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A therapist's tips for coping with concerns with another Trump presidency as an LGBTQ+ person

"It's natural to be pissed off and fearful and defensive. It's about accepting that and finding a way to challenge that," a licensed psychotherapist tells The Advocate.

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Everybody's Talking About Frameline's 2021 Lineup of LGBTQ+ Films

Get ready for the in-person and virtual events of Frameline45: The San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

Where film is king

In the mad, swag world of film festivals, Nevada City is a throwback to better days

Documentary Shows What It's Like to Be Young, Black, and Gay

A documentary from Director Amir Dixon is touring the country and raising the visibility of LGBT people of color.

WATCH Anne Hathaway Looked Like Gay Brother in Les Mis

Hathaway made the remark about her haircut for the film, in which she is said to give a stellar performance.

7 Things to Do When Traveling While Trans

Our news editor has crisscrossed the country on planes, trains, and automobiles as an out transgender woman, and she's learned a few things along the way. 

How to Make It as a Gay Star of the Smallest Screen

What does it take to make it as an LGBT vlogger? The well-defined personal brands of these five passionate YouTubers are showing the world what it means to be us.

Gay Man Turned Away From Blood Center, Despite Passing Screenings

COVID-19 survivor Lukus Estok has antibodies in his blood that can save lives, but a blood center in New York City doesn't think it's good enough. 

The Brokeback Mountain effect

The historic cultural success of Brokeback Mountain owes much to the film's quality and emotional power--and a little to George W. Bush and the antigay Right. But can a movie advance gay equality?

Lil Nas X Documentary Premiere Targeted by Bomb Threat

The film's premiere was delayed by 30 minutes.

British Tabloids Try to Shame Doctor Who Jodie Whittaker With Nude Pics From Her Roles

The Sun and Mail Online were more disgusting than misogynist fanboys freaking out about the casting.

Frighteningly Fun Flix: Our Favorite Halloween Films

The Advocate staff picks our favorite scream-worthy films to screen during the most spooktacular time of the year.

'Mamma Mia!' Rises Again

Meryl Streep and company managed to top Harry Potter and Titanic at the U.K. box office, and now Mamma Mia! is poised to break similar records on DVD. Director Phyllida Lloyd talked to Advocate.com about bringing one of the biggest musicals of all time to the big screen.

Movie marathon

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

Provincetown Film Festival

Jane Lynch, Alan Ball, and John Waters descend on the Cape. Will Henderson gives us the queer highlights from this year's festival.

Outed in prime time

Will a tabloid's outing of actor Chad Allen damage his career, or is it all just a tempest in a time slot