GLAAD: Fewer LGBTQ Film Characters In 2023, Uptick In Queer Characters Of Color

GLAAD releases 2023 Studio Responsibility Index measuring quantity and quality of LGBTQ characters in film

GLAAD has released the 12th edition of its Studio Responsibility Index, which tracked the “quantity, quality and diversity” of LGBTQ characters in films released in 2023. Continue reading “GLAAD: Fewer LGBTQ Film Characters In 2023, Uptick In Queer Characters Of Color”

Trailer: Queer Rodeo Culture Celebrated In ‘National Anthem’

After years of documenting the LGBTQ rodeo culture across the American West, acclaimed photographer Luke Gilford meticulously curated his 2020 art book, National Anthem, chronicling the journeys of these queer cowboys, ranchers, and rodeo performers. Born in Colorado, Gilford grew up amid mainstream rodeo culture, which he came to see as conservative and homophobic. But then he discovered the queer rodeo community, which celebrates inclusivity and diversity. And now, he’s turned that imagery into a film of the same name, National Anthem, marking his feature film directorial debut. Continue reading “Trailer: Queer Rodeo Culture Celebrated In ‘National Anthem’”

Indigo Girls ‘What We Wanna Be’ From Upcoming GLITTER & DOOM

New from Indigo Girls - 'What We Wanna Be'

The Indigo Girls have released their first new single in four years, “What We Wanna Be,” written for the upcoming musical film Glitter & Doom. The movie artfully utilizes 25 of the Grammy Award-winning duo’s songs to chronicle the romantic journey of an aspiring circus performer and a struggling musician. Continue reading “Indigo Girls ‘What We Wanna Be’ From Upcoming GLITTER & DOOM”

Watch This: Heartwarming Animated Musical Short ‘Pacemaker’

Pacemaker, an animated musical short film, stars Tony Award winner Alex Newell and Grammy Award winner Philip Lawrence. The film tells a heartwarming story of a grandfather’s journey toward acceptance of his trans grandson. Continue reading “Watch This: Heartwarming Animated Musical Short ‘Pacemaker’”