Author: lgbttorontofilmfestival

Festival occurring twice a year. In Toronto in June. And in Los Angeles in September. Showcasing the best of LGBT Short Films and Screenplays from around the world.

Trump’s attack dogs turn on Blade reporter — Los Angeles Blade: LGBT News, Rights, Politics, Entertainment

Washington Blade political reporter Chris Johnson last week challenged White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, over her opposition to marriage equality and the administration’s preparedness for the upcoming Supreme Court decision on whether Title VII applies to sexual orientation and gender identity. 367 more words via Trump’s attack dogs turn on Blade reporter — Los Angeles… Continue reading Trump’s attack dogs turn on Blade reporter — Los Angeles Blade: LGBT News, Rights, Politics, Entertainment

Hungary lawmakers approve bill to ban transgender people from legally changing gender — Los Angeles Blade: LGBT News, Rights, Politics, Entertainment

The Hungarian Parliament in Budapest (Washington Blade photo by Michael K. Lavers) Lawmakers in Hungary on Tuesday approved a bill that would prevent transgender and intersex people in the country from legally changing their gender. 348 more words via Hungary lawmakers approve bill to ban transgender people from legally changing gender — Los Angeles Blade: LGBT… Continue reading Hungary lawmakers approve bill to ban transgender people from legally changing gender — Los Angeles Blade: LGBT News, Rights, Politics, Entertainment

Happy (Upcoming) Lesbian Day of Visibility! — LGBTQ Reads

This post only includes books that were not featured in last year’s post. For even more visibly lesbian goodness, check that one out too! Books to Buy Now The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus Trinidad. Sixteen-year-old Audre is despondent, having just found out she’s going to be sent to live in […]… Continue reading Happy (Upcoming) Lesbian Day of Visibility! — LGBTQ Reads

Inside an Anthology: Unspeakable ed. by Celine Frohn — LGBTQ Reads

Today on the site, we’re excited to welcome Celine Frohn, editor of Unspeakable: A Queer Gothic Anthology, out now from Nyx Publishing! This speculative collection features a wide range of identities, including gay, lesbian, bi/pan, trans and non-binary, poly, and asexual characters. Check it out here and then learn a little more about the stories […]… Continue reading Inside an Anthology: Unspeakable ed. by Celine Frohn — LGBTQ Reads

How Depression is Affecting the LGBTQ Community and How to Prevent It, Especially During Times of Crisis: a Guest Post by Dr. Gregory Charlop, Author of Why Doctors Skip Breakfast — LGBTQ Reads

Today on the site we’re pleased to have Dr. Gregory Charlop, who’s here to discuss the very relevant topic of Depression in the LGBTQ community, as both a member of said community and a doctor at a telemedicine wellness clinic. First, here’s a glimpse into his new book: Scientists just unlocked the secrets of aging […]… Continue reading How Depression is Affecting the LGBTQ Community and How to Prevent It, Especially During Times of Crisis: a Guest Post by Dr. Gregory Charlop, Author of Why Doctors Skip Breakfast — LGBTQ Reads

Girl on the Third Floor – #MovieReview — Slick Dungeon’s Dusty Tomes and Terrible Films

I wanted to give you my take on the dramatic drywall antics of the film Girl on the Third Floor. Be forewarned, before you read on, there will be spoilers right in the very foundation of this review. If you really want to watch the movie before you read the review, go for it and… Continue reading Girl on the Third Floor – #MovieReview — Slick Dungeon’s Dusty Tomes and Terrible Films

Garry Shandling: Where Does TV End and Where Does Reality Start — Writers Without Money

Garry Shandling is probably the most hidden major player in the history of TV. No other person could claim equal amounts of influence on both Seinfeld and The Sopranos. The (post)modern age of TV begins when Showtime debuted It’s Garry Shandling’s Show in 1985. The time was very different. IGSS was only the second original […]… Continue reading Garry Shandling: Where Does TV End and Where Does Reality Start — Writers Without Money

What Would Happen If We Made Our Gay Movie About The Bible? — timalderman

From dusty-sandal epic to zany comedy, these LGBTI characters from the Bible deserve some movie magic. Ruth and Naomi Category: Drama Starring: Lupita Nyong’o (Ruth) and Oprah Winfrey (Naomi) Premise: At a time of famine, a mother who has lost her sons finds love, strength and hope in the unlikeliest place. Plot: Naomi and her… Continue reading What Would Happen If We Made Our Gay Movie About The Bible? — timalderman