LGBTQ news and entertainment
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: the new movie “On Swift Horses” follows two queer characters searching for love and belonging in mid-century America. Continue reading “Podcast: New Movie ‘On Swift Horses’ + LGBTQ Suicide Hotline Funding At Risk + More”
Check out the trailer for the acclaimed thriller Ponyboi which promises to be one of the most compelling LGBTQIA+ stories of the year. Continue reading “Trailer: Acclaimed Thriller ‘Ponyboi’”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Courthouse News: A legal adviser to the European Union says Poland should honor the rights of same-sex couples who marry in other EU countries. • What To Watch: The short film GIVE (photo) tells the story of a contemporary composer-pianist and a classical singer brought together by their musical talents. Streaming on Dekkoo now. Continue reading “Short Film ‘GIVE’ + Same-Sex Marriage In Poland + More News”
The upcoming gay rom-com A Nice Indian Boy has everything we never knew we needed: Bollywood, gay romance, and family chaos. Starring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff and Deadpool’s Karan Soni, A Nice Indian Boy serves up a sweet (and sometimes awkward) exploration of love, culture, and the clash between traditional values and the romance we deserve. Continue reading “Trailer: First Comes Love, Then Comes Chaos – ‘A Nice Indian Boy’”
Making an impressive feature film debut, director Anthony Schatteman artfully captures that first blush of attraction with his acclaimed coming-of-age drama Young Hearts. Continue reading “Trailer: The First Blush Of Attraction ‘Young Hearts’”
Some news items you might have missed: • Xtra Magazine: What’s going on with Trump’s cuts to PrEP funding? The president’s freeze on foreign aid has raised many questions about HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in the U.S. and abroad. • YouTube: I came across this terrific round-up of 15 underrated gay movies you may have missed including the oh-so-romantic Nuovo Olimpo (lead photo). There are definitely several I’m making a point of revisiting soon. Continue reading “Trump Cuts To PrEP Funding + Underrated Gay Films + More”
Set against the gorgeous landscape of Venice, the new romance/drama Sex Love Venice is a tender exploration of love, intimacy, and self-discovery. Continue reading “What To Watch: New Romance/Drama ‘Sex Love Venice’”
What to watch? With the wave of dark news over the past few weeks, we can all use a light-hearted distraction. I recommend watching the new gay coming-of-age romantic comedy Bonus Track. Continue reading “What To Watch: Romantic Comedy ‘Bonus Track’ Hits The Right Notes”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: Amid all the dark news lately we can all use a distraction, so I recommend the charming new gay romantic comedy “Bonus Track.” Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: New Gay Rom-Com ‘Bonus Track’ + Def Sec Halts Gender-Affirming Care + More”
Easily one of my favorite gay-centered movies of 2024, Big Boys is now available for streaming on Dekkoo. Big Boys is a winning coming-of-age film from writer/director Corey Sherman, who beautifully captures the magical first blush of queer crush. The movie took home the coveted Audience Award when it debuted at Outfest Los Angeles. Continue reading “What To Watch: Acclaimed Coming-Of-Age Film ‘Big Boys’”