Category: LGBT issues
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Theatre Review: One Year Itch
“One Year Itch” is the great new LGBTQ comedy by writer and director Andrew Phipps, with an all-female and non-binary cast. It recently played a run at Barons Court Theatre, which I was invited along to watch and review.
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Book Review: Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee
Sher Lee’s debut YA romcom novel “Fake Dates and Mooncakes” offers LGBTQ and ESEA representation as well as cultural education, whilst allowing fluffy escapism from reality. Read my full review here.
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Book Review: “Boy Like Me” by Simon James Green
Renowned queer YA author Simon James Green’s latest and most personal novel “Boy Like Me” is a must-read for those who want a politically-charged and emotional story that highlights the realities of living through the Section 28 era.
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Film Review: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” is the latest but probably not last biopic retelling the life of Whitney Houston, but it’s certainly perhaps one of the frankest and closest to the truths about her that we may get. If you’re a fan of the greatest singer of all time, this…
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My Top 10 favourite LGBTQ anthems by Christina Aguilera
As we bow out Pride Month, much has gone on in the world surrounding LGBTQ issues and rights to reflect upon. But as ever, gay icon Christina Aguilera also reaffirmed her support for the community with her jaw-dropping performance at LA Pride. To commemorate and thank her for said support,…
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Tan’s Travel Guide: Copenhagen
Are you looking for a city break that has plenty to see and do in and around it? With something to see and do for everyone, Copenhagen is definitely a place to check out.
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Asian Representation and Everything Everywhere All at Once
It’s truly a complex and bizarre film with plenty of nuances and emotion, but “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is more than just a multiversal movie made to boggle the mind. It’s another step forward for Asian representation on the big Hollywood screen, exploring as many multi-faceted Asian diaspora identities…
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Pride Month: “Sorry, Nenek” – a short story
“Sorry, Nenek” is another short story written by myself about a British-born half-Malaysian and half-Chinese gay man returning to Malaysia with his boyfriend. But how will his Malay grandma react to their visit? This short story is the first of two I will be posting here on Tan’s Topics this…
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Book Review: “Gay Club!” by Simon James Green
Simon James Green is fast becoming a popular name in YA novels, especially those with an LGBTQ focus. He may cause some controversy in schools, but his passion and refusal to stop for visibility and making a change is admirable. His latest book, the politically-charged but still funny and emotional…
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