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Video Review – Fire Island is the best mainstream romantic comedy in years

June 4, 2022 by EJ Moreno

EJ Moreno with a video review of Fire Island…

Many have tried, but Fire Island could be the first great mainstream gay rom-com. The humor and heart work well in this adorable summer love story. Critic EJ Moreno dives into the upcoming Hulu film and explains why this is perfect viewing for Pride Month 2022 and every year after!

Watch the review below, and be sure to follow us on YouTube for more reviews, exclusive interviews, and other video content…

SEE ALSO: Exclusive Interview – Fire Island director Andrew Ahn and actor Tomas Matos

Set in the iconic Pines, Andrew Ahn’s FIRE ISLAND is an unapologetic, modern-day rom-com showcasing a diverse, multicultural examination of queerness and romance. Inspired by the timeless pursuits from Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice, the story centers around two best friends (Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang) who set out to have a legendary summer adventure with the help of cheap rosé and their cadre of eclectic friends.

The cast of FIRE ISLAND includes Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Matt Rogers, Tomas Matos, Torian Miller, Nick Adams, Zane Phillips, Michael Graceffa, Peter Smith, and Bradley Gibson. RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty Peppermint also cameos in the film.

Fire Island is streaming now on Hulu and Disney+.

 

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, Flickering Myth TV, Movies, Reviews Tagged With: Bowen Yang, Conrad Ricamora, fire island, Hulu, James Scully, Joel Kim Booster, Margaret Cho, Matt Rogers, Michael Graceffa, Nick Adams, Peter Smith, Tomas Matos, Torian Miller, Zane Phillips

About EJ Moreno

EJ Moreno is a film and television critic and entertainment writer who joined the pop culture website Flickering Myth in 2018 and now serves as the executive producer of Flickering Myth TV, a YouTube channel with over 27,000 subscribers. With over a decade of experience, he is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic who is also part of the Critics Choice Association and GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

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