You could pretty much describe this as a queer neo-noir erotic thriller about a closeted cop who freely admits he's a sex addict and gradually loses control as the story unfolds. There was a time when sleazy, sweaty, proudly trashy movies like this flourished on dangerous attraction, moral ambiguity, and people making terrible decisions beneath neon lights. This isn't one of them, though, at least not for me. It falls short in a lot of ways and, honestly, never managed to hold my attention. The main problem is that the plot becomes so convoluted and confusing that massive parts of it simply stop making sense. Aiden is a Sydney cop trying his hardest not to masturbate because he's dealing with some kind of sex addiction and has persuaded himself that abstinence makes him physically stronger as well as a better cop. He takes it so seriously that, midway through the movie, he actually buys a chastity cage. He's assigned to a unit policing the queer district, where his lesbian boss tells him to go undercover as a gay man at a gay club because overdose deaths around the area are rising. There he meets Cody, a young twink who works at this shady bar and is controlled by Fat Frankie, a local drug dealer, pimp, crime boss, and drag queen all in one. While still desperately trying to suppress his urges, Aiden begins falling for Cody as he's pulled deeper into the murky, morally gray politics of this entire underworld. The pair start attending various drug fueled parties in an…

With the release of Season 4, Single Out enters its final stretch, consisting of 8 episodes that clock in at roughly 20 minutes each to conclude the narrative for Adam and his circle. Although I was nearly prepared to move on following season three, the creators clearly felt the need for one final chapter to wrap up the story correctly. The central focus of this season is Adam's attempt to navigate his future in the wake of Single Out magazine shutting down, with the resulting ripple effect on him and those around him serving as the season's primary throughline. It is still somewhat disorienting to see every familiar face from the first three seasons return, largely because so many of these characters visually blend together. While Adam and Gabe are now engaged, the prospect of a wedding and finding a new home feels impossible given their tight finances and current job situations. However, their support system steps in to bridge the gap. Gabe organizes a small, intimate surprise wedding that is perfectly suited to Adam's personality, and they are left stunned when their former roommate, having struck it rich with crypto, simply gives them a house. Meanwhile, Adam's older brother Colin has found stability in a relationship and is preparing for fatherhood. The narrative also navigates the death of Adam's uncle, the man responsible for Adam's initial interest in photography, alongside a subplot involving Adam playing matchmaker to help his cousin finally admit their feelings to a straight best friend. Adam's professional life sees a significant shift when a surprise…

Queerstralia is a witty and ambitious LGBTQ documentary series exploring Australia's hidden queer history through activism, humor, and cultural memory. Lively and locally grounded, it offers an engaging entry point into a rich past even when its broad scope leaves some stories only lightly explored.