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Marja-Lewis makes Magic Mike turn into a Mermaid
Take a close look at this picture. This is of course Darryl Hannah in her breakthrough role as the Mermaid in the 1984 film Splash in which she co-starred alongside Tom Hanks. But soon this image of Darryl may disappear from your mind only to be swapped with that of her replacement in the remake of…
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Real Boy
Any documentary that makes a contribution to the continuing transgender dialogue is important, but when it is as poignant and compelling as ‘Real Boy’, then it can play a significant role in nurturing more understanding and acceptance both within the community and society at large. Queer filmmaker Shaleece Haas subject is a disarmingly charming young teenage musician…
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Jinkx Monsoon in Drag Becomes Him
queerguru reviews Alex Berry’s compelling documentary about how a shy awkward redheaded boy in Portland Oregon grew up and transformed himself into a drag superstar and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5 : Jinkx Monsoon Drag Becomes Him is now available at Amazon and other streaming platforms. Jinkx Monsoon is currently appearing with Major…
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Straight Men Can (Really) Dance
Going viral is this the video of an incredible dance routine by Max Pitruzzella and Thomas Blacharz a couple of straight men who prove when your partner is this hot (at dancing) then just go for it. Both men are Award winning dancers who specialize in swing and particularly ‘the lindy hop’ (ed note : we…
