Jack King

Niamh Algar on ‘Censor’: ‘Victim is a misused word’
Culture

Niamh Algar on ‘Censor’: ‘Victim is a misused word’

Fright night — Following the release of bone-chilling British horror movie ‘Censor’, the film’s 29-year-old lead discusses the concept of censorship, tapping into her character’s trauma, and the video nasty craze.

Written by: Jack King

‘Zola‘: an electrifying stripper saga for the internet age
Film

‘Zola‘: an electrifying stripper saga for the internet age

Janicza Bravo in conversation — The filmmaker discusses how she came to direct her much-buzzed movie based on a riotous Twitter thread and why race is at the heart of the story.

Written by: Jack King

‘Limbo‘ is a darkly humorous look at the refugee experience
Film

‘Limbo‘ is a darkly humorous look at the refugee experience

Ben Sharrock in conversation — Ben Sharrock discusses his sophomore feature, which offers a witty take on life in Scotland, and a deep compassion for the migrant experience

Written by: Jack King

For LGBTQ+ football fans, even more must be done
Activism

For LGBTQ+ football fans, even more must be done

Reclaim the game — This year’s Euros showed glimmers of hope for LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity in football – but can that energy be channelled into the World Cup?

Written by: Jack King

‘Shiva Baby‘ is a viscerally anxious coming-of-age film
Culture

‘Shiva Baby‘ is a viscerally anxious coming-of-age film

Emma Seligman in conversation — The first-time director discusses her new high-octave panic of a movie about a young bisexual Jewish woman, portrayed by Rachel Sennott, who runs into her sugar daddy at a shiva.

Written by: Jack King

An alternative guide to London’s rich queer legacy
Culture

An alternative guide to London’s rich queer legacy

Story of survival — Alim Kheraj discusses his new book celebrating the capital’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene and the patchwork of bars, clubs, shops, Pride events, saunas and sex shops that have catered to the queer community – both past and present.

Written by: Jack King

George M. Johnson is uplifting young, queer Black readers
Culture

George M. Johnson is uplifting young, queer Black readers

All Boys Aren’t Blue — The 35-year-old LGBTQ+ activist and author from New Jersey discusses their latest book, an unflinching memoir-manifesto traversing topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity and Black joy.

Written by: Jack King

We mustn’t forget the tabloids‘ sins against the gays
Activism

We mustn’t forget the tabloids‘ sins against the gays

Facing the past — When AIDS emerged in the ‘80s, it presented the perfect opportunity for tabloids to stir public fears. Holding the media accountable will mean acknowledging their bigotry – both past and present.

Written by: Jack King

The LGB Alliance threatens more than trans rights
Opinion

The LGB Alliance threatens more than trans rights

#LWithTheT — In the wake of a popular British gay magazine sharing several tweets from a transphobic organisation last month, writer Jack King argues that these attempts to stoke division are a danger to us all.

Written by: Jack King

Have we already forgotten the AIDS crisis?
Activism

Have we already forgotten the AIDS crisis?

Lessons to be learnt — In ignoring America's last great pandemic, we are missing many vital lessons for dealing with coronavirus, argues writer Jack King.

Written by: Jack King

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