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What to Watch: Singing twinks<\/a>, Ian McKellen\u2019s spilled tea, Mr. Rogers & Mark Ruffalo on a crusade<\/b><\/p>\n

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Stepping out on a movie date this weekend? Netflix and chillin? Whatever your entertainment needs, we got your back (and hopefully your mind) with Queerty\u2019s weekly \u201cCulture Club\u201d column with some of the highlights of new releases, streaming shows, classics worth revisiting, and what to drink while you watch.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Step-Out: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director Marielle Heller<\/a> (Can You Ever Forgive Me<\/i>) <\/i>continues her winning streak with this new film that features Oscar-winner Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers. Less a biopic of Fred Rogers than a story of his inspirational legacy, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood<\/i><\/a> focuses on a reporter named Lloyd (Matthew Rhys) who gets hired to write a profile on Rogers. The simple assignment turns into a life-changing experience as Rogers\u2019 sincerity erodes Lloyd\u2019s cynicism, and forces him to face his complicated feelings for his wife (Susan Kelechi Watson) and alcoholic father (Chris Cooper). Hanks and Rhys give touching, effective performances, though Cooper steals the movie with a performance so powerful he might just land himself another Oscar. In short, don\u2019t miss it.<\/p>\n

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In theatres November 22.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Buzz: Dark Waters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Queer director Todd Haynes<\/a> returns with this true story environmental thriller in the vein of The Insider<\/i> and Erin Brockovich<\/i>. Mark Ruffalo gives one of his best performances as Rob Bilott,<\/a> a lawyer who stumbles onto a pattern of sickness and death linked to the chemical company DuPont. Anne Hathaway<\/a> and Tim Robbins also star, though the movie belongs to Ruffalo\u2019s paranoid everyman, and to Haynes himself, who displays a hereto unseen talent for suspense, tension and commercial storytelling. Dark Waters<\/i> might just be one of the best films of the year, so make sure to check it out.<\/p>\n

Opens in select theatres November 22. A wider release will follow November 27.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Stream: Dolly Parton\u2019s America<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to her delightful new Netflix offering, Heartstrings<\/i><\/a>, Ms. Parton has launched her own podcast discussing her life, career, artistry and views on living in\u2014you guessed it\u2014America. This week\u2019s episode, entitled \u201cThe One and Only For Me, Jolene\u201d documents Parton\u2019s relationship with the queer community, how and why she became a queer icon, and how she feels about her LGBTQ fans. It\u2019s a must for Dolly fans, and a fascinating look at how her acceptance has made inroads for queer people in some surprising places.<\/p>\n

Streams on YouTube, Spotify and iTunes. New episodes release every Tuesday.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Read: Ian McKellen \u2013 A Biography<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s about damn time. Writer Gary O\u2019Connor finally<\/i> does what somebody should have done years ago: penned a biography of Ian McKellen<\/a>. Needless to say, McKellen is both one of the greatest actors in the world and a pioneer for LGBTQ rights, having come out back in the 1980s. O\u2019Connor traces McKellen\u2019s rise as a Shakespearean actor, his transition to film and his explosion as a megastar, as well as some sensitive episodes from Sir Ian\u2019s personal life. McKellen fascinates us on the screen. O\u2019Connor\u2019s biography makes us realize that McKellen\u2019s life is just as interesting.<\/p>\n

In bookstores November 26.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Spin: Twinkids \u2013 Lizard House<\/strong><\/p>\n

Queer electropop duo Twinkids<\/a> (so is that Twin KIDS or Twink IDS? We like the latter.) drop their new EP this week, Lizard House<\/i>, featuring some delightful synthesized dance tracks with a homoerotic slant. Our favorite: the first single \u201cPscyho,\u201d a neo-new wave jam about a break-up. It strikes a good balance between a chill-out tune and a poppy driving song. That, along with a certain sensuality to the melody, makes it catchy, sexy fun.<\/p>\n

Streams on Soundcloud November 22.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Jam: Jakk Fynn \u2013 Fire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking of queer artists, trans<\/a>-Latinx artist Jakk Fynn drops his latest single this week, a mediation and indictment on the restrictions of societal gender norms. The video<\/a> for \u201cFire\u201d depicts an Orwellian dystopia where people are labeled and forced into different categories. The \u201cfire,\u201d therefore, is the undeniable urge to accept inner impulses to explore sex<\/a> and gender outside of societal constraints. Call it political pop music; a tune that deserves a listen.<\/p>\n

Streams on YouTube.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Sip: Dark and Stormy<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In honor of\u00a0Dark Waters,\u00a0<\/em>this week we\u2019re recommending a potent and delicious rum drink which will make you nice and relaxed, as well as aroused in just the right way.<\/p>\n