Internalized homophobia is a force that can be incredibly powerful. We often think of it as a lingering sense of shame or something that fades away once someone comes out, but in reality, it manifests in many different ways and is often deeply shaped by cultural contexts. We’ve seen numerous films dealing with homosexuality and…

Firstly, I have to mention that this isn’t exactly a movie. It’s more like six episodes stitched together, with a total runtime of about 50 minutes. I’m not sure if that’s how it was originally meant to be, or if the version I saw was edited in this way, but regardless, it felt a bit…

*Layla* is a beautifully crafted exploration of love, sex, gender, and friendship. The film’s summary—“When Layla, a struggling Arab drag queen, falls in love for the first time, they lose and find themselves in a transformative relationship that tests who they really are”—barely scratches the surface of what the film is really about. It’s refreshing…

I watched the first two seasons of the show a few years ago and had completely lost track of when the third season came out. It’s so hard to keep up these days! In fact, I had to go back and reread my own review to refresh my memory on what the series was about,…

Another queer film set against the backdrop of religion, Mysterious Ways offers a fresh and unique conflict. Unlike many others, the focus here is on the internal struggles that a gay couple faces, both with themselves and each other, before they even begin to confront the challenges that society imposes on them. In an era…

*Ganymede* is a bit of a mixed bag, functioning primarily as a coming-of-age queer drama while intertwining elements of horror. With its underlying theme of religious homophobia, it’s a semi-horror film—not in a traditional scary way, but more through its subtle, unsettling subtext. The movie challenges us to confront the painful bigotry and abuse faced…

Queer holiday films have the potential to create a warm, cozy atmosphere, but the timing has to be just right for them to work. Unfortunately, this particular movie is so sluggish in its pace that, no matter when you watch it or what mood you’re in, you’ll likely lose interest. The acting feels flat, there’s…

There’s such a scarcity of good comedy content out there that anything new tends to be met with high anticipation. I didn’t know much about this six-part Canadian series before watching it, but I was happy to find myself pleasantly surprised. *Settle Down* is exactly the type of light queer comedy we need right now….

The fact that this film was released back in 1978 is, in itself, a big surprise. While the story might not have much substance, the sheer fact that the film was made during that time is a huge deal. It portrays the lives of gay individuals and transvestites with a level of empathy that was…

*English Teacher* functions as a workplace sitcom set in an Austin, Texas high school, focusing on the chaotic and often humorous life of Evan Marquez, a gay high school English teacher. His personal and professional lives are a constant mess, leading to plenty of awkward, funny moments. While the show stays comedic, it also addresses…

The show revolves around Ian, a daycare worker running an after-school program, his boyfriend Lamar, who is both a nurse and a prostitute, and Delores, a scrappy old widow who opens her home to the couple. Season 1 focuses on the adjustment process of these three very different people as they try to live together…

“Twilight Out of Focus” is a Japanese anime BL series that introduces viewers to three distinct couples: Hisashi and Mao, Jin and Giichi, and Rei and Shion. While the marketing of the show focuses primarily on Hisashi and Mao, the series dives into all three relationships, each explored over the course of three to four…