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2018 Mini-Trend: Films about LGBT Conversion “Therapies”

posted Monday, December 3, 2018

by: in Disability

Sometimes when studying popular culture, one cannot help but notice certain trends or patterns arising. For example, we are in yet another “Year of the Superhero.” We may have escaped from the zombie plagues made popular by George Romero (RIP) and Brad Pitt – or maybe not, if The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking […]

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“Anchor and Hope” – and baby makes…four…complicated!

posted Monday, December 3, 2018

by: in Film, Lesbian, Queer

In their mid-30s, Eva (Oona Chaplin) and Kat (Natalia Tena) have a fun and carefree simple life in their London canal boat until Eva, inspired by her exceptional mother Germaine (played by her real mother Geraldine Chaplin), presents Kat with an ultimatum: she wants a child, which Kat is not in favour of. Anchor and Hope […]

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Queen, with Adam Lambert to tour “Rhapsody” across North America

posted Monday, December 3, 2018

by: in Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto

After the soaring success of Bohemian Rhapsody – the Freddie Mercury/Queen movie that is set to become the biggest grossing music biopic of all time – fans can now enjoy a full concert experience, featuring original band members Brian May and Roger Taylor, along with Adam Lambert on lead vocals, as part of a 23-city North America summer […]

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“Searching For Ingmar Bergman” – profiles the iconic director and playwright

posted Saturday, December 1, 2018

by: in Activism, Art, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Film

On the 100th anniversary of director and playwright Ingmar Bergman’s birth, Internationally renowned director Margarethe von Trotta examines Ingmar Bergman’s life and work with a circle of his closest collaborators as well as a new generation of filmmakers. This documentary presents key components of his legacy, as it retraces themes that recurred in his life […]

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We chat with Jade Elektra about the upcoming POZ TO Awards!

posted Friday, November 30, 2018

by: in Activism, Events

Jade Elektra (DJ and activist Alphonso King) and husband John Richard Allan have been the driving force behind POZ Toronto Awards for a number of years. It is a wonderful event, bringing together members of our community and HIV activists, for a night of celebrating good work, and some really beautiful entrainment. I have been […]

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“1985” – story of one man’s struggles during the early days of the AIDS crisis

posted Friday, November 30, 2018

by: in Activism, Film, Queer

Shot on black-and-white super 16mm film, “1985” takes a unique look at a pivotal moment in American history through the prism of empathy, love, and family. Having been gone for three years, closeted advertising executive Adrian (Cory Michael Smith, “Gotham”) returns to his Texas hometown for the holidays during the first wave of the AIDS crisis. […]

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“Putting On” – a new Revry reality series with Instagram influencer, On Mekahel

posted Thursday, November 29, 2018

by: in Film, Queer

On November 30th, slip into Revry’s first original reality series “PUTTING ON” which follows Israeli born model, actor, entrepreneur and Instagram influencer, On Mekahel, as he prepares to debut his underwear brand, M.O. Underwear, with his ex-boyfriend. PUTTING ON combines the fashion ingenuity of Project Runway, the glamour of America’s Next Top Model, and the romantic […]

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7 New & Buzzworthy Seasonal Movies & TV Shows to watch this Holiday

posted Wednesday, November 28, 2018

by: in Art, Celebrity, Comedy, Drag, Entertaining, Events, Family, Film, Television

Season’s Greetings! It’s officially “the most wonderful time of the year!” From gingerbread houses and eggnog, to gift exchanges and holiday parties, December is a magical time filled with Christmas-themed winter fun! Snuggle up on the couch in an over-sized sweater and roast some chestnuts on an open fire, it’s time to watch all your […]

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Review of Toronto’s Hot Docs Podcast Festival – Nov 1 to 5, 2018

posted Wednesday, November 28, 2018

by: in Disability, Events, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto

The third annual Hot Docs Podcast Festival took place in Toronto, November 1 to 5, 2018, and featured over 10 chart-topping live podcasts, and introduced a new two-day Creators Forum for podcast pros. As a deaf individual, my experiences with podcasts are unique, and with the generous support of Bloor St.’s Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, I […]

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Toronto LGBT philanthropist, Mark S. Bonham, receives Association of Fundraising Professionals Award

posted Saturday, November 24, 2018

by: in Activism, Business, Events, Queer, Toronto

Toronto-based LGBTQ champion, businessman and visionary philanthropist Mark S. Bonham was this year’s recipient of Outstanding Philanthropist at the Association of Fundraising Professionals annual luncheon in Toronto on November 21, 2018. Here are some of Bonham’s accomplishments: ·         Mark has dedicated almost two decades to supporting Casey House including his pivotal contribution of $2.5M toward the HIV/AIDS […]

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