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movie lists

10 Gay Films You Can Stream Free in the UK (BBC, ITV, Channel 4)

From familiar classics to unfamiliar new discoveries, here’s what you could be watching on the BBC, ITV or Channel 4…

Sally

9 Hours

LGBT BOOK REVIEWS

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

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Apr 28, 2026

BOOK LISTS

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

XO, Kitty. (L to R) Gia Kim as Yuri Han, Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey in episode 305 of XO, Kitty.

TV REVIEWS

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed…

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

lgbt book reviews

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

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Apr 28, 2026

book lists

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

tv reviews

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed with this universe’s own lore, it’s dispiriting.”

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

The Latest

No Filter: We Ride at Dawn for Meg

Celebrities (vapid Fluff)

9 Hours

10 Gay Films You Can Stream Free in the UK (BBC, ITV, Channel 4)

Film

9 Hours

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

Literature

Apr 28, 2026

‘Do I Count As Bi?’

Identity

Apr 28, 2026

Two New Books in LGBTQ+ Film Studies Remake the Field

Literature

Apr 28, 2026

literature

What If “When Harry Met Sally” Was a Feminist Lesbian Love Story? Emily Hashimoto Has the Answer with “A World Between”

“The trajectory with their partner or ex-partner and or friend or whoever is not linear; it’s, for some women, this big zig zagging: friends for five years, then date for…

Julie R Enszer

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Feb 4, 2021

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Jen Richards Joins “Clarice” to Put Buffalo Bill’s “Complicated Legacy” Into Perspective

The Golden Globes are such a joke (but there were a few things to celebrate), almost all the CW’s queer shows are renewed, Dolly Parton refused Trump’s offer for a…

Heather Hogan

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Feb 3, 2021

music

32 Queer Covers Of Songs by Straight Artists Because Everything’s Better When It’s Gayer

Some of the best gay covers from new artists and also your faves including Tracy Chapman, Brandy Carlile, Tayla Parks, Me’Shell NdegéOcello, kd Lang, Joan Jett, Halsey and Santana Lopez.

Riese

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Feb 3, 2021

Barbara Sukowa and Martine Chevallier in Two Of Us

film

“Two of Us” Exclusive Clip: Two “Old Dykes” Fight for Love in France’s Oscar Entry

Two of Us follows neighbors Nina (Barbara Sukowa) and Madeline (Martine Chevallier), who have been in a relationship for years, as Madeline struggles to finally come out to her adult…

Heather Hogan

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Feb 3, 2021

film

Sundance 2021: “The World to Come” Is an Extraordinary Lesbian Romance Ruined By Casey Affleck

The cinematography, the sound design, the direction of the actors — it all culminates in a remarkable cinematic experience. And yet every time Affleck was on-screen, I felt chilled.

Drew Burnett Gregory

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Feb 3, 2021

A selfie of Sara Ramirez with their signature hair cut died a dark lavender purple. They are smirking at the camera, full of pride and mischief.

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: SARA. RAMIREZ. WITH. PURPLE. HAIR.

Niecy Nash on Cicely Tyson, Indya Moore on not being for consumption, and oh to be a small dog under Chef Melissa King’s feet.

Christina Tucker

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Feb 3, 2021

Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is in a grey turtleneck sweater and her long dark brown hair tucked behind her ear on one side.

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: It’s Been Almost 24 Hours, and I Still Can’t Stop Thinking about AOC

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to her Instagram Live to talk about trauma and the January 6th Capitol Riot. Remembering how Sophie made you feel, Black fashion historians on Black culture’s…

Carmen Phillips

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Feb 2, 2021

Pauli Murray wears glasses and short cut grey hair with a denim blue overskirt while smiling and writing in a library in front of books.

film

Sundance 2021: “My Name Is Pauli Murray” Shines Brightest When Pauli Murray Takes the Lead

Pauli Murray was unspeakably brilliant, and their warmth is best captured on their own terms. With over 141 boxes of writings, 800 photographs, and dozens of tapes — the documentary…

Carmen Phillips

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Feb 2, 2021