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Sarah Paulson and Cynthia Nixon are 1940s style secret lesbian lovers in Ryan Murphy's new Netflix series "Ratched." Here they are on a date together at the movie theatre.
Television

“Ratched” Review: Part Murder Mommi Delight, Part Complicated Horror Show

Ratched stabs, cuts, bludgeons, and mutilates what was past. The show is brutal, but provides relief for its queer women. Unfortunately, its characters of color and disabled characters are not granted the same care.

By Drew Gregory| September 21, 2020 | 12 Comments
Television

“Mrs. America” Is a Feminist Triumph and a Cautionary Tale

Don’t worry, even Cate Blanchett won’t compel you to be attracted to Phyllis Schlafly.

By Heather Hogan| April 21, 2020 | 11 Comments
Television

“Mrs. America” Trailer: Cate Blanchett and Sarah Paulson vs. The Sex-Neutral Feminist Totalitarian Nightmare

Revolutions are messy.

By Heather Hogan| January 10, 2020 | 3 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Beanie Feldstein and Sarah Paulson Sure Are Bringing Monica Lewinsky’s Story to TV

“Impeachment” is the new season of American Crime Story, Cobie Smulders is in fact bisexual in Stumptown, Queen Latifah as Ursula, Cara Delevingne as a fairy investigator(?), a real life lesbian wedding during The Prom’s curtain call, a Billie Jean King action figure, and further proof Lena Waithe never sleeps.

By Heather Hogan| August 7, 2019 | 10 Comments
Fashion/Style

Queer Art of Failure: Notes on Camp and the 2019 Met Gala

Most people didn’t understand the theme, but last night’s Met Gala was as glamorous and queer as ever! Maybe, even more than usual this year!! Here are some of my favorite looks, paired with literal notes on camp.

By Ari| May 7, 2019 | 37 Comments
Vapid Fluff

It’s Time to Recognize Holland Taylor’s Supreme Domme Energy

God grant me the aloof assuredness of a woman who’s lived a life.

By Molly Savard| March 12, 2019 | 14 Comments
Television

Pop Culture Fix: Stephanie Beatriz Shines, Syd and Elena Smooch in the New “One Day at a Time” Trailer

Plus: Shane is coming to grown-ish, Grace and Frankie’s season five trailer, Sarah Paulson and Cynthia Nixon teaming up with Ryan Murphy, Tessa Thompson shannot be confined by genre, and Lena Waithe wants a “gay ass black person” to host the Oscars.

By Heather Hogan| January 16, 2019 | 10 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor Ring In 2019 With Extreme Enthusiasm and Silly Hats!

Plus, Ellen Page, Lena Waithe, Samira Wiley, Evan Rachel Wood and even more gay celebs want to show you how they rang in the New Year!

By Stef| January 2, 2019 | 10 Comments
Vapid Fluff

Your 2018 Gal Pal Roundup: The 8 Couples(?!) Who Won 20GayTeen

The couples (or maybe just VERY CLOSE FRIENDS) who set our hearts aflutter all year long.

By Stef| December 31, 2018 | 11 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Sarah Paulson and Sandra Bullock Are Reuniting to Freak You Out on Netflix

Plus: A trailer for season two of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, a bi/poly storyline for Chris on S.W.A.T., a smoochin’ good time at the Bad Girls reunion, Pam Grier out here talking about The L Word in 2018, TEGAN AND ANNALISE ARE HAPPENING, and Salem the cat walks the red Carpet at the Sabrina premiere.

By Heather Hogan| October 24, 2018 | 14 Comments
Television

Pop Culture Fix: Sarah Paulson Will Never Say No to Ryan Murphy and Other Fascinating Facts

Sarah Paulson’s wearing a new suit for the new American Horror Story, trailers for She-Ra and 9-1-1 and Supergirl and Melissa McCarthy’s new lesbian movie, a new show from One Day at a Time’s creative team, a new track from Joan Jett, Samira Wiley as Bessie Coleman, and so much more!

By Heather Hogan| September 12, 2018 | 16 Comments
Film

“Ocean’s 8” Review: Women Doing Crimes And (Probably) Each Other

Come, let me whisper into your ear about this movie like Sandra Bullock seducing Sarah Paulson back into a life of elaborate heists.

By Kayla| June 11, 2018 | 53 Comments
Film

Good for Cate Blanchett and Sarah Paulson Getting Hammered Before Their Today Show Appearance

Sit back, do the opposite of relax, and enjoy.

By Erin| June 7, 2018 | 89 Comments
Fashion/Style

The 2018 Met Gala’s Best Lesbian, Bi, and Queer Looks

Lena Waithe, Janelle Monáe, Stella Maxwell, Cara Delevingne, Ruby Rose and more!!

By Carmen Phillips| May 8, 2018 | 21 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: Sarah Paulson Is Flying High

Also, Hayley Kiyoko may have literally invented the thirst trap and Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher got haircuts.

By Stef| April 25, 2018 | 23 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture Film

Which Characters Are Gay In the New “Oceans 8” Trailer? (All of Them)

Cate Blanchett is playing a character named LOU.

By Kayla| April 12, 2018 | 38 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor Have Killed Me and I Am Dead Now, Goodbye

Everyone at the Oscars was just following Janelle Monáe and Tessa Thompson around and we’re so here for it.

By Stef| March 7, 2018 | 24 Comments
Film

In a Movie Full of Tops, Who has the Most Top Energy in the “Ocean’s 8” Trailer?

“This is a pant-suited Cate Blanchett in the kind of natural leg spread that would make a young Jodi Foster seethe with envy.”

By Erin| January 18, 2018 | 69 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: Seriously, Sarah Paulson And Holland Taylor, This Is Too Much

Also, Cara Delevingne jumped out of a heckin’ airplane, Amandla Stenberg wrestled a robot and Samira Wiley brought you some strawberries.

By Stef| November 1, 2017 | 10 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture Fake News

If Women’s Magazine Covers Were Aimed at Queer Women, Pt. 4

Join us for our October through December covers featuring Ruby Rose, Sarah Paulson, and Samira Wiley!

By Erin| October 9, 2017 | 46 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: Even Sarah Paulson Can’t Believe Sarah Paulson

Also, Kate McKinnon’s girlfriend makes her triumphant debut, Amber Heard is on a totally platonic adventure with her gal pal and Lena Waithe is a goddamn snappy dresser.

By Stef| September 20, 2017 | 5 Comments
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