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fromVulture
6 months ago

Sink Your Teeth Into These 25 Vampire Movies

Vampires remain fundamental to Gothic literature and horror films, weaving through societal themes like queerness across decades.
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#music-industry
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chappell Roan: The Giver review saddle up, there's a new sheriff in town

Chappell Roan's delayed releases reflect a principled confidence in her artistry, emphasizing quality over quantity in a fast-paced music industry.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chappell Roan: The Giver review saddle up, there's a new sheriff in town

Chappell Roan's delayed releases reflect a principled confidence in her artistry, emphasizing quality over quantity in a fast-paced music industry.
more#music-industry
#lgbtq
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

A Matter of Pride: How pro-drag-wrestlers make space for queer fighters in Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

A Matter of Pride showcases pro-wrestling drag queens, offering a vibrant platform for queer characters and storytelling in the wrestling scene.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Exes and O's podcaster Shannon Beveridge takes normalizing queer joy and sex on the road

Shannon Beveridge emphasizes the importance of authentic queer representation and joy through her media and live events.
Miscellaneous
fromInverse
6 months ago

Marvel Has Finally Come Through on a Wildly Overdue First

Marvel's representation of queer identities has improved, showcasing more meaningful narratives and character development after years of criticism.
Fans have long criticized the MCU for its superficial approach to LGBTQ+ representation, often equating it to disappointment.
fromIndieWire
1 week ago
Film

Andrew Ahn on Adapting Ang Lee's 'The Wedding Banquet' for 2025: 'What If the Bride Was Also Queer and Had a Queer Partner?'

Andrew Ahn's 'The Wedding Banquet' reinterprets Ang Lee's original by blending humor and heartfelt drama, focusing on modern LGBTQ+ relationships and emotional challenges.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

A Matter of Pride: How pro-drag-wrestlers make space for queer fighters in Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

A Matter of Pride showcases pro-wrestling drag queens, offering a vibrant platform for queer characters and storytelling in the wrestling scene.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Exes and O's podcaster Shannon Beveridge takes normalizing queer joy and sex on the road

Shannon Beveridge emphasizes the importance of authentic queer representation and joy through her media and live events.
Miscellaneous
fromInverse
6 months ago

Marvel Has Finally Come Through on a Wildly Overdue First

Marvel's representation of queer identities has improved, showcasing more meaningful narratives and character development after years of criticism.
Fans have long criticized the MCU for its superficial approach to LGBTQ+ representation, often equating it to disappointment.
fromIndieWire
1 week ago
Film

Andrew Ahn on Adapting Ang Lee's 'The Wedding Banquet' for 2025: 'What If the Bride Was Also Queer and Had a Queer Partner?'

Andrew Ahn's 'The Wedding Banquet' reinterprets Ang Lee's original by blending humor and heartfelt drama, focusing on modern LGBTQ+ relationships and emotional challenges.
more#lgbtq
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#yellowjackets
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#doctor-who
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fromIndieWire
2 months ago
Film

The Indie Film Business Needs to Change - and Filmmaker Shatara Michelle Ford Has Plenty of Ideas How It Can

Shatara Michelle Ford's new film "Dreams in Nightmares" is a striking exploration of identity and representation for queer Black women.
Ford is direct about her goals for distribution and employment for her films.
#life-is-strange
fromVG247
2 months ago
Writing

On its 10th anniversary, it's time to admit that Life Is Strange was never simply a love story: it was a watershed moment for games that tell hella authentic, human stories

Life is Strange has evolved into a successful franchise over the past decade, centered around its themes of queer representation and complex character relationships.
fromVG247
6 months ago
Writing

Life is Strange has grown up with its protagonist in Double Exposure, which makes for a great story, but also a grim reminder of our own lost youth

Max Caulfield's character demonstrates authentic growth and maturation over the past decade, reflecting broader societal changes in queer representation.
fromVG247
2 months ago
Writing

On its 10th anniversary, it's time to admit that Life Is Strange was never simply a love story: it was a watershed moment for games that tell hella authentic, human stories

Life is Strange has evolved into a successful franchise over the past decade, centered around its themes of queer representation and complex character relationships.
fromVG247
6 months ago
Writing

Life is Strange has grown up with its protagonist in Double Exposure, which makes for a great story, but also a grim reminder of our own lost youth

Max Caulfield's character demonstrates authentic growth and maturation over the past decade, reflecting broader societal changes in queer representation.
more#life-is-strange
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago
Books

I Rewatched 'Fried Green Tomatoes' & Found My Perimenopausal Icon

Fried Green Tomatoes offers a poignant exploration of middle-aged womanhood and queer love, underscoring Evelyn Couch as an unexpected icon for perimenopausal women.
#wicked
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ariana Grande Thinks Glinda Is a Friend of Dorothy

Ariana Grande proposes that Glinda's feelings for Elphaba may represent a queer love, transcending traditional gender boundaries.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ariana Grande Thinks Glinda Is a Friend of Dorothy

Ariana Grande proposes that Glinda's feelings for Elphaba may represent a queer love, transcending traditional gender boundaries.
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#film
fromeverout.com
6 months ago
Portland

The Top 44 Events in Portland This Week: Oct 1420, 2024

A screening of 'The Ghost Galleon' highlights its unique premise and the celebration of its 50th anniversary.
Andre 3000 presents a groundbreaking concert with spiritual jazz and ambient sounds from his new album 'New Blue Sun.'
Best friends Coco & Clair Clair bring their vibrant music to life with themes of youth and friendship in their latest tour.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bay Area native stars in new rom-com on Amazon Prime Video

Kaya Mey plays an influential chaotic character, Joshie, in 'The Last Day of Retrograde', giving a performance that reshapes the film's comedic scenes.
fromeverout.com
6 months ago
Portland

The Top 44 Events in Portland This Week: Oct 1420, 2024

A screening of 'The Ghost Galleon' highlights its unique premise and the celebration of its 50th anniversary.
Andre 3000 presents a groundbreaking concert with spiritual jazz and ambient sounds from his new album 'New Blue Sun.'
Best friends Coco & Clair Clair bring their vibrant music to life with themes of youth and friendship in their latest tour.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bay Area native stars in new rom-com on Amazon Prime Video

Kaya Mey plays an influential chaotic character, Joshie, in 'The Last Day of Retrograde', giving a performance that reshapes the film's comedic scenes.
more#film
Miscellaneous
fromVulture
5 months ago

Andrew Ahn Said 'I Do' to a Wedding Banquet Remake

Andrew Ahn's remake of The Wedding Banquet reimagines the original's themes through a contemporary queer lens.
The film explores the concept of chosen family alongside traditional cultural expectations.
#comedy-series
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fromVulture
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Denzel Washington Says His Gay Kiss Was Cut From Gladiator II

The industry is hesitant to portray queer moments in films, as seen with Denzel Washington's kiss cut from Gladiator II.
Both Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal experienced cuts of their same-sex affectionate scenes in Gladiator II.
fromKotaku
5 months ago
Video games

Dragon Age Has Always Been Gay As Hell

Criticism of Dragon Age: The Veilguard primarily masks bigotry against its queer representation rather than substantial gameplay or narrative shortcomings.
Writing
fromgizmodo.com
1 year ago

Nimona Is a Hilarious, Visionary Film of Queer Triumph

Nimona explores themes of outsider identity and the impact of queer community in a poignant and humorous narrative.
#heartstopper
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fromPortland Mercury
6 months ago
Portland

Theater Review: Mikki Gillette's 'No More Candy' Charms, Even as Its Characters Work Through Heavy Traumas

No More Candy combines charm and heavy themes, exploring the bond and healing journey of two queer characters tackling trauma.
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fromAnOther
6 months ago
Design

Frieze London 2024: The AnOther Guide

Frieze London 2024 showcases exciting exhibitions citywide beyond the main fair, highlighting diverse artistic expressions and the importance of representation.
fromKotaku
6 months ago
Video games

Metaphor: ReFantazio Is Persona Without All The Ugly Baggage

Metaphor: ReFantazio addresses previous shortcomings of the Persona series by positively portraying queer and marginalized individuals.
fromQueerty
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

This former 'Are You Afraid Of The Dark?' star's hunky glow-up will make you scream - Queerty

Ross Hull transformed from a child star on 'Are You Afraid Of The Dark?' into a prominent gay figure in weather broadcasting.
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Racquel Chevremont is the LGBTQ+ representation that 'The Real Housewives' needs

The Real Housewives of New York City season 15 prominently features queer representation with the addition of Racquel Chevremont and her family.
SF LGBT
fromKotaku
7 months ago

'TwitchCon Is Very Queer': How The Streaming Convention Strives For Inclusivity

TwitchCon 2024 showcased a vibrant celebration of queer culture, emphasizing Twitch's support for marginalized creators amidst industry competition.
fromQueerty
7 months ago
Writing

Zachary Quinto looks back on 'Heroes', 'So NoTORIous', & his emotional journey as an out actor in Hollywood - Queerty

Brilliant Minds features a gay lead, reflecting progress in representation and showcasing Zachary Quinto's personal and professional growth.
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