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Ethan Clade, a gay biracial teen, is tongue tied when he meets his handsome crush. His supportive father, Searcher, plays wing man by talking up his son’s good qualities. Ethan is mortified. I braced myself for angry families to storm … Continue reading Movie Review: Strange World (2022)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news, Two States Have Still Never Had an Out LGBTQ+ Person in Their Legislatures Kevin Conroy, the Legendary Voice of Batman, Has Died at … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
In the Flesh premiered on BBC Three in March 2013. We visit a Britain that survived a zombie apocalypse. A drug was developed to cure the undead of their brain munching cravings. The “partially deceased” must now re-integrate into society. … Continue reading LGBT Media: In the Flesh
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: Florida’s Board of Medicine Officially Bans Transition-Related Care for Minors An Oklahoma Donut Shop Was Firebombed After Hosting a Drag Event $50 Million … Continue reading Weekly LGBTQ+ Discussion
Pity the Crown Prince Wilhelm. His wealth and privilege cannot mend his broken heart. Season one of Young Royals explored the romance between Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding) and the working-class Simon (Omar Rudberg) at their Swedish boarding school. The Royal family … Continue reading LGBT Media: Young Royals. Season Two
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news Brazil’s LGBTQ+ Community Is Thrilled Jair Bolsonaro Lost Reelection Elon Musk Bought Twitter, Then Shared a Homophobic Conspiracy Theory Florida Board of Medicine … Continue reading Weekly LGBTQ+ Discussion
2004’s Hellbent was called the “first gay slasher.” Let’s say it’s the first openly gay slasher. Four queer friends are stalked by a masked killer at a Halloween Carnival. The men are likeable and it’s sad to watch their fates. … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Hellbent (2004)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news Newly Elected School Board Member Wants All LGBTQ+ Symbols Removed Florida Schools Just Adopted Draconian New Rules for Trans-Inclusive Bathrooms Federal ‘Don’t Say … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
A school teacher and a museum curator fall madly in love with a handsome policeman. Flash forwards tell us that it will end in tears. Why do we revisit stories of queer trauma? The back-alley hook ups. The brutal beatings. … Continue reading LGBT Movies: My Policeman (2022)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news A Shooting at a Slovakian Queer Bar Has Left Two People Dead Meta Is Earning Money From Anti-LGBTQ+ “Groomer” Ads Despite Ban, Report … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Michael York plays a villainous twink in the black comedy Something for Everyone. He sleeps and murders his way into Angela Lansbury’s aristocratic family. The promising premise is undone by Hugh Wheeler’s flabby screenplay and Hal Prince’s timid direction. It’s … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Something for Everyone (1970)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news Bisexual Scientist Svante Pääbo Wins Nobel Prize for Studying Ancient Human DNA A Florida Mom Claimed Trans Organ Harvesters Abducted Her Son. He … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Dan Futterman plays an insomniac who wanders through Manhattan. He collects urban legends from the strangers he meets. Urbania is a strange film with an interesting cast. The episodic nature keeps it from building momentum. The protagonists’ motivation is unclear … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Urbania (2000)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news Google Took Down a Map that TERFs Created to Track Trans Healthcare Providers A Far-Right Blogger Is Being Sued for Falsely Claiming a … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Bros pairs a self-righteous museum curator (Billy Eichner) with a musclebound lawyer (Luke Macfarlane). They fight, banter and gradually fall in love. The story is familiar. What sets Bros apart from other queer romcoms is the sharp social commentary. Eichner … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Bros (2022)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news Cuba Has Legalized Same-Sex Marriage and Adoption Yeshiva University’s Pride Alliance Compromises With School So Other Clubs Can Continue Kelley Robinson to Be … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Spoiler warning for the 2022 A League of Their Own TV series The original A League of Their Own is a stone cold classic, half a fist pumping crowd pleaser of an underdog story, half nuanced, heartwarming relationship drama between … Continue reading LGBT Media/TV Review: A League of Their Own (2022)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news, Yeshiva University Suspends All Student Orgs Rather Than Recognize LGBTQ+ Group The State of Virginia Released Horrific New Policies for Trans Students Democrats … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news, LGB Alliance, a British Anti-Trans Organization, Could Lose Its Charity Status Schumer Says Senate to Vote on Marriage Equality ‘In the Coming Weeks’ … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+Discussion
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant follows an affair between a successful fashion designer and a young model. Petra (Margit Carstensen) treats Karin (Hanna Schygulla) as a mannequin. A plaything to provide inspiration and affection. Karin enjoys her wealth … Continue reading LGBT Movies: The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news, Parents Blame Conservative Cell Phone Company for School Book Bans A Brand New PAC Wants to Get Anti-LGBTQ+ Candidates Out of Office A … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
