“Revolutionary Girl Utena” Transgresses Gender and Sexuality
It’s not just about the fact that she falls in love with another girl, but what Utena Tenjou does for those of us who never played by society’s gender rules.
The Adventures of Tiny Pineapple Episode 103: Best Day Ever
“Wait, everyone just ignore the bird.”
The Adventures of Tiny Pineapple Episode 102: Big Day Out
New episode of Tiny Pineapple went up yesterday, but I was too busy to tell you about it then. I make up for that here, now. Today.
GLAAD’s “Where We Are On TV” Shows Best Place To Be On TV Is Behind The Camera
“Where We Are On TV” has some promising and not-so-promising numbers for queer women on the teevee, and also raises some questions about how we quantify “representation” in the first place for all groups.
Everyone is Tired of White People on TV
There is now data that suggests viewers are more likely to watch shows with racially diverse casts and writing staffs. Imagine that.
35 Behind-The-Scenes Photos Of Lesbian Characters From Your Favorite TV Shows
Behind-the-scenes pics from teevee shows with queer storylines, from “Ellen” to “Orange is the New Black” to “Buffy” to “Pretty Little Liars” to absolutely everything in between. You’re gonna love it, we promise.
20 Lessons Learned Through 20 Years of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Holy crap we’re old.
What I Learned From Buffy About All The Versions Of My Queer Girl Self
“At any given moment, you might turn into a rat, a demon, a werewolf, or a lesbian. In Sunnydale, no one was ever what they seemed, and by the time you’d figured someone out, they had already turned into someone else.”
Laverne Cox, Superstar: The Autostraddle “Orange Is The New Black” Interview
Laverne Cox talks about trans* representation in media, relating to her character and what it’s like being a trans* actress in tv.
Getting Drunk With Lea DeLaria: The Autostraddle “Orange Is The New Black” Interview
“By the way, just to keep the record straight, I was fucking HER! She wasn’t “fucking Lea DeLaria”! I’M THE TOP!”
“Burka Avenger” and Problematising the Problematisation of the Burqa
“Burka Avenger,” Pakistan’s first original animated TV series, features a female superhero who’s sparked a debate about whether her burqa disguise is “cool or conformist.” Why is this still the issue about Muslim women?
How “Real” Is “Orange Is The New Black”? Comparing The Show To The Memoir To The Numbers
A look at the stories behind the stories and the humans behind the characters and the numbers behind those stories in everybody’s favorite lezalicious prison dramedy.
VIDEO: Unicorn Plan-It Episode 205 “Dinah Blow Your *Unicorn* Horn”
Episode 205 of Unicorn Plan-It wants to online date you.
Style Thief: Couples Formal Attire Part One – TV Couples
We’re finally using that plus one to a wedding! This week we’re stripping down lesbian TV couples in their finest! Style like Brittana, Sharmen, Talice, Fiona & Imogen and the Moms from The Fosters!
How Do We Solve A Problem Like “Queerbaiting”?: On TV’s Not-So-Subtle Gay Subtext
Once upon a time, gay subtext was a revolutionary act in media. But is it still all that progressive?
VIDEO: “Little Horribles” Episode 3: Date
A hilariously less-than-communicative Jennifer Bartels puts Amy through hell on a date that’s, well, a little horrible.
Those Shady Gays: A Reflection on Mad Men, Downton Abbey and Revenge
The untrustworthy homosexual is a lazy way to add ‘diversity’ to your television show. Let’s talk about it!
VIDEO: “Little Horribles” Episode 2: LMFAO
Is “Little Horribles” the lesbian “Girls”? I don’t know. The lesbians in my neighborhood that I’ve never met seem to think so. Watch episode 2 and decide for yourself.
Let’s Talk About Fictional Kickass Heroines: Katniss, Xena, Buffy and More
Here at Autostraddle, we love kickass women. We’re presenting a list of 20 of our favorite kickass fictional heroines as a way to jumpstart this feelingsfest and leaving the rest up to you!
You, Too, Can Be Made Gay By The X-Files: Scully 101
“Stef: I don’t know how but somehow Rachel managed to find one X Files episode with lesbians in it.”