Revolutionary Spirit: A Post-Punk Exorcism – memoir of a cult Liverpool musician’s scenic route to fame and artistic validation

posted Wednesday, April 3, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Revolutionary Spirit: A Post-Punk Exorcism is part memoir, part social history, highlighting a poignant, and often hilarious story of a cult Liverpool musician’s scenic route to fame and artistic validation. If Morrissey was the Oscar Wilde of the 1980s indie scene, Paul Simpson was its William Blake, a self-destructive genius so lost in mystical visions […]

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The House of Hidden Meanings – RuPaul’s new memoir is a self-portrait of the legendary international icon

posted Wednesday, April 3, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

From international drag superstar and pop culture icon RuPaul, comes his most revealing and personal work to date—a brutally honest, surprisingly poignant, and deeply intimate memoir of growing up Black, poor, and queer in a broken home to discovering the power of performance, found family, and self-acceptance. A profound introspection of his life, relationships, and […]

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Selamlik – an emotional and unflinching story about Arab masculinity and homoeroticism 

posted Tuesday, April 2, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Selamlik tells the story of Furat, a Syrian in his early 20s, who visits Sibki Park in Damascus, a gathering place for gay men from all over the city. He then learns about the Hammams, secret meeting places for gays located throughout the old city. Inside these public baths, the air is thick with the […]

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What’s New Across the USA for 2024

posted Monday, April 1, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

The United States is a vast nation of contrasts, from the wild and wonderful, to the weird and wacky. Whenever you choose to travel, there’s always something new to discover. Below we listed some exciting updates and happenings across several states, so have a glance then pack your bags and head out out on an […]

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Pride Journey: Lake Tahoe

posted Monday, April 1, 2024

by: Joey Amato in Pride Journey

Bordering California and Nevada is the iconic town of South Lake Tahoe. The destination seamlessly blends natural splendor with vibrant urban life. Surrounded by the majestic Sierra Nevada, this charming city is a year-round haven for outdoor enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and those looking for a retreat into nature’s embrace. Lake Tahoe enjoys a prime location on […]

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Boys Alive – newly translated version of a censored 1955 Italian novel about the sordid lives or Rome’s unhoused youth

posted Saturday, March 30, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Boys Alive, first published in 1955, was author and film director Pier Paolo Pasolini‘s first work of fiction, and it remains his best known to date. Written in the aftermath of Pasolini’s move from the provinces to Rome, the novel captures the. hunger and anger, waywardness and squalor of the big city. The life of […]

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The Lookback Window – the tales and trauma of youth sex trafficking, and the road to reclaiming justice

posted Friday, March 29, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

The Lookback Window tells the story of Dylan, who grew up in suburban New York, ad lived through the unfathomable: three years as a victim of sex trafficking at the hands of Vincent, a troubled young man who promised to marry Dylan when he turned eighteen. Years later—long after a police investigation that went nowhere, and […]

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Cosmic Couture – Out of This World Style

posted Wednesday, March 27, 2024

by: Anthony Tomizza in Back In The Closet

I’m an energetic junkie, my newsletter inbox and social media algorithms are always suggesting tips and tricks on how to master energy — days to ramp it up, days to go slow, and days where you could just feel downright emotional. It’s pretty accurate for me, or I could just be listening to too much […]

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Miami Film Festival features over 180 screenings, including local, national, and international representation – April 5-14, 2024

posted Monday, March 25, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Miami Film Festival returns April 5-14, 2024, featuring ten World Premieres, ten North American Premieres, five U.S. Premieres, and 11 East Coast Premieres, and 42 Florida Premieres. The 2024 Miami Film Festival celebrates more than 180 feature narratives, documentaries, and short films of all genres, from over 31 countries worldwide. The Festival opens with Thelma, directed by Josh […]

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Home & Garden 2024

posted Sunday, March 24, 2024

by: Home Editor in Home Essentials

Why Do We Need a Waterproof Basement? Having a waterproof basement is more than just a matter of convenience. It’s a crucial investment you can ever make for your home such that your home stays safe for an extended period. So, before knowing the techniques, you need to understand why basement waterproofing is essential. Don’t […]

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