The Lost Leonardo: Art World Discoveries and Deceptions

Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance genius and now a global brand, takes a back seat to his artistic creation in the spellbinding new documentary, 'The Lost Leonardo,' about the queer journey of the painting 'Salvator Mundi.'

by Brian Bromberger | Aug 17, 2021

Harvey Guillén: from Funny House to Vampire Familiar

In contrast to his role as a human in the hit comedy vampire series 'What We Do in the Shadows,' Harvey Guillén is also the voice of a new character in Disney's 'Mickey Mouse Funhouse.' He shared his experiences developing diverse characters.

by Jim Provenzano | Aug 20, 2021

50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1989, Angels & AIDS

In addition to the disastrous earthquake (see this week's News edition of this series), 1989 was full of AIDS: protests, drug treatments, and the staged reading of a new play-in-progress about AIDS by Tony Kushner titled 'Angels in America.'

by Jim Provenzano | Aug 12, 2021

Kings' Quarter (Century): Drag King Contest Celebrates 25 Years

The San Francisco Drag King Contest will commemorate its 25th year on August 22 with a rollicking show at Oasis. Drag king legend Fudgie Frottage will co-host the evening along with former presidential candidate, the fabulous Joan Jett Blakk.

by David-Elijah Nahmod | Aug 11, 2021

Smart TV: The Lavender Tube on 'Hacks,' 'Days of Our Lives,' 'Jeopardy,' & Russian Olympics Hatred

In 'Hacks,' Jean Smart plays a legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedian and total diva who resists a comedic update from a much younger comedy writer. Also, 'Days of Our Lives' changes, 'Jeopardy' host shuffle and Russian bile over LGBT Olympians.

by Victoria A. Brownworth | Aug 11, 2021

Romanovsky and Phillips: Gay Music Duo's Fascinating, Groundbreaking History

Incredible as it seems, it has now been more than 20 years since Romanovsky and Phillips called it quits. Part of the reason it seems so amazing is that accolades continue to pour in about them all these years later.

by Michael Flanagan | Aug 29, 2021

'Pray Away' Documentary Investigates 'Ex-gay' Scam

The Ryan Murphy-co-produced documentary examines the history of the "ex-gay" movement, from mass prayer sessions to current interviews with those who attest that (no surprise) praying away homosexuality doesn't work.

by David-Elijah Nahmod | Aug 15, 2021

50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1988's Joy Amid Loss

Can one page sum up an entire year? The late 1980s, while still in full-on Reaganomics hell, offered bits of resistance and joy amid the continuing oppression, epidemic deaths, and discrimination.

by Jim Provenzano | Aug 5, 2021

Literary Loss: Anthony Veasna So's 'Afterparties: Stories'

Published after his death, Anthony Veasna So's story collection includes characters haunted by memories of genocide, especially the older parents, aunties, and uncles who experienced trauma before escaping Cambodia.

by Brian Bromberger | Aug 4, 2021

Review: Truths and Consequences in P.J. Vernon's 'Bath Haus'

In 'Bath Haus,' author P.J. Vernon's dynamic and impressively exhilarating follow-up to his debut, the 2018 psychological thriller 'When You Find Me,' he explores what happens when a cheating boyfriend meets a sexy, vendetta-driven psycho at a bathhouse.

by Jim Piechota | Aug 3, 2021


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