Category: Features

In recent years, film and television have begun to feature more LGBTQIA+ stories, though authentic representation is still far from the norm. One theme that has been explored time and time again is the coming-out experience, a rite of passage in which queer people publicly declare their identity to the world. While coming out is universal in theory, each person’s experience is different, ranging from uplifting to painful to downright messy. These moments have been vividly captured across a variety of shows and films, from Heartstopper and Buffy the Vampire…

In a year already marked by many challenges, 2026 has also been defined by a series of heartbreaking losses. The LGBTQIA+ community has said goodbye to beloved, trailblazing entertainers and storytellers, as well as outspoken allies who consistently used their platforms to advocate for equality. Their work made audiences laugh, feel seen, and, in many cases, feel less alone. Here, we remember the LGBTQIA+ icons and allies who have passed away this year and the legacies they leave behind. Rick Garcia Rick Garcia died of heart failure on 12 January…