David Opie
@davidopie.bsky.social
Writing gay/geeky stuff at Indiewire, GamesRadar, DigitalSpy, RadioTimes, Empire Magazine, Paste, iNews | Yahoo UK columnist | RT approved | [email protected]
I love zombies, I love drag, I love gay shit, I love Romero movies and I love pretty much everyone in this whole cast. So why was #QueensOfTheDead so dull? It didn’t have to be scary, but unfortunately, it’s not funny either, relying on basic gay cliches that are camp but shallow
November 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I love zombies, I love drag, I love gay shit, I love Romero movies and I love pretty much everyone in this whole cast. So why was #QueensOfTheDead so dull? It didn’t have to be scary, but unfortunately, it’s not funny either, relying on basic gay cliches that are camp but shallow
We’re not talking enough about #Lurker. I’m as obsessed with Alex Russell’s debut as Matthew is with Oliver. Archie Madekwe is incredible in what could have been a surface level popstar role while Théodore Pellerin cements himself as someone to watch after his drag lead in Solo
November 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We’re not talking enough about #Lurker. I’m as obsessed with Alex Russell’s debut as Matthew is with Oliver. Archie Madekwe is incredible in what could have been a surface level popstar role while Théodore Pellerin cements himself as someone to watch after his drag lead in Solo
Not that we needed more proof, but JLo is a STAR in #KissOfTheSpiderWoman. As is Tonatiuh in the kind of breakout role that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible. Cast him in everything pls (also loved seeing a Technicolor musical actually embrace queerness for once)
November 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Not that we needed more proof, but JLo is a STAR in #KissOfTheSpiderWoman. As is Tonatiuh in the kind of breakout role that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible. Cast him in everything pls (also loved seeing a Technicolor musical actually embrace queerness for once)
I think the reason I’m so disappointed by #JayKelly is because early scenes with Billy Crudup blew me away - an instant Oscar fave for best supporting - and then the film became increasingly sentimental and lost its bite by the end. Still worth seeing tho just for Billy tbh
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I think the reason I’m so disappointed by #JayKelly is because early scenes with Billy Crudup blew me away - an instant Oscar fave for best supporting - and then the film became increasingly sentimental and lost its bite by the end. Still worth seeing tho just for Billy tbh
No Celebrity Traitors this week
November 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
No Celebrity Traitors this week
Save me hot gay rivals
November 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Save me hot gay rivals
Ben Whishaw is mesmerising in Peter Hujar’s Day. Maybe his best role to date? I was totally caught up in the stories he recounts that alternate between banal and fascinating, but never boring. Rebecca Hall brings authentic warmth to their connection in this nostalgic two-hander.
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Ben Whishaw is mesmerising in Peter Hujar’s Day. Maybe his best role to date? I was totally caught up in the stories he recounts that alternate between banal and fascinating, but never boring. Rebecca Hall brings authentic warmth to their connection in this nostalgic two-hander.
Maxton Hall levels up from a one star show to a two star show in its second season. Still the worst YA series I’ve seen in a while, but at least it’s bordering on watchable this time around
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Maxton Hall levels up from a one star show to a two star show in its second season. Still the worst YA series I’ve seen in a while, but at least it’s bordering on watchable this time around
#InYourDreams is a sweet, enjoyable way to while away 90 minutes. Coming after the wildly entertaining KPOP Demon Hunters doesn’t do it any favours though. You’d think a film about dreaming would aspire to be more imaginative. Baloney Tony will be a hit with kids regardless
November 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
#InYourDreams is a sweet, enjoyable way to while away 90 minutes. Coming after the wildly entertaining KPOP Demon Hunters doesn’t do it any favours though. You’d think a film about dreaming would aspire to be more imaginative. Baloney Tony will be a hit with kids regardless
When he asks for pole pics
November 9, 2025 at 7:59 AM
When he asks for pole pics
#AllHerFault reminded me that we really need to see Sophia Lillis in more things. A scene-stealer in IT, the lead of an unfairly cancelled Netflix show, lots of fun in the overlooked Dungeons and Dragons film… Mike White needs to cast her in The White Lotus ASAP
November 9, 2025 at 4:49 AM
#AllHerFault reminded me that we really need to see Sophia Lillis in more things. A scene-stealer in IT, the lead of an unfairly cancelled Netflix show, lots of fun in the overlooked Dungeons and Dragons film… Mike White needs to cast her in The White Lotus ASAP
There’s never been a better time to have the name Vince and work in TV
#Pluribus #TheVinceStaplesShow
#Pluribus #TheVinceStaplesShow
November 8, 2025 at 6:10 AM
There’s never been a better time to have the name Vince and work in TV
#Pluribus #TheVinceStaplesShow
#Pluribus #TheVinceStaplesShow
Been drowning in screeners recently. One show was a 2 star slog. But I’ve also watched some great stuff including #DeathByLightning, a preposterously funny yet tragic historical drama about a forgotten American president and the man who killed him. Review coming soon for Empire
November 6, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Been drowning in screeners recently. One show was a 2 star slog. But I’ve also watched some great stuff including #DeathByLightning, a preposterously funny yet tragic historical drama about a forgotten American president and the man who killed him. Review coming soon for Empire
November 6, 2025 at 7:41 AM
I really enjoyed #AllHerFault! It’s not operating at HBO levels of prestige, but it’s not Ryan Murphy style trash either. It’s just a really twisty, smart little thriller with great performances across the board. I live for anything Sarah Snook does and Dakota Fanning slays too
November 6, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I really enjoyed #AllHerFault! It’s not operating at HBO levels of prestige, but it’s not Ryan Murphy style trash either. It’s just a really twisty, smart little thriller with great performances across the board. I live for anything Sarah Snook does and Dakota Fanning slays too
Set in a Scavengers Reign ecosystem of horrors, #PredatorBadlands is one of the most entertaining films of the year. Elle Fanning pulls double synth duty to perfection but don’t overlook Schuster-Koloamatangi. How Dan Trachtenberg resurrected this franchise needs to be studied.
November 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Set in a Scavengers Reign ecosystem of horrors, #PredatorBadlands is one of the most entertaining films of the year. Elle Fanning pulls double synth duty to perfection but don’t overlook Schuster-Koloamatangi. How Dan Trachtenberg resurrected this franchise needs to be studied.
Watching the #VinceStaplesShow ahead of season 2 and I love it. Can’t believe there wasn’t more hype when it first came out. So weird and offbeat with really tight writing. There’s only 5 episodes in s1, each around 20 minutes long, so you have no excuse not to check it out!
November 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Watching the #VinceStaplesShow ahead of season 2 and I love it. Can’t believe there wasn’t more hype when it first came out. So weird and offbeat with really tight writing. There’s only 5 episodes in s1, each around 20 minutes long, so you have no excuse not to check it out!
Manny Jacinto voted PEOPLE’s Sexiest Sith of 2025 in readers’ choice.
November 4, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Manny Jacinto voted PEOPLE’s Sexiest Sith of 2025 in readers’ choice.
Laura Dern with David Lynch to the left and her mother Diane Ladd to the right 💔
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Laura Dern with David Lynch to the left and her mother Diane Ladd to the right 💔
I’m not exaggerating when I say Alan Carr in this cloak changed my life for the better #CelebrityTraitors
November 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I’m not exaggerating when I say Alan Carr in this cloak changed my life for the better #CelebrityTraitors