Wanda, Jaboukie and 8 hilarious Oscar hosts who could make us forget Kevin Hart
With noted, unrepentant homophobe Kevin Hart out as Oscar host (bye, Felicia) the Academy continues its scramble to fill one of the hardest gigs in…
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Why ‘The Marriage’ director Blerta Zeqiri filmed the gay sex scenes in her own Kosovo pad
Director Blerta Zeqiri Born in Kosovo, Blerta Zeqiri survived the Balkans Wars of the 1990s to grow into a bold and sophisticated film director….
‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ director Josie Rourke on homosexuality in the Victorian era
Director Josie Rourke (center) Few directors have the pedigree of Josie Rourke. After university, she went on to work at the British theatre the…
Is ‘A Moment in the Reeds’ the Finnish ‘Brokeback Mountain’?
We tracked down Finnish director Mikko Makela via phone to chat about his new film, A Moment in the Reeds. And with good reason. Sensual,…
‘Philadelphia’ at 25: Ron Nyswaner reflects on the movie that changed America
Writer Ron Nyswaner Ron Nyswaner was ahead of his time. A quarter-century years ago, his screenplay for the film Philadelphia scored him an Academy Award…
‘The Last Mile’ looks back at ‘Philadelphia,’ the horror of AIDS and how far we’ve come
The film Philadelphia marked a turning point in Hollywood history–the moment when mainstream movies could finally tackle the proverbial elephant in the room: AIDS. Said…
‘Home for the Holidays’ and 6 other movies to gay up your family holiday
Thanksgiving weekend is here, and let’s face it: Everyone needs a break. You are stuck in rural Iowa, staying in your childhood bedroom. Grindr is…
We finally found something we agree with Trump about: Dump Pence in 2020
Donald Trump has shown time and again that loyalty is a one-way street pointed solely in his direction. Just ask Jeff Sessions. For going…
David Millbern on ‘A Long Road to Freedom’: “With courage, we can conquer any foe”
Director Billy Clift (left) & Producer David Millbern Just who is interviewing who here? Director Billy Clift (Baby Jane, Hush Up Sweet Charlotte) and his…
‘She-Ra’ revivalist Noelle Stevenson on queering the iconic series
Noelle Stevenson (courtesy Twitter) Talking to Noelle Stevenson feels like talking to the cool girl in high school. Not the cheerleader, not the spoiled…
