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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?

'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.'

'Friends,' and a family's 'Fall' — The Lavender Tube on 'House of Usher,' Matthew Perry and more

'Friends,' and a family's 'Fall' — The Lavender Tube on 'House of Usher,' Matthew Perry and more

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Oct 31, 2023

Could there be a more queer show right now than Netflix's fabulous new iteration of the Edgar Allen Poe classic, "The Fall of the House of Usher?" Also, the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, and other new series, are covered.

'The Gilded Age' — Fellowes serves costume drama's second season

'The Gilded Age' — Fellowes serves costume drama's second season

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Oct 31, 2023

In a continual concern and compassion for the extremely rich, especially the unhappy ones, in our country, HBO MAX's "The Gilded Age" enters its second season as a glamorous soap opera.

'The War On Disco' — PBS documentary recalls Disco Demolition Night

'The War On Disco' — PBS documentary recalls Disco Demolition Night

  • by Michael Flanagan
  • Oct 24, 2023

What cultural conditions lead to a rock shock jock blowing up disco records and starting a riot at a ballpark? "The War on Disco," the PBS documentary, seeks an answer regarding the "Disco Demolition" at Comiskey Park in Chicago in 1979.

Thrillin' & chillin' — The Lavender Tube on Elvira, hauntings and Halloween hilarity

Thrillin' & chillin' — The Lavender Tube on Elvira, hauntings and Halloween hilarity

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Oct 17, 2023

Halloween is fast approaching with all its queer delights and every streaming service and some networks are luring viewers with horror classics old and new, so be sure to check out your favorite s with a queer twist.

Fright nights: The Lavender Tube on scary monsters and super creeps

Fright nights: The Lavender Tube on scary monsters and super creeps

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Oct 3, 2023

The air is redolent with the scent of all things pumpkin. Spicy October is all about Halloween, our national queer holiday. FX, AMC, Shudder and others have a slew of horror series and classic films lined up.

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 25, 2023

It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.

Mysteries, madness & music: The Lavender Tube on 'The Other Black Girl,' 'Chucky,' the VMAs and more

Mysteries, madness & music: The Lavender Tube on 'The Other Black Girl,' 'Chucky,' the VMAs and more

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Sep 19, 2023

Our steadfast television-viewing columnist notes the queer highlights of MTV's music awards show, the intrigue in a satire of the book publishing world, more of that serial-killing possessed doll, and more.

'Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical' at A.C.T. — Dominique Morisseau engineers an inventive new jukebox

'Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical' at A.C.T. — Dominique Morisseau engineers an inventive new jukebox

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Sep 5, 2023

Playwright Dominique Morisseau returns to the Bay Area for the premiere production of "Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical" for which she wrote the book, after a fortunate coincidence that fueled an invigorating musical treasure hunt.

Years, queers and fears: The Lavender Tube on 'Years, 'Vampire,' 'Good Omens' and more

Years, queers and fears: The Lavender Tube on 'Years, 'Vampire,' 'Good Omens' and more

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Sep 5, 2023

Our television columnist notes a few replays ('Years and Years,' 'Interview With the Vampire'), 'Good Omens' and 'Foundation's second seasons, with gay and lesbian characters, and another gay couple on 'The Amazing Race.'

'Heartstopper' - second season continues the hit teen romance

'Heartstopper' - second season continues the hit teen romance

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Aug 22, 2023

After almost universal critical acclaim and a staggeringly successful global audience, "Heartstopper" was guaranteed a second season on Netflix.

Happy ends & beginnings The Lavender Tube on Luke, Matt, Jonathan, Robin and others' new projects & families

Happy ends & beginnings The Lavender Tube on Luke, Matt, Jonathan, Robin and others' new projects & families

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Aug 22, 2023

If you need a chaser to Amazon Prime's hot little gay rom-com movie, "Red, White & Royal Blue," Hallmark's gay-inclusive tale stars Luke Mcfarlane, and Showtime's "Fellow Travelers" costars Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer.

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