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James Franco Doubles Down in HBO’s Pre-AIDS Epic, “The Deuce”

Writer and producer David Simon, who co-created such prestigious show as The Wire, Homicide, Generation Kill and Treme, returns to HBO September 10 with The Deuce. The new series...

You’ll Go Dutch for the Colorful Costume Drama “Tulip Fever”

It was one of history’s great economic bubbles: a period in 17th century Holland when a single tulip bulb could be worth an obscene amount of money. During this time of manic...

A Brooklyn Bad Boy Wants It Both Ways in “Beach Rats”

Frankie (pictured, center) is noticeably smart and obviously handsome, but he’s aimless: his main occupation seems to be kicking around Coney Island with his buddies like a pack...

Eli Lieb Surfaces with a New Look and Single, “Shangri La”

Can you explain the message behind “Shangri La” and also your decision to film the video in such an intimate way? “Shangri La” is a song about doing something you...

Steve Grand: Let’s Hear it for the Boy, But Watch the Hands, Willya?

Steve Grand is used to the idea that some find him as appealing for his looks as for his music. He’s always gracious and happy to pose for photos after the show, as he...

Strike a Pose: “The Vogue Years” Captures Doisneau’s Keen Eye

By Robert Doisneau | Flammarion; $60 Robert Doisneau was a 20th Century visionary. His photography both elevated magazine work to the level of art, while also creating immortal...

Worse Than Whitney: Bob the Drag Queen Rips Donald Trump

Bob gets it. As a drag queen, a gay man and a person of color, Bob knows that when the alt-right turned the streets of Charlottesville, Va. into a war zone last weekend and the...

There Are No Small Parts or Actors in Tom of Finland Biopic

Even ardent fans of Tom of Finland might wonder whether his life story could possibly rival the allure of his famously bulging gay erotica. It most surely does. The film begins...

What Drives Alexis? The “Drag Race” Contender Tells All

Drag Race season nine’s “Broadway Queen” dishes on her unique road to Ru. Alexis Michelle is a New York-based drag performer who placed fifth in the most recent season of...

Green Day’s “Revolution Radio” Tour: Punk, Pop and Politics

Preeminent punk rockers Green Day released their most recent album “Revolution Radio” late last year, and they’ve followed up with a massive tour that will see them...

Project Angel Food Thanks George Michael with Help from Adam Lambert

24 years ago, a check for $25,000 with a note saying “Keep doing what you’re doing. Love, George” showed up on the doorstep of Project Angel Food in Los Angeles. The...

Dark Comedy Awaits at Every Turn in “Ingrid Goes West”

Aubrey Plaza plays friendless, social media obsessed Ingrid, who is left unmoored after her mother’s death and heads to California, where she quickly sets about stalking her...