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Mel Woods

Senior editor Mel Woods is an English-speaking Vancouver-based writer, editor and audio producer and a former associate editor with HuffPost Canada. A proud prairie queer and ranch dressing expert, their work has also appeared in Vice, Slate, the Tyee, the CBC, the Globe and Mail and the Walrus.

Meet the filmmakers putting trans people in front of the camera and behind it
TV & Film

Meet the filmmakers putting trans people in front of the camera and behind it

The Trans Film Mentorship partners emerging trans film workers with productions like “Sort Of” for paid work experience on set

March 31, 2023
On this Trans Day of Visibility, it’s okay to admit things are really bad
Identity

On this Trans Day of Visibility, it’s okay to admit things are really bad

OPINION: I often caution against doom, but on this Trans Day of Visibility it feels inescapable. Still, we will keep going

March 31, 2023
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 1 recap: Wish you were ear
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‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 1 recap: Wish you were ear

Welcome to Xtra’s weekly recap keeping up with everyone’s favourite stranded cannibal soccer team

March 25, 2023
With ‘SAP,’ Mae Martin looks for life’s little joys
TV & Film

With ‘SAP,’ Mae Martin looks for life’s little joys

The comedian discusses their new Netflix special, walking the red carpet with Elliot Page and recording a music album

March 23, 2023
The 5 queerest moments from the 2023 Oscars 
TV & Film

The 5 queerest moments from the 2023 Oscars 

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” was everything, the queers ate on the champagne carpet and yes, Lady Gaga made an appearance 

March 13, 2023
Drag is under attack. What role does ‘Drag Race’ play in fighting back?
Drag

Drag is under attack. What role does ‘Drag Race’ play in fighting back?

OPINION: As attacks on drag and trans people escalate in the U.S., what can RuPaul do?

March 8, 2023
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Darcy & Jer talk marriage, live show and showing up against homophobic hate
Comedy

Darcy & Jer talk marriage, live show and showing up against homophobic hate

The pair have racked up nearly 3.5 million TikTok followers since the start of the pandemic

February 9, 2023
Your big queer guide to the 2023 Super Bowl
TV & Film

Your big queer guide to the 2023 Super Bowl

A sports gay? A Rihanna stan? Just there for the tacos? Whoever you are, we’ve got you covered

February 9, 2023
I’m obsessed with whatever Drew Barrymore is doing on her talk show
TV & Film

I’m obsessed with whatever Drew Barrymore is doing on her talk show

OPINION: Noted bisexual Drew Barrymore’s daytime talk show has become an unlikely space for delightfully naughty queerness

February 1, 2023
Everyone chill. ‘The Last of Us’ is not the best gay thing ever—or the worst
TV & Film

Everyone chill. ‘The Last of Us’ is not the best gay thing ever—or the worst

OPINION: Reaction to the “The Last of Us” episode about Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett’s couple shows we still haven’t figured out how to talk about queer storytelling

January 31, 2023
What Todrick Hall’s ‘The Real Friends of WeHo’ clapback misses about representation
TV & Film

What Todrick Hall’s ‘The Real Friends of WeHo’ clapback misses about representation

OPINION: The “Real Friends of WeHo” star slammed critics for all the wrong reasons

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2023 Oscar nominations: The queer winners and losers
TV & Film

2023 Oscar nominations: The queer winners and losers

Gays who have to choose either Michelle Yeoh or Cate Blanchett in the Best Actress race are among the losers

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50 queer and trans pop culture moments that defined 2022
Rainbow Rewind 2022

50 queer and trans pop culture moments that defined 2022

From the negroni sbagliato to “Funny Girl” drama, to problematic TikTok emu farmer lesbians, these are the moments we’ll all remember

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In 2022, did Hollywood finally figure out the gay rom-com?
Rainbow Rewind 2022

In 2022, did Hollywood finally figure out the gay rom-com?

ANALYSIS: What we can learn from “Bros,” “Fire Island” and “Spoiler Alert”

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15 cast: Meet the 16 new queens competing
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15 cast: Meet the 16 new queens competing

A pair of biological twins and the legendary Sasha Colby highlight the largest “Drag Race” cast ever

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With drag shows under attack, ‘We’re Here’ has become essential viewing
TV & Film

With drag shows under attack, ‘We’re Here’ has become essential viewing

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TV & Film

The 5 gayest outfits in ‘Glass Onion’

Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” thriller is a feast for the gays when it comes to queer fashion

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‘Spoiler Alert’ is a deeply personal gay rom-com brimming with emotion
TV & Film

‘Spoiler Alert’ is a deeply personal gay rom-com brimming with emotion

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November 28, 2022
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