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The 50 Best Lesbian, Queer, and Bisexual Movies of the Decade

The fact is most of the films about us — and especially the films by us — do not get the attention they deserve. But nobody is better equipped to tell our stories than we are.

By Drew Gregory| December 17, 2019 | 44 Comments
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Carly Usdin Is Making Hollywood Gayer Every Day (And You Can Help)

The beloved director of Suicide Kale and writer of High Vinyl is making a queer rom-com in conjunction with AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women!

By Heather Hogan| March 2, 2018 | 8 Comments
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You Can Buy “Suicide Kale!” Right After You Read This Interview with the Cast & Creators

I caught up with the cast & creators of the award-winning instant classic queer movie “Suicide Kale” to talk about making a first movie that blew everyone away, what they’re making next, and how as of today you can buy “Suicide Kale” for yourself on Amazon and Vimeo!

By Heather Hogan| March 24, 2017 | 12 Comments
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Brittani Nichols Likes You And She’s Proving It With Her New EP

Brittani Nichols Likes You is the thing about Brittani Nichols. It’s sexy and it’s funny and it’s real and it’s raw and it’s further proof that she can do anything she wants to do.

By Heather Hogan| December 14, 2016 | 3 Comments
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Gay Group Halloween Costume Idea: Be the Hilarious Queer Women of “Suicide Kale”

This summer we saw the release of a new iconic lesbian film starring four women who are just perfect for a group costume this year. That movie is Suicide Kale.

By Mey| October 13, 2016 | 5 Comments
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“Suicide Kale” Review: Brittani Nichols Tells Your Story

You can swoon and you can laugh and you can open yourself up to the white hot agony and ecstasy of hope because the people who created this movie see you, they know you, they are you.

By Heather Hogan| July 8, 2016 | 6 Comments
Film

It’s Time To Get Your Tickets To “Suicide Kale”

After winning Best Feature at the Queer Hippo International Film Festival, Brittani Nichols’ and Carly Usdin’s feature film is making its way around the country on the festival circuit.

By Heather Hogan| May 25, 2016 | 9 Comments
Film

You Should Go: The “Suicide Kale” World Premiere Is This Weekend!

Brittani Nichols, Jasika Nicole, Carly Usdin, Robin Roemer: Literally everyone you’ve ever loved made this movie.

By Heather Hogan| March 31, 2016 | 10 Comments
Film

Brittani Nichols and Jasika Nicole Join Forces For “Suicide Kale”

Suicide Kale is a feature film about two queer couples whose relationships are changed forever when a suicide note is discovered during their lunch date.

By Heather Hogan| December 17, 2015 | 17 Comments
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