TIFF 2023: Trans People Deserve Better Than “Unicorns” and “National Anthem”
We are in an abundant era of trans cinema, but you wouldn’t know it based on the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.
Mini Crossword Is Very Into Queer Books, It Turns Out
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
Demi Lovato Took a Bite of the Cherry, Confirms Bisexual Anthem “Cool For The Summer” Was About Celebrity Ex
This week, on the Howard Stern Show, Demi Lovato confirmed that “Cool for the Summer” is about a relationship she had with a famous woman, thus suggesting her need to take a bite of the cherry was accomplished.
Also.Also.Also: LGBTQ Film Representation Is Up But Studio Execs Need To Do Better Amid Strikes
Also, queer Arab culture and history, finding queer community while incarcerated, and more.
“The Morning Show” Goes to Space! (Yes, Seriously)
What’s that you ask? Why, that’s the sound of a chorus of angels singing in gorgeous harmony, because The Morning Show is back!
You Came Out As Queer; Now Come Out as an Artist
I still have a hard time saying: I am a writer. I am an artist.
“Wheel of Time” Season 2 Digs Deeper Into Moiraine and Siuan’s Secret Love/Alliance
Moiraine, in true queer fashion, takes a lot of hot, brooding baths to deal with her grief and angst.
No Filter: Keke Palmer Releases “I’M A MOTHA” Merch…Marketing Legend!!
Plus, a bts post from the Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion music video shoot.
Pop Culture Fix: We’re Finally Getting the Queer WNBA TV Show of Our Wildest Dreams
Trailers for Sex Education and Fall of the House of Usher, all the queer MTV VMA winners, and more!
Wanna Trade? A DIY Guide to Making Friendship Bracelets
Let’s make some gay bracelets.
Mini Crossword Named Its Cat Luna
I went shopping for camo pants last weekend
A Guide to Starz Smash Hit “Power” Book Universe (But Only the Gay Parts)
The first rule of the “Power” Book Universe on Starz is that there are no actual books, we’re working purely with aesthetics here. The second rule is that each “Power” spin-off is gayer than the last. Amen.
Also.Also.Also: Dive Into the Pages of This Southern Black Queer Magazine That Started in 1995
Also, the anti-LGBTQ Leave Our Kids Alone movement showed up in LA, the history of pockets, and more queer culture + news reads.
Disenchantment Gives Abbi Jacobson’s Princess Bean a Queer Happy Ending
What is queerness if not Mommy Issues manifesting as a misplaced responsibility to save everyone around you?
You Need Help: My Girlfriend Struggles With Social Skills
Just because someone operates differently from you doesn’t mean they’re wrong, bad, or need help.
TIFF 2023: “Days of Happiness” Is “TÀR” For Bottoms
There are dozens of lesbian vampire movies so why can’t we have two lesbian conductor movies?
It’s WNBA Playoff Season, Baby!
It’s Natalie and Heather’s regular season wrap-up and playoff predictions!
Spoiler Alert: Dutch Threesome Film “Happy Ending” Ended Badly
The movie has great queer sex scenes but falls flat in terms of characters.
TIFF 2023: “How to Have Sex” Shows the Contradictions of Youth
Every moment of the film holds possibility — for better or worse.
Pop Culture Fix: Robin Roberts and Amber Laign’s Wedding Was Just So Beautiful
Thor: Love and Thunder’s storyboards reveal the queer love we lost, The Archers’ first lesbian kiss, Olivia Rodrigo’s new song sparks Gaylor-ish chit-chat, and more!