Reggie Peralta

Reggie Peralta is a man of many interests. A native of Santa Ana, he graduated from UCLA with a BA in Political Science and also holds a certificate in Radio and Television/Video Production from Fullerton College. His film and book criticism has appeared in such outlets as The Grindhouse Cinema Database and LibroMobile, and he has done live readings of his fiction and poetry for Makara Center for the Arts and Writers & Readers of Fullerton College. In addition to serving as a contributor and Staff Content Editor for the Frida, he also works as Blog Editor for several online publications.

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May 15, 2023
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Pakistani Cannes Winner Joyland Plays All Weekend

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Oscilloscope Laboratories’ Cannes Jury Prize Winner and Independent Spirit International Film winner Joyland is coming to The Frida Cinema for a limited one-weekend engagement!

As a patriarchal family yearn for the birth of a baby boy to continue their family line, their youngest son secretly joins an erotic dance theatre and falls for a transgender starlet.

The first Pakistani film to officially compete at Cannes it screened in Un Certain Regard winning the Jury Prize then playing at TIFF, Sundance and New Directors/New Films. It is still banned in much of Pakistan due to themes of queerness and inclusiveness.

Joyland screens starting Friday, May 19th.
Friday, May 19 – 12:15pm, 3pm, 7:30pm
Saturday, May 20 – 12:15pm, 3pm, 7:15pm
Sunday, May 21 – 2pm, 6pm
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