Gene and Roy, who?

Young people don’t know some of the greats like Richard Widmark, Yvonne de Carlo, Carmen Miranda or even 6’4″ hairy-chested “Cheyenne” Clint Walker (my heart be still). It’s great when we seniors get together and know who we are talking about; and besides, by the time I have explained who the people are, I’ve forgotten…

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The right-wing media’s obsession with objectifying transgender bodies

Media Matters for America latest post covers the media coverage of transgender people, particularly as it relates to transgender actress Laverne Cox’s recent appearance on Katie Couric’s talk show: Transgender actress Laverne Cox made waves with a recent appearance on Katie Couric’s syndicated talk show, where she pushed back against Couric’s fixation on the genitalia of…

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Hot guys dancing

Three of the Southland’s most dynamic and daring choreographers will be showcased in Hot Guys Dancing Diversionary Cabaret’s visually stunning and viscerally potent dance series, scheduled for Jan. 9-12. Yes, there are guys, and yes, they are hot and yes, they will be dancing up a storm. , Conceived and directed by Michael Mizerany (Miss…

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