When Hannah Gadsby entered a deal at Netflix in 2022 with the goal of broadening “a notoriously transphobic industry,” they set plans for a multi-comic special featuring genderqueer comics from around the globe. Now titled “Gender Agenda,” that project will debut on March 5 with a lineup of seven performers.
With Gadsby as curator and host, “Gender Agenda” will give the stage to Jes Tom, Alok, Asha Ward, Chloe Petts, DeAnne Smith, Krishna Istha and Mx. Dahlia Belle.
Tom has written for Max’s “Our Flag Means Death” and recently wrapped the off-Broadway run of “Less Lonely,” their one-person show presented by Elliot Page. Alok headlined the NYC Comedy Festival in 2021, and has appeared in unscripted series such as Hulu’s “Planet Sex” with Cara Delevigne and Netflix’s “Getting Curious” with Jonathan Van Ness. Ward is best known for being the youngest-ever writer for “Saturday Night Live.” Petts is currently touring...
With Gadsby as curator and host, “Gender Agenda” will give the stage to Jes Tom, Alok, Asha Ward, Chloe Petts, DeAnne Smith, Krishna Istha and Mx. Dahlia Belle.
Tom has written for Max’s “Our Flag Means Death” and recently wrapped the off-Broadway run of “Less Lonely,” their one-person show presented by Elliot Page. Alok headlined the NYC Comedy Festival in 2021, and has appeared in unscripted series such as Hulu’s “Planet Sex” with Cara Delevigne and Netflix’s “Getting Curious” with Jonathan Van Ness. Ward is best known for being the youngest-ever writer for “Saturday Night Live.” Petts is currently touring...
- 2/12/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
The streaming landscape is as crowded as ever this week. Apple TV+ has a new series from the team behind "Gossip Girl," a murder mystery called "City on Fire." Netflix is bringing back the fab five for season 7(!) of "Queer Eye." Meanwhile, Pete Davidson is getting confessional in the semi-autobiographical comedy "Bupkis," and "Spider-Man: Homecoming" is finally swinging its way towards Disney+.
If you burn through "Queer Eye," make sure to check out "Getting Curious," which puts Jonathan Van Ness' sunny spin on the educational show format. "City on Fire" stars can also be spotted in recent cult favorite teens shows "Generation" and "I Am Not Okay With This."
Have you heard about the Writers Guild of America strike? Round out the week with some essential strike-related viewing: "Harlan County, U.S.A." is a classic documentary streaming on HBO Max, while the workplace sitcom "Superstore" adds comedy to a labor movement plotline.
If you burn through "Queer Eye," make sure to check out "Getting Curious," which puts Jonathan Van Ness' sunny spin on the educational show format. "City on Fire" stars can also be spotted in recent cult favorite teens shows "Generation" and "I Am Not Okay With This."
Have you heard about the Writers Guild of America strike? Round out the week with some essential strike-related viewing: "Harlan County, U.S.A." is a classic documentary streaming on HBO Max, while the workplace sitcom "Superstore" adds comedy to a labor movement plotline.
- 5/9/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
I totally adore Jonathan Van Ness. Not only is he a grooming extraordinaire, he’s also a very astute and sweet person. The “Queer Eye” veteran is embarking on a new Netflix show based on his podcast “Getting Curious.” Every episode, we see Jvn explore his curiosity from insects to ice skating and everything in
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- 2/1/2022
- by manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
“Queer Eye” star Jonathan Van Ness is embarking on a solo journey on Netflix, exploring a wide range of topics that fascinate them in the new series, “Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness.”
Across the show’s six-episode Season 1 run (which debuted on the streamer Friday), Van Ness is driven to seek out more information and have conversations about a host of topics that pique their interest. Among them is the premiere episode, titled “Are Bugs Gorgeous or Gross?” Another episode focuses on hair, which involves a serious hair-story look into the follicle fashions of the Romans. They explore figure skating, the chemical-related reasons we love snack foods, and one episode asks, “Can We Say Bye-Bye to the Binary,” where Van Ness explores “why systems of power are threatened by gender nonconformity.” Van Ness said they found deeply impactful moments throughout filming the show.
“I think that the episode ‘Can...
Across the show’s six-episode Season 1 run (which debuted on the streamer Friday), Van Ness is driven to seek out more information and have conversations about a host of topics that pique their interest. Among them is the premiere episode, titled “Are Bugs Gorgeous or Gross?” Another episode focuses on hair, which involves a serious hair-story look into the follicle fashions of the Romans. They explore figure skating, the chemical-related reasons we love snack foods, and one episode asks, “Can We Say Bye-Bye to the Binary,” where Van Ness explores “why systems of power are threatened by gender nonconformity.” Van Ness said they found deeply impactful moments throughout filming the show.
“I think that the episode ‘Can...
- 1/28/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Photo: Jonathan Van Ness Jonathan Van Ness’ wildly successful podcast has led to an introspective Netflix series, ‘Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness,’ that will satisfy truth-seeking audiences and already-fans of the Emmy winning television show, ‘Queer Eye.’ Van Ness’ magnetic and authentic personality offers a delightful narrative that features various experts who share their knowledge through interview and real-life scenarios. It will be a visual representation of their podcast, ‘Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness’ and provide more detailed accounts on a range of topics that will surely appeal to audiences with different interests. It’s a collective effort to bring to light many issues and solve the riddle of many mysteries that plague our society. Related article: Exclusive: 'Dune' Full Commentary, Reactions, Making Of - Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac Related article: 'No Time to Die' Full Commentary, Behind the Scenes & Reactions, Daniel Craig,...
- 1/28/2022
- by Gina Michele Yaniz
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
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