'The Old Gays Guide to the Good Life'

The Old Gays, a group of friends in Palm Springs, dance, wear skimpy outfits, and dress in drag. They are social media superstars with 11 million followers on TikTok and 1 million on Instagram, and now they have book full of advice and stories.

'Good Grief' – Dan Levy's journey down a dark tunnel

Dan Levy's follow-up to his smash streaming TV series "Schitt's Creek," a romantic comedy/drama about a man processing the sudden death of his husband.

'All of Us Strangers' – Andrew Haigh's transformational travel to the past

The new film from British auteur Andrew Haigh is not only timely, but a cause for celebration, because it examines the main character's queer identity as well as grief, loneliness, alienation, regret, abandonment, and emotional pain.

'Maestro' – Bradley Cooper's biopic of conductor Leonard Bernstein

For his second directorial effort following the success of "A Star Is Born," actor Bradley Cooper zeroes in on the larger-than-life Leonard Bernstein refracted through the prism of his tumultuous marriage, and gay affairs, in "Maestro."

'Fellow Travelers' – Intoxicating and passionate tragic historical love story

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."

'The Holdovers' – frosty days at a 1970s prep school

Christmas has arrived early this year in the form of Alexander Payne's career-resuscitating and first period film, "The Holdovers," which reunites him with "Sideways" star Paul Giamatti, both at the peak of their respective powers.

Andrew Rannells' 'Uncle of the Year' – hilarious, heartbreaking essays from a funny gay actor

In his candid new book of essays "Uncle of the Year," successful actor Andrew Rannells wonders why he still feels like an anxious twenty-year-old climbing his way toward solid ground.

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

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.

'We Are Tenacious' – Trans and queer ranchers in new documentary

"We Are Tenacious," billed as a classic story of American perseverance, features transgender Alpaca rancher Penny Logue and her dedicated band of queer ranchers who endured threats from a local rightwing militia.

Movies at Mill Valley: film fest faves for the 46th

For its 46th annual season, the Mill Valley Film Festival (October 5-15), presented by the California Film Institute, continues its tradition of programming the most anticipated high profile and prestigious awards season movies.

'Strange Way of Life' - Almodóvar's gay cowboy short film

While his new 30-minute film "Strange Way of Life" is not his version of "Brokeback Mountain," it's clearly an inspiration in Pedro Almodóvar's desire to create a queer revisionist Western.

Bay Area gay man elected Lutheran bishop

Jeff Johnson, a gay man and longtime minister, was elected bishop of the Sierra Pacific synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Steven Rowley's 'The Celebrants'

Billed as a "Big Chill" for our times, the lackluster "The Celebrants" is the latest fiction from the gay bestselling author Steven Rowley following his "The Editor" and "Guncle" feelgood books.

Film forum: gay DVDs to tide you over

Since one can only watch so many reruns through the ongoing writers and actors' strike, queer audiences might reconsider discovering movies from last year that have recently been reissued on DVD and Blu-ray.

'Heartstopper' - second season continues the hit teen romance

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

'Red, White & Royal Blue' - gay romcom's fluff, fun and flaws

While parts of "Red, White & Royal Blue," Amazon Prime's new modern fairy tale rom-com, border on the preposterous, its handsome lead actors make up for the formulaic story.

Nearer my god(s): LGBTQ-inclusive spirituality books, part 2

Part 2 of our spiritual books survey includes Jewish Buddhist, Native American, yoga and Wiccan traditions that provide inclusive spaces where people don't have to choose between essential parts of their identity.

Gotta have faith: LGBTQ-inclusive spirituality books, part 1

Several recent books on faith, mostly written by queer believers, strive to supply succor and strength to those who have remained in the institutional church.

Rev. Stephen Pieters, interviewed by Tammy Faye Bakker about AIDS, dies

The Reverend Albert Stephen Pieters, a gay man living with AIDS whose interview by televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in the 1980s opened people's minds about the disease, died July 8 in Los Angeles.

'Kokomo City' – Black trans sex workers' stories

With transgender people frequently in the news, mostly because of restrictive laws or outright bans, it's imperative their stories be heard. That's precisely what director/writer D. Smith accomplishes in her luminous, refreshing documentary "Kokomo City."

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