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San Francisco Bay Times is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Gary M. Kramer.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) Gary M. Kramer Kiss of the Spider Woman has moments of seduction and is at times is spellbinding—most notably in the scenes between cellmates Luis Molina (out gay Tonatiuh) and Valentin (Diego Luna).
Posted Oct 14, 2025  Edit critic review
High Tide (2024) Gary M. Kramer "A bittersweet character study... Pigossi delivers a very affecting, ingratiating performance as a man struggling not to hit rock bottom."
Posted Dec 18, 2024  Edit critic review
Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara (2024) Gary M. Kramer Fanatical is a compelling cautionary tale about the perils of fame in the digital age.
Posted Oct 23, 2024  Edit critic review
My Policeman (2022) Gary M. Kramer Like Tom who tries to please both his lovers—but ends up pleasing neither—the film tries to create something romantic and tragic but ends up being neither.... What is unfortunate about this film is that it so bland; it could have been so much better.
Posted Oct 20, 2022  Edit critic review
Loving Highsmith (2022) Gary M. Kramer The wan documentary, Loving Highsmith, is a portrait of the writer, but it is about as deep as a Wikipedia entry.
Posted Sep 09, 2022  Edit critic review
Benediction (2021) Gary M. Kramer With gorgeous costumes and music (a Davies trademark), as well as plenty of witty dialogue, this classy, tasteful film is a magnificent tribute to the poet.
Posted May 12, 2022  Edit critic review
Neptune Frost (2021) Gary M. Kramer A heady, visually stimulating, sci-fi musical extravaganza... Neptune Frost pulsates to a rhythmic beat and the musical sequences are fabulous. So too, are the makeup and costumes (one character sports a jacket made from a disassembled computer keyboard).
Posted May 12, 2022  Edit critic review
The Estate (2020) Gary M. Kramer The delicious queer comedy thriller The Estate, is full of witty one-liners and dirty double-crosses.... For those who lean into its campiness, The Estate is wicked fun.
Posted Oct 22, 2021  Edit critic review
Berlin Alexanderplatz (2020) Gary M. Kramer Berlin Alexanderplatz crackles because Welket Bungué is magnetic in the central role.
Posted Aug 26, 2021  Edit critic review
Twilight's Kiss (2019) Gary M. Kramer Yeung's sensitive film captures the quotidian aspects of these ordinary lives that undergo deep and profoundly subtle changes... Yeung's exquisite and wonderfully acted film is full of such quietly powerful moments.
Posted Jan 28, 2021  Edit critic review
Falling (2020) Gary M. Kramer By the time father and son confront one another, in one of the film's better scenes, it is almost too late. Mortensen shows an eye for detail and composition, but one wishes his grating film were better.
Posted Jan 28, 2021  Edit critic review
Young Hunter (2020) Gary M. Kramer Viewers will likely feel conflicted and unsettled as Young Hunter plays out.... Berger takes a calculated risk here, but his skill as a filmmaker delivers a satisfying payoff.... This story is uncomfortable, but it needs to be told-and seen.
Posted Oct 29, 2020  Edit critic review
Boys State (2020) Gary M. Kramer Only occasionally inspiring....Boys State may not be particularly well made, but by the film's end, it does feature a genuinely emotional moment.... If only the rest of this disappointing film had such power.
Posted Jul 30, 2020  Edit critic review
Brotherhood (2019) Gary M. Kramer Brotherhood, which recounts a tragedy that is little-known in the United States, is best appreciated by younger viewers who can absorb the messages of heroism, bravery, and sacrifice that are raised
Posted Jul 16, 2020  Edit critic review
Earthquake Bird (2019) Gary M. Kramer [A] twisty and absorbing adaptation of Susanna Jones' celebrated novel.
Posted Nov 14, 2019  Edit critic review
The Queen (1968) Gary M. Kramer "[A] fantastic time capsule from 1968...This documentary is a fascinating piece of history, captured in a style that is very much of-and ahead of-its time."
Posted Jul 25, 2019  Edit critic review
Guest Artist (2019) Gary M. Kramer Guest Artist is slight (75 minutes) and stagey, but Daniels and Macias generate some sparks with their tête-à-tête.
Posted Jun 27, 2019  Edit critic review
Gay Chorus Deep South (2019) Gary M. Kramer [A] crowd-pleasing documentary.... The film showcases the music, of course, which is wonderful, but it is how the chorus changes the minds of the people they meet-and how the people change the minds of the chorus-that reverberates.
Posted Jun 27, 2019  Edit critic review
A Simple Wedding (2018) Gary M. Kramer This affable comedy about cultures clashing and uniting contains some witty one-liners and some amusing sight gags, which is why it is frustrating when it stoops low or goes too broad.
Posted Jun 27, 2019  Edit critic review
Clementine (2019) Gary M. Kramer Apparently, writer/director Lara Gallagher had to get something out of her system. But it doesn't make for anything interesting to watch.
Posted Jun 27, 2019  Edit critic review
Socrates (2018) Gary M. Kramer The film boasts a striking authenticity, and Malheiros, in his film debut, is pitch-perfect, conveying Sócrates' hunger (for food, money and love), his self-reliance and his despair in ways that are both heartbreaking and inspiring.
Posted Jun 27, 2019  Edit critic review
One Taxi Ride (2019) Gary M. Kramer Erick's courage to tell his story is inspiring, and this film is important and necessary for providing an example of bravery and support for victims.
Posted Jun 21, 2019  Edit critic review
Sister Aimee (2019) Gary M. Kramer The lesbian angle may be downplayed, but Sister Aimee offers other pleasures, such as a catchy and showstopping musical number. Hollyman delivers an impressive performance here, but it is the sultry Suarez Paz who truly captivates.
Posted Jun 14, 2019  Edit critic review
Tremors (2019) Gary M. Kramer Exquisite....Tremors is a quietly powerful film buoyed by Olyslager's remarkable performance.
Posted Jun 14, 2019  Edit critic review
Monsters. (Monstri.) (2019) Gary M. Kramer A fantastic slow-burn drama...Monsters. is simple, but riveting.... In his film debut, writer/director Marius Olteanu has made a searing marital drama.
Posted Jun 14, 2019  Edit critic review
(undefined) Gary M. Kramer Absolutely enchanting...The highlight of We Are the Radical Monarchs is seeing the young girls step into power.
Posted Jun 14, 2019  Edit critic review
Luciérnagas (2018) Gary M. Kramer [A] poignant, artfully made drama.... Marandi gives an affecting, internal performance;.... Luis Alberti smolders with intensity.
Posted Jun 14, 2019  Edit critic review
Benjamin (2018) Gary M. Kramer Alternately charming and cringe-inducing...Nevertheless, it is easy to root for Benjamin and his friends, even if they are their own worst enemies.
Posted Jun 14, 2019  Edit critic review
End of the Century (2019) Gary M. Kramer [A]n absolutely hypnotic romance.... End of the Century unfolds slowly, deliberately and it plays with time, memory and imagination in ways that will provoke viewers. It also features a scene of the guys dancing that is pure magic.
Posted Jun 14, 2019  Edit critic review
1985 (2018) Gary M. Kramer 1985 may moralize a bit, but the film is quite moving. Smith gives a strong, subtle performance, and Madsen is heartbreaking as his mom. Bring Kleenex.
Posted Aug 15, 2018  Edit critic review
Postcards From London (2018) Gary M. Kramer Witty and visually dynamic...Postcards from London unfolds as a series of clever tableaus.
Posted Aug 14, 2018  Edit critic review
Mario (2018) Gary M. Kramer This absorbing film sneaks up on viewers and packs an emotional wallop.
Posted Aug 14, 2018  Edit critic review
Night Comes On (2018) Gary M. Kramer Fishback is riveting throughout... Spiro's film is full of smart details and compelling performances.
Posted Jun 22, 2018  Edit critic review
Studio 54: The Documentary (2018) Gary M. Kramer Studio 54 shows what it is like to capture lightning in a bottle, as well as what it means to get burned. The archival footage is fabulous, and this film is a rollicking good time.
Posted Jun 22, 2018  Edit critic review
Mapplethorpe (2018) Gary M. Kramer Mapplethorpe continues to hit the expected beats of the photographer's life, having about as much depth as a Wikipedia entry.
Posted Jun 22, 2018  Edit critic review
Half Magic (2018) Gary M. Kramer Graham's well-intentioned film probably plays better as a television series than a feature
Posted Feb 22, 2018  Edit critic review
Quiet Heroes (2018) Gary M. Kramer Where Quiet Heroes excels is in the personal stories that put a face on both the doctors and their patients.
Posted Jan 25, 2018  Edit critic review
Truman (2015) Gary M. Kramer Cesc Gay is not a sentimentalist, and while Truman may tug at viewer's heartstrings, it is never mawkish or maudlin.
Posted Nov 18, 2017  Edit critic review
Taekwondo (2016) Gary M. Kramer Taekwondo is a leisurely-paced film that lets viewers bask in its hazy homoeroticism....anyone who succumbs to the film's sensual rhythms, it will be a stimulating experience.
Posted Nov 18, 2017  Edit critic review
My Friend Dahmer (2017) Gary M. Kramer My Friend Dahmer may walk the fine line between satire and horror, but the film succeeds because it is not judgmental.
Posted Nov 17, 2017  Edit critic review
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