Arts & Culture :: Television
Dystopian drama: The Lavender Tube on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘The Last of Us,’ and more dark viewing pleasures
Our prolific Lavender Tube columnist offers updates on the highly anticipated return of “The Last of Us” in its second season, the season 6 series finale of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and a very queer episode in the new batch of “Black Mirror.”
Modern families: The Lavender Tube on the new gay sitcom, Bella Ramsey in ‘The Last of Us’ & more
The new sitcom "Mid-Century Modern offers fresh comedic gay break from our current political chaos. Bella Ramsay returns in season two of "The Last of Us." Michelle Williams stars in a sexy dramedy, and Richard Chamberlain is remembered.
'Mid-Century Modern's Max Mutchnick: 'Will & Grace' cocreator on his new gay sitcom
Need a few laughs? The new gay sitcom "Mid-Century Modern," bowing on Hulu on March 28, is the creation of Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, the gay men who were also behind "Will & Grace."
Arthur Dong films rereleased: celebrating LGBT and Asian stories on Blu-ray
Kino Lorber has released the Arthur Dong Collection, an expansive three-disc box set that features all of his LGBTQ and Asian American-themed documentaries, plus hours of extra features.
'Family' viewing: The Lavender Tube on 'Good American Family,' 'General Hospital' & more
Hulu's original drama "Good American Family" stars Ellen Pompeo; "General Hospital" keeps the gay drama going, and Lena Waithe joins "Grey's Anatomy." All this plus more from our prolific TV columnist.
Hollywood honors: The Lavender Tube on the Oscars, 'White Lotus' and more
After weeks of hype, interviews with first-time nominees and first-time host Conan O'Brien, the 97th Academy Awards Oscars extravaganza did not disappoint.
Oscar time: 2025 Academy Award predictions
As we approach the 97th Academy Awards, rather than the usual celebration of cinema, this has been one of the mean-spirited pre-Oscar seasons in decades, resulting in a potentially volatile Oscar race in several major categories.
'Singing for Justice' - Faith Petric, the godmother of the San Francisco folk music scene
The film "Singing for Justice" is a 60-minute documentary about the incredible life of Faith Petric (1915-2013), known as the godmother of the San Francisco folk music scene.
Bitter cider: The Lavender Tube on cancer scammers, Laverne Cox's 'Clean Slate'
As our TV columnist recovers from cancer operations, she focuses on two new limited series about women who claimed to have cancer but didn't. Their stories have left her angry, flummoxed and even betrayed.
Inaugural, bald: The Lavender Tube on the D.C. charade, Chappelle on 'SNL,' 'Mormon Wives' & more
From a creepy office psychodrama to the creepiness of the inauguration, plus Mormon reality shows and a dubious return on "Saturday Night Live," we've got plenty of options for your viewing pleasure, or annoyance.
Queer comedy picks: Highlights of SF Sketchfest 2025
SF Sketchfest returns this weekend for a 22nd citywide celebration of mirth. Here are a few of the queer performers and queer-focused programs worth checking out; Joel Kim Booster, Straightio Lab, Trans-It Girls and more.
For your consideration: Golden Globes, 'Mayfair Witches' & more
Hollywood's foreign press set off awards season January 5, and a myriad of bad fashion choices, with the Golden Globes. We usually avoid these shows as they always run too long, and become irate if actors of color are shut out.
Tubular bells: The Lavender Tube's best of 2024's TV shows
Here is our best TV of 2024, in no particular order. Each of these shows stands alone in its exceptional and unique qualities, with a hat tip to some of the LGBTQ stars whose performances were provocative and poignant, and worthy of special note.
'Tis the Season - The Lavender Tube on holiday cooking shows, light competitions, gay romcoms & more
As the year winds down and the holidays rev up, 'tis the season to embrace joy and camaraderie and all things convivial. Our Lavender Tube columnist covers holiday light show competitions, cookie cook-offs, and wintry romcoms.