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Cinema

"Backspot, directed by D.W. Waterson, opens May 31.
Cinema

‘Backspot’: Cheerleading without the cheer

By Steve Erickson
Théodore Pellerin in "Solo."
Cinema

Q&A with ‘Solo’ actor Théodore Pellerin

By Gary M. Kramer
“I Saw the TV Glow” was directed by Jane Schoenbrun.
Cinema

‘I saw the TV Glow’: Stuck in a rut of repression with dreams of change

By Steve Erickson
The poster for "Old Narcissus"
Cinema

‘Old Narcissus’: At life’s end, a man finally looks beyond himself

By Steve Erickson
(L to R) Mike Faist as Art, Zendaya as Tashi, and Josh O'Connor as Patrick in "Challengers."
Cinema

In ‘Challengers,’ repressed desire is tested on the tennis court

By Steve Erickson
“Egoist,” directed by Daishi Matsunaga, opens April 19 at the IFC Center.
Cinema

Q&A with ‘Egoist’ director Daishi Matsunaga

By Gary M. Kramer
Director Goran Stolevski on the set of "Housekeeping for Beginners."
Cinema

Q&A with ‘Housekeeping for Beginners’ filmmaker Goran Stolevski

By Gary M. Kramer
“The People’s Joker," directed by Vera Drew, opens April 5 at IFC Center.
Cinema

‘The People’s Joker’: satirical queer intellectual property

By Steve Erickson
Patricia Rozema
Cinema

Lesbian director Patricia Rozema reflects on her filmmaking work

By Gary M. Kramer
“Good One” builds to a potent story of a girl pressured into independence by having to share space with men.
Cinema

New Directors/‌New Films serves up a glimpse into the future of queer cinema

By Steve Erickson
George Mackay and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett in "Femme."
Cinema

Queer thriller ‘Femme’ grapples with revenge in a push-pull relationship

By Gary M. Kramer
Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding) and Simon (Omar Rudberg) in the third season of "Young Royals."
Cinema

Season 3 of ‘Young Royals’ concludes with a graceful ending

By Gary M. Kramer
"Much Ado About Dying," directed by Simon Chambers, opens March 15 at Film Forum.
Cinema

‘Much Ado About Dying’: A gay actor lives out ‘King Lear’ at the end of his life

By Steve Erickson
Alan Cammish stars as Doom and Alex Diaz portrays Glitter in "Glitter & Doom."
Cinema

‘Glitter & Doom’: Alex Diaz and Alan Cammish discuss sweet romance film

By Gary M. Kramer
Brian J Smith.
Cinema

Brian J. Smith on his Fire Island documentary ‘A House Is Not a Disco’

By Gary M. Kramer
Julio Torres and Tilda Swinton at the Problemista premiere in the East Village.
Cinema

Q&A: Julio Torres helms ‘Problemista’

By Christopher Murray

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Arts

  • 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
  • “The Christophers,” directed by Steven Soderbergh, opens April 10. ‘The Christophers’: Intrigue swirls around an aging queer painter

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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