Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual plus other groups, such as asexual, intersex, and queer
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news, Last month a Key New York Democratic Party subcommittee opposed resolution on LGBTQ+ education The NYPD Kicked Off Pride Month By Arresting a … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Welcome to the first ever (as far as I know!) poll of The Avocado’s favorite LGBT+ books! Over the next few weeks, the most astute readers anywhere on the internet (that’s you!) will be submitting their ballots, culminating at the … Continue reading The Avocado’s Favorite LGBT+ Books: The Voting
June is Pride Month. Since last year, there has been a growing number attacks all around the world on the LGBTQIA+ community (both through legislation in the government and also physically). As we face through this tough times, many in … Continue reading Queer Artists Spotlight 2023
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news, A NY Woman Has Been Charged Over Threats to “Shoot Up” LGBTQ+ Businesses in Colorado The Proud Boys Are Reportedly Planning to Escalate … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Tony Scott’s debut film The Hunger starring David Bowie, Catherine Denueve, and Susan Sarandon is a haunting and feverish Bisexual Gothic Romance. Easily one of the best Queer Women Vampire movies I’ve seen and one incredibly sexy 96 minutes. If … Continue reading LGBT Movies: The Hunger (1983)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news, Trans Youth Organizers Held a Prom in Front of the U.S. Capitol Banko Brown’s Shooter Will Not Be Charged Despite Disturbing Video Nebraska … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
The Day the Fish Came Out is a farce with too many targets. American soldiers, disguised as gay tourists, search for missing nukes on a Greek Island. The cast runs around in skimpy outfits and shouts at each other. The … Continue reading LGBT Movies: The Day the Fish Came Out (1967)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news New FDA Rules Mean More Gay and Bi Men Can Donate Blood George Santos Charged With 13 Crimes Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Right to … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: San Francisco DA Releases Man Who Reportedly Killed Banko Brown, a Black Trans Activist Oregon May Soon Require Insurers to Cover All Trans … Continue reading Weekly LGBTQ+ Discussion
The War Widow premiered on PBS on October 28, 1976. It was part of the Visions series of original teleplays. A repressed housewife (Pamela Bellwood) waits for her husband to return from World War I. She meets a photographer (Frances … Continue reading LGBT Movies: The War Widow (1976)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news, Zooey Zephyr Is Suing Montana After Being Removed From the House Floor Biden Administration Sues to Block Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Missouri … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Shun Nakahara’s The Cherry Orchard (Sakura no sono) is not a direct adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s play. Instead, it adapts a manga about a group of school girls producing the play. We follow the cast through the rehearsal hall. A … Continue reading LGBT Movies: The Cherry Orchard (1990)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: The U.S. House Passes Anti-Transgender Sports Bill. It will likely die if it reaches the Senate Floor Minnesota Governor to Sign Bills Safeguarding … Continue reading Weekly LGBTQ+ Discussion
Delphine Seyrig vamps it up as the Countess Elizabeth Báthory while she’s on a mission to seduce Valerie Chilton (Danielle Ouimet) away from her new husband Stefan Chilton (John Karlen.) What ensues is a seductive slow burn full of dark … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Daughters Of Darkness (1971)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: George Santos announced his reelection campaign, ensuring that the NY03 republican primary will be the wackiest in 2024. Colorado Governor Signs Bills to … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
A self-righteous deacon (Željko Ivanek) comes under fire when he defends two gay seminarians. Jack Lemmon’s cynical pastor tries to teach him about church bureaucracy. Mass Appeal is better in concept than execution. Bill C. Davis’s screenplay, adapted from his … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Mass Appeal (1984)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: New Jersey Is Now a Safe Haven for Trans People Seeking Gender-Affirming Care A New Biden Proposal Says Schools Can’t Ban All Trans … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Three Christian teens struggle with their faith as they plan for college. Sweet Tim’s coming out has sent devout Laura and doubting Brea into tail spins. Many stories address the rift between organized religion and human sexuality. Stephen Cone’s The Wise … Continue reading LGBT Movies: The Wise Kids (2011)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: IN THE NEWS Rep Jayapal and Senator Markey Reintroduced a “Trans Bill of Rights” in Congress U.S. Reaches All-Time High in Out Elected Officials, and They’re … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news, NYPD Cops Killed a Gay Black Man. Their Union Wants the Mayor to Dismiss the Charges Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Vetoed One of … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: So the comedy never ends, George Santos has filed paperwork to run in 2024 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Signs Michigan’s LGBTQ+ Protections Into Law … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
