Hollywood's trans problem
Washington Blade DVD Aug 11 06Hollywood's trans problem With 'Transamerica' and older trans films now on DVD, it's clear that times have changed for the bette By MATTHEW FORKE Friday, August 11, 2006
Think depictions of gay characters are few and far between on screen? Even more under represented is the population that puts the “T” in GLBT. Depictions of trans characters and themes have improved with movies like “Boys Don't Cry” and the new-to-DVD “Transamerica,” but Hollywood wasn't always so kind to its trans audience in the past. One new gem and several older movies new to DVD show just how far the movies have come. Full story...
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Playing it 'Live'
Washington Blade DVD Mar 07 08
Playing it 'Live'
Kiki & Herb's first DVD demonstrates the artists' megawatt stage powe
By GREG MARZULLO
Friday, March 07, 2008
She screams, rages and wails into the microphone, backed by her “gay Jew 'tard” accompanist, who often appears to be barely staying conscious.
'70s sitcom heaven
Washington Blade DVD Mar 30 07'70s sitcom heaven Three small-screen faves arrive on DVD, along with more recent hits By MATTHEW FORKE Friday, March 30, 2007
Was there ever a better time than the '70s for intelligent, daring adult sitcoms? From “All in the Family” and beyond, prime-time television during 1970s seems light years removed from the safe and family-friendly fare of the '50s and '60s.
Rocking the jailhouse
Washington Blade DVD Mar 16 07Rocking the jailhouse Jean Genet's 'Chant D'amour' still challenging and sexy after 60 years By GREG MARZULLO Friday, March 16, 2007
Dark, obsessive longing mingled with the stark walls of a French prison sounds like the set-up for any number of porno films, and in 1950, French authorities thought so, too, banning Jean Genet's only attempt at film directing.
Exploring colorful 'Gardens'
Washington Blade DVD Feb 09 07
Exploring colorful 'Gardens'
Pay a visit to Big and Little Edie with the double disk 'Grey Gardens' DVD
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Friday, February 09, 2007
Entering the twilight world of the documentary 'Grey Gardens' seems to have a particularly gay appeal.
Sparkle, Neely, sparkle!
Washington Blade DVD Dec 29 06Sparkle, Neely, sparkle! The year's best DVDs offer classics, cult and a dash of kitsch By MATTHEW FORKE Friday, December 29, 2006
Missed out on the 10 best DVD releases of the year? No worries, here's a quick recap.
Bringing the blockbusters home
Washington Blade DVD Sep 15 06Bringing the blockbusters home With the end of summer movie season, here are some old hits and TV shows to catch up on By MATTHEW FORKE Friday, September 15, 2006
SUMMER IS OVER, the holidays are still months away and the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season is in full swing.
Southern royalty
Washington Blade DVD Jun 16 06Southern royalty 'Dixie Queen,' a documentary about N.C. drag queens, is a royal good time By GREG MARZULLO Friday, June 16, 2006
Working as a drag queen is a fierce occupation wherever you might live, but being a drag queen in the South requires a thick-skinned bitchiness that is not easily achieved or maintained.
It's the summer for camp
Washington Blade DVD Jun 08 06It's the summer for camp Gay fans will wig out for new deluxe editions of 'Mommie Dearest,' 'Valley of the Dolls' By MATTHEW FORKE Thursday, June 08, 2006
Calling all camp film enthusiasts! Get ready for new special edition DVDs of “Valley of the Dolls” and “Mommie Dearest,” two lurid cult classics long embraced by legions of gay fans.
Top 10
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Each week the Washington Blade compiles Top 10s from different entertainment categories of interest to gay men and lesbians.
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