LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT Magazine: A queer guide to Bluesky, the social media platform millions have chosen to switch to after the decline of X (formerly Twitter). Continue reading “Queer Guide To Bluesky + New James Dean Book + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Buzzfeed: Following the passing of Tony Award winner Gavin Creel on Monday, a heartwarming anecdote shared by his ex-boyfriend (and Tony Award winner) Jonathan Groff details how Creel inspired Groff to come out in 2009. Continue reading “Jonathan Groff On Gavin Creel’s Inspiration + More News”
Writer-director Matthew Mishory’s gorgeous black-and-white biopic, A Portrait of James Dean: Joshua Tree, 1951, is an intimate fictional portrait of bisexual Hollywood hunk James Dean on the cusp of his big break.
James Preston stars as the legendary ‘50s movie star whose sex appeal for both men and women was undeniable. Stylishly evoking the boundary-pushing sexuality of New Queer Cinema as it focuses on Dean’s experiences as a rising star in Los Angeles, the film’s surreal and dreamlike vignettes blend biographical and fictionalized elements to present pivotal moments in his short yet remarkable life.
In 1955, James Dean went to Marfa, Texas, to shoot his classic film Giant. Here, actor Taylor Kitsch returns to the town, now a travel destination, to show that Dean’s laid-back ruggedness is as stylish as ever. Click here to view more in the GQ Gallery.
