The word ‘icon’ is bandied around so much these, but one queer man who was this, and so much more, is the legendary activist DAVID MIXNER. His death has just been announced and he will be a great loss in our community as he was a giant in the global struggle for LGBTQ+ rights … Continue reading
Now you can have the greatest actor of his generation and everyone’s favorite queer icon Sir Ian McKellen in your own home. Well for a couple of hours anyway In the newly released video Ian McKellen on Stage, he presents his greatest roles with stories and anecdotes from his illustrious career on stage and … Continue reading
A new documentary on Queer Icon Sir Cecil Beaton a quintessential multi-talented English eccentric known for his stunning photography and his 2 Oscars for Costume Design (My Fair Lady & Gigi) is now doing the Film Festival rounds. Beaton’s personal relationships included a string of men and women, the most notable of which was with … Continue reading
The title ‘queer icon’ is so overused these days and usually for describing the most unqualified of people. It does however perfectly fit David Hoyle a legendary English performance artist, avant-garde cabaret artist, singer, actor, comedian, and film director. Since the early 1990’s Hoyle’s surreal satirical performances have established him as one of our … Continue reading