On the new episode of HollywoodRemixed, TheLWordGenQ showrunner MarjaLewisRyan discusses what makes the new version of the series different from the original Listen/Subscribe on Apple: Stream on Spotify:
Each week, hosts Rebecca Sun and Rebecca Ford explore a type of character or story that traditionally has been underrepresented or misrepresented in pop culture, and interview a special guest whose work exemplifies a new breakthrough in representation. Each episode is dedicated to a single theme, revisiting groundbreaking classics and introducing listeners to hidden gems, in order to better understand how film and television in the past have shaped progress in the present.
In episode five, “Generation Q: Talking TV Lesbian Evolution With the Showrunner of the New L Word,” debuting Dec. 4, the Rebeccas explore television’s changing portrayal of same-sex attraction and intimacy between women. Lesbian representation on television has come a long way since TV’s first same-sex kiss between two women, on a 1991 episode of NBC’s. Just look at Ellen DeGeneres in 1997, whose simultaneous sitcom and real-life coming-out made headlines around the globe , and DeGeneres in 2019, TV’s ruling daytime queen and go-to host for feel-good, family friendly programming. In the intervening decades, depictions of female-female attraction and intimacy ranged from coy to ratings stunts .
In 2004, Showtime premiered the first television series centering on an ensemble of gay women. It was a landmark show but, like any trailblazer, an imperfect one that often cracked under the burden of authentically representing a diverse and marginalized community. Fifteen years later,Generation Q revival builds upon the legacy of its predecessor, namely through exploring the varied experiences of lesbians of color as well as trans people ., and subscribe on your preferred podcasting platform. In the coming weeks, the Rebeccas will welcome the team behind A&E’s award-winning unscripted seriesstar John Boyega about race in outer space. And check out our first four episodes, featuring
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘The L Word: Generation Q’s’ Fortune Feimster on How ‘The L Word’ Inspired Her Coming OutAs the iconic “L Word” returned to the small screen in the form of a new spinoff titled “The L Word: Generation Q,” with a premiere celebration at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on…
Read more »
‘The Politician,’ ‘L Word: Generation Q,’ ‘This Is Us’ Casting Requires Creative CollaborationAs the amount of premium content continues to steadily grow across the small screen, so too does the demand for casting directors to fill new roles with the best performers, be they big names or fr…
Read more »
Jillian Mercado Cast in 'The L Word: Generation Q''The L Word: Generation Q' premieres December 8.
Read more »
TV Ratings: ‘Jack Ryan’ Season 2 Averaging 4.6 Million Viewers, Per Nielsen“Jack Ryan” season 2 could well be one of Amazon’s most-watched shows. According to Nielsen measurements, the show’s sophomore outing has an average minute audience of over …
Read more »
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Adds Jillian Mercado In Recurring RoleEXCLUSIVE: Jillian Mercado is set to make her scripted television debut of the forthcoming The L Word: Generation Q, which will premiere December 8 at 10 pm ET/PT on Showtime. Mercado is set to pla…
Read more »
Toddler from 'best Christmas advert of 2019' causes havoc during interviewTwo-year old Arthur Jones became an internet sensation overnight after starring in Hafod Hardware's £100 budget TV advert that rivals John Lewis and M&S
Read more »