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'We Live Here: The Midwest' — Hulu documentary shows diverse families

'We Live Here: The Midwest' — Hulu documentary shows diverse families

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Dec 19, 2023

The title of the Hulu documentary "We Live Here: The Midwest" is a somewhat misleading misnomer. A far better name for the project, featuring interviews with LGBTQ couples, would be "We Live Here: The Rural Midwest."

'Friends and Family Christmas' — Ali Liebert and Humberly Gonzalez star in Hallmark's first lesbian holiday romance

'Friends and Family Christmas' — Ali Liebert and Humberly Gonzalez star in Hallmark's first lesbian holiday romance

  • by Dana Piccoli
  • Dec 15, 2023

Hallmark Channel is about to embark on a first for the network: a lesbian Christmas romantic comedy. Out actors Ali Liebert and Humberly Gonzalez star in "Friends and Family Christmas" premiering Dec. 17.

Norman Lear and the gays: the pioneering TV producer's legacy

Norman Lear and the gays: the pioneering TV producer's legacy

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Dec 12, 2023

Norman Lear created, developed or co-produced some of television's most beloved sit-coms, most of which took on racism, bigotry, sexism and homophobia, with, of all things, laughter.

'Archie' miniseries explores the life of film icon Cary Grant

'Archie' miniseries explores the life of film icon Cary Grant

  • by Laura Moreno
  • Dec 12, 2023

"I'm not Cary Grant. But he wasn't Cary Grant, either. That's the point," said self-deprecating actor Jason Isaacs, who aces his role as Cary Grant.

'The Golden Girls Live!' lives on: D'Arcy Drollinger and Coco Peru carry the torch

'The Golden Girls Live!' lives on: D'Arcy Drollinger and Coco Peru carry the torch

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Nov 28, 2023

The ever-popular drag parody performances of Christmas episodes of "The Golden Girls" returns. D'Arcy Drollinger shared what it's like to become the character Rose, as did Miss Coco Peru, who replaces the late Heklina as Dorothy.

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.