Jim Parsons discusses straight actors playing LGBTQ+ characters
Out gay actor and LGBTQ+ icon, Jim Parsons, weighed in on the ongoing debate regarding straight, cisgender actors to playing LGBTQ+ roles
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RuPaul shows support for trans drag artists
RuPaul has spoken out in support of trans drag artists, after the Drag Race franchise has been continuously criticised for its lack of trans and non-binary inclusion.
FILM REVIEW: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom on Netflix
Brian Butler is captivated by a bluesy film with stellar talent
BBC criticised for praising Rowling essay
Many LGBTQ+ people and allies have criticised the BBC for including JK Rowling’s controversial essay, Reasons for speaking out on sex and gender issues, on its good writing prize list.
Ofcom classes transphobia as hate speech
Ofcom UK has updated its definition of what is classed as hate speech to include intolerance of trans people or those undergoing gender reassignment.
FILM REVIEW: The Male Gaze – The Boy Is Mine
Brian Butler is puzzled and enchanted by 5 new short films about male queerness
REVIEW: That Was 2020 That Was
Brian Butler gives his top 20 of 2020 – on stage, film and streaming