LGBTQ films

The LGBTQ+ flag reflection in Holy Water represents Hallmark's inclusion of LGBTQ content regardless of it being a Christian-owned network.

Hallmark Channel’s LGBTQIA+ Content Demonstrates Christian Allyship

Despite pushback, the Hallmark channel continues to feature LGBTQIA+ characters and storylines.…

April 24, 2022

‘Pray Away’ Captures the Destructive Essence of Conversion Therapy

The Netflix documentary thrusts the veiled, often ignored pseudoscience of this illegitimate practice into the spotlight.…

September 1, 2021

An illustration of the two main characters of Your Name Engraved Herein in an embrace

‘Your Name Engraved Herein’ Explores the Nuances of Love and Self-Acceptance

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

While the Taiwanese blockbuster focuses on themes that particularly pertain to the LGBTQ+ community, its messages are universal.…

January 31, 2021

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on The Christmas Setup

‘The Christmas Setup’ Introduces Lifetime’s First LGBTQ+ Main Characters

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

Lifetime's newest Christmas film welcomes LGBTQ+ characters into the hearts of viewers this holiday season.…

December 24, 2020

An illustration depicting several character from popular wlw period pieces.

Why Are Movies About Queer Women Always Period Pieces?

Annika Salmi, Yale University

Films about women loving women are few and far between, and the few that do enter the mainstream tend to be problematic historical dramas.…

November 14, 2020

‘A Secret Love’ Challenges Negative Connotations About Living Life in the Closet

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

While rare on their own, queer-focused documentaries often center around those who live life with their sexuality in the spotlight. This Netflix feature freshens the subject matter by following a lesbian couple who dated in…

August 21, 2020

‘The Old Guard’ Mixes Diversity and Immortality To Elevate the Superhero Film

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Impressive action sequences, a well-executed concept and massive strides in representation make the action comic book film worth watching.…

August 5, 2020

In an article about movies to watch for Pride Month, an illustration by Yao Jian of a rabbit with rainbow glasses in a movie theater with popcorn

5 Movies and TV Shows To Cap Off Pride Month From Your Couch

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

It isn’t safe to host parades and parties this year, but that doesn’t mean you can't enjoy some LGBTQ pride in your living room.…

June 29, 2020

What You Need to Know about Taiwan’s First LGBTQ+ Movie

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

'Your Name Engraved Herein' shows that even though love should be equal, it isn’t always easy.…

July 8, 2019

Why Did ‘Love, Simon’ Get a 92 Percent on Rotten Tomatoes?

Vanessa Le, Chabot College

'Love, Simon' is the 21st century romcom the LGBTQ community needed and deserved.…

April 2, 2018

The 4 Most Important LGBTQ Films of 2016

Terry Nguyen, University of Southern California

Despite a frustrating election, these films and television shows helped ensure a positive future for queer representation in cinema.…

January 12, 2017

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