‘State of Firsts’ captures the history of Sarah McBride’s rise as the first transgender member of Congress
The new documentary premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday.
June 06 2025 4:02 PM
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For years, the only time you could see LGBT people in film was either in broad comedy or melodramatic tragedies. Our repository of queer images trended toward the foppish best friend or the disease-stricken pariah. But with major LGBT films raking in awards in recent years--Brokeback Mountain, Moonlight, Call Me by Your Name--America has finally begun to recognize that the queer experience is just as rich a basis for cinematic experience as any other. Finally, we are in the golden age of queer film representation!
J.K. Rowling uses Harry Potter wealth to fund anti-transgender organization
Harry Potter profits are going directly to anti-transgender legal cases.
May 28 2025 11:52 AM
11 must-see Sapphic and lesbian shows streaming on HBO Max
The streaming service is packed with must-see WLW content that you may have missed.
May 16 2025 8:36 AM
Cynthia Nixon is leaning into queer joy, art, and family between protests
The Gilded Age and And Just Like That... star graces the cover of our annual Pride issue and opens up about balancing career, family, and fighting for equality.
May 15 2025 11:00 AM
The 11 sultriest sapphic femmes and lesbians in film and TV history
These femme characters will have you swooning!
May 02 2025 8:31 AM
Her partner of 45 years developed Alzheimer’s. She's sharing their story to 'take away fear'
Sue began showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease about ten years ago. Since then, Janice has had to balance her work with caring for the love of her life.
May 02 2025 6:05 AM
These 27 new LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows are heating up May
Another Simple Favor, Overcompensating, Murderbot, Fear Street: Prom Queen, Pee-Wee as Himself, and more are headed to your screen this month.
April 30 2025 3:07 PM
Hidden Sapphic gems: Discover these 20 overlooked lesbian movies
There's something for every fan of sapphic cinema here.
April 25 2025 10:24 AM
20 years of Sapphic cinema: the 20 best lesbian movies
Dive into the evolution of lesbian movies over the past two decades with our favorites from indie gems to mainstream hits.
April 21 2025 1:23 PM
Out and About with Karan Soni
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April 04 2025 8:00 AM
Sundance shines light on real-life LGBTQ+ stories
These four amazing new LGBTQ+ docs educate, inspire, and remind us why we fight for queer rights.
March 28 2025 9:30 AM
BREAKING: Karla Sofía Gascón's X/Twitter page deactivated
The Academy Award nominee and star of Emilia Pérez was caught in controversy after problematic X posts shared by her came to the surface.
January 31 2025 1:10 PM
Heartwarming Sundance hit 'Jimpa' celebrates queer family bonds
The film stars Olivia Colman, John Lithgow, and director Sophie Hyde's child Aug Mason-Hyde.
January 31 2025 8:25 AM
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón faces backlash for old X posts
Karla Sofía Gascón is the first out trans woman to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar.
January 31 2025 7:32 AM
Better Man's Robbie Williams says gay fans and clubs made him feel safe
The former Take That singer and subject of the biopic Better Man, Robbie Williams, credits his gay fanbase for making him feel welcomed and safe.
January 28 2025 7:00 AM
Karla Sofía Gascón breaks barriers as first trans actor Oscar nominee
It's official: the lead actress of Emilia Pérez has made LGBTQ+ history at the 97th Academy Awards.
January 23 2025 9:23 AM
The most searched gay adult entertainers of 2024 revealed
Find out which one of these hunky boys came on top.
January 09 2025 9:29 AM
Karla Sofía Gascón gives emotional speech as 'Emilia Pérez' wins Golden Globe
"The light always wins over darkness," she said while accepting the award for Best Picture - Musical or Comedy.
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The 25 best queer films of the century so far
From But I'm a Cheerleader to Brokeback Mountain to Bottoms, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ films like trans stories starring trans people and queer movies becoming major awards contenders. Here are the best ranked.
December 25 2024 10:48 AM