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A gay history of the Muppets Pepe the Prawn, Kermit the Frog, and Gonzo smile at the camera
Movie Features TV Feature

A Queer History of the Muppets

From Kermit’s drag persona Kermeena to nonbinary icon Gonzo, The Muppets have always been queer on-screen and among their fans.

Emma Cieslik July 7, 2025 2 Comments
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Nava Mau Is Playing Her Own Game — And Changing the World Along the Way

Watch Emmy nominee Nava Mau’s new film and read about the community work that inspired her film and TV career.

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Every Queer Movie Featuring a ‘Yellowjackets’ Cast Member

From Melanie Lynskey in But I’m a Cheerleader to Nia Sondaya in Heart Shot, here’s more queer media with your Yellowjackets faves.

Drew Burnett Gregory March 20, 2025 9 Comments
A collage of images from Get Real, Beautiful Thing, Feel Good, and Billy Elliot
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8 British Film and TV Characters Who Made Me Gay

From Skins to Feel Good, these eight characters turned out to be life-changing.

Eva Reign June 11, 2024 4 Comments
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“Euphoria” Characters Ranked By How Likely They’d Survive “Dune”

Get ready for the Zendaya crossover nobody wanted!

Drew Burnett Gregory March 7, 2024 2 Comments
A collage with images from The Five Devils, The Fall of the House of Usher, Rotting in the Sun, and Bottoms.
Movie Features TV Feature

“Total Eclipse of the Heart” Is the Queer Film and TV Song of the Year

For some reason, four different works of queer media have used “Total Eclipse of the Heart” this year.

Drew Burnett Gregory December 4, 2023 3 Comments
A desaturated collage against a blue background. Mj Rodriguez, Sandra Caldwell, Morgan Davies, Holly Woodlawn, and Patti Harrison.
Movie Features TV Feature

Beyond Gender Identity: A History of Trans Actors in Cis Roles

I’m talking about stories where the trans character’s transness isn’t the focus — where they’re allowed to be the worst behaved one or simply hot and getting laid or just really fucking good at their job.

Motti November 19, 2023 5 Comments
A collage of images from Twenties, Anais in Love, Vida, Saving Face, Cruel Intentions, and A League of Their Own
Movie Features TV Feature

What Makes a Sexy Lesbian Screenshot

“I want to amend my answer and say I prefer the kiss itself if it’s open mouth and the almost kiss if it’s just going to be two chaste actors smashing faces.”

The Editors November 10, 2023 3 Comments
Carol watches as Therese puts on perfume
Movie Features TV Feature

Were We Ever So Young: Couples We Used To Ship and Were Extremely Wrong About

Now we are older and wiser! We can look back on our favorite toxic ships with compassion or horror or both.

The TV Team October 19, 2023 42 Comments
a staticky television with a bloody handprint on it and a stack of VHSs next to it with a blue AS logo
Movie Features TV Feature

Welcome to Horror Is So Gay 2: A Queer Sequel

It took me a while to arrive at my love of horror, but once I did, it felt as much a part of me as my queerness.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 8, 2023 6 Comments
Still from Vida. A wide shot of Mishel Prada pressing Michelle Badillo down on a table as she fucks her from behind.
Movie Features TV Feature

We Need More Sex Scenes

I want a Hollywood of intimacy coordinators and queerness and open sexuality — not exploitation, abuse, and secrecy.

Drew Burnett Gregory September 28, 2023 20 Comments
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Movie Features TV Feature

Stunt Queens: The History and Cultural Significance of the “Queerleader” in Film and Television

In honor of Bottoms, here are top queer cheerleader moments from film/TV.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya September 4, 2023 81 Comments
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A Queer Syllabus for the Writers and Actors Strike

As Hot Strike Summer rapidly turns into Hot Strike Fall — I’ve become deeply interested in the trend where the forefront of labor movements are vocally and visibly, well, gay as hell.

Carmen Phillips August 20, 2023 11 Comments
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Revisiting Iconic Pride Scenes From Film and Television

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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya May 27, 2023 15 Comments
Movie Features TV Feature

QTPOC Roundtable: TV and Movie Characters That Made Us Feel Seen

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the team August 7, 2017 23 Comments
Movie Features TV Feature

Fan Fiction Friday: 7 Fried Green Tomatoes Stories to Wet Your Whistle

“Ruth lifts her head, smiles demure and sweet, her lips swollen with kissing. ‘Can’t miss a chance to minister to a heathen like you, Idgie.'”

Heather Hogan April 3, 2015 24 Comments
Movie Features TV Feature

Fan Fiction Friday: A Whole New World of Disney Princess Femslash

Shining, shimmering, splendid.

Heather Hogan February 27, 2015 37 Comments
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Fan Fiction Friday: 10 Valentine’s Day Stories to Warm Your Heart and Your Pants

Ooey gooey romantic fluff with a sprinkle of smut on top.

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Let’s Talk About Fictional Kickass Heroines: Katniss, Xena, Buffy and More

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Dispatches From Ballroom 20: All Day, All The Panels

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