40 years later, the hope and the hurt of 'St. Elmo’s Fire'
Opinion: Times were tough for me back then. So I made things up around the film’s characters Alec and Kevin, writes John Casey.
July 2, 2025
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An Early Frost 25 Years Later
Executives were terrified to make the film. In spite of fears and interference, a memorable film was made with a talented cast.
November 10, 2010
As the mother in ‘An Early Frost,’ Gena Rowlands helped fight the stigma of AIDS
Through her role in the 1985 film and in a public service ad, Rowlands showed a compassionate face to something that was so dreaded and feared at the time, writes John Casey.
August 15, 2024
Dorothy Allison, revered and award-winning lesbian feminist author, has died
Allison was the acclaimed author of Bastard Out of Carolina, Cavedweller, and more.
November 9, 2024
30 Films About HIV & AIDS That Everyone Should Watch
These movies are necessary viewing, regardless of your sexual orientation, identity, and status.
December 1, 2023
The Comeback of a Queer Female Director Who Put Angelina Jolie on the Map
Annette Haywood Carter, currently enjoying a return to filmmaking, discusses the growing influence of women directors and LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood.
March 8, 2023
11 Unforgettable HIV Storylines in TV History
Julia Sugarbaker, Pedro Zamora, and others have given us some of the best HIV storylines in TV history.
March 23, 2015
The Ties That Bind
Y&R 's John Driscoll talks about playing the son of a gay father, his character's sexuality, and being part of one of daytime's royal families.
July 31, 2009
Gale force
Queer as Folk's feisty Gale Harold takes aim against homophobia, fame, and critics of his character, Brian
January 23, 2001
Soapside: Advocate's Guide to Daytime July 30
John Driscoll on his new role, gay soap journos launch podcast, Daytime Emmy news, Kish's kiss, update on Crystal Chappell's Venice, Daniel Goddard gets the Adonis heave-ho, and more ...
July 30, 2009
A Brighter Future: Meet The Advocate's '30 Under 30'
We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!
August 2, 2023
Cynthia Nixon is More Than Just Sex
The Sex and the City star opens up about her life with partner Christine Marinoni.
May 10, 2010