Liberace Lives! :: An Interview with 'Candelabra' Screenwriter Richard LaGravenese

Screenwriter Richard LaGravenese spoke to the Bay Area Reporter about his process in telling Liberace's very complicated true-life story in the biopic "Behind the Candelabra."

by Kilian Melloy | May 26, 2013

Beyond Scarlett & Blanche :: The 'Vivien Leigh Collection'

Because she gave brilliant, Oscar-winning performances in two of the most coveted roles in Hollywood history, it's easy to overlook Vivien Leigh's (1913-67) other movies.

by Kilian Melloy | May 28, 2013

Shaking Your Symphony Booty

We never thought we'd see a concert musician doing a right excellent Michael Jackson moonwalk on the stage of Davies Symphony Hall, but goshdernit, we have now seen exactly that.

by Kilian Melloy | May 27, 2013

The Rise and Fall of Jay Gatsby

I'm a sucker for director Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, filmed on Aussie locations, scored by Jay-Z, and starring real-life best friends Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby and Tobey Maguire as Nick Carraway.

by Kilian Melloy | May 23, 2013

Trans Latinas Seek City Funds

As transgender Latinas increasingly speak out about the discrimination and harassment they experience in San Francisco's Mission district, a nonprofit is asking city officials to fund its work to prevent such violence.

by Kilian Melloy | May 28, 2013

Report: Milk Stamp Set for 2014

The United States Postal Service will reportedly release a stamp featuring the late gay San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk in 2014. It would mark the first time a stamp has been issued specifically to honor an LGBT person.

by Kilian Melloy | May 25, 2013

Large Turnout of Manning Supporters Expected at SF Pride

Many marchers will not only be celebrating their sexuality, relationships and, with the U.S. Supreme Court's help, possibly marriage equality, but a large number are expected to march in support of imprisoned gay Army private first class Bradley Manning.

by Kilian Melloy | May 23, 2013

NCLR Honors LGBT Dreamers at Gala

As the prospects for an inclusive comprehensive immigration reform bill in Congress dwindled, the National Center for Lesbian Rights honored a group of LGBT Dreamers at its 36th annual gala benefit last weekend.

by Kilian Melloy | May 24, 2013

New Chief Named for Queer Publisher

The largest independent queer publishing company in the U.S. has a new publisher and the business will remain LGBT-focused even though she is a straight ally.

by Kilian Melloy | May 29, 2013

Out Wheels: Lexus Offers Luxury; Mini Has Spunk

Welcome to the second installment of Out Wheels. This week we'll hit both ends of the price spectrum, going high with a top-line Lexus and then going low with a basic Mini Cooper.

by Lou Marino | May 23, 2013


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