LGBTQ+ movies

A drawing of 'bros' shows two men holding hands

‘Bros’ Will Have You Laughing Harder Than You Have in Years!

Olivia Moosey, DePaul University

Billy Eichner’s new gay rom-com just came out in theaters. It’s the best movie of the 21st century and a must-watch!…

October 19, 2022

Jo March Is the First Fictional Lesbian

Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago

For the 'Little Women' protagonist, lesbianism is much more than a sexuality.…

September 12, 2022

An illustration of the main characters of Bound.

‘Bound’ Is the Model Sapphic Film to Watch This Pride Month

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

A sapphic love story that culminates in an epic heist, this movie — which portrays a butch-femme pairing that is rare in cinema — truly has something for everyone.…

June 14, 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

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

In a list of LGBTQ+ movies, a photo from Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Three Great LGBTQ+ Movies with Quality Queer Representation

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Looking for well-developed LGBTQ+ characters without the same overused tropes? Check out these films for a fulfilling viewing experience.…

August 21, 2020

Illustration by Yao Jian of Ellie Chu from the Half of It

‘The Half of It’ Is a Perfect Example of Queer Asian American Representation

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

You might think the Netflix original just provides a twist on the love triangle trope, but you don’t know the half of it.…

May 27, 2020

7 Recently Released Movies With LGBTQ+ Leads

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

The LGBTQ+ movement takes to the big screen.…

July 11, 2019

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