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Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: Trump DOJ rolls back policies protecting LGBTQ+ inmates from sexual violence Here’s what Zohran Mamdani has promised to do for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: Ghana’s President Pledged to Sign Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill That Penalizes Allies, Too Funding cuts could cause 3.3 million additional HIV infections by 2030: report Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
An anxious grad student interviews a friend of the late activist Edward Carpenter. The student’s snarky boyfriend plans his birthday party. The characters discuss queer rights, age-gaps and open relationships. The film starts slowly and builds to a powerful finale. … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Only Connect (1979)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: Florida Republicans Seek to Ban Pride Flags in New Bill Catholic Teachers Allowed Slurs and Food Hurled at Gay Student, New Lawsuit Alleges Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: After Kicking Cis Lesbians Out of a Bathroom, Boston Hotel Reaches Discrimination Settlement HRC drops sponsorships from weapons manufacturers after pressure from advocacy … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
A Keller Christmas Vacation continues Hallmark’s attempt to shake up their romcom formula. Three siblings find love on a holiday cruise. They stress over careers, family secrets and past trauma. The crowded screenplay could stand to lose a subplot or … Continue reading LGBT Movies: A Keller Christmas Vacation (2025)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: This small Pennsylvania town just elected the state’s first-ever out transgender mayor South Korea to Count Same-Sex Couples in Census for First Time Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Why does an effeminate homosexual join the United States Marine Corp? Once he’s exposed to bigotry and abuse, why does he stay? Will the experience make him strong or simply obedient? The USMC, founded in 1775, has participated in every … Continue reading LGBT Media: Boots (2025)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: Gavin Newsom Cites Trans Godson While Taking Anti-Trans Position ‘It makes you angry:’ LGBTQ+ food pantries prepare for end of SNAP benefits Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Hikaru went up the mountain. Something else came down, wearing his skin. Hikaru’s best friend, Yoshiki, knows he’s talking to an imposter. But he prefers illusions to harsh truths. The Summer Hikaru Died is an ambitious mix of horror, coming … Continue reading LGBT Media: The Summer Hikaru Died (2025)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: Cisgender Boy “May Only Participate” On Girls’ Sports Team After Birth Certificate Error The Pentagon Released a Statement on Netflix’s Gay Military Series … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Kevin Glover’s Love Bites is a gay vampire softcore romcom. An amateur vampire hunter falls for his handsome target. Can love conquer all? Glover wrote the script for the stage. But filming on location, and releasing to VHS, proved more … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Love Bites (1988)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: The kids aren’t alright: Depression and anxiety rates are skyrocketing among LGBTQ+ youth Gavin Newsom signs several pro-LGBTQ+ laws, vetoes gender-affirming care and … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Colin Firth plays the neurotic owner of a cinema in Buenos Aires. He takes in a handsome American flat mate (Hart Bochner) and quickly becomes obsessed. The men begin a dangerous game. Martin Donovan co-wrote and directed Apartment Zero. The … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Apartment Zero (1988)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: Massachusetts foster parents lose license after refusing to properly care for LGBTQ+ youth Virginia Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears Says Firing Someone for Being Gay … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
An activist (Diego Luna) and a window dresser (Tonatiuh) share a prison cell during Argentina’s military dictatorship. The dresser, Molina, copes by recounting the plot of her favorite film: Kiss of the Spider Woman. A musical fantasy starring a glamorous … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025)
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: Republican Lawmaker Thinks Investigating Bi Awareness Week Is a Good Use of Government Time FBI Director Kash Patel Fired Agent For Displaying Pride Flag, According to … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
I visited London this month and saw some plays in, and off, the West End. The first three had much in common. Small cast, 90 minute works featuring tortured gay artists. Born With Teeth by Liz Duffy Adams. Wyndham’s Theatre. … Continue reading London Theatre 2025
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: Texas Gov. Abbott Signs Trans Bathroom Bill Into Law With $125,000 Fines Notorious Oklahoma Superintendent Resigns to Lead Anti-Trans Teacher Organization Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
I’ve been attending Chicago’s International LGBTQ+ Film Festival for many years now. Last season I burnt myself out watching 18 features. This year I settled for a modest 7. Dreams in Nightmares (2025, US). Queer black friends go on a … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Reeling Festival 2025
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: WeHo and Fire Island Called Out for Lowering Pride Flags Over Charlie Kirk: “Don’t Make Our Joy Honor Our Oppressor” Following Trump, Eric … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
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