The Sticky Stuff
Gay Gold: The Oscar’s Queer Women and Best Actress Dilemma
Only 10 women have been nominated in the category for playing queer characters—and only two have won. Read more
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Counterpoint
Straight Actor Ewan McGregor Defends Starring as Famous Gay Designer Halston
Another straight actor playing gay, another round of press defending his choice—this time for Ryan Murphys new Netflix series Halston. Read more
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In the 93 Years of the Academy Awards, Only 2 Out Performers Have Ever Been Nominated
Another Oscars, another nomination for a straight actor playing a gay character and none for a gay actor. Read more
The Sticky Stuff
Gay Gold: Rupert Everett’s Lost Oscar Nomination Haunts Us to This Day
Because which performance do you remember best: Everett in ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ or Greg Kinnear in *checks notes* ‘As Good As It Gets’? Read more
Counterpoint
Why James Corden Was a Huge Casting Mistake for ‘The Prom’
What a wasted opportunity for the special alchemy that happens when a role and performer merge into a brighter whole with Corden’s swishing, lisping performance. Read more
The Sticky Stuff
In ‘Supernova’ Gay Men Get to Be Just People, Not Martyrs or Clowns
There are tears in this tender romantic drama, but they are never shed over a character’s sexuality. Read more
Counterpoint
The Time Has Come to Stop Drooling Over Straight Cock
At a moment in time when we can openly embrace an array of erotic proclivities, why do so many gay men choose to be the closeted high schooler? Read more
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Straight Star of New Movie ‘Monsoon’ Henry Golding Says Playing Gay Is a ‘Huge Responsibility’
Would starring as a gay character be considered such a big responsibility for a gay actor? Read more