6 queer and trans stories for your Friday

Culture seems increasingly obsessed with fine dining—but might be missing out on the joy of cooking low-class foods at home for friends

OPINION: A bi Keeley stan feels betrayed by the character’s Season 3 storyline

The Trace Lysette drama beautifully explores the ambiguities of life after transition

In the series’ darkest episode yet, “It Chooses” is a hard watch

REVIEW: Netflix’s long-awaited queer dating experience is as imperfect as the queer dating culture it seeks to showcase

REVIEW: Indie feature “You Can Live Forever” focuses on joy over trauma

6 queer stories we’re watching: May 16

A queer icon’s guest appearance and some of the series’ darkest moments spell a stand-out episode of “Yellowjackets”

Budding theatre queens, intersex advocates, virgin lesbian fight club and a raunchy road trip through China are among the summer’s queer cinematic treats. And Donna Summer

“I have been singing and dancing and laughing along with so many things since last we met”

A long-awaited birth turns out a standout episode for one of the show’s young actors

From Ted Allen to Melissa King, the rise of Food Network has spawned a generation of queer icons

Our favourite queer media will have to wait until the creative minds behind them get a fair deal

REVIEW: Weisz’s dual performance saves overstuffed Cronenberg remake

Director Megan Wennberg’s latest is a dive into the world of artistic swimming

OPINION: “I used to have a recurring nightmare that if I tried to transition, I’d be met with braying, angry Springer crowds”

5 queer stories we’re watching: April 28

TV & Film

Jeopardy! Master Mattea Roach, Montana drag ban, Manitoba city saves queer books, Ontario councillor resigns over flag ban, RIP Tina Turner and all things ‘Barbie’ movie

A culinary journey through ‘The Bear’ and queer camp cuisine

‘Ted Lasso’ missed the mark in its portrayal of female queerness

‘Monica’ speaks to a rarely shown part of the trans experience

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 8 recap: Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage

‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ is a mess in the best possible way

Love your neighbour as yourself? The surprising queer romance set in a remote Jehovah’s Witness community

U.K.’s first gay dating show, end of no-cost PrEP delayed, WGA strike trans takeover, Kim Petras on cover of SI swimsuit issue, Beijing LGBT Center closes and Florida city prohibits Pride drag shows

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 7 recap: Caligula and the angry punch

Your big queer summer movie guide

Little Richard doc, Billy Porter tour, park sex, Liz Glazer comedy and music from SOFI TUKKER

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 6 recap: The miracle of life

8 queer celebrity chefs you need to know

What’s at stake for LGBTQ2S+ writers in the WGA strike?

Rachel Weisz doubles the gay and the fun in ‘Dead Ringers’

‘Unsyncable’ doc follows an impressive group of aging athletes as they make waves and smash stereotypes

Jerry Springer’s legacy of discovery and disgust

‘Yellowjackets’ star blasts gendered award categories, Toronto Pride flag protest, U.S. DOJ sues Tennessee, Pedro Pascal gay western trailer drops