queer Review Sep 7, 2024 Full Review Crossing (2024) 97% 4/5 EDIT “Crossing is an unhurried, delicate film but one that is pulsating with life. Keeping his screenplay tight allows Akin to revel in the small details. ” – The Queer Review Jul 17, 2024 Full Review I'm Your Venus (2024) 5/5 EDIT “...Profoundly moving...Ultimately, this is a film about memory, human dignity, the complexity of families and how it is never too late to make amends, to find peace for those left behind and secure the legacy of those we lost to soon.” – The Queer Review Jun 13, 2024 Full Review The People's Joker (2022) 96% 5/5 EDIT “The People’s Joker audaciously revitalizes the genre with its endlessly inventive approach, its fresh and distinctive queer voice, and striking visuals. In fact, this is the best comic movie I’ve seen in years. ” – The Queer Review Apr 1, 2024 Full Review Problemista (2023) 85% 4/5 EDIT “Continually unpredictable and delectably imaginative...For all its cleverness and inventiveness, it is a film with real heart that is ultimately as unexpectedly moving as it is funny.” – The Queer Review Mar 2, 2024 Full Review Sebastian (2024) 76% 4/5 EDIT “Mollica delivers natural, impeccably delicate work as Max, giving him a compelling intensity, despite the character's composed, purposefully impenetrable exterior” – The Queer Review Jan 31, 2024 Full Review
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