Alonso Duralde

Among many gays, "sissy" is a distinction worthy of honor, sort of like the red badge of courage. But among closed-minded straights, it's a devastating insult, which is why The Advocate bestows the word on the following irritants of 2008.

Logo's new documentary on the bear culture, Bear Run, will provide insight for newbies but still barely scratches the surface

The fifth time is the charm as one Advocate.com blogger and his partner prepare to get married in West Hollywood.

Gregg Araki's sexy and angry AIDS road movie hits DVD in a revamped new edition.

On the cusp of Brokeback mania, former Advocate editor Alonso Duralde spoke frankly with Heath Ledger for the magazine's January 17, 2006 cover story. Below is the interview in its entirety, along with Duralde's remembrances of the promising and conflicted actor.

Every year we have to endure our fair share of idiots, but this year takes the cake. So we here at The Advocate have reinstated our annual sissy awards, recognizing those who show arrogant stupidity, dishonesty, or just a severe lack of spine. From Paris Hilton to Peter Pace, let's give it up for this year's winners losers.

For the month of June, Turner Classic Movies celebrates Pride by airing a treasure trove of gay films.

Charles Nelson Reilly has the last laugh. In this October 9, 2001 interview the pop culture oddball and theater director opens up with The Advocate.

Oscar turns its golden back on Dreamgirls' and Volver's gay fans--but it's an interesting year for the lesbians.

An unlikely TV dad takes in a homeless gay teenager on Fox's The War at Home.

Superman Returns and The Devil Wears Prada both soar--and eventually crash.

Read the Advocate cover story that has Warner Bros. nervous about whether the gay appeal of Superman Returns is good for the box office. As featured in the Los Angeles Times and on the Drudge Report.