20 Lesbian and Bisexual Comedy Movies, Ranked
Our team weighs in on some of the funniest and least funny love and friendship stories in lesbian cinematic history, from Saving Face to Life Partners and so many more!
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Thirsty Classics: “Je Tu Il Elle” Shows That Sad Gays Are Horny Too
I have absolutely no idea if Chantal Akerman would be delighted or horrified that I’ve written about her 1974 film in a way that, if successful, will lead you to 1) seek out the mental healthcare that you need, and 2) masturbate.
Outfest 2019: Michelle Hendley is a F*cking Star in “The More Things Change”
Instead of counting down the days to see if we get three lines on The L Word reboot, we should be counting down the days until Simone gets to turn this short into a full-season show.
Thirsty Classics: “Manji” Is the Most
My favorite type of queer cinema classic is the kind that constantly begs the question: Is this real? Is this a real movie? Is this a real movie made in (insert year)?
21 Lesbian and Bisexual Movies Based on a True Story, Ranked
From Lizzie to Frida to Battle of the Sexes to The Favourite, our team weighs in on 21 queer films that are based on true stories.
Thirsty Classics: “The Uninvited” Has Subtext! Lesbian Subtext!
“For those keeping score, this movie with no lesbians now has four lesbians. Two living, two dead. And now enters the fifth non-lesbian lesbian, the dykiest of the them all: Miss Holloway.”
Thirsty Classics: “The Children’s Hour” Is All About Shirley MacLaine’s Hair
“Shirley daydreams about their first meeting. “I remember thinking, What a pretty girl.” Later, Audrey kisses her cheek and Mary’s eyes widen. Mine do too.”
Kristen Stewart Kicks Ass, Looks Gay as Hell in the First “Charlie’s Angels” Trailer
A whole new Charlie’s Angels to make a whole new generation gay! Happy Pride!
“Men in Black: International” Review: Tessa Thompson Wears a Suit, Flirts With Women
Sadly, that’s also pretty much everything that makes Men in Black: International great.
Why Do So Many People Have Goodbye Horses as Their Tinder Anthem?
“When I first matched with the “Goodbye Horses” fans and asked them about it one said, “that buffalo bill scene is classic” and the other said, “I LOVE the song.” Then they both ghosted.”
Mindy Kaling’s “Late Night” Is a Rom-Com for Women Who Are in Love With Their Careers
Queer director Nisha Ganatra brings Kaling’s funny, biting, meta-critiquing script to life like a bright, slick, dazzling rom-com for women who fantasize more about their careers than they do about Mr. Darcy.
“The Perfection” Review: Nothing Will Prepare You For Allison Williams and Logan Browning’s Lesbian Horror Thriller
If you like lesbians and also body horror, this is the movie for you!
GLAAD: Movies Are Getting Better For Lesbian and Gay Characters, Staying Terrible for Trans and LGBTQ Kids’ Characters
GLAAD’s 2019 Studio Responsibility Index is here. Good news: Gay and lesbian rep is up. Bad news: Racial diversity is down, and trans rep remains at zero.
“Booksmart” Pushes Teen Comedies and Lesbian Movies to Hilarious New Heights
Booksmart honors, skewers, and completely transcends every genre it’s a part of.
“Booksmart” Preview: Watch the First 6 Minutes of Olivia Wilde’s Queer High School Buddy Comedy Right Now
The film opens in sneak peeks around the country today and in wide release next Friday.
“Wine Country” Review: A Hilarious Punch Drunk Gal Pal Comedy With a Lesbian BFF
Pell’s Val is a lesbian antique shop owner from Portland with a new set of knees and thirst for young love.
The 14 Most Heterophobic Movies of All Time
As a queer person, it’s a relief to watch work like this. It gives us permission to just be free, to just be queer, to just be ourselves. That’s what great queer cinema can accomplish.
Netflix’s “Wine Country” Exclusive Clip: Paula Pell’s Lesbian Val Falls For a Younger Woman
Amy Poehler’s punch-drunk gal pal comedy features longtime SNL writer Paula Pell as a lesbian vintage shop owner with a brand new knee and fresh desire to fall in love.
15 Gayest Moments From “Avengers: Endgame,” Which Was Great But Unfortunately Not Gay
I pulled these nuggets of little gold from all three hours of Endgame and I cannot wait to re-live them in obsessive, snarky detail with you!
“Daddy Issues” Is a Very Queer Very Good Movie
The first IMDb user review for Daddy Issues is titled “Heterophobic movie.” I cannot argue. I also cannot complain. May we blessed with an entire career of heterophobic movies from this properly queer filmmaker.