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31 Period Films of Lesbians and Bi Women in Love That Will Take You Back

For viewers who prefer to time travel with a good love story about queer women, there are plenty of options.

15 groundbreaking queer films every Gen Z gay NEEDS to see

From Glen or Glenda to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, these are the iconic, seminal films every young LGBTQ+ person needs to see!

15 Romantic Lesbian Films With Swoon-Worthy Happy Endings

Here are 15 films featuring queer women who finally get their fairytale ending.

Clash of the Classics: 'Desert Hearts' vs. 'Torch Song Trilogy'

In the Thursday's final match in the first round of our Clash of the Classics tournament, it's Desert Hearts vs. Torch Song Trilogy.

The First Lesbian Movie With a Happy Ending Turns 30

Desert Hearts captured love out west as few films have since.  

50 Years, 50 Heroes: Marina Rice Bader Honors Donna Deitch

For The Advocate's 50th Anniversary, director and producer Marina Rice Bader honors Desert Hearts director Donna Deitch. 

10 Great LGBTQ+ and Inclusive Films to Close Out Your Holiday Weekend

These are very personal LGBTQ+ picks but offer something for everyone. As you recover from the turkey or tofurkey, relax to these classic queer films!

42 LGBTQ Valentine's Day Movies for Every Mood

Committed? Single? Cynical? Randy? We got you covered.

13 LGBTQ+ films TCM is spotlighting for Pride Month

Out host Dave Karger and author Alonso Duralde take you through a wealth of films June 21 and 28.

'Hollywood Pride' tells you all you want to know about LGBTQ+ films and artists

Film historian and critic Alonso Duralde's new book offers a comprehensive view.

A Crash Course in LGBT Film 101

The staff was shocked to find that our editorial director has not viewed so many staples of the sacred LGBT film canon. Add your top 10 films to our list of must-sees.

Lea DeLaria Wants a Lesbian Rom-Com

The Orange Is the New Black star joins Alan Cumming and Charles Busch to discuss the importance of queer cinema. 

WATCH Celebrities Wish The Advocate Happy 45th Anniversary

Out performers such as Drew Droege, Sean Maher, Ross Mathews, and Bruce Vilanch were joined by allies such as attorney Gloria Allred, GCB star Mark Deklin, and Traci Lords in celebrating The Advocate's 45th anniversary.

Here's Why the Internet Thinks Demi Moore Has a Girlfriend of 9 Years

The rumors started to fly after the possible girlfriend posted a couple of photos of Moore on Instagram for the actor's birthday. 

Every Gay Film Needs a Gay Diva: "Birthday Cake" Has Three

Jane Badler, Lee Meriwether and Helen Shaver round out the all-star cast that is "Birthday Cake."

Trans TV timeline

Decades back, when TV personalities like Milton Berle and Flip Wilson threw on dresses for laughs, they inadvertently carved first notches in the time line of transgender representation. By the '70s drag queens, transvestites, transsexuals, and even dual-gender space travelers (in 1977's sci-fi comedy Quark) were cropping up regularly in TV movies and popular sitcoms like The Jeffersons. Here are some highlights of characters who set the stage for Romjin's Alexis on Ugly Betty.