Arts & Culture :: Television

Fashion on film: 'House of Cardin' directors P. David Ebersole & Todd Hughes

Fashion on film: 'House of Cardin' directors P. David Ebersole & Todd Hughes

  • by Cornelius Washington
  • Sep 22, 2020

The fashion documentary of 2020 is here. At 98 years old, Pierre Cardin still has the magic, as does the film about his incredible life and 70-year career, House of Cardin.

Show Timing: The Lavender Tube on the 'pand-Emmys,' Ellen and Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Show Timing: The Lavender Tube on the 'pand-Emmys,' Ellen and Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Sep 22, 2020

The 'pand-Emmys' include 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Watchmn' sweeps, Ellen DeGeneres address her show's backstage drama, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg is remembered.

The Noël Coward Foundation's 'Marvellous Party'

The Noël Coward Foundation's 'Marvellous Party'

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 20, 2020

In an online fundraiser for two nonprofits, dozens of acclaimed actors and musicians perform intimate excerpts from the gay playwright/composer/author's plays, songs, poems and essays.

B.A.R. launches memberships

B.A.R. launches memberships

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 18, 2020

In a continuing effort to receive support from readers, the Bay Area Reporter has launched its membership program.

Cuckoo back-stories: The Lavender Tube on 'Ratched,' 'The Boys' Season 2, 'Transplant' and some 'Real Housewives'

Cuckoo back-stories: The Lavender Tube on 'Ratched,' 'The Boys' Season 2, 'Transplant' and some 'Real Housewives'

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Sep 8, 2020

Some new series debut this month. The combination of fire season and extreme heat is keeping many of us indoors, so TV is a reliable go-to: An endorphin rush for calming nerves jangled by a rogue president, climate crisis and the pandemic.

Frameline announces lineup for 44th LGBTQ film festival, Sept. 17-27

Frameline announces lineup for 44th LGBTQ film festival, Sept. 17-27

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Aug 25, 2020

Kicking off with a high-flying drag satire, Frameline44, the SF International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, will screen 77 films from 24 countries in a wide array of genres, from features and documentaries to short subjects and animated films.

DNC, see: The Lavender Tube on the Democratic National Convention's inclusivity

DNC, see: The Lavender Tube on the Democratic National Convention's inclusivity

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Aug 25, 2020

The first virtual Democratic National Convention in the time of the corona pandemic was an entirely different event from the previous DNC, and a wholly TV extravaganza.

I want my MHz: European programming broadens the LGBTQ world

I want my MHz: European programming broadens the LGBTQ world

  • by Johnny Townsend
  • Aug 25, 2020

MHz hosts a broad range of European programming, including matter-of-fact gay characters, among their diverse array of mysteries and adventurous series.

Terror, time travel & tentacles; the Lavender Tube on scifi and horror TV series

Terror, time travel & tentacles; the Lavender Tube on scifi and horror TV series

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Aug 11, 2020

'Umbrella Academy's' season two includes gay and lesbian longing, 'Lovecraft Country' inhabits a creepy inherited mansion that leads to frightening netherworld amid real racist horrors, and 'NOS4A2' blends supernatural limos and vampire kiddies.

Armistead Maupin and Ian McKellen share an online conversation Aug. 12

Armistead Maupin and Ian McKellen share an online conversation Aug. 12

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Aug 8, 2020

Since moving to London with his husband Chris Turner, Bay Area fans of best-selling 'Tales of the City' author Armistead Maupin have missed his local appearances. On August 12, he'll discuss his life and writing with his friend, actor Sir Ian McKellen.

Lifetime announces preproduction of gay Christmas movie

Lifetime announces preproduction of gay Christmas movie

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Aug 3, 2020

After years of producing straight-only romance films, Lifetime this week announced pre-production on the network's first holiday-themed cable film with gay male leads.

Murder, malice and misbehavior: The Lavender Tube on 'The Alienist,' 'Grantchester' and 'Ellen'

Murder, malice and misbehavior: The Lavender Tube on 'The Alienist,' 'Grantchester' and 'Ellen'

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Jul 28, 2020

The 'Ellen' show is under investigation, 'Grantchester's gay story line gets more compelling, and 'The Alienist' (with out gay actor Luke Evans) addresses historic and contemporary problems.

'Glee' star Naya Rivera mourned; Batwoman recast

'Glee' star Naya Rivera mourned; Batwoman recast

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Jul 14, 2020

The late Naya Rivera is remembered for her cheerleader role on 'Glee,' and was also a strong LGBT ally. Also, The CW's 'Batwoman' gets a new star, Black bisexual actress Javicia Leslie.

Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado

Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Jul 7, 2020

Walter Mercado will make you laugh, make you surprised, make you raise an eyebrow or two. And he will bring you to tears with his sincerest wish that you have love, the "Mucho mucho amor" part of the title of the new Netflix documentary about his life.