LGBTQ news and entertainment
A new study from GLAAD, titled “Where We Are In Film,” found the number of LGBTQ characters in feature films has declined for the third year in a row.
The advocacy organization’s report tracks queer representation in film based on data culled from films released by the 10 largest studio distributors from Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2025. Continue reading “Number Of LGBTQ Characters In Film Declines (Again)”
Jonathon Groff on seeing early portrayals of gay men in film and television:
When I saw “Brokeback Mountain,” I was in a closeted relationship and went to go see it with my boyfriend, so that was really intense for the both of us. We left the theater in total horrified silence.
And I remember being in high school and seeing “Queer as Folk” playing on the TV in the background at a party and being intrigued, but too embarrassed to go turn up the volume and actually watch it.
“Will & Grace” was a big one, too, when I was growing up. And even though I didn’t personally relate to Will or Jack, it was just great to watch them every week and not feel so alone.