The Color Purple’s gay screenwriter, Marcus Gardley, spoke at a screening about his desire to prioritize Shug and Celie’s romantic love story in the new film. Also: Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” premiere, JoJo Siwa on an old video that’s funny now, Yasmin Finney’s Doctor Who episode and more!
“Basketball is extremely hot, and I wanted that to come through in the book.”
Because time is a flat circle and we are, if anything, cyclical beings.
“Po’Chop asks us to list adjectives we associate with masculinity. I think of men I want to emulate — Stanley Tucci, Mandy Patinkin, my dad. We pace and pose with these adjectives in mind, cheer each other on through acting out these poses. It’s the most I have thought about existing in my body in a long time, and the awkwardness starts to give way to appreciation, and even a bit of confidence.”
The significance of purchasing directly from artists is heightened when we think about our current climate of unregulated AI.
There’s way more to sparkling than just Champagne! Let’s delve into the world of sparkling wines.
Did you hear the one about the statistician?
What happens if we write the cheesy made-for-cable romcom of our dreams, and an iconic Christmas movie pops out instead?
This collection of style icons isn’t just about showcasing people with disabilities; it’s about challenging preconceived notions. It’s about celebrating those who blend their queer and disabled identities with unapologetic authenticity.
I’ve created a queer version of the classic board game Life! Let’s play, gays!
Do I love the Disobedience sex scene because of how I have sex or do I have sex the way I do because of the Disobedience sex scene? Who can say!
What do you call a number that can’t keep still?
In 2023, you shouldn’t be able to skip one (1) episode of TV and never know one of the main characters is queer. Plus, updates on Black Cake and Rap Sh!t.
Here’s what the Autostraddle and For Them teams want as gifts this season!
How do you build chosen family? Should you consider pursuing romantic connection when your friends have become more distant? And do we have ideas for your anniversary celebration? (We do!)
The term pillow princess has its roots in 90s lesbian circles.
We’ve got the details on how you can get 30% off everything in the Autostraddle store from today through Monday!
50% off is kind of a lot!
Why didn’t the sun go to grad school?
As the national and international conversations on colonialism, imperialism, and decolonization progress and spread, I think it’s important for us to continue reflecting on the big and small ways Indigenous groups in the U.S. and abroad have challenged and fought against the occupying, colonialist, imperialist forces that have attempted to wipe those groups off the map entirely.