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How “Real” Is “Orange Is The New Black”? Comparing The Show To The Memoir To The Numbers

A look at the stories behind the stories and the humans behind the characters and the numbers behind those stories in everybody’s favorite lezalicious prison dramedy.

Riese August 4, 2013 66 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO: Unicorn Plan-It Episode 205 “Dinah Blow Your *Unicorn* Horn”

Episode 205 of Unicorn Plan-It wants to online date you.

Chelsey July 25, 2013 4 Comments
Queer Fashion TV Feature

Style Thief: Couples Formal Attire Part One – TV Couples

We’re finally using that plus one to a wedding! This week we’re stripping down lesbian TV couples in their finest! Style like Brittana, Sharmen, Talice, Fiona & Imogen and the Moms from The Fosters!

Lizz June 27, 2013 14 Comments
Rizzoli and Isles: two lady detectives looking serious
TV Feature

How Do We Solve A Problem Like “Queerbaiting”?: On TV’s Not-So-Subtle Gay Subtext

Once upon a time, gay subtext was a revolutionary act in media. But is it still all that progressive?

Rose June 26, 2013 141 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO: “Little Horribles” Episode 3: Date

A hilariously less-than-communicative Jennifer Bartels puts Amy through hell on a date that’s, well, a little horrible.

Brittani June 26, 2013 13 Comments
TV Feature

Those Shady Gays: A Reflection on Mad Men, Downton Abbey and Revenge

The untrustworthy homosexual is a lazy way to add ‘diversity’ to your television show. Let’s talk about it!

Casey Quinlan June 25, 2013 30 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO: “Little Horribles” Episode 2: LMFAO

Is “Little Horribles” the lesbian “Girls”? I don’t know. The lesbians in my neighborhood that I’ve never met seem to think so. Watch episode 2 and decide for yourself.

Brittani June 12, 2013 14 Comments
Movie Features TV Feature

Let’s Talk About Fictional Kickass Heroines: Katniss, Xena, Buffy and More

Here at Autostraddle, we love kickass women. We’re presenting a list of 20 of our favorite kickass fictional heroines as a way to jumpstart this feelingsfest and leaving the rest up to you!

Vanessa May 23, 2013 154 Comments
TV Feature

You, Too, Can Be Made Gay By The X-Files: Scully 101

“Stef: I don’t know how but somehow Rachel managed to find one X Files episode with lesbians in it.”

Rachel May 21, 2013 43 Comments
TV Feature

Pretty Little Liars Season Finale Open Thread and OMG Celebration

I am so confused. Let’s figure this one out together. [SPOILER ALERT!]

Lizz March 19, 2013 46 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO: Unicorn Plan-It Episode 204 “Across The YOUniverse”

“If I really had a problem with third world countries, would I, every once in a while, go down on Keesha?”

the team February 5, 2013 23 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO: Unicorn Plan-It Episode 203 “Kiss Kiss Dang Dang”

Episode 203 of Unicorn Plan-It teaches us that flexibility is essential. So without further ado, kiss kiss, dang dang, it’s time to get horny.

Vanessa December 19, 2012 16 Comments
TV Feature

Going Down (South): Here Comes Honey Boo Boo Child, Southern Progressive Icon

Actually, I love the image that comes from being from the same state as the Honey Boo Boo Child herself.

fonseca December 12, 2012 18 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO: Unicorn Plan-It Behind-The-Scenes Of Season Two

A peek behind the curtain of the magical queer webseries Unicorn Plan-It!

Riese December 2, 2012 4 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO: Unicorn Plan-It Episode 202 “Awkward/Awesome”

Get ready to get horny and awkward.

Laneia November 7, 2012 29 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO: Hilarious Julie Goldman Outtakes Via New Queer TV Show DTLA

As you know, Julie Goldman is hilarious and DTLA is awesome and outtakes are always funny so what we have here is a giant cornucopia of video delight.

Riese November 7, 2012 11 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO! “Words With Girls” Episode 5: Mimicry

In which the term “reverse toaster” is coined.

Brittani October 10, 2012 50 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO – The Premiere Is Here: Unicorn Plan-It Episode 201 “And So It Is”

Unicorn Plan-It grows up and gets big: it’s Season Two and a whole new ballgame.

Laneia October 3, 2012 48 Comments
TV Feature

UNICORN PLAN-IT’s Ashley Reed, Sarah Croce, and Haviland Stillwell: The Autostraddle Interview

Only 48 hours until the premiere of Season 2!

Vanessa October 1, 2012 32 Comments
TV Feature

UNICORN PLAN-IT’s Sherri Sutton and Amir Levi: The Autostraddle Interview

Amir Levi and Sherri Sutton sat down with us to talk characters, favorite moments, and what to expect in the new season!

Carmen September 28, 2012 12 Comments
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