LGBTQ
Cinema
The Venice Film Festival 2022: The Awards-Deciding Festival and All the Winners
The Venice Film Festival has premiered so many wonderful films – the award winners and more.
Raven-Symoné: The Rise And Journey of Most Beloved Child Star
Everything about Raven-Symoné’s childhood career in modeling, acting, and singing, and how that has inspired and influenced her new-found identity and social activism.
The Complete Guide – 79th Venice Film Festival 2022: A Closer Look at the Full List of Movies
With the Venice Film Festival 2022 just around the corner, here’s everything you need to know about all the movies showing.
Video – Full Commentary and Behind the Scenes of ‘Firebird’: Tom Prior, Oleg Zagorodnii, Peeter Rebane
Watch the making of and commentary on ‘Firebird’.
Everything You Need to Know About Alice Oseman: the Best Selling Author Making History
Alice Oseman – Best-selling, British author Alice Oseman is making LGBTQ+ history. Here’s what you need to know!
The Imaginative Mind of Baz Luhrmann: A Look into the Fame Director’s Career
Baz Luhrmann has set out to direct a brand new film about the legendary rockstar, ‘Elvis’ — here is a look back into the renowned director’s career and his start into glamor.
‘Beauty’ is Netflix’s Take on Retro Queerness: A Story of Life VS. Love
New to Netflix, ‘Beauty’ tells a story of a young singer torn between her love for her career and her girlfriend.
‘Lightyear’: To Infinity and Beyond ‘Toy Story’
Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’, the fifth installment to the ‘Toy Story’ franchise, steps away from the Buzz we know and digs into his origin story with high levels of emotion.
Chris Evans’s ‘Lightyear’: Nostalgia Blasts Off
Based on the beloved ‘Toy Story’ character, ‘Lightyear’ brings our favorite space ranger back to life on screen as it brings the audience on a journey throughout space.
‘Thor: Love and Thunder:’ Will Taika Waititi’s Next Project be the Best MCU Solo Film?
The teaser for ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ poses a very direct and significant question: will this film be the best MCU solo film?
The Rise of LGBT Romance Stories: Love Isn’t Just One Thing
As we see more love stories centered around queer couples, we’re working toward ending the need for an LGBT subgenre, but rather accepting LGBT romance for what it is; love.
‘Fire Island’: A Modern Gay Twist on Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’
In an exciting summer film, Andrew Ahn and Joel Kim Booster’s ‘Fire Island’ kicks off this year’s Pride month as it explores romance, parties, and dynamic friendships.
TV
The Emmys 2022 Winners and Results: Television’s Biggest Night of the Year
This year’s Primetime Emmys honors the talent and hard work in television over the year, and the ceremony was filled with memorable moments, wins, and speeches.
Raven-Symoné: The Rise And Journey of Most Beloved Child Star
Everything about Raven-Symoné’s childhood career in modeling, acting, and singing, and how that has inspired and influenced her new-found identity and social activism.
Everything You Need to Know About Alice Oseman: the Best Selling Author Making History
Alice Oseman – Best-selling, British author Alice Oseman is making LGBTQ+ history. Here’s what you need to know!
The 2022 Emmy Nominations: Cut-Throat Competition This Year | The Full List of Nominations
The nominations for the 2022 Emmy Awards were just announced and this year was insane; let’s take a look at who is getting the recognition deserved and who is not.
‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 3 and Transgender Identities: The Validation of Elliot Page
Debuting a new identity for the character formerly known as Vanya, ‘Umbrella Academy’ is making efforts to validate actor Elliot Page.
‘Love, Victor’ Season 3: Finishing the Series Stronger than Ever
The final season of “Love, Victor” balances wrapping existing storylines while introducing new conflicts and characters to create an engaging and satisfying season.
The Rise of LGBT Romance Stories: Love Isn’t Just One Thing
As we see more love stories centered around queer couples, we’re working toward ending the need for an LGBT subgenre, but rather accepting LGBT romance for what it is; love.
The 2022 Tony Awards: Winners, Highlights, and Analysis
The Tony Awards returned to Radio City Music Hall this year to showcase a wonderful and vibrant year of theatre.
‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Tackles Mental Health: Trauma Responses in Children and Teens
Back for round 4, ‘Stranger Things’ dives into the nuanced topic of teen mental health.
Movies and Television Shows to Watch for June 2022 Pride Month!
June 2022 Pride month – Here are some new/upcoming flicks and shows to help you celebrate pride this June!
Disney’s ‘The Owl House’ Made History By Having It’s First LGBT Kiss
‘The Owl House’ – The shows fight to get representation on screen and how it means everything to the LGBT youth.
5 Brilliantly Successful LGBTQ Novels: What’s So Special?
LGBTQ novels – These novels altered perceptions of LGBTQ+ relationships, and here’s how.
Culture
We Don’t Need Pride Month: LGBTQ+ Representation Is All Year Round
Pride Month is that time of year when companies and celebrities tip their hats to the queer community, but we need queer representation every month of the year.
The Rise of LGBT Romance Stories: Love Isn’t Just One Thing
As we see more love stories centered around queer couples, we’re working toward ending the need for an LGBT subgenre, but rather accepting LGBT romance for what it is; love.
It’s Pride Month, The Problem with Brands and Performative Activism | Support LGBTQ+ Everyday
Pride Month – The way brands will change their profile pic and branding to get more money.
5 Brilliantly Successful LGBTQ Novels: What’s So Special?
LGBTQ novels – These novels altered perceptions of LGBTQ+ relationships, and here’s how.
‘White Hot: The Rise and Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch’: The Shirtless Clothing Brand is Now Brandless
Abercrombie & Fitch culture was just as it seems, a privileged fraternity that turns away people who look different from them.
An Open Letter to Hollywood: Queer Representation Is a Lot More Complicated Than You Think
Queer Representation – Hollywood is on the right track, but it’s important to realize that queer identities are diverse and complex, each requiring attention.
Stand With Us: What Queer People Actually Want Out of Pride Month
Awareness without action does little to help the community. What are some things queer people want out of pride month?
Freedom in Children’s Entertainment: Disney Champions LGBTQIA Representation Against “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
Disney LGBTQIA Representation – Disney’s recommitment to inclusive representation brings conversations about children’s entertainment to the foreground.
The Debate Over Queer Representation in Media: The Horrifying ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill and the Impact of Media on Queer Communities
From refusing to portray accurate queer stories due to fear of losing profit, to abusing queer trauma for that very same profit and now ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill.
Performative Representation and the Downfalls of Commercialized Allyship
Performative representation – When is corporate allyship beneficial to the LGBTQ+ and when is it a performative marketing ploy?
The 2022 NAACP Image Awards: Full List of Nominees, A History of the Ceremony, and How to Vote
As Rihanna says, let’s “pull up”, to the NAACP Image Awards this Black History month.
In-Depth Analysis | The Unexpected Queerness of ‘Bob’s Burgers’: Why the Show is an Animated Ally
‘Bob’s Burgers’ has unexpectedly become a queer icon and is bringing its flare to the big screen.
Fashion
It’s Official: ‘Drag Race’ Has Lost Its Way | ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ – This upcoming all-winners season has me rethinking ‘Drag Race’ completely.
The Evolution of JoJo Siwa: From Dance Moms to Nickelodeon to Beyond
In only eighteen years, JoJo Siwa has built a brand that has brought her career from Dance Moms to holding queer icon status, her career is only just beginning.
‘White Hot: The Rise and Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch’: The Shirtless Clothing Brand is Now Brandless
Abercrombie & Fitch culture was just as it seems, a privileged fraternity that turns away people who look different from them.
An Open Letter to Hollywood: Queer Representation Is a Lot More Complicated Than You Think
Queer Representation – Hollywood is on the right track, but it’s important to realize that queer identities are diverse and complex, each requiring attention.
The Debate Over Queer Representation in Media: The Horrifying ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill and the Impact of Media on Queer Communities
From refusing to portray accurate queer stories due to fear of losing profit, to abusing queer trauma for that very same profit and now ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill.
Ryan Murphy: 8 Shocking and Interesting Facts About Famed Producer, Writer and Director
Ryan Murphy continues to shape the television and film industry through his desire to bring inclusiveness and awareness to current issues through his storytelling.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs The World’: The Multinational Battle Fans Have Been Asking For, But Is It the One We Want?
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs The World’ – Time to unpack the first two episodes of RuPaul’s long-awaited, questionable, multicultural spin-off.
The 2022 NAACP Image Awards: Full List of Nominees, A History of the Ceremony, and How to Vote
As Rihanna says, let’s “pull up”, to the NAACP Image Awards this Black History month.
An In-Depth Analysis of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14: Everyone Welcome to the Runway the Sweet New Cast!
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ – Are you ready Boots? Time to meet the new Queens of the new year!
‘Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness’: What to Expect
Jonathan Van Ness’s new show – the podcast turned Netflix series is set to premiere January 28.
Fashion Icon Virgil Abloh Passes: Leaves Behind a Wordly Fashion Legacy
Virgil Abloh passes away from rare cancer – here are the highlights of his career and the brightest memories.
‘Wonder Boy’: The Brilliant Fashion Designer Olivier Rousteing Searches for His Birth Mother
The French Netflix documentary follows Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain, as he searches for his birth mother in ‘Wonder Boy’.
