Entertainment and Media
Entertainment and Media
CBS Says Yes to Life, No to Gay Dating
Written by Evan James Tuesday, 02 February 2010 07:39
A bit of drama over at CBS, where the television network, after approving an anti-abortion Super Bowl ad sponsored by Focus on the Family, found itself in the awkward position of having to review an ad from ManCrunch, a gay online dating site. CBS ultimately rejected the ManCrunch ad, and a number of bloggers on the left are calling it everything from blatant discrimination to reasonably nixing a lame ad that was never worth fighting for anyway. (See AtlanticWire for a good round-up.)
The Original Ambiguously Gay Duo?
Written by Rolanbd Hulme Thursday, 21 January 2010 07:59
When Sir Arthur Conan Doyle penned the first Sherlock Holmes story in 1887, he had no idea he was breathing life into what would eventually become the greatest crime-fighting franchise in history. Neither did Doyle realize he’d inadvertently sparked one of the most enduring debates of modern literature—the question of the Great Detective’s sexuality.
CBS Approves Focus On The Family’s Super Bowl Ad, Despite Its Policy Against Advocacy Spots
Written by Amanda Terkel Thursday, 21 January 2010 07:14
Last week, conservative organization Focus on the Family announced that it planned to air a 30-second “life- and family-affirming” television ad during the Super Bowl on Feb. 7. The ad will feature 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow and his mother, Pam, who will “share one of their many positive personal stories.”
Top 5 Gay TV Moments in 2009
Written by Adam Amel Rogers Tuesday, 29 December 2009 07:38
In the movement for gay equality, it is important to advance on all fronts. Knocking on doors, phonebanking and contacting legislators are all important, but perhaps the most powerful method of advancement is through entertainment media. Here are the Top 5 gay television moments from 2009.
Batwoman and "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Written by Evan James Monday, 21 December 2009 07:20
The most interesting and up-to-date pop cultural explorations of sexuality and society seem to be taking place on the pages of a comic book. Refusing to lie about who she is, Batwoman is discharged and forced to leave her potential life of service behind. I guess this makes Batwoman the Lieutenant Dan Choi of comic characters. Or does it make Lieutenant Dan Choi the Batwoman of real-life "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" abolitionists?
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