Author Archives: queerlefty

I Have To Admit It’s Getting Meta, Or: Eight Years And One Day Out Of The Closet

Posted on August 8, 2014 by queerlefty

Even though yesterday was my eighth coming out anniversary, I didn’t repost my coming out story this year, as I have done for the past several years. The reason is simple: Instead of republishing it in English, I decided to … Continue reading →

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“The icing, not the cake”: Gazing Gayly at the World Cup

Posted on July 25, 2014 by queerlefty

The World Cup was decided weeks ago – and as my previous post should attest to, it was decided to my definitive satisfaction – but I’m not quite done with it yet. When the tournament started, Amanda Hess wrote a … Continue reading →

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Taking Sides and Switching Allegiances at the World Cup

Posted on July 6, 2014 by queerlefty

For a soccer fan, nothing beats the World Cup. Sure, I might joke about the more tedious-sounding fixtures, like, say Nigeria-Iran or Ecuador-Honduras, but as soon as the tournament gets underway, they all become part of that long, hard, beautiful … Continue reading →

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More Pop Culture Podcasts

Posted on June 22, 2014 by queerlefty

See also:  Favorite Pop Culture Podcasts Pop Culture Happy Hour This weekly NPR podcast quickly made its way into my rotation as I listened my way back through the four-year archive over a period of about four months earlier this … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Young Leonardos

Posted on May 21, 2014 by queerlefty

Back  in 2008, I singled out Emile Hirsch, Michael Pitt and Kevin Zegers as three Young Leonardos (YLs). The standard was somewhat lazily applied, as it was not readily apparent what it took to be in contention for the title, … Continue reading →

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Reading the Right

Posted on April 30, 2014 by queerlefty

Back in 2010, I made a list of political journalists and pundits who helped shape my views on American politics. While I have always tried to be omnivorous and adventurous in the opinions I seek out, it could not have … Continue reading →

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On Tom Daley, Bisexuality and Gay Stereotypes

Posted on April 11, 2014 by queerlefty

Just a few quick words on British diver and Olympic bronze medalist Tom Daley. Last December he revealed in a YouTube video that he was dating a man, and by doing it in such a seemingly casual way he joined … Continue reading →

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Thomas Hitzlsperger, Robbie Rogers and the Plight of the ‘First Gay Footballer’

Posted on March 21, 2014 by queerlefty

Retired German footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger came out as gay in early January, and thus added yet another eloquent voice to the continued debate about the dearth of openly gay players in professional team sports. He cited the examples of trailblazers … Continue reading →

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The 2014 Oscars Post

Posted on March 2, 2014 by queerlefty

BEST PICTURE 12 Years a Slave (Dir: Steve McQueen) American Hustle (Directed by: David O. Russell) Captain Phillips  (Dir: Paul Greengrass) Gravity (Dir: Alfonso Cuaron) Her (Dir: Spike Jonze) Nebraska (Dir: Alexander Payne) Philomena (Dir: Stephen Frears) The Wolf of … Continue reading →

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Give The Voices Some Love

Posted on February 11, 2014 by queerlefty

The announcement of this year’s Academy Awards nomination saw the return of an old(-ish) staple in the awards season debate. The “Best Actress in a Supporting Role” category honored Julia Roberts (August: Osage County), Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave), June … Continue reading →

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