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Dial Back the Date!: Andy Warhol Pops Into Heaven on February 22

on February 22, 2012 | Comments (1)

This date comes with some nasty news: Warhol died 25 years ago today, the late Steve Irwin would be 50, and the Republican Party held its first national meeting in the 1850s. I hear they discussed the meaning of "santorum."

Chad Hodge Brings the "Amazing, Shocking Truth" About Anita Bryant to HBO

Jim Halterman, Entertainment Reporter

on November 15, 2011 | Comments (79)

The out writer and creator of The Playboy Club has a new project: Oh My God: The Anita Bryant Story. He talks to us about sitting down with the now 71-year-old Bryant herself.

Oscar video! Watch Dustin Lance Black and Sean Penn accept Oscars then discuss backstage!

Michael Jensen

on February 23, 2009 | Comments (5)

Both Sean Penn and Dustin Lance Black spoke movingly about what winning their Oscars meant to them and about gay visibility. Dustin Lance Black's acceptance sp

"Milk": A Love Story

Christie Keith

on December 10, 2008 | Comments (15)

We all know Gus Van Sant’s film is gay political history. But don’t forget it’s also the story of a great same-sex romance -- something still seen far too

Hollywood's Long History of Straightwashing Bio Pics

John

on November 7, 2011 | Comments (26)

J. Edgar opens later this week We look back at how Hollywood has portrayed the gayer details of historical figures' lives.

Do Mainstream Gay Movies Have to be Set in the Past to Get Made?

Brent Hartinger

on September 21, 2011 | Comments (22)

Virtually all of the biggest gay movies of the last ten years have been period pieces. What's that about?

Ask the Flying Monkey: It’s the Golden Age of Gay Television — So Why Isn’t It Also a Golden Age of Gay Movies?

Brent Hartinger

on February 28, 2011 | Comments (16)

Why is gay TV so much better than what’s gay in movie theaters?

Needs More Gay... The Films of Gus Van Sant

AfterElton.com Staff

on December 15, 2010 | Comments (16)

In this week's installment, Rantasmo analyzes the famed director's gay filmography: Mala Noche, My Own Private Idaho, Milk and more!

Is James Franco the Coolest Straight Actor Ever?

Brent Hartinger

on December 14, 2010 | Comments (23)

If there was any doubt about just how cool James Franco is, and how comfortable he is with gay roles, that was put to rest this week with news of still more gay roles.

Top 50 Favorite Gay Films

Dennis Ayers, Editor

on September 20, 2010 | Comments (144)

We have the results of our recent poll asking AfterElton.com readers to name their favorite gay films. Which new movies made a strong debut? Which older classics have staying power?