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'Boy Culture: Generation X' — sequel focuses on the changing face of sex work

'Boy Culture: Generation X' — sequel focuses on the changing face of sex work

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jan 2, 2024

In 2006 Q. Allan Brocka's film "Boy Culture" struck a nerve within the gay male community. Now, Darryl Stephens and Derek Magyar return in "Boy Culture: Generation X." Stephens discussed his experience in reviving his character and working with Brocka.

'Maestro' — Bradley Cooper's biopic of conductor Leonard Bernstein

'Maestro' — Bradley Cooper's biopic of conductor Leonard Bernstein

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Dec 26, 2023

For his second directorial effort following the success of "A Star Is Born," actor Bradley Cooper zeroes in on the larger-than-life Leonard Bernstein refracted through the prism of his tumultuous marriage, and gay affairs, in "Maestro."

2023 & we: The Lavender Tube's year in review

2023 & we: The Lavender Tube's year in review

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Dec 26, 2023

In so many ways 2023 was an abjectly terrible year for Americans in general and LGBTQ people in specific. Yet several TV included LGBTQ characters, actors and story lines that made for compelling viewing.

'We Live Here: The Midwest' — Hulu documentary shows diverse families

'We Live Here: The Midwest' — Hulu documentary shows diverse families

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Dec 19, 2023

The title of the Hulu documentary "We Live Here: The Midwest" is a somewhat misleading misnomer. A far better name for the project, featuring interviews with LGBTQ couples, would be "We Live Here: The Rural Midwest."

'Friends and Family Christmas' — Ali Liebert and Humberly Gonzalez star in Hallmark's first lesbian holiday romance

'Friends and Family Christmas' — Ali Liebert and Humberly Gonzalez star in Hallmark's first lesbian holiday romance

  • by Dana Piccoli
  • Dec 15, 2023

Hallmark Channel is about to embark on a first for the network: a lesbian Christmas romantic comedy. Out actors Ali Liebert and Humberly Gonzalez star in "Friends and Family Christmas" premiering Dec. 17.

Norman Lear and the gays: the pioneering TV producer's legacy

Norman Lear and the gays: the pioneering TV producer's legacy

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Dec 12, 2023

Norman Lear created, developed or co-produced some of television's most beloved sit-coms, most of which took on racism, bigotry, sexism and homophobia, with, of all things, laughter.

'Archie' miniseries explores the life of film icon Cary Grant

'Archie' miniseries explores the life of film icon Cary Grant

  • by Laura Moreno
  • Dec 12, 2023

"I'm not Cary Grant. But he wasn't Cary Grant, either. That's the point," said self-deprecating actor Jason Isaacs, who aces his role as Cary Grant.

Our gay apparel: The Lavender Tube on queer holiday viewing

Our gay apparel: The Lavender Tube on queer holiday viewing

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Nov 28, 2023

To paraphrase the song, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas movies, everywhere you go." As we lamented elsewhere, how is it I love Christmas so much and really don't like Christmas movies? And why are there so many of them?

'eVil Sublet' — queer horror comedy to play Balboa Theater

'eVil Sublet' — queer horror comedy to play Balboa Theater

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Nov 28, 2023

Allan Piper's "eVil Sublet" (the stylized title) is a queer horror comedy that delivers. It's a supernatural parody on how far people in New York City will go to obtain affordable housing.

'Saltburn' — Emerald Fennell's promising young psychos

'Saltburn' — Emerald Fennell's promising young psychos

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Nov 21, 2023

Actress, screenwriter and filmmaker Emerald Fennell's second feature film "Saltburn" feels like the troubled kid brother of her prior work, "Promising Young Woman," especially in the way it delivers gut-punching twists and turns.

'Fellow Travelers' — Intoxicating and passionate tragic historical love story

'Fellow Travelers' — Intoxicating and passionate tragic historical love story

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Nov 14, 2023

Scorching, jaw-dropping, steam-up-your-windows explicit, raw with unwavering honesty — and not just the sex, but the emotions and pathos — are all on display in one of the best new streaming series of the year, Showtime's "Fellow Travelers."

'Travelers' and tension — The Lavender Tube on 'Fellow Travelers' and 'A Murder at the End of the World'

'Travelers' and tension — The Lavender Tube on 'Fellow Travelers' and 'A Murder at the End of the World'

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Nov 14, 2023

As the Showtime series 'Fellow Travelers' presents a gay and lesbian historical perspective, our TV columnist offers reminders on the false idea of 'moderate' Republicans, plus accolades for the mystery series 'A Murder at the End of the World.'

'The Holdovers' — frosty days at a 1970s prep school

'The Holdovers' — frosty days at a 1970s prep school

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Nov 14, 2023

Christmas has arrived early this year in the form of Alexander Payne's career-resuscitating and first period film, "The Holdovers," which reunites him with "Sideways" star Paul Giamatti, both at the peak of their respective powers.

'Out in the Ring' — documentary's takedown on the history and future of LGBTQ pro wrestlers

'Out in the Ring' — documentary's takedown on the history and future of LGBTQ pro wrestlers

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Nov 7, 2023

Ry Levey's fascinating "Out in the Ring," a 2022 documentary about LGBTQ people in professional wrestling, offers an expansive history with action-packed clips and multiple interviews that deconstruct the 'homoerotiphobic' dual nature of pro wrestling.