There are many crazy things people do for love, to land that perfect person. Some people write poems and send flowers, others attempt to arrange serendipity, and some even go for loud obvious displays of affection (something quite common in the plots of most teenage focused films!) But “Eating Out” and the subsequent sequels takes those antics to an entirely new dimension – changing one’s sexuality. However, what seems like a great idea inevitably leads…
While there are a handful of Holiday & Christmas films that feature queer lead characters or storylines, there are even more that continue to use the “gay” character as the sidekick/best friend/brother/et al trope. They’re only “kinda queer”. There’s a handful of reasons for this: Yes, all of these films do have a gay/lesbian/queer character. Or they might have a gay/queer side story. But does that mean the actual film is deserving of the title…
Of all the genres out there, the one that almost everyone loves is Comedy. In fact, I’ve already written about it – twice! First was 5 Queer Comedy Films in 2022, and then 5 MORE Queer Comedy Films in 2023. There’s just something quirky and fun about comedy films that are entertaining to watch. However, the thing I most like about the comedy genre is that it covers SO many varieties. Even IMDb’s genre definition…
When I shared my first selection of 5 Queer Drama Films back in 2022, I noted that it was quite difficult to choose how to pare it down to JUST 5. After all, there are TONS of amazing queer drama films. This task is made trickier because most drama films are not JUST a drama film. Rather, they often go hand-in-hand with other genres. While these combinations don’t have their own fancy nickname like romcoms…
In 2020, Korean director Bong Joon Ho said something important during his speech after winning the Golden Glober award for the best foreign-language film: “Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films.” I FULLY agree! There are so many amazing foreign queer films out there that often don’t see much attention from US and even Western audiences. Although it is worth noting that many of…
Three years ago, I first tackled the Action film genre and compiled the best 5 Queer Action Films. Since then, we’ve had a few more queer action films enter the scene – so it was time for a second look. Thus today, I’m bringing you 5 MORE Queer Action Films! If you recall those first five queer action films (or if you’ve just come back after taking a peak at them!), they may not have…
It’s been a while since I first wrote about 5 Queer Crime Films – so let’s talk about a few more!
Pride in 2026 hits a bit differently this year. The United States is a mess, with the safety of our trans siblings up in the air. It’s not any better for those in the UK either. And fascism is unfortunately becoming more and more popular. So many are feeling a sense of despair, wondering what can be done in such difficult times. It’s helpful to remember that we’ve been here before. Queer history is full…
Trying to revisit the family genre for in trying to choose 5 MORE Queer Family Films for this month’s post was a bit of a challenge. I actually talked about it in my first post on Queer Family Films. When LGBTQ+ folks think of “Family”, there is often a LOT to unpack. Some might have good connections with their family, even if things might have been rocky at first before they came out – and…
It’s Pride Month! Which means it’s time to celebrate our unique queer identities. Most cities likely have their own festival and Pride Parade already planned – make sure you go, if you’re able! It’s even more important this year to be publicly visible, when the hard-earned rights we’ve previously fought for are under threat. In fact, our own identities are threatened. But this is nothing new to most of us. We are used to having…
Three years ago, I write about 5 Queer Horror Films that were spooky and perfect for the Halloween season. However since then, I’ve uncovered a few more queer horror films that are worth mentioning. Some are horror classics, while a few are more recent additions. And in one film’s instance: I had to choose between both the original classic and it’s modern remake! However, while times have changed and cinematography has improved, the queer horror…
As I noted in a prior monthly post, 5 Queer Music Films, there’s a fine line between a queer musical and a queer music film. According to IMDb, a music film is one that: “contains significant music-related elements while not actually being a Musical; this may mean a concert, or a story about a band (either fictional or documentary). Subjective.” It really comes down to whether the music in a film is part of the story, often…
I first wrote about queer musical films when I posted my 5 Queer Musical Films posts three years ago. Hard to believe that it’s been that long for one of my favorite genres. Which means that it’s time to revisit the genre again! Despite the fascination that many of us queers have with musicals, not all musicals are actually queer. And even fewer musicals have received film adaptations. Thankfully, there are still plenty of queer…
Back when I started Queer Film Reviews, my “5 Queer RomComs For Valentine’s Day” was the first non-holiday post on the site. I felt that it was the best post theme, because everyone loves romcoms. And Valentine’s Day simply calls for both romance and a dash of comedy. So as Queer Film Reviews goes into it’s SIXTH year, I felt it fitting to revisit Queer RomComs, especially since they’re PERFECT for Valentine’s Day. Which is…
Sexy boys in rugby shorts. Rowers practicing shirtless. Boys changing in the locker rooms. All of these are common images that queer sport films evoke. When I first addressed the sport genre, I certainly didn’t shy from the homoerotic pleasure that is evoked in environments where being nearly naked are acceptable. This time I have five MORE queer sport films that take it to a new level! But before we go any further, let’s a…
I first dove into queer war films four years ago with my post: 5 Queer War Films. So I felt it was time to dig up a few more to share with you! War films are a genre that doesn’t need any explanation: they are films that take place amid or during armed conflicts. When you add an LGBTQ element, then it becomes a queer war film. Interestingly and perhaps a bit oddly, many queer…
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