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    Saltburn Is a Naughty, Entertaining Thriller

    Saltburn Is a Naughty, Entertaining Thriller

    By Gary M. Kramer– Saltburn, writer/director Emerald Fennell’s follow up to her Oscar-winning Promising Young Woman, is a delicious cuckoo-in-the-nest story. The dazzling pre-credit sequence sets the stage; Oliver Quick…

    The Greatest Holiday Time Travel Ever

    The Greatest Holiday Time Travel Ever

    By Jan Wahl– Every year at this time I start counting days to my favorite holiday event. I get to meet Oscar Wilde, Anne Lister (aka Gentleman Jack), Sherlock Holmes,…

    Sister Dana sez, “November 23 is THANKSGIVING…”

    Sister Dana sez, “November 23 is THANKSGIVING…”

    By Sister Dana Van Iquity, Words Wisdumb from a Fun Nun– Sister Dana sez, “November 23 is THANKSGIVING. Although I prefer to call it ‘ThanksGaying,’ because I am thankful to be Gay.…

    Recommendations from Book Passage 11.16.23

    Creep (nonfiction/memoir – hardbound) by Myriam Gurba Here is a ruthless and razor-sharp essay collection that tackles the pervasive, creeping oppression and toxicity that have wormed their way into society—in…

    Lit Snax 11.16.23

    My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand  Icon! Genius! At over 900 pages, Streisand’s new memoir is a grand survey of her brilliance and grit throughout her careers—musical, theatrical, and cinema—with…

    Lesbian Game Changers 5th Anniversary

    Lesbian Game Changers 5th Anniversary

    Lesbian Game Changers founder Robin Lowey, on Friday, November 3, welcomed a standing room only crowd to Manny’s, frequent site of community events addressing political and social issues, to celebrate…

    Wines and Books to Gift Yourself and Others This Holiday Season

    Wines and Books to Gift Yourself and Others This Holiday Season

    By Leslie Sbrocco– With the holidays around the corner, I recommend two wines that complement meals from turkey to ham with all the trimmings. One is a splurge, the other…

    The Gay Gourmet and Chef Jeremiah Tower Reminisce About Legendary Stars Restaurant

    The Gay Gourmet and Chef Jeremiah Tower Reminisce About Legendary Stars Restaurant

    David Landis, The Gay Gourmet at the San Francisco Bay Times, met Chef Jeremiah Tower on November 9 for a one-night-only Stars dinner. Stars was Tower’s landmark San Francisco restaurant…

    The Gay Court of Louis XIV

    The Gay Court of Louis XIV

    By Dr. Bill Lipsky– During that great era of gracious courtiers and chivalrous cavaliers known as the Age of Louis XIV (1638–1715), the behavior of the men at court who…

    The Academy’s Legends Awards 2023

    The Academy’s Legends Awards 2023

    Photos by Juan R. Davila The Academy’s Legends Awards ceremony for 2023 was held on Saturday, November 11, at the Swedish American Hall. The annual event honors members of the LGBTQIA+…