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Giving thanks: The Lavender Tube on Colman Domingo's star turn, Ronan Farrow's investigative journalism and more

November 25, 2024

As the holidays approach, one uplifting thing we are giving thanks for is gay actors giving great TV. Colman Domingo checks all the boxes. He's set to star in two upcoming series; plus Ronan Farrow's chilling "Surveilled" and more must-see shows.

'Leonardo da Vinci' - Documenting the supreme Renaissance Man

by Tim Pfaff
Nov 23, 2024

Ken Burns documentaries are their own category. There are documentaries, and then there are Ken Burns documentaries. Burns' latest, with Sarah Burns and David McMahon, "Leonardo da Vinci" (PBS), crowns his achievements to date.

'Wicked' - An overwhelming musical adaptation boasts great performances

by Kyle Amato
Nov 21, 2024

The long, long, long-awaited film adaptation of the stunningly successful Broadway musical "Wicked" is finally upon us. After years of delays and months of inescapable marketing, one can scarcely believe it.

'Martha,' my dear - Documentary on Martha Stewart shows a homemaker's renovation still in progress

by Brian Bromberger
Nov 17, 2024

The new Netflix documentary "Martha" tries to reconcile the visionary Martha Stewart, "who made the world a more beautiful place and democratized fashion, taste, and style," with her unlikable, controlling, contradictory, perfectionistic reputation.

'Memoir of a Snail' - Animated tale's a bittersweet treat

by Gregg Shapiro
Nov 16, 2024

People of all ages have grown to love the stop-motion animation of Nick Park, including "Chicken Run" and "Wallace & Gromit." In "Memoir of a Snail," Oscar-winning gay filmmaker Adam Elliot takes the genre in new, queer, and adult directions.

Aftermath: The Lavender Tube on post-election parables, 'Yellowstone,' 'Emilia Pérez' & more

by Victoria A. Brownworth
Nov 12, 2024

Our stalwart Lavender Tube columnist shares Jimmy Kimmel's palpatinal election thought, plus 'Emilia Pérez,' 'Yellowstone,' 'Dune: Prophecy,' the new 'Cruel Intentions' and Elliot Page's new film.

'The Holiday Club' - a sweet small-town lesbian love story

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Nov 11, 2024

"The Holiday Club" is a new lesbian romance that may draw comparisons to Hallmark movies. Which isn't to say that it's bad. The film is actually likable and sweet and is a good film to watch while snuggling with the woman you love.

'High Tide' - Marco Calvani's Provincetown romance

by Gregg Shapiro
Nov 10, 2024

With what seems like a minimum of effort, gay filmmaker Marco Calvani, writer/director of "High Tide" (Strand), manages to avoid many of the overused cliches and pitfalls that plague so many of the current wave of queer movies.

Transgender Film Festival - Cinematic activism at The Roxie and online

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Nov 4, 2024

The San Francisco Transgender Film Festival returns to its home at the Roxie Theater (Nov. 13-16), while also offering its programming online to an international audience (Nov. 18-24).

'Conclave' - a papal election to rival our own

by Brian Bromberger
Nov 3, 2024

Edmund Berger's compelling film "Conclave" poses the question, "Can we still believe in this flawed institution, the church?" while knowing the machinations of its inner workings.

'Feeling Randy' - sweet '70s Bay Area-set coming of age story

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Oct 29, 2024

Dean Lent's coming-of-age story "Feeling Randy" is short and sweet. It passes quickly at a mere 81 minutes and tells a story that will feel all too familiar to gay male viewers.

Edie Falco shines in 'I'll Be Right There'

by Gregg Shapiro
Oct 28, 2024

In "I'll Be Right There" Edie Falco plays Wanda, a woman who is there for everyone but herself. As the comforter-in-chief, she accompanies her various crisis-filled relatives while having an affair with a woman.

Final countdown: The Lavender Tube on election gaslighting, 'Real Housewives' and more

by Victoria A. Brownworth
Oct 27, 2024

The season finale of the worst TV show in recent memory airs November 5. Our vigilant TV columnist means the upcoming election, of course, and also covers 'RHONY,' 'Somebody Somewhere' and more.

'The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka and The Art of Survival' - Documentary explores a beautiful scandalous artistic life

by Brian Bromberger
Oct 22, 2024

Tamara de Lempicka is having a banner year, which is rather remarkable considering she died 44 years ago. Along with a retrospective art exhibition at the de Young Museum, a new documentary fully explores her fascinating life.

Queer horrors for Halloween: Enjoy a few scary movies with gay content

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Oct 22, 2024

Do you love horror movies, but wish they were gayer? Never fear (or do!). We've compiled a list of horror films with queer content or characters. These films are guaranteed to thrill, chill and titillate you. Happy Halloween!

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