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BLUE MADONNA Borns It’s time to add another letter to the acronym of LGBTQ. That would be “A” for androgynous with Borns’ new CD titledBlue Madonna. He has a voice that starts out sounding like a woman but also ends up sounding like a man. Think of a reverse Alison Moyet as this musical artist is gender-free audibly. On an enticing and excit- ing second release, his unique voice and style blends perfectly with the innovative style and structure of the musical arrangements. Available now.


WRONG CREATURES Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Riding in with a tribal beat of intensity, BRMC peels out with tough, jagged and surf-haunted sounds. The band takes on a double-edged highway of angst, dreams, reality and pity. Their seventh album is a welcome return and the group drives hard in a cynical and observant force of punk and rock. It’s tough stuff and a journey through the skid marks of the heart. “Questions of Faith” is a major musical trip as just one of the songs onWrong Creatures. Available now.


GHOST LIGHT John McCutcheon Easy on the mind and thoughtful and relaxing on the heart, veteran of the folk and bluegrass musical world, John McCutcheon composes true and real reflections of life’s joys and journeys. His lyrics are meant to be listened to and appreciated to tone down the stress and unwind. Think of his work as aPrairie Home Companionwhen the heart longs for storytelling and not the current of a hectic beat. So relevant in these times when the simple things mean a lot. Available February 9.


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SEBASTIAN Romantic films involving three gay men are hard to come by. Two of the gay men are a couple and the third gay man is “Sebastian” cousin of one of the partners. Sexual attraction and the eternal battle between right and wrong come into play. Director, star and screenwriter James Fanizza presents his feature film debut and delivers an all-too-true scenario that deliv- ers romance, an attractive cast and not to dare ruin the plot but… “How dare you sleeping with my…? “


Available February 6.


TOM OF FINLAND: DADDY & THE MUSCLE ACADEMY Does an illustration from Tom of Finland turn you on? Those were the good old days of gay erotica; before it blasted through the internet. Filmmaker Ilppo Pohjola created a loving tribute to Tom of Finland’s art of the male pin-up in all its glory in this newly released Blu-ray edition. Tom’s drawings of gay men aren’t for everyone… Yet there is nothing wrong in his renderings of the homosexual allure of his work and his stature as an iconic artist. .


Available February 6.


A FANATIC HEART: BOB GELDOF ON W.B. YEATS William Butler Yeats. He was a poetry man who evoked a true passion for the people and ideals of the country of Ireland through his words and thoughts as a writer. Musician and human rights advocate Bob Geldof has got many things to say about Yeats. The documentary is filled with opinions, history and poetry readings with over two hours of additional footage and two recordings by Bono and Elvis Costello. Bob Geldof displays his true passion for the poetry of W.B. Yeats. Available February 9.


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MEMORIES AND MISADVENTURES Joely Fisher Actress, singer and director/producer Joely Fisher knows the ropes on fame, talent and all the elements which create stardom in the industry. The daughter of Connie Stevens and Eddie Fisher, she is aware first hand of living the Hollywood lifestyle; with all its ups and downs. Her autobiography is both self-aware, deprecatingly humorous and naturally heartfelt. It’s a true-life testimony so far of her life with all its sparkles, achievements and mishaps… yet it’s loving, honest and filled with gratitude.


GROWING UP FISHER: MUSINGS, Available now.


THE QUEER FANTASIES OF THE AMERICAN FAMILY SITCOM Tison Pugh Taking an in-depth look at how sexuality made its presence known in the evolution of television sitcoms, Tison Pugh examines the transformation of traditional family roles and how through these sitcoms, gay sexuality was also presented. It’s an ever-changing and long transition from being the butt of the joke to being in on the jokes and accepted on the TV screen. A rich history of traditional family values and the evolution of what is now known as “family” in all regards. Available February 27.


THE GAY GUIDE TO RELATIONSHIPS AMARI ICE What’s love got to do with it? In the pursuit of a long-lasting love, Amari Ice wants to cut to the chase and help gay men discover how to find love and create a lasting relationship. Learning from the mistakes made in the past to discovering when it’s the time to commit to even the tips on why most relationships fail, his wisdom on love in the 21st century is bound to help shoot an arrow in the right direction for love. Available February 27.


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