Exclusive Interview: Survival of the Thickest creator & star Michelle Buteau on the final season of her hit Netflix comedy series “I got to show a world that I’m proud of”

Inspired by her own acclaimed book of essays, Michelle Buteau stars as Mavis Beaumont in the beloved Netflix comedy Survival of the Thickest. As well as co-creating, executive producing, and writing on the series, the third and final season sees Buteau take on directing duties for the poignant fifth episode. The series follows Mavis—Black, plus-size,... Continue Reading →

July 2, 2026 0

The Bible’s Belt – Film Review: Leviticus ★★★★

We’ve had our share of films about gay conversion therapy, such as the heavy dramas Boy Erased and The Miseducation Of Cameron Post, the campy But I’m A Cheerleader, and even the slasher film, They/Them, but Leviticus, the feature debut of writer-director Adrian Chiarella, finds its own lane by chillingly traversing such genres as coming... Continue Reading →

June 15, 2026 0

2026 Cannes Film Festival Dispatch Day 6: Her Private Hell, & Bitter Christmas (Amarga Navidad)

After a much needed day of rest and relaxation, we come back to the fest with a stylish yet divisive genre film and a colorful, biting introspective work by a veteran auteur. With no more brisk winds to cool things off, things are heating up the in Cannes, and in the festival competition. Her Private... Continue Reading →

May 23, 2026 0

Exclusive Opening Night Interviews: the cast & creators of Cats The Jellicle Ball on Broadway

On Tuesday night on Broadway, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, co-directors Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch’s revelatory Ballroom reinterpretation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical, officially opened at the Broadhurst Theatre. Lloyd Webber was in attendance to anoint the long-awaited transfer of the acclaimed and award-winning production which originated at Downtown's Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC... Continue Reading →

April 9, 2026 0

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 →

March 20, 2026 0

Catherine O’Hara was the TV mom we needed

Catherine O’Hara was more than an actor to many: she was a "TV Mom". Particularly to the queer community. On more than one occasion, she played a character that made it clear we were welcome and loved. Whether that was through campiness in her own performance or through the characters she played who embraced their... Continue Reading →

February 4, 2026 0

Photo Story: “out with old, in with the queer” by Steven Menendez

Steven Menendez exclusively shares his “Out with the Old, in with the Queer" New Year's Eve photo series with The Queer Review shot in December, 2025 in New York City. "Out with the old, in with the queer" featuring Randall Kohn. Photo credit: Steven Menendez. Steven Love Menendez: As we enter into the New Year,... Continue Reading →

December 28, 2025 0

Exclusive Photo Story: “Deco Doll” by Steven Menendez

Steven Menendez shares a new "Deco Doll" portfolio with The Queer Review shot in November, 2025 in New York City. "Deco Doll" featuring Rosalina Michele. Photo credit: Steven Menendez. Steven Menendez: In this series of portraits I wanted to pay homage to the revolutionary feminist style icons of the 1920s like essayist and novelist Anaïs... Continue Reading →

December 8, 2025 0

Exclusive Photo Story: A Study in Male Beauty by Steven Menendez

Steven Menendez shares a new study in male beauty portfolio with The Queer Review shot in October, 2025 in New York City. Male Beauty I featuring Randall Kohn. Photo credit: Steven Menendez. Steven Menendez: I created this series of images because I wanted to show the soft and tender side of male beauty. I was... Continue Reading →

November 8, 2025 0

Exclusive Photo Story: Farewell to Summer from Cherry Grove, Fire Island by Steven Menendez

As we bid farewell to Summer, photographer Steven Menendez shares this stunning new photo series with The Queer Review shot in August, 2025 in Cherry Grove, Fire Island. Cherry Grove, Fire Island - August 2025. Photo credit: Steven Menendez. Steven Menendez: In this photo essay, I set out to explore and celebrate the beauty of... Continue Reading →

September 21, 2025 0

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