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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.

Rendy Jones March 13, 2024 2 Comments
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“Mulholland Drive” and the Power That Lurks in the Shadows

David Lynch’s 2001 masterpiece has a thematic core that has been largely ignored.

Drew Burnett Gregory March 12, 2024 3 Comments
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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.

Drew Burnett Gregory March 11, 2024 4 Comments
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Todd Haynes’ Cinema of Sight

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Chingy Nea March 9, 2024 2 Comments
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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.

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‘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.

Carmen Phillips March 8, 2024 6 Comments
2000s movies girls kissing: Natassia Malthe kisses Jennifer Garner in Elektra.
Movie Features

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.

Drew Burnett Gregory March 7, 2024 4 Comments
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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.

Georgie Morvis March 7, 2024
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Movie Features TV Feature

“Euphoria” Characters Ranked By How Likely They’d Survive “Dune”

Get ready for the Zendaya crossover nobody wanted!

Drew Burnett Gregory March 7, 2024 2 Comments
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Movie Features

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.

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Movie Lists TV Lists

Top 15 Black Actresses Over 50 Who I Think Should Play Gay (Again)

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Carmen Phillips March 6, 2024 33 Comments
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Marya E. Gates March 5, 2024 1 Comment
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Drew Burnett Gregory March 4, 2024 15 Comments
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Style Thief: How To Button Up Like Marian in Drive-Away Dolls

Channel the late-90s/early-2000s lesbian looks of Drive-Away Dolls!

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What’s New and Gay To Stream in March 2024

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Riese March 1, 2024 7 Comments
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“Anyone but You” Was a Hetero Hit — Why Does It Take Place at a Lesbian Wedding?

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Aubrey Plaza Filthy? Rumored To Star in John Waters’ First Film in 20 Years

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