In the spirit of love and support for Pride Month, what are some of your favorite characters or projects in the LGBTQIA+ space? One of my favorite shows in recent years is Sense8. A true inclusive show with so many marginalized voices given representation in an authentic way. And also crazy Sci-Fi, which of course you know I love!
Other faves include characters Raphael and Malec(iykyk) from Shadowhunters, Tangerine, Boys Don't Cry, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, and My Own Private Idaho.
1 person likes this
I also have a LGBTQ+ story idea that's been in my ideas list for about two years. It was triggered by a BBC/French director documentary titled Petite Fille (Little Girl) about a French boy who wants to grow up as a girl and the prejudices she and her family faced. It's an extremely touching story and off this I have the semblance of a fictional character with gender dysphoria.
1 person likes this
Happy Pride! I'm with you Niki, SENSE8 was phenomenal and I also love Lisa Cholodenko's THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT
1 person likes this
I don’t know if anyone watched “Torchwood”.
But Captain Jack has a relationship with his male assistant. Another character says “You’re gay?”. He laughs and says “you humans and your labels”.
2 people like this
I really liked Barca and Nasir's characters in the TV series Spartacus. Very compelling.
3 people like this
One of the best movie theater experiences was seeing Moonlight. Sold out theater. Nobody got up from their seats for two hours. Everybody there knew they were seeing something special on the screen.
2 people like this
Broadway, by Christos Massalas:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNEgSL9ZBrI
1 person likes this
Craig D Griffiths I love Captain Jack so much. I really miss having that character on screen.
1 person likes this
Niki I don’t know how John Barrowman wasn’t a massive star. Incredible good looking, funny and charming. In public away. Could be a complete ass to work with.
When I was in Wales I had to go visit the sculpture.
Happy pride!!
1 person likes this
Love this topic, thanks for starting it, Niki H!