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The article presents an interview with lesbian writer and filmmaker Nicole Conn. When she met her partner Gwendolyn Baba in 1996, they fell in love and started a family days later. Though Conn did not want children at first, she gave in and the couple soon had two children. Nicholas, the younger of the children, was born prematurely and suffered from health problems.

Interviews the actress Catherine Deneuve. Why Deneuve prefers to act in French films; Information on attitudes towards gay people in France; Audience responses to Deneuve's character in the movie `Thieves.'

The article presents the conversation of the author with Jackie Warner, a lesbian actress and star of the television program Work Out. The author told Warner that Work Out is one of her favorite show. Warner reveals that most of her fans are middle-aged housewives. Warner also commented on the influence of television on people.

The article reviews several films and TV programs about women including "In Her Shoes," starring Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette, "Ugly Betty," starring America Ferrera and "Men In Trees," starring Anne Heche.

The article focuses on entertainment issues affecting the GLBT community in the U.S. It cites the impact of the selection of Rosie O'Donnell as host of the television program "The View" on the ratings of the show. Ellen DeGeneres has been selected to host the 79th Academy Awards. Richard Hatch, the gay winner of the reality television program "Survivor," has been convicted for tax evasion.

The article presents news briefs on television programs and motion pictures in the U.S. as of September 2006. The made for television movie titled Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story will be released on DVD on September 12. The film The Quiet, directed by Jamie Babbit and starring Elisha Cuthbert and Edit Falco will be shown in theaters in September.

The article reviews the lesbian-themed motion pictures "My Summer of Love," starring Emily Blunt and Nathalie Press, "Hearts Cracked Open," directed by Betsy Kalin, and "The Joy of Life," directed by Jenni Olsen.

The article presents an interview with film director and producer Lesli Klainberg. She details how Jenni Olsen showed her queer film collection deposited at the San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Archive. She discusses her interview with lesbian filmmaker Angela Robinson.

The article presents the author's reflection on queer films showing at the Outfest in Los Angeles, California during the month of July. The month of July has always meant Outfest. That was nineteen years ago and the author still mark Outfest in the calendar. But Outfest is not just Los Angeles' queer film fest, it is also Los Angeles oldest film fest--that is saying a lot considering Los Angeles is also home to the mainstream, straight Hollywood film industry.

The article focuses on several movies that are released on DVDs. The cast members for The Facts of Life are named, including Charlotte Rae, Nancy McKeon and Lisa Whelchel. The role of Annabeth Gish in the movie Gillery's Little Secret is mentioned. The story of the movie Rhiannon is also discussed.

The article presents an interview with Chastity Bono, a lesbian singer, journalist and gay rights activist. The singer explains that her decision to participate in the reality television program "Celebrity Fit Club" coincided with her willingness to deal with weight problem. Bono cites drug abuse as the main factor that contributed to her weight gain. She mentions that she went to Sierra Tucson to treat her addiction to OxyContin.

The article presents an interview with Mary Harron, director of the motion picture "The Notorious Bettie Page." Harron states that she decided to direct the film because of her interest in portraying a real life subject in an impressionistic and cinematic way. The director believes that the appeal of actress Bettie Page to lesbians can be attributed to her depiction of domination. She says that her objective for making the film is to give viewers a realistic view of the 1950s.

The article presents an interview with lesbian singer and songwriter Alyson. The singer states that musicians Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer were her musical influences. Alyson recalls her passion to music during her childhood years. She shares that her song "Nothing More to Say" was inspired by a broken relationship.

The article provides information on several motion pictures of interest to the GLBT community including "Basic Instinct 2," starring Sharon Stone, "The Notorious Bettie Page," starring Gretchen Mol and "Adam and Steve," directed by Craig Chester.

The article offers news briefs concerning mass media of interest to gays and lesbians. Nominees for the 78th Academy Awards include the movie Brokeback Mountain. The television program The L Word has been picked up by Showtime for a fourth season. Stage actress Laurie Metcalf will be appearing at The Third Stage Company through April 2006.

This article reviews the motion pictures "The Journey," directed by Ligy J. Pullappally and starring Sahasini V. Nair and "Imagine Me and You," starring Lena Heady and Piper Perabo.

The article presents an interview with television actress and singer Lucy Lawless. She shares her experiences in performing at the Gay Pride Festival in Los Angeles, California. She states that she is a fan of singer Nina Simone. She expresses her admiration for the gay community.

The article reviews several motion pictures including "Unveiled," starring Jasmin Tabatabai and Anneke Kim Sarnau, "Little Man," directed by Nicole Conn and "Ellie Parker," directed by Scott Coffey and starring Naomi Watts.

Reviews a listing of lesbian-themed motion pictures which were released in 1997 in the United States.