The internet is going crazy for an animated film called “In a Heartbeat” that depicts the love of a young gay boy. When the trailer was released in May, it went viral, and so it was, of course, received with great excitement when it was released yesterday. As of now, it has received over 2 […]
Beauty and the Beast Remake to Feature Disney’s First Gay Storyline
The live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast is getting huge press these days for one reason — it will feature Disney’s first ever gay storyline. Remember LeFou, the manservant to the awful Gaston who is in love with Belle? Well, in this upcoming remake, LeFou, played by Josh Gad, will grapple with his own […]
Short Film Hopes to Help Parents if Their Child Comes Out
Though we often share or hear about the experience that persons of the LGBT community have had when coming out, one film seeks to focus on the other side of the experience: parents. Joyene Nazatul Ismail has created a short film To Mum (Love, Me), which exhibits the emotional turbulence that one mom experiences after discovering that her daughter […]
LGBT Heroes Featured in Logo’s 2016 Documentary Slate
Originally published on The Seattle Lesbian Logo Monday announced a series of new documentary films that showcase topical social issues and illuminate untold stories of LGBT individuals overcoming incredible odds. The upcoming slate from Logo Documentary Films includes stories of a professional athlete who battles and overcomes mental illness, soldiers who fall in love before […]
Maleficent Movie Night at Long Beach
Outfest LA 2015
Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival July 9 – 19, 2015 Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival is eleven days of not to be missed world-class films, panels, and parties. Full program will be announced on June 3 and Box Office opens to the public on June 15. The festival galas include: Opening Night Gala: Tig (Directed by […]
Minions Advanced Screening For Charity
Support Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House & Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times…see an exclusive advance screening of the Minions! Requested donation of $25 includes your movie ticket, popcorn, a drink, a Minion toy and more! 6:00 pm Meet the Minions and see the “Minions through Time Showcase” 7:00 pm Minions Movie begins You can […]
REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival
Presented in partnership with Northwest Film Forum The 10th annual REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival features three weekends of adventurous short-film programs to appeal to moviegoers of all ages. Magical, exhilarating works made by acclaimed filmmakers and up-and-coming auteurs showcases work from around the globe—including Iran, Brazil, Sweden, Russia, Taiwan, Pakistan, Korea, The Netherlands, Ukraine— […]
Kevin Hart, Billy Crystal, And Hollywood’s Homophobia Problem
So often, conversations about homophobia in Hollywood focus on the visibility of LGBT characters and the challenges for LGBT actors. But neither of those angles focuses on the source of such attitudes, but comedians Billy Crystal and Kevin Hart shine some new light on why Hollywood is slow to “get better.” Crystal is well known for […]
GLAAD Media Awards 2015: Transparent, Pride, The Imitation Game, Dear White People
GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, announced Tuesday the nominees for its 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented by Delta Air Lines, Hilton, Ketel One Vodka, and Wells Fargo. The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBT community and […]