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Club Kid Eyes Oscars After New York Gay Party Film Release
US indie film Club Kid, set in New York's underground gay party scene, aims for Oscars after Cannes buzz and distributor bidding war.
In brief
US indie film Club Kid, set in New York's underground gay party scene, aims for Oscars after Cannes buzz and distributor bidding war. US director Jordan Firstman's film Club Kid, based on his New York queer party experiences, is a potential Oscars contender with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Originally reported by…
Film Debut at Cannes
US indie film Club Kid became a buzziest title at Cannes Film Festival in May, sparking distributor bidding war won by A24.
100% Rotten Tomatoes Rating
The film earned a rare 100-per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes after winning awards at festivals.
Director's Background
Jordan Firstman, 35, wrote and acts in the film, drawing from personal experience of New York's underground gay club scene.
Queer Party Coded Language
The film uses coded language: 'K' for ketamine, 'C' for cocaine, 'G' for GHB, '3' for 3-MMC.
Parenting Story Focus
The film follows a gay New Yorker who discovers he is the father of a 10-year-old child, focusing on chosen family.
Self-Esteem Challenges
Firstman faced struggles with self-esteem growing up gay, but remains confident in his filmmaking abilities.
2016 Nostalgia
Firstman recalls 2016 as the last good year before Trump's election, the pandemic, and political turmoil.
Oscars Contender
Critics see Club Kid as a potential Oscars contender after its international release from Wednesday.
Here's the gist
US director Jordan Firstman's film Club Kid, based on his New York queer party experiences, is a potential Oscars contender with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
