Here’s our roundup of movie/series trailers that have hit the web since the last Trailer Tuesday. Yeah, it’s been like a month. September Pride was a bit of a distraction. Anyway, watch these sneak peeks of films — mainstream, indie and queer (if we’re lucky) — coming soon (or recently premiered) to theaters or a streaming platform near you.
Listed in order of premiere date.
In Between
When a new romance exposes his deepest insecurities, Nick, a husky gay man, must learn that being seen, and staying seen, can be its own kind of love story.
Written and directed by lead Nicholas Molencupp, the film stars Cameron Moir, Sachin Bhatt, Elle Army and Aaron Goldenberg.
Premiere date TBA.
Manhood
This documentary follows Dallas entrepreneur Bill Moore as he attempts to make penis enlargement as commonplace as Botox. Along the way, an OnlyFans star and a father of five put their bodies — and their insecurities — on the line.
From World of Wonder (The Eyes of Tammy Faye), Sheila Nevins (Citizenfour), Penny Lane (Hail Satan?), and director Daniel Lombroso (White Noise).
Release date TBA.
La Bola Negra
This queer war film tells the story of three generations of men whose lives are intimately connected through desire, pain and love. Starring Spanish music sensation Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, Julio Torres, Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close. From Cannes-winning directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi (“Los Javis”).
In theaters Oct. 16.
Clayface
Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting edge treatment that miraculously returns him to his former self… but also unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge.
The film stars Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan, as well as Nancy Carroll and Joshua James and directed by James Watkins.
Only in theaters Oct. 23.
Mouse
It’s 2002, and best friends Minnie and Callie are heading into their senior year of high school, with Minnie long living in the protective shadow of the charismatic and admired Callie. When their friendship is suddenly upended at the start of the summer, Minnie struggles to define her own identity and forms a complicated relationship with Callie’s poised, attentive mother, pulling her further from her own chaotic home.
Starring Sophie Okonedo, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, Chloe Coleman, Tara Mallen, Iman Vellani and David Hyde Pierce.
In select theaters Nov. 8 and wide release Nov. 13.
A Man Walks Down the Street
The film tells the story of a middle-aged gay man who returns home after 30 years to sell his late mother’s apartment. A chance encounter with an elderly man he once knew unlocks troubled memories. Simultaneously, a brief affair with a much younger man sends him spiraling through generational rifts and forces him to confront his internalized homophobia and the emotional wounds of his past.
In select theaters Nov. 20.
Elsinore
The true story of gay actor and Chariots of Fire star Ian Charleson whose greatest challenge becomes his greatest triumph. Facing his own mortality after his HIV/AIDS diagnosis with honesty, wit and grace, Charleson delivers a courageous performance that becomes a source of healing and inspiration for those around him.
Starring Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, Johnny Flynn, Luke Thompson, David Dawson and directed by Simon Stone.
In select theaters on Nov. 20.
–Rich Lopez