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In conversation with Eduardo Aquino, director of ‘Where the Bears Are’ documentary

In conversation with Eduardo Aquino, director of ‘Where the Bears Are’ documentary | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

“Where the Bears Are” was never supposed to be a huge hit. For Rick Copp, Joe Dietl, and Ben Zook, the web series was really meant to be a sort of creative reprieve. They had gotten sick of Hollywood, and wanted to produce something where they didn’t have to worry about what would sell, or […] The post In conversation with Eduardo Aquino, director of ‘Where the Bears Are’ documentary appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

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Cassandro Is a Must-Watch Homage to the First Openly Gay Exótico in Lucha Libre

Cassandro Is a Must-Watch Homage to the First Openly Gay Exótico in Lucha Libre | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Latines love entertainment. For years, we have been the top moviegoers — even though the films we watch rarely reflect our communities. While we represent 19% of the U.S. population, we make up only 4.6% of movie roles and 5.3% of TV roles. When we do see ourselves on the big or small screen, we are often playing one-dimensional characters or are cast in films riddled with stereotypes, tropes, and stories that fail to represent the totalit

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Big Easy Queens Filmmaker Erynn Dalton and Star Eric Swanson Take Queer Horror to New Heights

Big Easy Queens Filmmaker Erynn Dalton and Star Eric Swanson Take Queer Horror to New Heights | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Erynn Dalton and Eric Swanson on their new campy glam horror film and how it pushes back at Ron DeSantis.

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22 Books By LGBTQ+ Authors You Need to Add to Your Reading List

22 Books By LGBTQ+ Authors You Need to Add to Your Reading List | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

These will hold a special place in your heart and on your bookshelf.

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As You Like It review – gender-fluid version plays too freely with the text

As You Like It review – gender-fluid version plays too freely with the text | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Ellen McDougall’s inclusive production is wonderfully warm and flirty – especially in the scenes between Rosalind and Celia – but uneven and confusing as a whole

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The Bookworm Sez: 'Queer executive' shares his journey to success in 'All Pride, No Ego'

The Bookworm Sez: 'Queer executive' shares his journey to success in 'All Pride, No Ego' | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

You sure practiced enough before you were judged — and that’s what an audition is, a judgment. Can you handle the lines? Are you a fit for the part you

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Book review: ‘Glitter and Concrete’ by Elyssa Maxx Goodman

Book review: ‘Glitter and Concrete’ by Elyssa Maxx Goodman | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

In “Glitter and Concrete,” Elyssa Maxx Goodman tells the heartbreaking story of the performers who shaped drag culture in New York City.

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Claud’s music is here to usher you through queer love — and heartbreak

Claud’s music is here to usher you through queer love — and heartbreak | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The singer-songwriter will perform on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Union Stage.

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NFMLA LGBTQ+ Cinema Shares Stories Centering Queer Joy

NFMLA LGBTQ+ Cinema Shares Stories Centering Queer Joy | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

A flamboyant talk show host, a recently homeless trans man and a couple fighting about kids are among the characters whose stories were told at the recent

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‘Dicks: The Musical’ Review: From a Gay God to Twincest, A24’s Absurdist Satire Must Be Seen to Be Believed

‘Dicks: The Musical’ Review: From a Gay God to Twincest, A24’s Absurdist Satire Must Be Seen to Be Believed | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

What are the odds that two openly gay cut-ups doing a raunchy half-hour musical comedy routine in a Gristede’s grocery store would somehow convince “Borat” director Larry Charles to turn their show, “Fucking Identical Twins,” into a feature-length A24 movie? You’d stand a better chance playing the lottery than predicting the path “Dicks: The Musical”

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The Best LGBTQ Shows and Movies Now on Max, from ‘Our Flag Means Death’ to ‘Moonlight’

We've come a long way since "Sex and the City." Here's all the best queer stories on the streaming platform formerly known as HBO Max.

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At the top of ‘Top Chef,’ Kristin Kish is a mix of emotions

At the top of ‘Top Chef,’ Kristin Kish is a mix of emotions | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Kristen Kish, the former “Top Chef” champion who is replacing Padma Lakshmi as the show’s permanent host. If Kish had a brand, it might be wrapped in millennial pink and laced with the ideals of a generation that values earnestness, diversity and being nice. “I have severe social anxiety and I’m on television, which is wild,” she said. “I know I’m a walking contradiction.”

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Movie review: 'Aristotle and Dante' a poignant tale of LGBTQ friendship

Movie review: 'Aristotle and Dante' a poignant tale of LGBTQ friendship | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

"Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe," in theaters Friday, is an effectively emotional story of two friends discovering their respective sexualities.

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'Fellow Travelers' Boss Had Two 'Rules' for Sex Scenes in Upcoming Gay Series

Fellow Travelers boss Ron Nyswaner has shared the two "rules" held by the crew for sex scenes between leads Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey.

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'Cassandro' director on the true story behind gay luchador film

Roger Ross Williams, writer and director of "Cassandro," joins Yahoo Entertainment's Kevin Polowy to discuss the true story of Saúl Armendáriz (aka Cassandro), the openly gay wrestler who defied Mexican lucha libre culture. Williams shares how his experience as a documentary filmmaker informed his narrative debut and how pop star Bad Bunny joined the cast.

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Fall Festival 2023 Standouts: The 16 Best Films from Venice, TIFF, and Telluride

Fall Festival 2023 Standouts: The 16 Best Films from Venice, TIFF, and Telluride | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The best movie-going season of the year is (finally) here.

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‘Gender Queer’ author responds to Kennedy’s viral Senate reading

‘Gender Queer’ author responds to Kennedy’s viral Senate reading | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The author of ‘Gender Queer’ responded to Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) viral Senate reading of the memoir this week, which was meant to justify book bans. The author, Maia Kobabe, told the Washington Post in an interview published Thursday that the conservative senator seemed to conflate the illustrated format with a book meant for children.…

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'Cassandro' review: Gael García Bernal stars as lucha libre's queer pioneer

'Cassandro' review: Gael García Bernal stars as lucha libre's queer pioneer | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Bernal flirts and struts and gives one of the best performances of his career in a film inspired by the life of Mexican American professional wrestling star Saúl Armendáriz.

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Queer Jams of the Week: Demi Lovato, K.Flay & More

Queer Jams of the Week: Demi Lovato, K.Flay & More | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Welcome to Queer Jams of the Week, featuring new pride songs from Demi Lovato, K.Flay, Vagabon and more.

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Gael García Bernal Is Career-Best in ‘Cassandro’: How Director Roger Ross Williams Chased Him to Play a Gay Luchador

Gael García Bernal Is Career-Best in ‘Cassandro’: How Director Roger Ross Williams Chased Him to Play a Gay Luchador | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The prolific filmmaker makes his fictional feature debut this weekend with "Cassandro" and premiered his newest documentary "Stamped from the Beginning" at Telluride to rave reviews.

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September/October 2023 Cover Story: Salah The Great

September/October 2023 Cover Story: Salah The Great | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

We sit down with the one and only Salah Bachir as he prepares to release his memoir this fall, entitled First to Leave the Party… By Christopher Turner

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Pedro Almodovar Interview on ‘Strange Way of Life’ Before TIFF Honor

Pedro Almodovar Interview on ‘Strange Way of Life’ Before TIFF Honor | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The legendary auteur, who will be honored at the TIFF Tribute Awards, discusses bringing his queer Western 'Strange Way of Life' to Toronto, his fond memories of the fest and why he feels ready to make a film in English.

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'This Queer Book Saved My Life' podcast explores power of stories

'This Queer Book Saved My Life' podcast explores power of stories | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The Twin Cities-based podcast brings together LGBTQ guests to share the queer books that saved their lives with the authors who wrote them.

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Watch a studio performance of “I Am What I Am” from La Cage aux Folles

Watch a studio performance of “I Am What I Am” from La Cage aux Folles | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Check out this exclusive studio recording!

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Melissa Etheridge Memoir Excerpt: The Musician’s Early Days in LA

Melissa Etheridge Memoir Excerpt: The Musician’s Early Days in LA | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

In her book 'Talking to My Angels,' singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge reflects on her career and personal life.

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