‘Sebastian’ Sundance 2024 review: A refreshing queer exercise in self-exploitation
Sex work becomes the nexus point of introspection & exploration in this daring film.
January 31, 2024
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sundance 2024
Cate Blanchett program announces first 11 women, trans, and nonbinary filmmakers to support
Each will receive $50,000 to help them make a short film that will serve as "proof of concept" for a larger project.
May 21, 2024
'Will & Harper' is a revolutionary documentary about the power of empathy, acceptance, and allyship
Opinion: The groundbreaking documentary comes at the right time in our country’s history, writes Alex Schmider.
January 14, 2025
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
Will Ferrell's documentary with transgender best friend finds a home
Will & Harper, an "intimate portrayal of friendship, transition, and America," has been scooped up after a much lauded Sundance premiere.
February 2, 2024
Will Ferrell wanted to support his transgender friend after she came out, so they made a movie
One of the world's biggest comedians is uplifting his transgender friend in a new documentary, Will & Harper, for an "intimate portrayal of friendship, transition, and America."
January 22, 2024
Utah becomes the first state to ban Pride and other flags on public schools and government buildings
Critics fear the new law was a factor in the famed Sundance Film Festival's decision to leave the state in 2027.
March 28, 2025
The 10 best film performances by LGBTQ+ actors in 2024
This was an extraordinary year for queer cinema and LGBTQ+ talent on the big screen.
December 20, 2024
Kristen Stewart says 'Twilight' is 'such a gay movie'
Well, she said what she said.
January 14, 2024
The Advocate Goes to Sundance
If it's January, it must be Sundance. Let The Advocate bring you the latest from the country's largest independent cinema festival with exclusive looks at the breakout stars, films, and directors that will be populating your local cineplex for years to come.
January 16, 2008
'Heightened Scrutiny' is a somber reminder of why we fight for trans rights
The documentary, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, follows Chase Strangio preparing to become the first out trans lawyer to argue a case before the Supreme Court.
February 6, 2025
Will Ferrell advocates for trans community in new interview
“Why does transphobia exist?” asks the SNL alum and Old School actor featured in the new doc Will & Harper.
September 27, 2024
'Rustin' star Colman Domingo to play Nat King Cole and Michael Jackson's father in upcoming films
2024 is going to be a busy year for the man who's been dubbed the first Black gay movie star.
January 26, 2024
Richard Simmons gives rare comment on a new biopic about him starring Pauly Shore
Richard Simmons, who built a fitness empire in the 1980s and a reputation as a gregarious health advocate with a bubbly personality, has remained out of the public eye in recent years.
January 20, 2024
How the Oscars are honoring queer history with Rustin and Nyad according to Academy CEO Bill Kramer
With a gay man, Bill Kramer, at the helm of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, queer and diverse stories are in good hands. Here, he discusses how nominated queer films about real people like Rustin and Nyad are now part of a historical record.
March 10, 2024
New York Times continues to fail on trans issues one year after demands made
It's the anniversary of when a coalition called for an end to the paper's misleading coverage.
February 15, 2024
12 LGBTQ+ Hollywood power players
In our latest print issue, we celebrate just some of the amazing LGBTQ+ talents who are taking over the entertainment industry.
April 5, 2024
20 years of Sapphic cinema: the 20 best lesbian movies
Dive into the evolution of lesbian movies over the past two decades with our favorites from indie gems to mainstream hits.
April 21, 2025
Transgender attorney who argued before Supreme Court explains why it was ‘my nightmare’
The film, Heightened Scrutiny, follows Chase Strangio as he prepares to argue in favor of gender-affirming care access for trans youth in U.S. v. Skrmetti at the high court, and captures the quiet radicalism of showing up.
July 18, 2025
The 25 best queer films of the century so far
From But I'm a Cheerleader to Brokeback Mountain to Bottoms, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ films like trans stories starring trans people and queer movies becoming major awards contenders. Here are the best ranked.
December 25, 2024
'Ailey' Profiles the Enigmatic, Brilliant Dance Master Alvin Ailey
The new documentary shows Ailey as a gay Black man who knew racism and homophobia but drew on his rich culture to create dances that still resonate.
July 23, 2021