The reality right now is that queer identity is tokenized in the media (and even in real life). You see it all the time in TV and film: a queer character is present, but they don’t shape the story and ...

Queerbaiting is the latest marketing tactic I have noticed in modern media, something that has been on the uptick for the ...

Here we are in 2025, and making an LGBTQ-themed movie can still be a challenge. The same goes for getting a film with a predominantly Asian cast onto the big screen. Now, imagine the challenge of ...

The producer and showrunner, along with voice and casting director Kristi Reed, and studio executive Jeremy Blacklow discuss founding a new way to celebrate Hollywood’s “courageous” LGBTQ+ creators, ...

On November 21, 2024, almost three years after actor Jussie Smollett was found guilty on five of six felony counts of disorderly conduct related to a hate crime hoax, his convictions were overturned ...

Representation continues to grow more complex as directors and producers are more able to explore the many dimensions of queer identities. 2020 offered award-winning and provocative explorations of ...

Queer love stories have stood the test of time as filmmakers strive to tell authentic narratives, despite LGBTQ+ representation in films facing challenges throughout history. Films showcasing love in ...

This year’s Pride Month was fittingly capped off with the long-awaited Season 2 of “The Ultimatum: Queer Love.” As a lesbian prone to watching the most heteronormative reality dating shows (which, to ...

Has Heated Rivalry got you looking for more romantic shows featuring queer characters? We've got some recommendations for you ...