LGBTQ
GLAAD CEO: Why ‘Fellow Travelers’ Checks “Coveted and Rare Boxes” With LGBTQ Storytelling (Guest Column)
Every so often, a series comes along that changes the game for the LGBTQ community and educates the masses about who we are and the discrimination we too often face. Whether a series brings Black transgender women to the forefront of the conversation like Pose or reminds young people and families that queer youth exist […]
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‘Merchant Ivory’ Review: Illuminating Doc Examines the Private and Professional Sides of an Enduring Film Partnership
The prolific company founded by producer Ismail Merchant and director James Ivory became synonymous with elegant literary adaptations in the 1980s and ‘90s.
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Annette Bening Warns “You Do Not Want to Make This Momma Mad” At GLSEN Benefit Supporting LGBTQ Students
Annette Bening had a defiant message for foes of LGBTQ rights and equality in the United States, specifically political leaders who are targeting the trans community. “You do not want to make this momma mad,” said the four-time Oscar nominee as she received Advocate Award on Oct. 28 from GLSEN’s Rise Up LA benefit, which […]
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Todd Haynes on Current Cultural Climate in U.S. for LGBTQ People: “It’s an Open Season on Queer and Trans Bodies”
Todd Haynes says LGBTQ people in the U.S. are currently living in a “culture that just seems to be becoming more infantile in every conceivable way” and that has resulted in an “open season on queer and trans bodies, identities and youth.” Haynes spoke about the current political and cultural climate for LGBTQ people while […]
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‘Something You Said Last Night’ Review: A Sensitively Observed but Insufficiently Probing Family Drama
A young trans woman goes on vacation with her caring but overbearing Italian family in Luis De Filippis' debut feature, executive produced by Julia Fox.
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‘Woman Of…’ Review: Malgorzata Szumowska’s Affecting Character Study Rescues Polish Trans People From the Invisible Margins
Written and directed with regular creative partner Michal Englert, the film traces one woman’s 45-year struggle to find personal freedom.
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Beyoncé’s BeyGood Helped Ballroom Icons Put on First-Ever Equality Ball in Vegas
The legends and icons of LGBTQ+ ballroom culture converged upon Las Vegas Sunday, Aug. 27, to participate in the first-ever Human Rights Campaign Equality Ball at KAOS Nightclub in Palms Casino Resort. The timing of the event was planned in tandem with a two-night stop of Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium — […]
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Carlos Santana Apologizes for “Insensitive Comments” About Transgender Community
Guitarist Carlos Santana has apologized to the transgender community following “insensitive comments” he made during a concert last month in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The musician said in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter and posted on Facebook Thursday, “I am sorry for my insensitive comments. They don’t reflect that I want to honor and […]
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Critic’s Notebook: Let’s Talk About Sex, Just Don’t Show It
The NC-17 rating slapped on Ira Sachs’ 'Passages' and breathless talk about a few scenes in 'Oppenheimer' have renewed questions of whether — or why — American movies seem more sexually uptight than ever.
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Stormy Daniels Teases ‘For the Love of DILFs’ Second Season (Exclusive)
Stormy Daniels is best known her alleged relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump and starring in or directing hundreds of adult films. But Daniels embraced reality TV as the host of For the Love of DILFs and tells The Hollywood Reporter about the high stakes she envisions for an upcoming season season of the gay dating […]
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‘Big Boys’ Review: An Affecting Queer Coming-of-Age Reflection on Sexual Self-Discovery
Writer-director Corey Sherman’s gentle debut observes an awkward 14-year-old boy who develops a healing bond with his cousin’s beefy new man.
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‘Blue Jean’ Review: Riveting Queer Identity Drama Is a Head-Turner for Both Director and Lead Actress
A lesbian gym teacher in late ‘80s Northeast England begins questioning her double life in the face of a law stigmatizing LGBTQ Brits in Georgia Oakley’s first feature, starring a revelatory Rosy McEwen.
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