Alex Wheatle: Resting in Power – A Personal Reflection
Sailesh Ram, the editor and founder of this website, pays tribute to a writer who always inspired him… VERY SHOCKED and saddened to hear the news of writer Alex Wheatle’s…read more →
Author: Asian Culture Vulture
‘Alterations’ – Chasing dreams when the world appears to be against you
Terrific ensemble acting lifts play that is a little dated at the edges… THIS is an enjoyable play on several levels – with fine performances throughout especially from the lead,…read more →
BFI Flare 2025 – South Asian politics, Transfemme, Polyamory, Coming Out with a difference; and Desi Queers
South Asian interest films at one of the world’s largest and most highly regarded LGBTQIA+ platforms… BRITAIN’S leading festival showcasing the best in LGBTQIA+ cinema starts tomorrow (March 19-30) with…read more →
‘Pink’ – BFI Flare: Father and son tale stars Gordon Warnecke in Yassa Khan life to screen ‘out’ story (video interview)
First time writer-director draws from his own life in this searing tale described by some as a British ‘Goodfellas’… VERY autobiographical and almost unbelievable, writer-director Yassa Khan invites us into…read more →
‘Before I do’ – BFI Flare – “Beyond acceptance” and dreaming freely… (video interview)
Short film has original and imaginative take on a South Asian woman’s impending marriage… EXPLORING the queer space from a South Asian woman lens is the short film, ‘Before I…read more →
