A new queer film series is coming to Cincinnati, and it’s starting with a cult classic

It’s been a little over three months since Mariemont Theatre reopened its doors to the film-going public. Now under the management of Cindependent, the historic movie house has continued to provide the cinematic experiences that audiences expect from their local theater, while also incorporating more unique and specialized programming. This programming includes Queerterion Closet, which is set to host its first screening this weekend on Nov. 14. “I’ve been wanting to do something like this for a while,” founder Claire Lefton told CityBeat. “I love to share my love of movies, and there’s something fun about being like, ‘Okay city, you have to watch the movie that I want you to watch.’” Lefton is a recognizable figure in Cincinnati film culture, having worked with Leontine Cinema Collective — a “film activist club” founded by Garin Pirnia in August 2024.

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