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5 MORE Queer History Films for Pride
Posted on 1 May, 2024It’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…
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The Christmas Writer
Posted on 14 December, 2025Every year, Tello Films releases a new sapphic holiday film. For 2025, that’s “The Christmas Writer”. While there are some similar tropes, this year’s selection has gone with perhaps a newer storyline than many other holiday films. After the loss of her mother, who loved the holidays, best-selling lesbian holiday writer Noel is struggling to come up with a new novel idea. Naturally, everyone from her grandmother to her agent are trying to help out…
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City of Trees
Posted on 24 December, 2021[“City of Trees” is the fourth film of my “5 Queer Christmas Films for 2021” post. To read the next review, “Dashing In December”, click HERE. To read the previous review, “The Christmas Setup“, click HERE.] Historically, at least for the films I have reviewed, when one person writes, directs, AND stars in their own film – it doesn’t work. As expected, that is the case with “City of Trees.” However the low rating actually…
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The Date
Posted on 16 January, 2021Ah, that first date – finally meeting that special person you’ve been flirting with for the first time. There’s a hint of caution and unease, however when things go well the fade away into an enjoyable evening. That’s what “The Date” has to offer: a cute, lesbian dating story. Short, sweet, with a dash of romance, I’m sure you’ll enjoy this queer short film from Emmalie El Fadli. Let’s break down what makes it so…
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Fire Island
Posted on 10 November, 2020The Not-So-Good What to say… or rather, how do I justify scoring “Fire Island” a 0.5 out of five stars? It’s actually rather easy if I follow my rhubric! (And that’s without getting into the actually bad parts of the show) It’s reality-tv; there is no plot – so how can I rate something without a script to compare? The cast are not actors but real life persons playing themselves. Ok, there’s one or two I…
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Happiest Season
Posted on 12 December, 2022[“Happiest Season” is the second film of my “5 Queer Holiday Films for 2022” post. To read the next review, “The Christmas House”, click HERE. To read the previous review, “The Bitch Who Stole Christmas“, click HERE.] Initially planned to be released in theatres before finding a new home with Hulu, Clea DuVall‘s film “Happiest Season” brings a refreshing vantage point to queer representation in Christmas movies. While there had been lesbian holiday films and…
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The Holiday Exchange
Posted on 14 December, 2025When “The Holiday Exchange” was announced back in April 2023, I was rather intrigued. So it was quite a disappointment when the holidays came – and the film’s released didn’t happen. Thankfully, we were treated to this queer film’s release in 2024. But was it worth waiting for? After all, it’s essentially the gay version of “The Holiday”, a classic heterosexual film. Overall this queer holiday film has issues that many have called out, but…
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The Holiday Sitter
Posted on 14 December, 2025Hallmark’s “The Holiday Sitter” is what I wanted to see back when they announced their “first” gay holiday film: a holiday film that was mainly about a gay holiday romance. Even though it’s full of all the same holiday romcom cliches and storylines, THIS is what I wanted back in 2020. And while we had to wait another two years, it was absolutely worth it! “The Holiday Sitter” is one of my go-do queer holiday…
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How To Fold A Fitted Sheet
Posted on 13 March, 2021I opted to watch and review “How To Fold A Fitted Sheet” because it intrigued me; the synopsis and premise was enticing. We’ve all had to deal with customer service support where we are constantly put on hold, fighting to get something fixed or changed, and more. It is utterly frustrating and feels like we’re pulling out our hair trying to resolve issues. Additionally, it IS challenging to fold a fitted sheet properly (not really,…
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Rain Beau’s End
Posted on 21 February, 2023Back in 2021 when “Rain Beau’s End” had its premiere on Lesflicks, they asked me to write a review. Even though I watched and made my notes, life intervened. As a result, this review has been on the back burner since. However, I must confess that part of the reason for the delay is that I dislike writing a review for films I didn’t actually enjoy. Writer/Producer Jennifer Cooney tackled a very specific and unique…
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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Posted on 25 December, 2020This Queer film review was the special bonus review for my 2020 post, “Queer Holiday Film Reviews for 2020“. I’m sure some of you might be wondering – how the heck is “Rudolph” a Queer story? After all, this beloved Christmas classic was released on television back in 1961, in a time when the word “gay” still meant cheery or happy, not homosexual. But that’s why you’re here – to find out why I have…
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Season Of Love
Posted on 14 December, 2025When Christin Baker and Kathryn Trammell set out to create “Season of Love”, they called it the “first ever Holiday romantic comedy for LGBTQ+ women.” Now, I won’t contest them on that – but it’s surprisingly still a recent addition to the queer holiday film oeuvre since it’s premier in 2019. But as Tello Film’s first sapphic holiday film, this lesbian holiday romcom has stood the test of time and remains a great addition to…
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Sexual Tension: Volatile
Posted on 15 January, 2020The Good This is a really good compilation of shorts! With one exception, each one focus on the exoticness of non-sexual situations between guys – or how those rather innocent situations can quickly lead to a sexual, taunting flirtation and tease. A lot of thought went into the script; it is not merely a cheesy porno “story,” but realistic dialogue for each situation. The “Tension” is not just on screen between the actors, but we…
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