Matthew Simmons, April 28, 1960-Sept. 8, 2020: Healer, Social Worker, Musician was Also Known as Drag Performer Peggy L'Eggs
Matthew Simmons, known to many as his drag persona Peggy L'Eggs, died peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8 at his Oakland apartment. Friends and colleagues offered a stream of tributes and remembrances.
Frameline Features, Part II: Queer Cinema's Maturity, Complexity
Having watched Frameline44's new roster of narrative features, what becomes increasingly evident is that queer cinema is maturing by bravely dealing with often taboo topics in inventive ways, creating thoughtful, even provocative movie-going experiences.
Marga Gomez Keeps Us Laughing: 'Spanking Machine' to Play Online
In her live-streaming queer Cuban comedy-drama 'Spanking Machine,' Marga Gomez shares the story of the first boy she ever kissed and how it made them both gay forever.
Focus on Frameline44 Features, Part I
Under demanding circumstances, Frameline has scheduled an exciting array of American and international films, (including a special spotlight on Taiwan) that will temporarily brighten your mood during these tense days and make queer cinema visible.
Frameline Documentaries Explore LGBTQ Life
Like everything else during the Coronavirus pandemic, Frameline, the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, has moved online. Documentary shorts and features have always been a major part of the menu, and Frameline 44 is no exception.
Cuckoo Back-Stories: The Lavender Tube on 'Ratched,' 'The Boys' Season 2, 'Transplant' and Some 'Real Housewives'
Some new series debut this month. The combination of fire season and extreme heat is keeping many of us indoors, so TV is a reliable go-to: An endorphin rush for calming nerves jangled by a rogue president, climate crisis and the pandemic.
Shorts Attention Span: Frameline44 Short Films in Comedy, Romance, Documentary and Animation
Short film programs have long been a popular favorite with Frameline patrons. They not only bring succinct stories to the screen, but also give fledgling filmmakers a first look at their talents.
Mr. Soul: Documentary Pays Tribute to the Black Gay TV Show Host
Long before Oprah and Arsenio hit the airwaves, Ellis Haizlip hosted Soul!, a pioneering New York variety show that showcased musicians, activists and actors at the height of the Black Power and Civil Rights moment.
Bodies and Barriers: New Anthology Shines Light on Queer Health
There are few topics that aren't included in the new anthology 'Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health.' Edited by Adrian Shanker, a Pennsylvania-based activist, Shanker was inspired to put the book together because of his own experiences.
Orange You Glad I Asked? - An Interview with St. Sukie de la Croix
Gay historian and writer St. Sukie de la Croix's new novel, 'The Orange Spong and Storytelling at the Vamp-Art Café,' returns his readers to the Bohemian neighborhood of Chicago's Towertown during the roaring `20s.
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