The Film and the Series: To date, the best mash-up of sci-fi adventure and the Western is Firefly, Joss Whedon’s short-lived TV series and subsequent feature film about a rag-tag group of fugitives and smugglers in the far frontier of a galactic federation. Instead of focusing on the simple conceit – cowboys in space –…
Sat, Aug. 6, 4:05 a.m., Encore Mystery: In one of his best performances, Frank Sinatra investigates a series of murders revolving around closeted and crazy gay men in 1960s New York. Sinatra’s character is empathic and sympathetic and tough. Made in 1965, the movie is creaky, but it’s also revolutionary in that the hero is…
Firefighters who successfully fought a three alarm fire in the 1000 block of University Avenue on July 6 were honored July 26 by the San Diego City Council in a proclamation titled “A Day of Gratitude to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.” About 22 firefighters who helped put the fire out were in Council chambers…
State Assemblywoman Toni Atkins celebrated her birthday at the home of San Diego City Commissioner Bruce Abrams, July 31. In lieu of gifts, contributions to the Toni Atkins Lesbian Health Fund were requested.
GLAAD announced Tuesday the results of its fifth annual Network Responsibility Index (NRI), a survey that evaluates both the quantity and quality of television airtime featuring LGBT people. The 2010-2011 index, which GLADD describes as “a road map toward increasing fair, accurate and inclusive LGBT media representations,” indicated that cable and broadcast networks nationwide are…
In a recent interview with US Magazine, openly gay pop singer Adam Lambert commented on his relationship with boyfriend Sauli Koskinen, putting to rest rumors that the two might get married. Although many expect a number of gay celebrities to tie the knot in light of New York’s recent gay marriage legislation, Lambert noted that…
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) has sprung to the defense of Jennifer Tobits, a recent widow who is engaged in a courtroom battle with the parents of her deceased wife, Ellyn Farley, for her estate and employer benefits. Farley’s parents, who refused to recognize the couples’ marriage, brought the matter to court shortly…
A special educational seminar will take place Tuesday, August 9 at the San Diego LGBT Community Center to address the effect that recent legislative policy developments will have on domestic partners, same-sex married partners and the LGBT community as a whole. The event will take place from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and will include…
