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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6 Questions With the Original Goth Girl, Ally Sheedy
As The Breakfast Club returns to theaters after 30 years, the movie's breakout star, Ally Sheedy, spoke to us about the teen classic and how it gave her cred with her genderqueer daughter.
March 25, 2015
Sofia Black-D'Elia, Ally Sheedy on Single Drunk Female's Queer Rep
The stars and creators of the new Freeform series chat with The Advocate about the show's authentic depiction of getting sober and how it just keeps getting queerer.Â
January 27, 2022
WATCH: Donors Help LGBT Youth Center After Sandy
Spurred on by Ally Sheedy and others, donations have been rolling in to the Ali Forney Center after Hurricane Sandy devastated its West Chelsea drop-in center, but more money is needed.
November 16, 2012
17 Celebs Who Are Out & Proud of Their Trans & Nonbinary Kids
These stars are out and proud of their children.
November 30, 2023
Los Angeles Film Festival Names Lisa Cholodenko as Guest Director
The Oscar-nominated director will lead the Southern California event in June.
April 8, 2014
When You Grow Up Your Heart Dies
We interrupt this column about television to talk about old John Hughes movies on television.
August 7, 2009
James Franco Sexual Misconduct Allegations Could Tank His Oscar Chances
It's no longer 2017, when accused predator Casey Affleck won the Oscar. Allegations against Franco could make way for another actor like Timothee Chalamet to win.Â
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January 10, 2018
Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on Being the Lesbian Go-To After 40
The veteran out actor currently starring in Single Drunk Female and Inventing Anna chats with The Advocate about why she loves playing lesbians.Â
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March 24, 2022
13 LGBTQ+ Films and TV Shows to Watch in April
Just in time for Spring, here's the queer things to watch in April.
April 4, 2023
Childish Congressional Republicans Deserve Detention
Punishment is needed for a week of bullying, brawling, immaturity, and nonsense.
November 16, 2023
Op-ed: The Lambda Literary Awards Are as Essential as Ever
The executive director of the Lambda Literary Foundation counters an earlier op-ed, saying the awards and foundation are more crucial than ever in their 25th year.
October 9, 2012
More Than 50 of Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Moms
Our community's out moms could use some more visibility — and a big thank you too.
May 12, 2024
'Booksmart' Is 'The Breakfast Club' for a Queer-Inclusive Generation
The Advocate speaks with Booksmart's Olivia Wilde, Beanie Feldstein, and Kaitlyn Dever about the film that stars a lead lesbian character in a major teen movie.Â
May 21, 2019
12 Celebrities Who Lovingly Embrace Their LGBT Children
The parents every queer kid has dreamed of.
March 25, 2015
42 LGBTQ Valentine's Day Movies for Every Mood
Committed? Single? Cynical? Randy? We got you covered.
February 14, 2019
Give Homeless LGBT Youth a 'Shred of Hope'
Clothing company Nasty Pig will auction off exclusive, one-of-a-kind T-shirts designed by celebrities in its Shred of Hope campaign, with all proceeds benefiting the Ali Forney Center in New York City.
June 20, 2013
Hot Sheet: March 27, 2015
Our top 10 entertainment and events highlights this week include The Breakfast Club's 30th anniversary, the groundbreaking trans film 52 Tuesdays, out singer Steve Grand, and DC's biggest bisexual badass, Catwoman.
March 26, 2015
The Top 175 Essential Films of All Time for LGBT Viewers
What is the most essential movie ever for LGBT viewers? There can be only one. We've made our pick, and now you can vote on Facebook and Twitter in a "Clash of the Classics!"
June 23, 2014