During the painful decades of McCarthy-era persecution, queer-coded monsters were a campy yet quiet reminder that LGBT+ moviegoers weren’t alone.
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9 New Queer Films to Watch Out for This 2023
Gay cowboys? Queer bestie road trip? Lesbian period thrillers? This year’s crop of LGBTQ+ films has it all. Here are 9 new queer films to watch out for in 2023.
10 LGBTQ+ Podcasts You Have Got to Follow in 2023
Here’s a list of 10 great LGBTQ+-related podcasts that will cause you to laugh, cry, and think deeper about your life that you have got to follow in 2023.
Transsexual vs. Transgender Explained
Transsexual vs. transgender? Both terms have been used to refer to individuals within the trans community but they don’t carry the same connotations.
The Pan Flag: History and Meaning of the Pansexual Flag
A review of pansexuality, the origins of the pansexual pride flag, and the movement for LGBTQIA+ rights.
Sense8’s Trans Joy and Radical Empathy, Five Years On
Sense8 ended with a fantastic finale five years ago. Its vision of a queer revolution built on trans joy and radical empathy is more important now than ever.
What Does Queersexual Mean?
What does queersexual mean? The lesser-known term refers to someone who is attracted to anyone who belongs to the LGBTQ+ community.
12 Great LGBTQ+ TV Shows That Were Canceled Way Too Soon
Queer representation on the small screen has hit record highs. But it’s hard not to notice the worrying number of LGBTQ+ TV shows getting axed.
The First Gay Porn Film: A Sexy History of Queer Porn
It wasn’t so long ago that acknowledging queer existence, much less queer seuxality, in media was taboo, but the first gay porn film reminds us that queer people were always here.
A History of WLW Movies and The Ones We Love
Even as we prep the popcorn and enjoy these WLW movies, it’s important to remember how long it took us to get here and why.
A Love Story Told by LGBT+ Artists
Love is messy. These LGBT+ artists capture all the beautiful and complicated dimensions of that mess in their songs.
7 Queer Webtoon Comics to Start Reading
These 7 queer webtoons will warm your heart and ruin your sleep schedule.
What Do WLW and MLM Mean? Plus Other Words to Add to Your Vocabulary
If you’re feeling a little lost on the meanings of other terms you might see online, here’s your guide.
22 Movies Where the Lesbians Get a Happy Ending
Lesbians are dealt a pretty tough hand in most movies. Revive your spirits by watching something where the lesbians actually get a happy ending.
Fans Animate Queer Pirate Kiss in Our Frames Mean Love
Or how a love of spreadsheets and a gay pirate show led to 310 lovingly drawn frames of one of the most impactful on-screen kisses from Our Flag Means Death.
9 Great Movies by Transgender Writers and Directors
Trans lives and voices matter. From documentaries to action, comedy, and drama, transgender writers and directors have given us wonderful movies to enjoy.
What To Know Before Watching RuPaul’s Drag Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race is a cultural force to be reckoned with, and getting into it now can be daunting. Here’s a quick guide to starting our favorite queer sport.
What Is the Vito Russo Test and What Movies Pass It
The Vito Russo test is a way to identify films with LGBTQ+ representation. Here’s more on the Vito Russo test and 5 films that pass it.
5 Drag Houses that Competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race
Originating in ballroom culture, a drag house is a drag queen’s chosen family, many of which have been represented on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
‘A League of Their Own,’ ‘White Lotus,’ and ‘Bros’ Win Big at the GLAAD Media Awards
Amid rising attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, GLAAD honored 2022’s best queer media in a ceremony on Thursday, including Amazon’s ‘A League of Their Own’.
GLAAD’s TV Report: Queer and Here, But Not For Long
Do you love LGBTQ+ characters on TV? GLAAD’s Where We Are on TV report says almost a third of them will be out of our screens this time next year.
5 Reasons A League of Their Own Should Have #MoreThanFour
And in that spirit, I’d like to list down five good reasons A League Of Their Own deserves way #MoreThanFour episodes.
How M3gan the Killer Robot Doll Turned Into A Queer Icon Overnight
If there’s one word that can describe M3gan, the eponymous character in the 2023 horror comedy, it’s fierce. Find out why she’s beloved by the queer community.
No Pride Flags!: 2022 Christmas Gifts You Can Get for LGBTQ+ Folks That Are Actually Cool
No Pride flags and tacky merch here! Acceptance is the best gift for the queer people in your life, but these Christmas gift ideas can make a decent second placer.