All posts by Randy Shulman
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Dash & Lily’s Troy Iwata: LGBTQ representation is “incredibly important for young people”
The queer biracial actor also believes its "problematic" for straight actors to play LGBTQ roles
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Paula Poundstone: “Dear President Trump, please act like a sixth-grader, at least.”
As the comic prepares for a two-night stint at The Birchmere, she reflects on the nightmare year 2020.
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Poppy Champlin’s Return to Comedy
This Sunday, Champlin and her "Queer Queens of Qomedy" make their first appearance onstage since the pandemic began.
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Metro Weekly Magazine: 2020, November 11 — We Voted! The Election’s Historic LGBTQ Wins
In this week's issue, we talk to Sarah McBride and Brian Sims about the 2020 election and its historic wins.
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Brian Sims on Joe Biden, LGBTQ victories, and what happens next
As the nation awaits the results of its election, Pennsylvania Representative Brian Sims reflects on Trump's presidency and Sarah McBride's historic win
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Metro Weekly Magazine: 2020, October 29 — We Endorse Joe Biden for President
In a special issue, we fully back Joe Biden for President, and ask the community how they're feeling about the upcoming election.
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Metro Weekly Magazine: 2020, October 22 — The Equilibrium of Cheyenne Jackson
We celebrate the career of Cheyenne Jackson, whip up a Bloody Velvet Cake, and let the D.C. Ward 2 candidates have their say.
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In ‘Nora Highland,’ Ryan Spahn addresses a huge LGBTQ casting problem
In "Nora Highland," Ryan Spahn sharply tackles the issue of why LGBTQ actors are often passed over for LGBTQ roles
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The Witches review: A fast, furious take on the Roald Dahl classic
Robert Zemeckis' "The Witches" is a whizbang CGI affair
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Metro Weekly Magazine: 2020, October 27 — A Complete Guide to Reel Affirmations 27
In this week's issue, we review all the films in the annual LGBTQ festival that we could get our mitts on.
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Review: ‘The Unlikely Story of the Lesbians of First Friday’
A warm recounting of a band of closeted lesbians in rural '80s Virginia in the documentary "Lesbians of First Friday."
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LGBTQ Film Reviews: Reel Affirmations’ “It Feels Good” Shorts Program
'Blocked,' 'Next Level Shit,' 'Self Worship,' 'Sexpert Advice,' and 'To Be With You'
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LGBTQ Film Reviews: Reel Affirmations’ “I’m Coming Out” Shorts Program
'After that Party,' 'Home Girl,' 'La Ráfaga (The Gust),' 'Paese che Vai (When in Rome),' and 'Shéár Avery: To Be Continued'
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LGBTQ Film Reviews: Reel Affirmations’ “Alt-Reality” Shorts Program
'Heart to Heart,' 'In Orbit,' 'Light on a Path, Follow,' 'Miss Man,' 'netuser,' 'Skin,' and 'Touch'
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A Complete Guide to Reel Affirmations 27
From drama to comedy to everything in between, we have your definitive critic's guide to Washington's LGBTQ film festival
