Hedwig and the Angry Inch creator-star and certified queer icon John Cameron Mitchell might be allergic to cats, but that didn't prevent him from auditioning (his first in 27 years) to portray the controversial figure Joe Maldonado-Passage, better known as the Tiger King, Joe Exotic. Once Mitchell had landed the coveted role in the Peacock... Continue Reading →
The Queer Review 2021 – LGBTQ+ highlights of the year
With the end of this challenging year in sight, we asked some friends of The Queer Review, including prominent creators, performers, artists, and activists to share the LGBTQ+ culture or events that sustained, stimulated, or inspired them in 2021. The eclectic list features two deserving mentions for a Spanish-language limited TV series that was released... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: queer icon John Cameron Mitchell on his own queer influences & the final season of Hulu’s Shrill
This Friday May 7th sees the premiere of the third and final season of the biting and touching comedy series Shrill on Hulu. Its co-creator and star Aidy Bryant returns as Annie, who is feeling energized by her breakup with dud boyfriend Ryan (Luka Jones) and her newfound momentum at the culture website The Thorn,... Continue Reading →