Dustin Lance Black

Virginia

The Gay Films That Changed People's Lives

I'm in today's Times in a piece that asks various LGBT notables for the gay film that changed their lives. Playwright Paula Vogel said Go Fish, designer John Bartlett picked Querelle, and writer Dustin Lance Black went for My Own Private Idaho. And me?

I Saw J. Edgar And I Have The Gay Details!

​SPOILER ALERT! I liked J. Edgar, the Clint Eastwood directed flick, written by Dustin Lance Black, about controversial crime fighter J. Edgar Hoover, played by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Great Man Theories: Clint Eastwood on J. Edgar

​SPOILER ALERT! I liked J. Edgar, the Clint Eastwood directed flick, written by Dustin Lance Black, about controversial crime fighter J. Edgar Hoover, played by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Cheyenne Jackson Discusses His Future On Glee--And Getting Checked Out At The Gym

He acts, he sings, and he even talks—with me! By Michael Musto

Barack Obama Kicks Don't Ask, Don't Tell to the Curb

​We've been following Don't Ask, Don't Tell since Senator Barack Obama was campaigning on its repeal. After all these years, watching the ceremony in which he kicked it to the curb, in person, was a special kind of early Christmas gift. The event was not held at the White House, but in an aud ... More >>

Ken Mehlman: GOP Biggie Moves From the Dark Side to Chelsea

Ken Mehlman "is the most powerful Republican in history to identify as gay," Marc Ambinder boldly asserts in his lengthy outing of George W. Bush's campaign manager and the onetime head of the Republican National Committee. But will the new convert be welcomed with open arms in the streets of Chels ... More >>

Harvey Milk's Birthday: Chatting with Cleve Jones

Tomorrow is Harvey Milk's birthday. It's an official holiday in California for the first time (signed into law last year by the Terminator), and will be marked here in the city by a march beginning at the GLBT Center at noon. Runnin' Scared spoke to the real-life Cleve Jones on the phone (portr ... More >>

Oscar Winner Turned Away From Gay Beer Hall!

Academy Awards heads-up: Basterds and biopsies.

What's Your Favorite Perez Hilton Scandal?

All in just the last few months, my spiritual godchild Perez Hilton landed in three massive controversies that have made him way more interesting a gossip subject than the people he blogs about. So what's your fave Perez scandal: *His asking Miss USA contestant Carrie Prejean about gay marriage, t ... More >>

Pride March

All in just the last few months, my spiritual godchild Perez Hilton landed in three massive controversies that have made him way more interesting a gossip subject than the people he blogs about. So what's your fave Perez scandal: *His asking Miss USA contestant Carrie Prejean about gay marriage, t ... More >>

It's Oscar Night: The Liveblog!

Welcome to the Village Voice's not-really-annual Oscar liveblog! Feel the electricity. Not sure if you've heard, but: This year's Academy Awards will be UNLIKE ANY YOU'VE EVER SEEN BEFORE! First of all: They've hired an architect to design the set. Money well spent. Next: Taking a page from The M ... More >>

Why Milk Stars a Hetero!

Plus, singer-dancer Chita Rivera, drag queen Linda Simpson, and "Boys Gone Wild" at Mr. Black

Jon Voight Confronted About McCain!

Baggage from Marc Jacobs, Josh Brolin's take on Harvey's killer.

Gus Van Sant's Milk Recaptures Californian Intolerance at Exactly the Right Time

Proposition hate

BREAKING BARRIERS

A discussion on Harvey Milk’s battle