Following RuPaul's Instagram post on March 8th addressing the current wave of US state level anti-LGBTQ+ legislation—including bans on drag—tonight's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 15 airing on MTV at 8pm ET/PT, tackles the issue in true Drag Race style, with a fabulous 80s parody Rusical. "Wigloose" is set in the small town of... Continue Reading →
LGBTQ Critics announce winners of 14th Dorian Film Awards – Everything Everywhere All at Once named Film of the Year
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has just revealed the winners of its 14th Dorian Film Awards, with Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert's breathtaking Everything Everywhere All at Once named both Film of the Year and LGBTQ Film of the Year. Distributed by A24, the genre-defying movie which features a touching storyline between a... Continue Reading →
‘Hockey is For Everyone’ – how the Cardiff Devils are scoring points in LGBTQIA+ inclusion
Last weekend I found myself cheering on at a sports event, and caring. Which for me is wonder enough. Added to which, I found myself cheering on a sports event surrounded by rainbows and flags while the teams played in rainbow colours in honour of Pride week. As part of the international ‘Hockey is for... Continue Reading →
Nominees announced for 34th annual GLAAD Media Awards by Drag Race stars Salina EsTitties & Sasha Colby
Today, the world's largest LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization, GLAAD, announced the 295 nominees across 33 categories in its 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards (see below for complete list of English and Spanish language nominees). Some of this year's nominees were ru-vealed by Drag Race season 15 stars Salina EsTitties and Sasha Colby in a "GLAAD Drag... Continue Reading →
Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics reveals nominees for 14th Dorian Film Awards
With awards season now in full swing, GALECA: the Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has just announced the list of nominees for its 14th annual Dorian Film Awards. Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert's breathtaking Everything Everywhere All at Once, featuring a touching storyline between a mother (Michelle Yeoh) and her queer daughter (Stephanie Hsu), leads... Continue Reading →
The Queer Review 2022 – LGBTQ+ highlights of the year
As 2022 draws to a close, we ask some friends of The Queer Review, including prominent creators, performers, artists, and activists to share the LGBTQ+ culture or events that have sustained, stimulated, moved, inspired or brought them joy this year. We hope that you enjoy reading this eclectic selection of theatre, film, TV series, books,... Continue Reading →
Trevor Noah hosts Black Theatre Night for Tony-winning A Strange Loop on Broadway
Tuesday, November 29th, saw The Daily Show's Trevor Noah host a Black Theatre Night for the Tony-winning Best Musical A Strange Loop, with an insightful cast and creator talkback following that evening's performance. Open to all theatre-lovers, the event offered a special welcome to Black theatregoers. The show, which recently added a Grammy nomination for Best... Continue Reading →
HBO’s Emmy-winning We’re Here returns for season 3 – watch the new trailer now!
HBO has just released a trailer and key art for the Emmy and GLAAD Award-winning unscripted series We’re Here, ahead of its return with a six-episode third season on Friday, November 25th 2022 at 10pm ET/PT. Episodes will debut weekly on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Watch the new We're Here trailer... Continue Reading →
Sundance 2023 to premiere restored & uncensored director’s cut of Gregg Araki’s The Doom Generation
Ahead of the full 2023 Sundance Film Festival program being unveiled in December, the Sundance Institute today announced that it will debut the uncensored director's cut of Gregg Araki's cult classic The Doom Generation in its From the Collection section. The second film in Araki’s Teenage Apocalypse trilogy originally played in the Premieres lineup at the... Continue Reading →
Mike Ruiz launches 2023 Mutts & Muscles calendar to benefit Harley’s Haven Animal Rescue
Celebrity photographer Mike Ruiz, has taken a break from his stunning leathermen project to turn his lens to fitness models and man's best friend, launching the ninth edition of his annual Mutts and Muscles 16-month calendar. All the men featured in Mutts And Muscles—including Michael Otule, Caylan Hughes, Austin Wolf, and Alex Hessam—have generously donated... Continue Reading →