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Advocate, The, July 18, 2006
DVD
The Ellen Show: The Complete Series Available July 11 (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
After Ellen and before The Ellen DeGeneres Show came this underrated sitcom about a lesbian dot-commer (played by guess who) moving back home. This DVD includes six never-aired episodes.
Doctor Who: The Complete First Series Available July 4 (BBC America)
Science-fiction fans worldwide have hailed the return of the good doctor, particularly since this new version was written by Russell T. Davies, the creator of the original Queer as Folk.
Some Like it Hot: Collector's Edition Available July 18 (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
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The souped-up new edition of this cross-dressing comedy classic includes a new full-length commentary (featuring interviews with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon) and a trunkful of documentaries and featurettes. Maybe "nobody's perfect," but this movie--once voted the funniest film of all time--comes close.
MUSIC
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: Sinner
Now available (Blackheart Records)
The lesbian icon is in top form with her first studio album in over a decade. With her record label celebrating 25 years in business, our Joan has lots to rock about. In fact, she's rereleasing Joan Jett and the Blackhearts' entire catalog.
Chavela: Live at Carnegie Hall Now available (Silver Label)
If you don't know the great, proudly lesbian Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, you are a cultural illiterate. It's that simple. Making her Carnegie Hall debut at age 83, Chavela demonstrates just exactly what all those women--including Frida Kahlo--saw in her. Essential.
Karen Blixt: Spin This
Now available (HiFli Records)
The debut studio recording from a favorite California Bay Area jazz vocalist who swings with all-star instrumentalists and intriguing arrangements.
TV
Midnight Snack Returns July 7 (Sundance Channel)
Alan Cumming returns to host a third season of the Friday-night cult-movie show, which will include films by Gregg Araki, John Waters, David Lynch, Noam Gonick, Jess Franco, and others.
FILM
Wordplay Now playing (IFC Films)
A gay puzzle champion is one of many fascinating characters in this loving look at New York Times crossword creator Will Shortz and his devoted fan base.
BOOKS
The Passion of Mary Magdalen Now available (Monkfish)
If you're a Mists of Avalon type, you'll be thrilled with this sexy, woman-centric take on the life of Mary Magdalen, which imagines her as a Celtic warrior, a Roman whore, and a lesbian.
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