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 →

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 Efraín Mojica & Rebecca Zweig – “we learned what the film wanted to be by making it”

When Mexico City-based multidisciplinary artist Efraín 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 →

Filmmaker Q&A: Jenni Olson reflects on her Harvey Milk film 575 Castro. St. ahead of 2026 Berlinale retrospective screening

Queer filmmaker, film historian, archivist, and writer Jenni Olson's acclaimed documentary short film, 575 Castro. St., which originally world premiered at Sundance in 2009 and received its international premiere at the Berlinale that same year, is being revisited and celebrated by both festivals with retrospective screenings. Olson’s film is a contemplative yet urgent meditation on... Continue Reading →

Film Review: Pillion ★★★★★

Watching the promotional campaign for Harry Lighton's debut feature Pillion play out, since its award-winning world premiere at Cannes last year and its UK opening in late November, has—appropriately enough—felt like an extended edging session. Thankfully, the climax was worth all the teasing and anticipation that came with the perfectly orchestrated slow drip of tantalizing... Continue Reading →

It’s astounding! Roundabout’s Rocky Horror Show Broadway revival reveals full cast

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show directed by Sam Pinkleton, a Tony-winner for his work on Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! Roundabout Theatre Company announces the cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway directed by Sam Pinkleton. Joining the previously announced British Independent Film... Continue Reading →

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