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‘The LEGO Batman Movie’ accused of ‘pro-gay propaganda’

Christian bloggers believe the film promotes gay adoption

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(Screenshot via YouTube.)

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“The LEGO Batman Movie” is being accused of “pro-gay propaganda” by right-wing Christian bloggers.

In the film, Bruce Wayne adopts Dick Grayson, who becomes Robin. Dick seems to believe that he has been adopted by two dads because he doesn’t know that Bruce Wayne and Batman are the same person. Eventually, it’s revealed Dick knew Batman’s true identity all along but for some Christian writers, the joke was all part of a pro-gay agenda.

John-Henry Westen, editor-in-chief of “pro-life” and “pro-family” website LifeSiteNews, wrote a scathing review of the film titled “BEWARE: LEGO Batman movie promotes gay adoption,” that didn’t take kindly to the two dads premise of the film.

“Yesterday, I caught the new Lego Batman movie and boy did it disappoint! It was chock full of pro-gay propaganda. Think the sexual innuendo of the Flintstones minus the real humor. It seemed the creators were so anxious to subtly indoctrinate the little ones into the gender ideology that making it humorous came as a distant second thought,” Westen writes.

ā€œThe filmā€™s humor gets lost in the pro-homosexuality promotion of ā€˜Bat-Dadā€™ and ā€˜Bruce-Dad,'” Westen continues.

Westen also refers to another review of the film byĀ Michael Hamilton of PJ Media. Hamilton had similar issues with the film saying it contained ā€œorphan adoption by two dads, homoerotic attraction, and penis jokesā€.

“Few parents and fewer kids will question any of it, because thereā€™s a way to interpret all of it as technically innocent,” Hamilton writes in his review. “Thatā€™s what makes these messages subliminal (and potentially powerful). LEGO Batman makes them seem plain as vanilla and American as apple pie.”

“The LEGO Batman Movie” is currently in theaters.

 

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Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth

Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party

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Sarah McBride is scheduled to deliver keynote remarks at the Bladeā€™s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party on May 17 in Rehoboth Beach. (Washington Blade file photo by Daniel Truitt)

The Washington Bladeā€™s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del. 

Itā€™s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nationā€™s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).

McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three ā€” Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall ā€” are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochesterā€™s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth. 

Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Bladeā€™s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sothebyā€™s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.

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Andy Cohen coming to D.C.

‘Real Housewives’ producer to return to Sixth & I

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Andy Cohen, executive producer of ā€œThe Real Housewivesā€ franchise and host of ā€œWatch What Happens Live,ā€ will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.

This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, ā€œThe Daddy Diaries,ā€ talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.

Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from ā€œThe Real Housewivesā€ in congressional hearings.

Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite. 

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Want to dance for a good cause?

Artists Mercedes and Desto host a queer party

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ā€œHerses- Purse Frist Extravaganzaā€ will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

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