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Mr. Soul: Documentary Pays Tribute to the Black Gay TV Show Host
Long before Oprah and Arsenio hit the airwaves, Ellis Haizlip hosted "Soul!," a pioneering New York variety show that showcased musicians, activists and actors at the height of the Black Power and Civil Rights moment.
Documenting Queer Lives: Outfest & Docfest's LGBT Selections
Notable documentaries at the two independent film festivals include films about historic civil rights activists, trans chorus members, Joe Sarria, and Big Freedia.
Screen Savor: 'Playing It Straight'
James Sweeney's queer rom-com "Straight Up," now available on DVD, has more in common with Woody Allen's "Annie Hall" than you might expect.
Q-Music: The Present is Female
New music and re-issues from Diana Ross, Tanya Donelly and the Parkington Sisters, Jonatha Brooke, The Beths and PJ Harvey's are reviewed.
Orange You Glad I Asked? - An Interview with St. Sukie de la Croix
Gay historian and writer St. Sukie de la Croix's new novel, "The Orange Spong and Storytelling at the Vamp-Art Café," returns his readers to the Bohemian neighborhood of Chicago's Towertown during the roaring `20s.
What's the Future of Bay Area Nightlife? Talks Series Explores Options
What is the future of local LGBT nightlife and how can businesses, employees and patrons continue to stay active in pandemic times? This and other questions were discussed in the first Queer Nightlife Fund talks series, held online, of course.
'Disarm Hate' Chronicles LGBT Activists' Trip to an Anti-Gun Rally
Narrated by the iconic actor Harvey Fierstein, "Disarm Hate" seeks to create awareness about gun violence against the LGBTQ+ community following the 2016 Pulse Nightclub massacre in Orlando that took 49 lives.
Movie Stars in Bondage: 'Hollywood Bound's All Tied Up
'Hollywood Bound,' a coffee table book published by Reel Art Press, isn't about starstruck kids heading to Tinseltown in search of stardom. Rather, it's a picture book featuring black and white photos of movie stars either tied up or in chains.
I Want My MHz: European Programming Broadens the LGBTQ World
MHz hosts a broad range of European programming, including matter-of-fact gay characters, among their diverse array of mysteries and adventurous series.
Frameline Announces Lineup for 44th LGBTQ Film Festival, Sept. 17-27
Kicking off with a high-flying drag satire, Frameline44, the SF International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, will screen 77 films from 24 countries in a wide array of genres, from features and documentaries to short subjects and animated films.
OutFest 2020: Films Online Bring Diversity to Your Screen
The annual Los Angeles OutFest LGBT film festival screens a diverse array of narrative, documentary and short films, all online, through August 30.
Roma's Ristorante Brings Italian Taste to Downtown SF
With so many businesses closing, it's great news to learn of an opening. Roma's Ristorante Italiano, which opened on August 4. In a unique nod to the LGBT community, its namesake is 'nun' other than Sister Roma.
Morris Kight's Life & Times: 'Humanist, Liberationist, Fantabulist' Gives Gay Rights Activist His Due
Biographer Mary Ann Cherry shines the spotlight on Morris Kight (1919-2003), the L.A.-based gay rights leader who did everything possible to ensure that the spotlight shone as much on the movement as on himself.
Family Affair: 'Determined To Be Dad' is a Dynamic Debut
In this dynamic debut memoir, Steve Disselhorst passionately recounts his journey to co-parenthood and all the joys and pains involved in the process.
Q-Music: The Present is Female (and Queer)
Give a listen to new music from Caroline Rose, Girl Friday, Soko, Xoe Wise and Fay Wildhagen.
Home Movies: Late Summer Cinema Selections
Dark drama, enlightening documentary and a psychedelic romp: 'The Prince/El Principe,' 'For They Know Not What They Do' and 'Holy Trinity' are reviewed.
Monstrous: Scary but Offensive
'Monstrous,' the new chiller available on DVD and on-demand August 11, is a film which claims to be a Bigfoot movie. Actually, the legendary monster makes but a few brief cameos in the film.
Erasure's 'Nerves of Steel' Music Video Features Drag Stars
Erasure's new video for their latest single, "Nerves of Steel," features more than 20 LGBTQ stars, including several best known for their appearance on 'RuPaul's Drag Race.' But as always, the music duo's work stands on its own.
New Conservatory Theatre Center's New Podcast, 'In Good Company'
New Conservatory Theatre Center announced the release of a new podcast, In Good Company, available for streaming and download starting August 26.
Q-Music Burnin' Down the House Music
For those unable to get to their workouts at the gym or favorite dance club because they've been shut down again after reopening too soon, here are some new releases sure to get your heart rate up and your body moving. Play them loud.