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Gary M. Kramer

"Passages," which follows a self-involved filmmaker leaving his marriage, is out on August 4.
Cinema

New queer films to watch this summer

By Gary M. Kramer
“Jewelle: A Just Vision” is a laudatory, hour-long documentary about author, poet, and playwright Jewelle Gomez.
Cinema

Newfest Pride offers lineup of anticipated queer films

By Gary M. Kramer
João Pedro Rodrigues of Will-o'-the-wisp at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2022.
Cinema

Q&A with ‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ filmmaker João Pedro Rodrigues

By Gary M. Kramer
Wyatt Oleff (left) and Fin Argus (right in "Stay Awake."
Cinema

Q&A with genderqueer ‘Stay awake’ actor Fin Argus

By Gary M. Kramer
Tomás (Enzo Ferrada Rosati) in “The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future," opening May 19 at the Quad
Cinema

Queer and ecological themes connect in ‘The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future’

By Gary M. Kramer
“Queens of the Qing Dynasty," directed by Ashley McKenzie, opens May 5 at the Metrograph.
Cinema

Trauma and deep friendship converge in drawn-out ‘Queens of the Qing Dynasty’

By Gary M. Kramer
'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' is a 6-episode prequel to the hit series (that toggles back and forth in time) with Young Queen Charlotte (India Amarteifio) betrothed to marry Young King George (Corey Mylchreest), whom she has never met.
Cinema

LGBTQ streaming: What to watch in May

By Gary M. Kramer
"Broadway" opens on April 28 at the Village East.
Cinema

Adventurous thieves steal the show in ‘Broadway’

By Gary M. Kramer
Vore (Eero Milonoff) and Tina (Eva Melander) in "Border."
Cinema

Anthology Film Archives delivers trans-inclusive programs and shorts

By Gary M. Kramer
Out gay filmmaker François Ozon's film, "Everything Went Fine," opens April 14 at the Quad Cinema.
Cinema

‘Everything Went Fine’: Gay filmmaker François Ozon gently navigates assisted dying

By Gary M. Kramer
"Hilma," directed by Lasse Hallström, opens April 14 at the Quad Cinema.
Cinema

‘Hilma’ celebrates artist’s achievements in tasteful biopic

By Gary M. Kramer
A remastered version of "The Doom Generation" opens on April 7 at the IFC Center.
Cinema

Q&A: Gregg Araki and James Duval revisit ‘The Doom Generation’

By Gary M. Kramer
Haider (Ali Junejo) and Biba (Alina Khan) in "Joyland," opening April 7 at Film Forum.
Cinema

Q&A: Saim Sadiq and Alina Khan open up about Pakistani film ‘Joyland’

By Gary M. Kramer
Noah J. Ricketts (Kevin), Frankie Grande (Nico), and Troy Iwata (Reggie) in "Summoning Sylvia," available for streaming April 7.
Cinema

LGBTQ streaming: What to watch in April

By Gary M. Kramer
"Disco Boy" is writer/director Giacomo Abbruzzese’s homoerotic and hypnotic character study.
Cinema

Queer-themed films slated for New Directors/‌New Films festival

By Gary M. Kramer
Pakistani director/cowriter Saim Sadiq’s extraordinary feature debut, “Joyland,” depicts the relationship that develops between the married Haider (Ali Junejo) and the trans Biba (Alina Khan) when he takes a job as one of her backup dancers.
Cinema

Spring LGBTQ film guide: What to watch this season

By Gary M. Kramer
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Arts

  • L to R: Jon Bernthal (“Sonny”), Danny Johnson (“Mr. Eddy”), and Jessica Hecht (“Colleen”) in "Dog Day Afternoon." ‘Dog Day Afternoon’: A botched caper, a bold queer love story
  • The cast of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball." ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ reimagines a classic through a ballroom lens
  • Arlo Parks' latest release, "Ambiguous Desire," delivers an introspective version of dance music. April LGBTQ music: Arlo Parks’ ‘Ambiguous Desire’ and Gay Meat’s ‘Blue Water’
  • The Bureau of General Services—Queer Division's space at the LGBT Community Center. ‘We can’t let that go’: Hive Mind Books looks to save the last queer bookstore in Manhattan
  • TransArtFest_040226-2New York City’s first Trans Art Fest showcases, connects and empowers trans artists

Crime

  • Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X leaves court after a preliminary hearing on four felony charges for allegedly assaulting and resisting police officers responding to an incident in August when police approached him while he was reportedly walking nearly naked on the streets of Los Angeles, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 12, 2026. Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges
  • Aljo Mrkulic was sentenced for murdering Christopher Rodriguez, assaulting cops, and setting an apartment ablaze in 2020 at the Acacia Gardens affordable housing complex, which is located at 409 E. 120th St. in Harlem. Queens man sentenced for killing partner, assaulting cops in 2020 arson case
  • Bomb threats, sent via email, targeted the New York University campus on the morning of Jan. 22, the school announced. Anti-LGBTQ bomb threats target NYU, prompting NYPD to increase security
  • The person suspected of voicing anti-LGBTQ slurs and attacking an individual on a 6 train on Jan. 10. Man suffers anti-LGBTQ subway attack after kissing trans partner: police
  • Police tape surrounds a vehicle after its driver was shot by a U.S. immigration agent, according to local and federal officials, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 7, 2026. ‘They killed my wife’: Outrage follows fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis

Perspectives

  • Andy Humm and Ruth Messinger in the aftermath of the passage of New York City's gay rights bill. Forty years since New Yorkers won gay rights, the fight for justice is more urgent than ever
  • Katie Blum is underscoring the importance of funding to make sure New York's legal system respects transgender individuals when they seek to align their legal documents with their gender identity. Access to justice is essential for transgender New Yorkers — and it depends on the IOLA Fund 
  • From L to R: Michael-Vincent Crea, Thomas O’Grady, Michael Kane, Caitlin Herrity, Jack Schlossberg, Clover Welsh, Layla Law Gisiko, David Warren, Brendan Fay, Dr. John Lahey, Aaron Pesin, Abby Donley, Nicholas Dodd, Sheila and Meghan Brophy on Fifth Avenue. Lavender and Green Alliance celebrates 10 years in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  • The Harlem United team on National HIV Testing Day in 2025. Confronting the unequal burden of HIV and AIDS on women of color: Equity cannot wait
  • Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth. In dangerous waters, LGBTQ youth need our support now

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