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On This Gay Day: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ was released

‘The Wizard of Oz’ was released in 1939  Iconic film The Wizard of Oz made it’s debut on this day in 1939. The film became a favourite of the queer communities around the world, leading to the code phrase ‘friend of Dorothy’. The adaptation of Frank L Baum’s 1900 novel was a success when it was first […]

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$1.56 Million for a dress! Oh My!

$1.56 Million for a dress! Oh My!

Christmas is coming and it can be difficult buying gifts, what do you get a ‘friend of Dorothy’ who already has everything they need. How about Dorothy’s dress? Yes, the dress Judy Garland wore in the ‘Wizard of Oz’ has just sold at auction for US$1.56 million. The dress is not unique though, it’s one […]

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