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The 50 Best LGBTQ Movies Ever Made
Love, Simon ()
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If it feels a bit like a CW version of an after-school special, that's no mistake: Teen-tv super-producer Greg Berlanti makes his feature-film directorial debut here. It's as chaste a love story as you're likely to see in the 21st century—the hunky gardener who makes the title teen question his sexuality is wearing a long-sleeved shirt, for God’s sake—but you know what? The queer kids of the future need their wholesome entertainment, too.
Rocketman ()
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A gay fantasia on Elton themes. An Elton John biopic was never going to be understated, but this glittering jukebox musical goes way over the top and then keeps going. It might be an overcorrection from the straight-washing of the previous year's Bohemian Rhapsody, but when it's this much fun, it's best not to overthink it.
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Handsome Devil ()
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A charming Irish production that answers the question: "What if John Hughes were Irish and gay?" Misfit Ned struggles at
The Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows for Families
Representation in TV shows and movies has arrive a long way in recent years. Growing up, I rarely saw characters who reflected the entire spectrum of identities and experiences in the actual world. Today, my kids are experiencing a media landscape that’s more inclusive, more diverse, and a lot more hopeful. While there’s still work to be done, it’s encouraging to see stories that celebrate authenticity, empathy and love in all its forms.
In honor of Identity festival Month, we’ve rounded up some fantastic family-friendly shows and movies that main attraction LGBTQ characters. These picks offer everything from laughs and adventure to sincere moments that can spark great conversations. So pop some popcorn, grab a cozy seat on the couch, and enjoy stories that reflect the lovely diversity of the society we live in.
Family-friendly movies with LGBTQ characters
“Nimona”
When a knight (Ballister) in a futuristic medieval world is framed for a crime he didn’t commit, only the mischievous teenager Nimona can help him clear his name. Onl
30 Essential LGBTQ+ Comedies
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Queer culture is so many vibrant and gorgeous and rambunctious things, but often times when you’re wading through the history of queer cinema it can feel like a community defined by tragedy and unhappy endings. And while there is much to learn from and much to love about the many heavy gay dramas out there, we must also take time to celebrate and revel in the bright side of difference, which is why this list is all about the comedies. There is plenty of tenderness among these films to be sure, but there’s also Robin Williams doing a macho drag impersonation of John Wayne in The Birdcage and a pair of dirtbag girls just trying to scrape up enough cash for a beach trip in Never Goin&#; Back.
From the lo-fi beginnings of John Waters to New Queer Cinema to the present day wave of queer coming-of-age movies popping up on Netflix, queer comedy has gone from the underground to the mainstream. The pioneering work of stars like Excellent and filmmakers like Pedro Almodóvar paved the way for a family-
Welcome to the Autostraddle Team Movie Watch, in which our entire TV Team (we don&#;t have a Film Team, so we&#;re multi-tasking here) weighs in on a thematic put of lesbian/bisexual films! Because you know what, sometimes everybody except Riese thinks Battle of the Sexes is an incredible motion picture and y&#;all need to know that we are not a monolith. Except&#; when we are. This week&#;s edition: Comedies!
FYI: This isn&#;t a comprehensive list of all female homosexual / bisexual romantic comedies or a list of the best ones, it&#;s just a SAMPLING of the genre.
The numbers are an average of all of our ratings, but not every rater also wrote a review.
Duck Butter () (4)
Heather&#;s Autostraddle Review (): &#;The sex was good but the delirious lesbian mumblecore didn&#;t leave a lasting impression.&#;
Kayla: &#;The sex scenes are hands-down the best parts of this movie, and that&#;s important!&#; (7)
Heather: &#;One of the most unlikable love interests in any lesbian love story ever told — and unnecessarily gross too. &#; (3)
Drew: &#;How. How is this movie so bad.