Dolly Parton Gifts Brigitte Bandit a Signed Guitar

The local drag performer calls herself the “Dolly of ATX”

"...week when Dolly Parton sent local drag performer Brigitte Bandit a signed guitar...."

Jan. 3, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Bandit Queen

"...Following that, she is kidnapped by a gang of bandits and, again, raped. She wins the respect and love..."

Sept. 29, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...do not fucking play! Make some noise for Brigitte Bandit!”..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Burt Reynolds and The Bandit

Doc chronicles the making of a classic

"...When Needham became a director for Smokey and the Bandit, he made Reynolds a household name. Together, documentarian Jesse..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bandit Love

Good wine and thugs, in translation

"...Bandit Loveby Massimo Carlotto; translated by Antony Shugaar Europa Editions,..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Books Review by Katherine Smith

Safety Not Guaranteed

Love and time travel commingle in this debut feature which stars Aubrey Plaza and Mark Duplass.

"...spanner-in-the-works allusion to normal life, total loss, and tentative love is what makes the film flow as well and..."

June 15, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Qmmunity: A Real Scream

Brigitte Bandit envisions an Elvira movie marathon as a drag show. Plus: What's your favorite scary movie?

"...choose just one scary feature film to pin our love to. LGBTQ folks and horror movies have at least..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Leading the Drag Revolution

Vanguard showrunner Hermajestie the Hung talks challenging bigots & creating a space “ruled by love and governed by freaks”

"...Step into what Hermajestie calls "a space ruled by love and governed by freaks," and find true artistic drag..."

April 29, 2022 Column by James Scott

'Derby Baby' Growing Up in Public

New doc tracks the complex adolescence of Roller Derby

"...of Roller Derby doc Derby Baby: A Story of Love, Addiction and Rink Rash, the overtime was as long..."

Jan. 6, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: A Sis With a Fist

Sister Fisters event group plans their fifth annual Halloween party with an eye toward encouraging queer talent

"...curating and scouting new talent," De Leon says. "I love forming new relationships with the queer people I work..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by James Scott

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...legend. Burt Reynolds (subject of documentary spotlight title The Bandit) will intro a screening of the unmatched madness of..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...as a grief-stricken investment banker in Demolition, and the love affair of Burt Reynolds and Hal Needham finally comes..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

A Little Eclectic

Texas Documentary Tour brings Immy Humes to town.

"...for this film by then-first-time director Immy Humes include Bandit the dog (in the pit bull family), the Connecticut..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...criticism this year, though! Why not combine my personal love for movies and the fact that I'm a gay..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Record Reviews

"...Me to Come Down," her vow to commit to love, Rigby flaunts exhilarating resolve. "20 Questions" could be the..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Music Review

Qmmunity: Season of the Homoscopes

Change is the name of the game this week in Austin’s queer event horoscopes

"...where you can effect change by tapping into a love for and from your LGBTQ community. Remember the Garfield..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Board Certified

Qmmunity rounds up notices from Austin's queer community calling for music, art, and more

"...aged notices searching for lost dogs, roommates, and true love is a notice from community-run org Gender Unbound. They're..."

March 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...Hey, kids – comics! You read ’em, you love ’em, and now you can learn how to make..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Qmmunity: Clowning Around

Queer embarrassment artist Andie Flores brings her show about "a clown idiot" to Crashbox

"...there's some future version of you that deserves more love somehow," she says, "and about wondering how much emotional..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Prep for Pride

Everyone loves a girlie with a plan, so make one for Austin Pride with these suggestions

"...artists whose work "beautifully captured these moments of joy, love, and pride in their identities." Sat., Aug. 5, 6-9pm...."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: A Book of One’s Own

Queer book releases from this June, perfect for building a tiny Borrower house

"...Kingdom Drag royals Alexander the Great, Brigitte Bandit, and Channing Ate'Em are joined by new royal cast..."

June 30, 2023 Column by James Scott

Gay Place: One Queered Up Year

This way a gay, that way a gay: Steer here, queers

"...far (keep checking back): Ting Tings, Tove Lo, Clear Bandit, Melanie Martinez, Elle King, Ivy Levan, and Jess Glynne,..."

March 20, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride

Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events

"...Sir Rat's Leather & Gear celebrates six years of love, leather, and community. The local guiding lights of gear..."

June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott

Gay Place

Through a queer lens, brightly

"...Moon Honey Like a heart-on collision between Rasputina and Love (of the Arthur Lee variety), this NOLA via L.A...."

March 20, 2015 Column

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...of Austin winner the Austin Eagle invites all leather lovers to their full-weekend schedule of events – all of..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...that this is my favorite ride in Austin. I love pedaling amongst a wide slice of weirdos – some..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Qmmunity: Quntry & Western

DJ Boi Orbison lassos queer country nostalgia with Neon Rainbows

"...the Gay Ole Opry Drag Show hosted by Brigitte Bandit, who Edwards shouts out for her fun show lineups...."

April 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Scorpio Season

For the Qmmunity editor's birthday, have an extra helping of queer events with yer slice of b-day cake

"...Additional fun facts about me: I love anime, and my top three are Revolutionary Girl Utena,..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Column by James Scott

Sinnerfold Delivers a Whammy

Texas Rollergirls pay tribute to smartest, toughest and fastest

"...the Year: Polly Gone Pivot of the Year: Luce Bandit League MVP: Killbox Rookie of the Year: Flash Gorgeous..."

Jan. 23, 2013 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Hit & Run

Dax Shepard's sophomore directorial feature is a mixture of earnest and romantic road movie, high-octane chase picture, and slapstick comedy.

"...& Run is nothing if not turbocharged. Shepard's well-documented love of vehicular speed is on full display. While the..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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