LGBTQIA+ Archives

“La Revanche Des Crevettes Pailletées” Show Us What Belonging Really Means

Some films are meant to entertain, others to provoke. La Revanche des Crevettes Pailletées does both—and then goes further. It refuses to choose between laughter and resistance, joy and urgency. It declares,

August 18, 2025

Movies

“Les Crevettes Pailletées” : When Comedy Becomes a Love Letter to LGBTQIA+ Culture

Maxime Govare and Cédric Le Gallo’s Les Crevettes Pailletées is not just a comedy—it is a dazzling, heartfelt, and profoundly joyful homage to LGBTQIA+ culture, identity, and resilience. What could have been

August 18, 2025

Movies

“Overcompensating” Is Prime Video’s Queer Coming-of-Age Comedy That Rips Shirts, Breaks Hearts, and Warms Souls

Amazon Prime Video’s Overcompensating is a rare gem in the world of streaming comedies—a riotous, deeply sincere exploration of queerness, masculinity, and self-acceptance wrapped in frat-boy absurdity and delivered with both style

June 2, 2025

TV

“The Parenting” Proves Gen Z Horror Comedies Don’t Have to Suck

In a cinematic landscape overflowing with horror comedies that try (and often fail) to capture the spirit of Gen Z, The Parenting manages to do something rare—it actually understands the assignment. Rather

March 21, 2025

Movies

Sally Ride’s Mission : Challenging Gender Norms from Space

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, among the twinkling stars and celestial wonders, one name shines with particular brilliance: Sally Ride. As the first American woman to venture into space, Ride’s

January 10, 2025

History

“Anyone But You” : The Guilty Pleasure You Didn’t Know You Needed

Anyone But You is the quintessential guilty pleasure movie. You might not be proud of watching it—you’ll hope to avoid running into anyone you know in the dim cinema hallways—but you’re drawn

January 9, 2025

Movies

Elphaba and Glinda : A Queer Reading of “Wicked”

Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of Wicked is more than just a cinematic spectacle; it’s a masterful reimagining that dives deep into the nuanced narratives of otherness, acceptance, and identity. As a musical

January 6, 2025

Movies

Marvel’s Pride Specials : Expanding the Universe of LGBTQIA+ Heroes (2022–2024)

For the past few years, Marvel Comics has been committed to amplifying LGBTQ+ representation through its Pride special issues. Released annually during Pride Month in June, the Marvel’s Voices: Pride issues from

January 4, 2025

Books

The Stonewall Uprising : Catalyst for the Modern LGBTQIA+ Rights Movement

The Stonewall Uprising, which occurred in the early hours of June 28, 1969, in New York City’s Greenwich Village, is recognized as a pivotal moment in the struggle for LGBTQIA+ rights. This

December 22, 2024

History·LGBTQIA+

Patricia Highsmith’s “Carol” : A Christmas Story Beyond the Ordinary

While Patricia Highsmith is best known for her psychological thrillers, Carol (originally published in 1952 as The Price of Salt) stands out as a unique and profound exploration of love and identity.

December 22, 2024

Books