Juan Antonio Barquin

Juan Antonio Barquin co-runs a film criticism site, Dim the House Lights, and works as an arts writer for New Times. He aspires to be Bridget Jones and loves genre flicks.

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<i>Queer</i> Is a Perfectly Imperfect Reflection of the Gay Experience

Queer Is a Perfectly Imperfect Reflection of the Gay Experience

By Juan Antonio Barquin

With Die, Mommie, Die!, Island City Brings a Queer Gem to the Stage

By Juan Antonio Barquin

Five Films to See at Miami Film Festival 2022

Five Films to See at Miami Film Festival 2022

By Juan Antonio Barquin and Others

Kanye West’s Donda 2 Experience Performance Was as Engrossing as It Was Chaotic

Kanye West’s Donda 2 Experience Performance Was as Engrossing as It Was Chaotic

By Juan Antonio Barquin

Steely Dan’s Tour Opens With Four Unique Nights in Miami Beach

Steely Dan’s Tour Opens With Four Unique Nights in Miami Beach

By Juan Antonio Barquin

<i>In the Heights</i> Cast Reflects on Creating a Sincere Universal Musical

In the Heights Cast Reflects on Creating a Sincere Universal Musical

By Juan Antonio Barquin

In <i>With Teeth</i>, Kristen Arnett Focuses on Messy Queers and Dysfunctional Relationships

In With Teeth, Kristen Arnett Focuses on Messy Queers and Dysfunctional Relationships

By Juan Antonio Barquin

<i>Freaky</i> Is a Decent Play on an Old Formula

Freaky Is a Decent Play on an Old Formula

By Juan Antonio Barquin

Five Films to Watch at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival 2020

Five Films to Watch at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival 2020

By Juan Antonio Barquin and Others

<em>Tenet</em> on 70mm May Just Be Worth Returning to Cinemas

Tenet on 70mm May Just Be Worth Returning to Cinemas

By Juan Antonio Barquin

Outshine Film Festival Delivers Docs, Drag, and Dicks to South Florida — All via the Web

Outshine Film Festival Delivers Docs, Drag, and Dicks to South Florida — All via the Web

By Juan Antonio Barquin and Others

<i>Random Acts of Violence</i> Serves Up No Slasher Thrills

Random Acts of Violence Serves Up No Slasher Thrills

By Juan Antonio Barquin

<i>She Dies Tomorrow</i>‘s Unsettling Mood Is the Perfect Horror for Our Pandemic-Stricken Times

She Dies Tomorrow‘s Unsettling Mood Is the Perfect Horror for Our Pandemic-Stricken Times

By Juan Antonio Barquin

Marisa Tomei Reigns in <i>The King of Staten Island</i>

Marisa Tomei Reigns in The King of Staten Island

By Juan Antonio Barquin

The Best Films of 2019

The Best Films of 2019

By Juan Antonio Barquin

<em>Waves</em> Director Trey Edward Shults Talks Personal Storytelling and Filmmaking in Florida

Waves Director Trey Edward Shults Talks Personal Storytelling and Filmmaking in Florida

By Juan Antonio Barquin

Popcorn Frights Announces Homegrown Lineup and More Premieres

Popcorn Frights Announces Homegrown Lineup and More Premieres

By Juan Antonio Barquin

Popcorn Frights Announces Opening Night World Premiere by Writers of <em>A Quiet Place</em> and More

Popcorn Frights Announces Opening Night World Premiere by Writers of A Quiet Place and More

By Juan Antonio Barquin

<i>Five Feet Apart</i> Is More Manipulative Than Moving, While <i>To Dust</i> Has Morbid Charm

Five Feet Apart Is More Manipulative Than Moving, While To Dust Has Morbid Charm

By Juan Antonio Barquin and Others

<i>Arctic</i> Tells an Icy, Intense Tale, While the Oscars’ Documentary Shorts Fall Flat

Arctic Tells an Icy, Intense Tale, While the Oscars’ Documentary Shorts Fall Flat

By Juan Antonio Barquin and Others

Writer Tarell Alvin McCraney on the Queerness of Netflix’s <em>High Flying Bird</em>

Writer Tarell Alvin McCraney on the Queerness of Netflix’s High Flying Bird

By Juan Antonio Barquin

Popcorn Frights Film Festival 2018 Brings Horror Premieres to Savor Cinema

Popcorn Frights Film Festival 2018 Brings Horror Premieres to Savor Cinema

By Juan Antonio Barquin and Others

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