Is this why Joaquin Phoenix ditched Haynes's gay drama?
Was it the ice-cold swimming pool scene, Joaquin? The star stunned Hollywood when he unexpectedly dropped out of an erotic queer drama he had pitched to director Todd Haynes.
September 25, 2024
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8 LGBTQ+ films coming in 2026 that we can't wait to see
From steamy romances to zombie apocalypses and true stories inspired by personal triumphs and tragedies, LGBTQ+ stories are taking over the silver screen in 2026.
November 28, 2025
Advocate Editor Gets Big Audio Rollout
Audible.com turns four novels from executive editor Diane Anderson-Minshall into audio gold.
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April 16, 2013
15 secret symbols queer people used throughout the ages
From pansies to pink triangles, these symbols have helped us identify and communicate with one when "out-and-proud" wasn't allowed.
November 3, 2025
Sexy summer DVDs
Make the dog days sizzle a little hotter with these new videos. Whether you're into young ingenues, stocky dudes, or just the magic of Fred and Ginger, these flicks will take your breath away
July 18, 2005
Lynn Shelton Dies; Bi Helmer of 'Little Fires Everywhere,' Queer Films
Shelton, who called herself a "shy bisexual," was known for such queer-inclusive indie films as Humpday and My Sister's Sister.
May 16, 2020
The 10 Best LGBT Films of 2017
Here are this year's scripted stories that shine in their depiction of queer lives.
December 25, 2017
11 gay movies with age-gap romances & where to watch them
You're not going to want to miss these intergenerational love stories!
October 9, 2025
Why Is TV Killing Its Queer Women?
We get attached to lesbian and bi TV characters just in time to see them offed -- and in an almost predictable pattern. And viewers have had enough of it.Â
September 7, 2016
20 LGBTQ+ movies coming out in 2024 that we can't wait to see
These LGBTQ-inclusive films have us feeling very excited about queer cinema in 2024! What films are you looking forward to?
January 13, 2024
Top 5 LGBTQ+ books banned in the U.S.
The American Library Association says it documented over 820 attempts to censor books and related LGBTQ+ services at libraries and educational facilities in 2024.
April 9, 2025
Summer movie preview
A handful of the season's most anticipated popcorn fare for gay and lesbian audiences
May 9, 2005
Lambda Literary Announces 2014 Winners
Honorees included Alison Bechdel and Kate Bornstein, as well as the first ever Lammy given to an LGBT graphic novel.
June 3, 2014
LGBTQ+ Film Festival Frameline Announces Lineup for its 47th Year
This year's festival will host special guests Taylor Mac, Alaska, and Sofia Coppola.
May 18, 2023
Hidden Sapphic gems: Discover these 20 overlooked lesbian movies
There's something for every fan of sapphic cinema here.
April 25, 2025
42 LGBTQ Valentine's Day Movies for Every Mood
Committed? Single? Cynical? Randy? We got you covered.
February 14, 2019
Celebrating classic gay literature: The best LGBTQ+ books
Is the gay novel truly dead? The Advocate and select Lambda Literary Award winners disagree, showcasing a list of classic gay and queer novels that prove LGBTQ+ literature is alive and well.
June 15, 2018
Seat Filler The Advocates Guide to Theater
Your man on the New York theater scene looks back at gay love and self-loathing in the '40s, '50s, and '60s before shamelessly lusting after Broadway stars Liev Schreiber, Victor Garber, and High School Musical hunk Corbin Bleu.
February 23, 2010