Remains of the Day (02/04)

DNA: When a thirst-trap king writes a book to his BFF.

MetroWeekly: HRC to lay off 20 percent of its staff

The74Million: Even in states where you’re supposed to "say gay," fear often outweighs the law

The Caftan Chronicles: Longtime activist Cleve Jones wants us to find a way to fight back that brings us joy

The Advocate: When same-sex marriage is back to not being legal in all 50 states, you'll have Kim Davis -- and the 2016 electorate -- to thank

SDE: A fascinating interview with Nick Heyward about the making of "North of a Miracle," which was meant to be Haircut One Hundred's sophomore album

Page Six: Think it's safe to say "Emily in Paris" star Lily Collins has daddy issues

BA Herald: Poor Argentina. God bless them for (still) trying, which is more than I can say for me

Variety: "Sauna" places two young, sympathetic gay men -- a naive jock and a trans student -- in a relationship that exposes the gulf between them

Boy Culture: Teri Noel Towe, classical music expert and photographer, dies at 76

Blobby's Blog: "It's kind of his fault. He opened with, 'how are things going.....?'  I mean, c'mon! It's almost like he was asking for it."

The Guardian: "Brokeback Mountain" at 20

Attitude: Ten erotic images that explore the voyeuristic world of an Athens gay cinema

Bang: Yes, people are still praying not to be gay

People: Meryl Streep’s daughter Louisa Jacobson says she received a lot of support when she came out last year: "I am so lucky"

Hot Cat of the Day: Say hello to Hammy! 

Boystack: "Gay New York 1970s and 80s" founder Michael Hawke Morris is making history

Postcard from the desert

My pal Hank Plante writes: 

FYI, I was honored to introduce these Hollywood heavyweights on stage here in Palm Springs last night. 

Shown are Oscar nominated screenwriter & director Ron Nyswaner (screenwriter of "Philadelphia," "My Policeman" and so many other films and creator of "Fellow Travelers"), celebrity photographer Michael Childers (film producer and photographer for Andy Warhol's original "Interview" Magazine) and Dave Karger, best-selling author and host of TCM Classic Movies, and myself (six Emmys and a Peabody).  

Ron, Michael & Dave had a smart, on stage discussion of the film "Sunday Bloody Sunday" before its screening last night. The film was directed by Michael Childers' late husband, Oscar winner John Schlesinger. One little freeze frame of a night in our town.

Sounds like quite an evening!