‘Hummingbirds’ Is a Different Kind of Queer Teen Documentary
Struggle does not inherently hold more import than comfort and freedom and rebellion and escape.
With ‘Kinds of Kindness,’ Yorgos Lanthimos Perfects the Language of Cruelty
In the Lanthimos universe, characters commit acts of violence, desperation, adoration, and ferocity inside of an absurdist haze.
Lily Gladstone Is Remarkable as a Butch Lesbian in ‘Fancy Dance’
As Jax, they embody that cool lesbian aunt you always wanted to have who is so chill, dresses in plaid and tanks, and tries to handle everything independently, despite her decisions being impulsive and questionable.
‘Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution’ Rises Above Netflix’s Hypocrisy To Deliver Delightful Doc About Queer Comics
If this were on any other platform, I would highly recommend it with the utmost enthusiasm.
‘Chestnut’ Is About the Sexless Situationships of Our Twenties
We’ve seen the storyline of “straight girl/maybe closeted girl emotionally terrorizes a queer woman” on-screen many times. But I appreciate how Chestnut complicates that narrative.
New Documentary ‘Power of the Dream’ Is a Reminder of the WNBA’s Core Values
It’s important for new and old fans of the WNBA to understand that while this league has 144 of the best women and nonbinary basketball players in the world, it’s also about more than basketball. It has to be.
‘Cora Bora’ Stars Meg Stalter as a Messy Grieving Bisexual
I love an indie about a messy bisexual. Throw in good songs and a lovely third act, and I can forgive some imperfections.
‘Summer Solstice’ Is a Relatable Trans Indie About Masc Insecurity and Nightmare Cis Girls
Summer Solstice is a film that dares to grant the quietest dramas of a trans person’s life the importance of the screen.
I Got High and Watched Gay Nature Documentary ‘Queer Planet’
It’s kind of fascinating how we’ve decided penguins are cute. I think they’re majestic.
‘Am I OK?’ Is a Coming Out Story That Belongs in the 2010s
Am I OK? has finally been released by Max. But a movie that felt a decade too late in 2022 has been done no favors by this delay.
Queerleading Drama ‘Backspot’ Captures Girlhood in All Its Extremes
Cheerleading is a sport full of contradictions and paradoxes, and Backspot explores that well.
‘Queen of the Deuce’ Tells the Story of a Queer Woman Who Created a Porn Empire
A queer woman owning a string of porn movie theaters is absolutely fascinating. Why does this documentary ignore the most interesting parts?
‘Furiosa’ Is a Dazzling Blockbuster — And Also a Trans Allegory?
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is bound to inspire further attachment to its titular lead from queer people — especially trans femme viewers.
‘Power’ Is an Effective Introduction to the Violent History of American Policing
Yance Ford’s latest film shows how different groups have not only assimilated into whiteness but assimilated into American policing.
From Birth, to a Crush, to Death, ‘If These Walls Could Talk 2’ Covers All Stages of Lesbian Life
Who could ever forget the first time they saw Chloë Sevigny’s butch Amy in If These Walls Could Talk 2?
Netflix’s ‘Beautiful Rebel’ Proves Italians Can Make Bad Lesbian Movies Too
Like with so many biopics, in trying to tell every part of a life story, there doesn’t end up being much story at all.
‘Challengers’ Is Catnip for Bisexuals — And Finally Gives Zendaya a Role Worthy of Her Talent
Zendaya commands the screen with no caveats. She’s not good with what she’s given (Dune) or good despite the mediocre writing (Euphoria). She’s just… good. No, she’s great. No, she’s the best.
A Trans Guy Watches ‘She’s the Man’ for the First Time
I avoided the 2006 teen comedy She’s the Man for almost two decades. Now it was finally time to watch it.
‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Celebrates the People and Shows That Shape Us
The film has a mix of styles, ideas, and emotions fitting for this chaotic moment in a trans person’s life.
Hulu’s ‘Prom Dates’ Tries to Be ‘Superbad’ for Queer Girls
While I had higher hopes overall for a screenwriter who says they “spend most of their time being gay,” Hannah’s coming out storyline is done well.