Lez Review: February 21-27

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Lez Review: February 21-27

…a synopsis of the past week’s news: great taste, Lez filling. Greetings Cherry Grrls. I’m writing this WiR whilst sitting in front of the tv, watching the red carpet pre-show on ABC—so, I’m…

GLAAD Announces Nominees For 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, announced today the nominees for its 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. By…

Golden Globe Nominations + Lesbian Highlights

The 2011 Golden Globe nominations were announced this morning — of interest to lesbians: Annette Bening and Julianne Moore for Best Actress; The Kids Are All Right for Best (Comedy or Musical??) Picture;…

“The Kids Are All Right” Scores Spirit Noms

Lisa Cholodenko’s The Kids Are All Right scored the second most nominations (second to Winter’s Bone) for the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Among its nominations, it received nods for Best Feature, Best…

PFLAG National Honors Ryan Murphy And The Kids Are All Right at PFLAG / THE LA EVENT

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) National will join with entertainment industry leaders to honor the contributions of producer Ryan Murphy (GLEE; EAT PRAY LOVE) and the creators of the…

Kathy Wolfe on the State of Lesbian Cinema

2010 has been a great year for Kathy Wolfe. Wolfe Video, the largest distributor of LGBT films worldwide, marked its 25th anniversary this year, and she, as its founder and CEO, has been…

In Defense of Cholodenko: A Commentary

[Please be warned that there are unmarked spoilers in this commentary.] As a base, begin with a lesbian independent film director. Mix in three parts, amazing actors. Stir in one volatile and hypersensitive…