Arts & Culture :: Television

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.

Smart TV: The Lavender Tube on 'Hacks,' 'Days of Our Lives,' 'Jeopardy,' & Russian Olympics hatred

Smart TV: The Lavender Tube on 'Hacks,' 'Days of Our Lives,' 'Jeopardy,' & Russian Olympics hatred

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Aug 10, 2021

In 'Hacks,' Jean Smart plays a legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedian and total diva who resists a comedic update from a much younger comedy writer. Also, 'Days of Our Lives' changes, 'Jeopardy' host shuffle and Russian bile over LGBT Olympians.

Sportertainment: The Lavender Tube on LGBT athletes & allies at the Tokyo Olympics

Sportertainment: The Lavender Tube on LGBT athletes & allies at the Tokyo Olympics

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Jul 27, 2021

After a year's delay, and continued health worries and protests, Tokyo's Olympic Games have begun, with the largest ever number of out LGBT competitors. Our TV columnist also focuses on some outstanding straight athletes of note.

Protests and produce: The Lavender Tube on sports, 'Gossip Girls,' 'Unforgotten' and 'Banana' & Emmy noms

Protests and produce: The Lavender Tube on sports, 'Gossip Girls,' 'Unforgotten' and 'Banana' & Emmy noms

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Jul 13, 2021

Our erudite TV columnist covers Olympic controversies, Valerie Bertinelli's slap-back to fat-shamers, the 'Gossip Girls' reboot, and Russell T. Davie's oh-so-gay 'Cucumber' etc. series refreshed for U.S. audiences.

Finish lines: The Lavender Tube on Motherland: Fort Salem, Britney and sporty comings out

Finish lines: The Lavender Tube on Motherland: Fort Salem, Britney and sporty comings out

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Jun 29, 2021

Our veteran TV columnist focuses on the Britney Spears documentary, 'Motherland: Fort Salem' and its powerful women, and various celebrity comings-out.

Halston: the Saint of Seventh Avenue

Halston: the Saint of Seventh Avenue

  • by Cornelius Washington
  • Jun 22, 2021

If you watched the new Netflix dramatized limited series, or the Amazon Prime documentary on fashion icon Halston, consider this rumination on those heady days when glamour created by a gay man ruled.

Pride programs: The Lavender Tube on TV news, chat shows and documentaries

Pride programs: The Lavender Tube on TV news, chat shows and documentaries

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Jun 15, 2021

June is such an exciting month on TV. Everybody remember that LGBTQ people exist. Ad campaigns include us... until June 30, at midnight, when we are shunted into the background again. Catch the LGBTQ programs while they're viewable.