Arts & Culture :: Television

Dave Chappelle, Netflix and you

Dave Chappelle, Netflix and you

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Oct 17, 2021

No matter what Dave Chappelle and Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos tell you, violence against LGBTQ is real and giving cover for transphobia and homophobia presents a real world threat to LGBTQ people.

We're Here, we're queer: HBO drag docuseries returns

We're Here, we're queer: HBO drag docuseries returns

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Oct 12, 2021

HBO's docuseries 'We're Here' returns for a second season with a moving batch of episodes which celebrate small town LGBTQ life as Shangela, Eureka, and Bob the Drag Queen descend on a variety of small towns across America.

Chris Kelly: 'The Other Two' co-creator on finding truth through gay comedy

Chris Kelly: 'The Other Two' co-creator on finding truth through gay comedy

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 5, 2021

"Fame is a mother," reads the tagline for 'The Other Two,' the acclaimed HBO Max comedy series. Whether or not you've seen the show, you've probably already laughed at the writing of the show's co-creator, Chris Kelly.

Cassandra Peterson: Elvira star's coming-out memoir

Cassandra Peterson: Elvira star's coming-out memoir

  • by Jim Piechota
  • Oct 5, 2021

In her new memoir, actress Cassandra Peterson reveals the fascinating aspects of her private life, including her career as the more-sexy-than-scary Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, and a 19-year relationship with a woman.

Surge: Ben Whishaw's unhinged drama

Surge: Ben Whishaw's unhinged drama

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Oct 5, 2021

In Aneil Karia's deeply disturbing 'Surge,' out actor Whishaw delivers a devastating performance as a man descending into madness. Calling it difficult to watch is an understatement.

Chosen family viewing: The Lavender Tube on Pauli Murray, Nuclear Family, Clickbait

Chosen family viewing: The Lavender Tube on Pauli Murray, Nuclear Family, Clickbait

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Oct 5, 2021

Happy LGBTQ History Month, everybody! How better to celebrate than with some compelling new queer history? Amazon Prime, HBO and Netflix have some superb new offerings.

Sixth B.A.R. Talk focuses on film & TV

Sixth B.A.R. Talk focuses on film & TV

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 27, 2021

Cinema and television through five decades of 'Bay Area Reporter' coverage will be discussed by two prolific film writers, Brandon Judell and Brian Bromberger, on Oct. 7 at 6pm. Arts & Nightlife Editor Jim Provenzano moderates the online panel.

Comic crushes: The Lavender Tube on 'The Other Two,' 'Work in Progress' and new 'L Word'

Comic crushes: The Lavender Tube on 'The Other Two,' 'Work in Progress' and new 'L Word'

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Sep 21, 2021

'The Other Two' returns to wacky comic touches in its second season; Abby McEnany's dyke-filled dark comedy's daring; 'The L Word: Gen Q's season 2 is smoother, sharper and a touch more emotionally relatable.

50 years in 50 weeks: 1994, Pedro got real

50 years in 50 weeks: 1994, Pedro got real

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 16, 2021

1994 was a big year for LGBT arts. But perhaps the brightest —yet sadly briefest— star to shine was Pedro Zamora in Season 3 of MTV's 'The Real World,' set in San Francisco.

The Way of the Force: Q-Force's Gabe Liedman

The Way of the Force: Q-Force's Gabe Liedman

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Sep 14, 2021

Featuring the voices of a stellar cast of queer and queer-friendly actors, the hot new Netflix series 'Q-Force' takes spy capers to camp levels. Co-creator, writer and costar Gabe Liedman shares some behind-the-scenes stories and inspiration.

Dystopian directions: The Lavender Tube on 'The Handmaid's Tale,' 'Queer as Folk's reboot & more

Dystopian directions: The Lavender Tube on 'The Handmaid's Tale,' 'Queer as Folk's reboot & more

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Sep 7, 2021

The nightmare of 'The Handmaid's Tale' plays out in real-life in Texas; 'Queer as Folk' gets a New Orleans reboot; LGBT shows get a nod, and Lance Bass wants a gay 'Bachelor.'

Super. Human. The Lavender Tube on the Paralympic Games, 'AHS 10,' 'The Chair'

Super. Human. The Lavender Tube on the Paralympic Games, 'AHS 10,' 'The Chair'

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Aug 24, 2021

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics (delayed a year) boast more out LGBTQ athletes (23) than the dozen who participated in Rio in 2016; an historic number. Also, 'American Horror Story 10' and Sandrah Oh in 'The Chair' are also must-watch TV.

'Wicked in Concert' to air on PBS Aug. 29

'Wicked in Concert' to air on PBS Aug. 29

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Aug 21, 2021

Broadway's return will be celebrated on August 29 with 'Wicked in Concert,' a musical event featuring the songs from one of the most successful musicals in Broadway history.

Harvey Guillén: from funny house to vampire familiar

Harvey Guillén: from funny house to vampire familiar

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Aug 18, 2021

In contrast to his role as a human in the hit comedy vampire series 'What We Do in the Shadows,' Harvey Guillén is also the voice of a new character in Disney's 'Mickey Mouse Funhouse.' He shared his experiences developing diverse characters.