Dragon Baby has all the promise of a new budding romance. It keeps you on the edge of your seat, eager to know where it will take you next, how you will learn more about yourself, and empathize with person’s life story.
Queer Arts
Queer Arts
Gender Role Damage Control and the Renaissance of Queer Artists
Sam I’Am and Ian Hill are two queer artists to look out for. It’s obvious these two are dedicated to making original, exceptionally crafted art. There is a renaissance of Trans Queer and/or POC artists right now and we a blessed to witness their ingenuity.
The Simple Magic of Bet Ya Ungodly Things
Neve took a huge risk with Bet Ya Ungodly Things. She created something really unique, ethereal, moving, confusing, and downright magical. I was lucky to have experienced it. Neve Andromeda Mazique Bianco is a force, and I cannot wait to see them grow and continue to create new works of art.
Playing it Straight: Where are the Queer Actors in Queer Stories?
To call out the obvious lip service that the entertainment industry pays to its desperate need for more representative inclusion seems redundant, and yet, the more things change, the more they stay the same. When it comes to inclusion, Hollywood still has a homophobia problem.
Call Me When It’s Over
While Call Me By Your Name is a beautifully crafted piece of cinema, its story is ultimately empty and unfulfilling, and would’ve better served as a 20 minute video tour of Northern Italy. Combined with such problematic casting, it makes for a story that just didn’t need to be told.
Hot Takes on Hollow Earth: Seattle’s Lesbian Talk Radio
If you’ve a fan of Seattle’s amazing queer comedy scene, then you owe it to yourself to check out Hot Takes With Hot Dykes, self-described as Seattle’s premiere lesbian talk radio show. The gay baby of Seattle comedy couple Clara Pluton and Val Nigro airs on Hollow Earth Radio every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, as well as in podcast form (for those who aren’t radio wave inclined) on Soundcloud and iTunes.
Celebrating the Majesty of POC Bodies at The Sunday Night Shuga Shaq
Sexy, entertaining, and powerful, The Sunday Night Shuga Shaq is the only POC Burlesque show in Seattle and it does not disappoint. I wish I was a better writer so I could emulate the sexiness and elegance of this monthly performance but, unfortunately, you will have to read my written equivalent of a moose performing burlesque.
The Art of Mental Health: Gay City’s Get Mad!
Every year, Gay City – a nonprofit located on Seattle’s Capitol Hill – presents the community with unique facets of their holistic approach to health. Gay City has extended its reach to include health and wellness in the form of art and its function within the community.
Thrill in the Terror of Gaylord Manner
Beware the Terror of Gaylord Manor is fantastic and will surely get you in the spooky spirit! With the catchy songs, costumes, dance numbers, and a campy style of humor, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this cabaret-style performance.
A Frank and Fabulous Looking Freak Show
As with a lot of its indie, queer film cousins, the strength of a movie like Freak Show lies in its heart. Based on the young adult novel of the same name by former club kid and current World of Wonder bon vivant James St. James, it’s an earnest story that makes up for its lack of surprises with a star studded cast and an excellent performance from The Imitation Game’s Alex Lawther.
Twist: Saturday Church, Queer Ghost Hunters, and More
The weather has finally cooled, the leaves are turning, and shit is getting spooky. I love this time of year because, as Seattleites, we turn towards those indoor activities that shelter us from the harsh weather and, at least in my case (and I’m sure I’m not the only one) the reality of the real world. Indoor activities like the queerest film festival in the PNW. Yes, you read correctly. It’s time for Twist: Seattle Queer Film Festival!
Totally Unofficial Queer Guide to TWIST 2017
The 2017 Twist: Seattle Queer Film Festival offers a strong selection of queer films, with a mix of big names, local gems, and things decidedly off the beaten path. You have just two weeks (October 12-22) to catch as many as you can.