By Phil Gambone
Deftly-plotted, Countries of Origin is an impressive debut novel. It features a varied, and sharply-drawn, cast of characters. Fuentes’ prose is genial and engaging.
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The name Groucho Marx may instantly resonate with some, and be a mystery to others. It’s been over 40 years since his passing in 1977, yet his influence on comedy, the variety show concept, and vaudeville remain. For nearly the same amount of time, actor Frank Ferrente has brought one of his heroes to life with his one-man show An Evening with Groucho, playing at Stage West until…
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By David R. Slayton
Genre fiction, and adult fantasy especially, has long been the territory of straight, white cisgender men. There are cracks in that wall now. It no longer seems an unassailable tower, but growing up how and when I did, I could not find myself there, in a genre I loved.
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Crave revealed today the fierce and fabulous cast of Canada’s Drag Race Season 4, premiering Thursday, Nov. 16 at 9 p.m. ET. Featuring 11 Canadian queens, the nine-episode season promises to serve more unforgettable runway looks, lip-sync slay offs, a killer snatch game, a sickening Rusical, and includes some new game-changing, competition twists that will have fans gooped and gagged. Available to Canadian audiences in English and French, new episodes of CANADA’S DRAG RACE drop Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on Crave. Season 4 is also set to launch simultaneously on World of Wonder’s SVOD platform WOW Presents Plus, in the U.S. and in more than 160 countries around the world.
Queen of the North Brooke Lynn Hytes, celebrity stylist and TV personality Brad Goreski, and ETALK senior correspondent Traci Melchor return as resident judges, and are once again joined by guest judges and special guests throughout the season. Competing for the title of Canada’s Next Drag Superstar, and a $100,000 grand prize, CANADA’S DRAG RACE tracks Canadian drag artists as they vie for the title of "Canada’s Next Drag Superstar." Each episode tests their limits by having them compete in singing, dancing, acting, impersonation, design, and improvisation challenges. Competitors are eliminated until one queen is left standing with the crown, scepter, and coveted title. Throughout their journey to the crown, the queens showcase the importance of celebrating everyone’s Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent.
Canada, meet the iconic and awe-inspiring Season 4 queens who are ready to compete and carry on the legacy of previous winners, Priyanka, Icesis Couture, and Gisèle Lullaby:
Aimee Yonce Shennel Age: 31 (Ottawa, Ont.) Pronouns: she/her…
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By Risa Denenberg
Minnie Bruce Pratt—cherished poet, teacher, and activist in the LGBTQ+ community—died on July 2. I learned about it on Facebook, and found it devastating. I owe a lot to this courageous woman. She was important to so many, and will be tremendously missed.
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