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TV: New Disney Documentary Celebrates Queer Genius Behind Iconic Moments

August 10, 2020 by scott

Disney has seen baby steps of progress when it comes to LGBT+ representation over the past few years, with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker featuring a minor same-sex kiss, and Pixar film Onward and Marvel film Avengers: Endgame both briefly alluding to same-sex relationships. Disney Channel shows have also explored LGBT+ themes for the first time in recent years – ending a decades-long informal ban on gay content. This year, CEO Bob Chapek insisted that Disney was committed to improving its queer representation, saying: “At Disney we strongly believe we should reflect in our creative content the diversity that … Read more

SPACE: Wanna See the Earth From Orbit, But Don’t Have $20 Million?

April 4, 2018 by scott

Looking down at the vast curve of planet Earth hundreds of miles below, I can see its white cloud cover stretching over expanses of blue ocean. This may be the closest I’ll ever get to outer space, but I haven’t left Midtown Manhattan. I’m peering at our distant world using a special “space” helmet that re-creates the dizzying sensation of hovering far above the planet. Displayed across my visor — and on those of my fellow “astronauts” in the seats of a small theater — were excerpts from “One Strange Rock,” a new documentary series from the National Geographic Channel … Read more

For the Love of Spock

April 17, 2016 by scott

There’s a new documentary film coming out about Leonard Nimoy called “For The Love Of Spock”, and it’s directed by Adam Nimoy. We have the trailer for you: