An Ode to Kristen Stewart’s Nervous Tics
Kristen Stewart’s nervous tics are not just her signature. They’re also the element that grounds each of her characters in reality.
“Mulholland Drive” and the Power That Lurks in the Shadows
David Lynch’s 2001 masterpiece has a thematic core that has been largely ignored.
The Problem Isn’t Lily Gladstone’s Oscar Loss — It’s What Comes Next
Lily Gladstone’s Oscar loss tells a story about where the industry is at in its judgments of art and its desire for inclusion. But it doesn’t have to be the only story told.
Todd Haynes’ Cinema of Sight
May December is a thesis statement of sorts for Haynes’ entire filmography.
Oscars 2024: Two Queers Discuss the Honestly Very Gay 96th Academy Awards
It’s time for our fifth annual Oscars chat and this is the best batch of films we’ve ever discussed! Join us as we journey through all the Best Picture nominees in anticipation of the 2024 Oscars ceremony.
‘American Fiction’ Was Never About Its Satire
Despite what many reviews — and even its own PR campaign — might say, American Fiction is not very interested in white people at all.
Bad Movies From the 2000s I Loved Because Two Women Make Out
Here’s the thing about bad movies between 2004 and 2006: A lot of them featured women making out.
In “Past Lives,” It Really Is All on the Page
If you have yet to see Past Lives, you should watch it as soon as possible. But I think you should read the film, too.
“Euphoria” Characters Ranked By How Likely They’d Survive “Dune”
Get ready for the Zendaya crossover nobody wanted!
The Most Important Relationship in “Anatomy of a Fall” Is Between Mother and Son
The first time I heard people posing the question of whether or not Sandra killed her husband, I thought it was a joke. To me, it was obvious the court drama was just set dressing for something more complicated.
Top 15 Black Actresses Over 50 Who I Think Should Play Gay (Again)
15. Did I put Jennifer Beals this low purely to make a joke about Bette Porter being a bottom?
From “My Best Friend’s Wedding” to “The Holdovers,” Paul Giamatti Is One of Cinema’s Great Listeners
To understand the magnitude of Paul Giamatti’s warm, yet thorny performance in The Holdovers, you must go further back into his filmography where the seeds of his on-screen persona were sown.
Style Thief: How To Harness the Texan Lesthario Style of Drive-Away Dolls’ Jamie
Invest in a big-buckled belt and get ready to break some hearts!
“The Zone of Interest” Has Never Been More Relevant — Why Does It Feel So Empty?
The Oscars take place this weekend, and Jonathan Glazer’s acceptance speech for Best Foreign Language Film is likely the best chance at a mention of Israel’s genocide of Palestinians during the ceremony.
Style Thief: How To Button Up Like Marian in Drive-Away Dolls
Channel the late-90s/early-2000s lesbian looks of Drive-Away Dolls!
Anatomy of a Queer Sex Scene: Halle Berry’s Sex Scene in “Bruised,” Heals
“You deserve every good thing in this world,” that’s what Buddhakan says to Jackie Justice before they have sex.
What’s New and Gay To Stream in March 2024
We’ve got season three of Girls5Eva, a new Liane Moriarty limited series with a lesbian main character, the return of Shondaland, a comedy special stuffed with your favorite queer and trans comics and actually quite a bit more!
“Anyone but You” Was a Hetero Hit — Why Does It Take Place at a Lesbian Wedding?
The whole wedding somehow looks straighter than an Imagine Dragons fan guesting on The Joe Rogan Experience.
Aubrey Plaza Filthy? Rumored To Star in John Waters’ First Film in 20 Years
Aubrey Plaza is showing us why she’s our favorite bisexual cinephile.
A New Home Video Collection Is a Treasure Trove of Queer History
There’s hope in seeing this joy from fifty years ago and recognizing our own joy and anger and hope and fear.