My Body as Haunted House Metaphor
Horror movies, like many genres of entertainment, are deliciously, or not so deliciously, depending on where one sits, populated by tropes.
‘Anora’ Doesn’t Judge Its Sex Worker Protagonist — Is That Enough?
Although the film carries its head high for nearly the entire runtime, it might just undersell itself in the last moments. Absence of judgment does not necessarily give way to a mature reading of the character’s inner life and emotional drives.
‘Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara’ Is a Compassionate Mystery of a Parasocial Nightmare
The investigation that most needs to occur is an internal investigation done by all of us about how we think about celebrity and parasocial relationships.
AF+ Mini Crossword Will Cherish You Intensely
Mini crossword will put you on a pedestal <3
There’s Nothing Fake About Tegan and Sara
Tegan Quin chats with Autostraddle about the latest Tegan and Sara projects.
The Men of Scream, Ranked by Gender Envy
This is my first time watching Scream as an out trans guy, six months on hrt and trying to figure out what kind of man I want to be or even could be.
Playing Gay ‘Survivor’ in Florida Reminded Me of the Power of Play
Out-gay, Out-slay, and Out-sport are the three pillars of OUTVIVOR, a Survivor-inspired weekend birthed by OUT Sports, an Orlando queer sports league started by John Teixeira in 2018.
Why Is Boston’s New Women’s Soccer Team Ad Campaign So Transphobic and Bad
Excuse me but who decided that an ad campaign focused on the abundance of cis male genitalia in sports would be an effective method of promoting Boston’s new National Women’s Soccer League team, Bos Nation?
The True Story Behind Sydney Sweeney and Katy O’Brian’s Queer Boxer Movie
Sydney Sweeney is set to play queer boxer Christy Martin in a movie based on the true story of her life, and Katy O’Brian is set to play her rival-turned-wife.
I Had a Spiritual Awakening at Sweat Tour
In many ways, the SWEAT Tour is an assertion that one’s enjoyment of sex and clubbing and music is more than a shallow hobby: It is a reminder that, amidst a terrifying world, we are allowed to make moments for pure fun.
No Filter: Cardi B Will Never Forget Where She Comes From
Plus, Janelle Monáe in the Criterion closet!! And more gay celeb happenings on IG.
Elisabeth Finch Lied About Having Cancer and We Watched It On Grey’s Anatomy
Peacock’s docuseries “Anatomy of Lies” is a searing look at TV writer Elisabeth Finch, who lied about being sick and suffering assorted traumas. Your complete guide to Finch’s story and others like her, inside.
AF+ Mini Crossword Is In Over Its Head
A little help please?!
The Ultimate Guide to Having a Lesbian Crush on Your Friend
Find answers to questions like “should I tell her?” and “what do I do if she’s unavailable?”
Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Suspiria’ Is the Perfect Horror Remake
It’s great to have two versions of Suspiria that offer exceptionally tasty and unique cinematic delights.
‘My Ex Is Doing the Art Project We Planned Together Without Me’
Creative jealousy is understandable in a lot of contexts, but especially this one.
Broke and Lonely? “Lavender Marriage” May Be For You!
Gen Zers who are tired of being “broke, single, and lonely” are drawn to the idea of a rebranded “lavender marriage” as a way to enjoy marriage’s practical benefits without all the sex and romance.
All Girls Want To Eat Each Other
Cannibals, like lesbians, are feared for their selective appetites.
To Protect Trans Kids, We Have To Actually Listen to Them
The stories of trans youth go largely ignored by the American public in our cultural conversations about their lives, but Nico Lang is giving everyone a chance to change that with their new book, American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era.
Mini Crossword Is Feeling Cheeky
Blame it on the boy shorts.