Angels of Light photography exhibition by Steven Menendez runs at The Boiler Room (45 2nd Avenue, New York, 10003) from Thursday, April 2nd through Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. Opening Reception: Thursday, April 2nd, 6–9 pm. “I have always been drawn to the imagery and symbolism of angels - beings understood as messengers and intermediaries between... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: Todd Verow on his Charles Lum cruising tribute Memorabilia “Super 8 is a heightened reality”
When queer experimental filmmaker Charles Lum died in 2021, he left his friend and frequent collaborator Todd Verow in charge of his body of work. This archive included Super 8 films that Lum had shot in the 1970s and 80s and his Super 8 film camera, along with several undeveloped cartridges and some unused but... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: Bright Light Bright Light on his Duets album & Cosmic Light North American tour “I’m so proud to be an artist in the canon of LGBTQ music history”
New York City's queer prince of indie electro pop, Bright Light Bright Light, aka Rod Thomas, is about to embark on the 17-date Cosmic Light North American tour with Queen of the Universe winner and Drag Race Brazil host, Grag Queen. Last month, he released his latest mini album, Duets, which sees the Welsh-born singer-songwriter-producer,... Continue Reading →
TV Review: The Comeback ★★★★★
When I meet someone new and they start quoting The Comeback, I know we’re destined to get along. For me, it’s a perfect barometer of taste. Like many fans of the cult comedy series I've been craving more episodes. Thankfully, twenty years after the original season landed on HBO, The Comeback is making one helleva... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: costume designer Qween Jean on bringing Cats The Jellicle Ball to Broadway “the legacy of Ballroom is integral to my personal journey & to the work we’re called to do on this production”
Qween Jean has fast become one of the most admired and in-demand costume designers in New York, racking up over eighty credits to her name across theatre and film. Honored at the 2023 Obie Awards, she has received nominations from the Outer Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel Awards, and Drama Desk Awards. She is also a... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: Jaripeo filmmakers EfraÃn Mojica & Rebecca Zweig – “we learned what the film wanted to be by making it”
When Mexico City-based multidisciplinary artist EfraÃn Mojica took their friend, writer and poet Rebecca Zweig, home for the holidays to the small rural Michoacán town of Penjamillo where they grew up, she was immediately taken by the sights and sounds of the local annual Christmas Day rodeo event, the jaripeo. That was back in 2018.... Continue Reading →
Winners revealed at 37th GLAAD Media Awards honoring fair, accurate & inclusive LGBTQ stories
On Thursday March 6th, 2026 in Los Angeles, GLAAD—the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization—announced award recipients for the 37th GLAAD Media Awards honoring fair, accurate, and inclusive LGBTQ stories. This year, nearly 300 nominees, including The Queer Review, were recognized across more than 30 categories. Hosted by actor and producer Jonathan Bennett, a special... Continue Reading →
2026 Dorian Film Award winners revealed by Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics – Sinners named Film of the Year
This week at live ceremony in Los Angeles, GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced the winners in its 2026 Dorian Film Awards. Ryan Coogler’s thrilling period horror epic Sinners dominated the night with a total of seven wins, including Film of the Year and Director of the Year for Coogler, who was also... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford – “Raw Deal” was my “Born This Way” in 1977
Sam Dunn and Tom Morello's rousing and reflective documentary The Ballad of Judas Priest, which world premiered at the 76th Berlinale, compellingly chronicles the pioneering heavy metal band's history from its inception in the UK in 1969, through to its induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. Featuring some electrifying archive... Continue Reading →
The Queer Review questionnaire: Broadway dancer & choreographer Nick Alvino
With Broadway credits that include the Tony-winning Death Becomes Her and The Music Man revival starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, dancer and choreographer Nick Alvino has a following of nearly 500K followers on TikTok. He was part of a special one-night-only 50th anniversary concert performance of A Chorus Line at The Shubert Theatre and... Continue Reading →
