Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual plus other groups, such as asexual, intersex, and queer
Greetings, Avocadoans! It’s time once again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
“They say it’s a sickness. They say it’s something that has to be cured. I don’t know. I do know it isn’t easy. If I had a choice, it’s not something I’d pick for myself. But it’s the only way … Continue reading LGBT Movies: That Certain Summer (1972)
Greetings, Avocadoans! It’s time once again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
For years, “gay movies” were practically a genre unto themselves, neatly conforming to one of three categories: stories about coming out, stories about unrequited love, and stories about the impact of AIDS. ~ Peter Debruge, Variety Recent years have seen … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Reeling Festival 2019
Greetings, Avocadoans! It’s time once again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
A reverend’s son wrestles with his faith and his sexuality. He goes on an Alice and Wonderland style journey through his hometown of Pivin questioning the living and the dead about the basis of their beliefs. David Rudkin’s screenplay is … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Penda’s Fen (1974)
Greetings, Avocadoans! It’s time once again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Two smug middle class parents are looking forward to meeting their sons’ new girlfriend. When Jo arrives they are uncertain of their gender identity. Mother sets herself on finding out. What could have been offensive turns sweet. Jo and the … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Girl Stroke Boy (1971)
Greetings, Avocadoans! It’s time once again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
“When you’re analyzing lesbian films, you do need to re-arrange your standards.” ~ Pink News What was the first tragic lesbian film? Possibly 1931’s Maedchen in Uniform. What were Hollywood’s first happy lesbian romances? Possibly 1982’s Personal Best and 1984’s … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Lesbian Romcoms
Greetings, Avocadoans! It’s time once again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
GLAAD’s annual report shows that LGBTQ representation has been on the rise the last few years. I’ll be back to reviews next week but wanted to compile a list of upcoming shows and films. Upcoming Release Dates 8/23/2019 – Vita … Continue reading LGBT Media: Coming Soon
Greetings, Avocadoans! It’s time once again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
“If the world would not accommodate homosexuals we would create our own world.” ~ Filmmaker Ron Peck Nighthawks traps a school teacher in a cycle of day time classrooms and night time gay bars. The dull first hour feels like … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Nighthawks (1978)
Greetings, Avocadoans! It’s time once again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
When a closeted celebrity proposes to an oblivious woman, he’ll drag friends, exes and a tabloid photographer into a vulgar screwball farce. The gays are evil, the women are gorgons and the straight leading man thinks he’s in a high … Continue reading LGBT Movies: My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend (1999)
Greetings, Avocadoans! It’s time once again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Promiscuous hunk meets monogamous introvert. The hunk sees a chance to leave the scene and settle down. Can these crazy kids work things out? Turns out they can’t. All the Rage morphs from a romcom into something darker and stranger. … Continue reading LGBT Movies: All the Rage (1997)
Greetings, Avocadoans! It’s time once again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
“It’s a date movie, like straight people have had for years, and I’m glad to fill that gap. I’m a big romantic at heart.” ~ Writer/Director Brian Sloan. A writer is violently rejected by their college crush. Years later they … Continue reading LGBT Movies: I Think I Do (1997)
Greetings, Avocadoans! It’s time once again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
