Our Friend, Dorothy Many people recognize Judy Garland as the timeless Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz, skipping down the Yellow Brick Road with her ruby slippers and a heart full of dreams. While the film remains a colorful, iconic masterpiece, f…
Level Up Your Sense of Community For many LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly gay men, finding a sense of belonging can be challenging—especially when traditional social spaces like bars and clubs dominate the cultural landscape. While these ven…
I Deserve an Oscar for Pretending to Be Straight for All Those Years The portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters on television has evolved significantly over the years, from the early days of stereotypical gay best friend roles to more nuanced and diverse r…
Toot Toot, Hey, Beep Beep. Make Way for the Queen of Disco. Donna Summer, known as the Queen of Disco, occupies a special place in pop culture and the hearts of gay men, whose love for her transcended the dance floors of the 1970s. Her powerful voi…
It’s Better the Devil You Know Kylie’s Legacy Pop music has long held a special place in the hearts of gay men, serving as a powerful outlet for self-expression and emotional connection. The genre’s vibrant beats and catchy melodi…
Queerness and Revolution Go Hand in Hand on the Dancefloor Disco, often remembered for its iconic bell bottoms, roller skates, and glittery nightlife, has a much deeper cultural and historical significance, especially within the queer community. Wh…
Make the Yuletide Gay with These Movies Holiday films have long been a staple of the season, offering warmth, joy, and plenty of sentimentality. However, for LGBTQ+ audiences, traditional holiday movies often lack the representation needed to refle…
I'm Just Gonna Say It: Brian Kinney Was Insufferable When I first watched Queer as Folk (at 21 years old, shortly after coming out of the closet), it was a stark contrast to the shy, inexperienced person I was at the time. The show’s unapolog…
The Only Thing Scarier Than Straight People is Queer Horror Stereotypes In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in LGBTQ+ representation in film, including the horror genre. However, the connection between horror and queerness is not a ne…
Where Are the Plant-Loving, Early-to-Bed Gay Characters, Hollywood? Whenever I browse through the LGBTQ+ section on Netflix, Hulu, or Prime Video, I find myself navigating a limited selection of films and shows. While there are options available, t…
