Arts & Entertainment
‘Call Me By Your Name’ pulled from Beijing International Film Festival
Sony Pictures Entertainment declined to explain the removal
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“Call Me By Your Name” has been removed from the Beijing International Film Festival line up, the film’s distributor has confirmed.
Sony Pictures Entertainment told Reuters that the film will no longer be screened at the festival in April but declined to detail why.
While homosexuality is legal in China, it is not widely accepted. Last May, the lesbian dating app Reya was banned from China and last July an LGBT conference in Chengdu was canceled. In film, China censored a gay kiss between two cyborgs in the film “Alien: Covenant” last year.
The removal of “Call Me By Your Name” from the festival is the first censorship since China’s film industry moved under the Propaganda Department of the Communist Party’s Central Committee last week.
Sports
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay
Games to take place next month in Italy
“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.
HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.
The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.
Bars & Parties
Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans
Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance
Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.
Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.
This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.
The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.
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