Romance
Remembering Ramon Novarro
by CHARLIE PURCELL Ramon Novarro would’ve been 117 this month. The Mexican actor started in movies exactly 100 years ago and, for much of the twenties, he was one of the biggest stars in the world. After Rudolph Valentino died, he was Hollywood’s “Latin lover,” an actor idolized by millions. He was also gay, and when … Continue reading
The Wings: A 100-Year-Old Gay Silent Film
by CHARLIE PURCELL Welcome to the uncharted waters of 2016, a year that promises an increasingly frustrating election cycle, plenty of climate change horror stories, and the moment everyone stops being impressed that hoverboards are real. Oh, and a bunch of gay-themed movies are going to hit the screen. In the last few years, we’ve seen … Continue reading
6 Ways to Maintain a Long Distance Relationship
by CHARLIE PURCELL When I left China at the beginning of summer, I left behind a lot of things: a great teaching job, a nice apartment, a circle of friends that I had slowly accumulated over three years. Most importantly, though, I left behind my boyfriend. I’m living in East Africa now, and even though I … Continue reading
BOOK REVIEW: Kindle Alexander’s Double Full
by KYLE COPELAND Browsing the Kindle store, my attention is immediately stolen by a strapping photo of a hunk in football gear. On a sheer whim, I hit the purchase button. Double Full is the first book in a series by Author Kindle Alexander that chronicles the relationship of its main characters, Colton and Jace. … Continue reading
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