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The director of the Faye Dunaway HBO doc explains her complex legacy, including 'Mommie Dearest'

Often pegged as difficult, the iconic actress reveals a softer side and her thoughts about her role in a gay cult classic.

Doing Bette Davis Proud in 'Hush Up Sweet Charlotte'

RuPaul’s Drag Race helped pave the way for Billy Clift’s drag send-up of the Bette Davis classic.

Camping Lessons

How screen great Bette Davis inspired one actor to follow his dreams.

Hot Sheet for July 19, 2013

The top 10 entertainment and events highlights on our gaydar this week: From bears to Smurfs to Bette Davis.

‘Legends & Bridge’ Is a Hilarious Imagining of a Night With Divas

The virtual production about an epic night of cards and infighting with Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, and Judy Garland streams this weekend.

Who Should Be Cast in the Remake of Baby Jane

With a remake of the Bette Davis and Joan Crawford black comedy Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? in development, some interesting casting choices are being discussed.

7 Things That Are Everything This Week

Films by queer people of color, a documentary on the marriage battle, and the delicious rivalry between Joan Crawford and Bette Davis all arrive this week.

Dont Mess With Joan Collins

Guest-starring this week on TV Land's Happily Divorced, the legendary actress talks to us about catfights and Bette Davis, but definitely not the election.

A Movie Lovers' Feast, for Straight and Gay Alike

The classic-film event of the year offers Bette Davis tormenting Joan Crawford, Rock Hudson at his closeted best, a 3D trip down the Yellow Brick Road, and much, much more for LGBT fans. 

Seat Filler: Our New York Theater Guide for March 2013

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene breaks down 10 of your best bets Off-Broadway, including a riotous gay-rights drama, a passionate Stephen Sondheim musical, a surreal comedy about Bette Davis, and more.

Susan Sarandon Suggests Women Are Stronger Together

The Oscar-winner who publicly dragged Hillary Clinton during the election asked women to support each other. 

Jessica Lange Discusses Her Imaginary Feud with Kellyanne Conway

The star of Feud: Bette and Joan had some strong words for Donald Trump's advisor Kellyanne Conway. 

Chinese Sexuality, Subverted, in Taxi Stories

Asian identity, sexuality, and class are explored in a new feature film from Doris Yeung.

21 Historic Photos of Queer Nightlife and Activism

Recalling the "Liberate the Bar!" exhibition, which explored the intricate relationship between nightlife, activism, and creative expression across space and time.

Scotty Bowers, 'Male Madam' to Classic Hollywood Stars, Dead at 96

The famous Hollywood fixture has passed, but you can learn about his life with this clip. 

TCM Host Robert Osborne Dead at 84; Survived by Same-Sex Partner

The movie expert had a 20-year relationship with theater director-producer David Staller.

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