Tag: Romance

  • 10 TV Shows With Diversity to Watch in 2021

    10 TV Shows With Diversity to Watch in 2021

    With so many binge-worthy TV shows floating around and new ones constantly being released, I have compiled a list of some more recent TV shows that rank high on the diversity scale for both the cast and crew.

  • ‘Sexy Beasts’ is Counterintuitive.

    ‘Sexy Beasts’ is Counterintuitive.

    ‘Sexy Beasts’ promotes itself as different from other dating shows as being not appearance-based. This is true to some extent thanks to the special effects makeup. However, looks do still play a role despite the masks.

  • ‘Better Than Chocolate’, a New Cult Classic?

    ‘Better Than Chocolate’, a New Cult Classic?

    ‘Better Than Chocolate’ isn’t perfect, but it sure has charm! The characters are great. Some took longer to grow on me than others, but ultimately they’re all compelling! I appreciate how a select few help those around them to grow.

  • ‘Young Royals’ Review

    ‘Young Royals’ Review

    ‘Young Royals’ is a great example of positive gay representation in its two main protagonists, but the supporting characters are often frustratingly selfish.

  • ‘The Half of it’ Handles its Presented Social Issues Thoughtfully

    ‘The Half of it’ Handles its Presented Social Issues Thoughtfully

    The social issues The Half of it takes on are handled well, between the antagonization brought on to Ellie for her race and the conflict that arises from her being gay. Both aspects of her character are built up over the course of the film and don’t seem abrupt or rushed. The film shows racism…

  • “Happy Together”: A Stunning, Heart Wrenching Look at Loneliness

    “Happy Together”: A Stunning, Heart Wrenching Look at Loneliness

    t’s relatable and heartbreaking all at once, and it’s impossible to watch Happy Together without reflecting on oneself. The film is stunning in every aspect, and is a vital piece of LGBTQ cinema.

  • Fall in Love With Anna Biller’s ‘The Love Witch’

    Fall in Love With Anna Biller’s ‘The Love Witch’

    “I’m always interested in exploring female fantasy, and the sexy witch is a loaded archetype that is simultaneously about men’s fears and fantasies about women, and women’s feelings of empowerment and agency. So whereas we are used to seeing the sexy witch or the femme fatale from the outside, I wanted to explore her from…

  • Thelma & Louise is a Queer Love Story…You Just Have to Look For It

    Thelma & Louise is a Queer Love Story…You Just Have to Look For It

    The classic 1991 hit Thelma & Louise is more than a contemporary, female-dominant version of Bonnie and Clyde. While upon first glance many viewers may think that the film is simply a story of loyal friendship, when watching the film through a queer analytic lens it is evident that Thelma and Louise in fact share…

  • ‘Jack and Diane’ Review: Wasted Potential

    ‘Jack and Diane’ Review: Wasted Potential

    The plot could’ve really been interesting if the elements of lycanthropy was integrated with perhaps the struggle of identity of being LGBTQ+. It’s an experience for so many that as they’re starting to realizing their true selves, they feel like a monster, especially if they come from unsupportive homes or communities. Instead, the horror and transformation elements…

  • “Love, Simon” is a Relatable Film, Transcending Orientation

    “Love, Simon” is a Relatable Film, Transcending Orientation

    Love, Simon (2018) based on the book “Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda” (by Becky Albertalli) is a teen LGBTQ+ rom-com with themes of longing to find others with similar struggles, and ultimately is a story of acceptance of identity from those around you, and most importantly, from yourself.