Star and co-writer Bilal Baig discusses the messy “human” quality at the heart of their groundbreaking series, and why it’s time to call it a day

OPINION: As a queer Nigerian, I was looking forward to Eric Effiong’s storyline—but its lack of nuance left me wanting more

Jack Black is the catalyst for a shame-free community that keeps inspiring the gays

Whitney Houston, figure skating, comedy and queer obsession combine in Crave’s comedy doc-series

Plus Danny Ramadan’s new children’s book and more

Young intimacy is rarely portrayed so beautifully—plus there’s a meet-cute moment for the ages. Xtra talks with the film’s director and star

REVIEW: Director Billy Luther’s feature debut is an absolutely charming coming-of-age story set in the Navajo Nation of Arizona

A ninja league sets a model for all-gender divisions, even as “American Ninja Warrior” backs away from its prior commitment to gender inclusivity

REVIEW: Devery Jacobs gives a intensely physical and emotionally nuanced performance

Director Sophie Dupuis and star Théodore Pellerin discuss why the artform of drag is so contested—and necessary—right now

Ahead of this week’s finale, we get the inside scoop on the debut season’s best lewks, the judges’ “riggory” and the queens’ surprising lack of drama

We preview the buzziest queer and trans films at this year’s festival

The sex scene in “Red, White & Royal Blue” has led to significant discussions of safe sex depicted in film, realistic scenes between two men, and the continued heterosexual confusion around the most basic aspects of queer sex

Plus patient advice from the Trans Handy Ma’am

REVIEW: The film places young queer female sexuality at the forefront and bristles with an anarchic, subversive energy

Now in its fifth season, the bonkers vampire comedy revels in being a pansexual playground

Plus Darcy & Jer, Kai Cheng Thom and queer ASL

Egale Canada calls for “a serious Canadian conversation about the broadcasting of Fox News in Canada”

TV & Film

‘Sort Of’ to end after Season 3 drops later this year

‘Sex Education’ didn’t quite get queer Christianity right

Twenty years later, ‘School of Rock’ still has a rocking queer spirit

With ‘I Have Nothing,’ Carolyn Taylor dives into queer obsession

Put music from Sister Wife Sex Strike, Venezuelan film ‘Bad Hair’ and a Coyote Joe Stevens musical on your culture calendar

‘Golden Delicious’ offers a sweet, fresh take on the classic coming-of-age sports story

A young boy blossoms in the desert in ‘Frybread Face and Me’ at TIFF

Can ‘American Ninja Warrior’ stay gender-inclusive as it goes mainstream?

What makes high-intensity cheerleading drama ‘Backspot’ such a winner

‘Solo’ at TIFF is a celebratory love letter to Montreal’s drag scene

A gringo’s guide to ‘Drag Race México’

Top 10 films at TIFF 2023

‘Red, White, & Royal Blue’ sparks debate over how Hollywood depicts queer sex in film

Author Khashayar J. Khabushani, films ‘Mutt’ and ‘Summer Qamp’ and music by Thea Grace and Um, Jennifer? top this week’s culture calendar

The gonzo fight club comedy ‘Bottoms’ is deeply, gloriously queer

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ just keeps getting queerer

A new release from R. Eric Thomas and ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ delivers the happy gay fluff we deserve

The fight to get Fox News taken off of Canadian cable explained