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An in-depth analysis on your favorite LGBTQ+ Films and TV shows hosted by Sarita Ramirez (She/Her). Sarita, a Queer and overthinking film and TV lover, provides a space for queer-ious conversation as she explores plot lines and their symbolism from all-time favorite, and not-so-favorite, LGBTQ+ films and TV shows. New episodes monthly! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviesalaqueer/support
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”Madres Paralelas” (2021) And The Complex Nature Of A (Not So) Perfect Mother (Analysis)
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(Penelope Cruz and Milena Smit in "Madres Paralelas". Courtesy of IMDB) "MADRES PARALELAS" / "PARALLEL MOTHERS" Spain, 2021 Written & Directed by: Pedro Almodóvar Starring: Penelope Cruz and Milena Smit Synopsis: Two single women meet in a hospital room where they are both going to give birth. One is middle aged and doesn't regret it, while the oth…
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”The Power of the Dog” (2021) And How You Never Know Who’s The Prey (Analysis)
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(Kodi Smit-McPhee and Benedict Cumberbatch in "The Power of the Dog". Courtesy of IMDB) "THE POWER OF THE DOG" Australia / New Zealand, 2021 Written & Directed by: Jane Campion Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Kirsten Dunst IMDB Synopsis: Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother b…
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”The Novice” (2021) And How Perfectionism Gets You Everywhere and Nowhere (Analysis)
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(Isabelle Fuhrman in "The Novice". Courtesy of IMDB) "THE NOVICE" U.S.A., 2021 Written & Directed by: Lauren Hadaway Starring: Isabelle Fuhrman, Amy Forsyth, Dilone IMDB Synopsis: A college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cos…
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Happy Holidays, Fam'! This year has been a crazy one and I apologize for the unannounced hiatus. But, Movies à la Queer will return to its scheduled programming next month, in the beautiful new year of 2022. Thanks to those who still ride with me and this little podcast of mine. In the meantime, enjoy this re-upload of a new Holiday favorite, "Happ…
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The L Word: Generation Q: Season 2 (2021) Episode 1 Recap
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(Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig, and Leisha Hailey in The L Word Generation Q) "The L Word: Generation Q" (2019-) Show Created by: Ilene Chaiken, Kathy Greenberg, and Michele Abbott Starring: Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig, Leisha Hailey, Arienne Mandi, Sepideh Moafi, Leo Sheng, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosanny Zayas Wiki Synopsis: Generation Q is set o…
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The L Word: Generation Q: Season 2 (2021) Trailer Reaction & Afterthoughts
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(The cast of The L Word: Generation Q 2019) "The L Word: Generation Q" (2019-) Show Created by: Ilene Chaiken, Kathy Greenberg, and Michele Abbott Starring: Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig, Leisha Hailey, Arienne Mandi, Sepideh Moafi, Leo Sheng, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosanny Zayas Wiki Synopsis: Generation Q is set over ten years after The L Word, i…
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"La Belle Saison" (2015) And How Bittersweet Endings Make Better Films (Analysis)
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(Izïa Higelin and Cécile de France in 2015's La Belle Saison/Summertime) "LA BELLE SAISON" / "SUMMERTIME" France/Belgium, 2015 Directed by: Catherine Corsini Starring: Izïa Higelin, Cécile de France IMDB Synopsis: A young woman moves from the French countryside to Paris and begins a passionate love affair with a feminist leader in this drama set in…
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(Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer in Killing Eve) "Killing Eve" (US, 2018-) Season 3 - U.S.A., 2020 Show Creator: Phoebe Waller-Bridge Starring: Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer IMDB Synopsis: After a series of events, the lives of a security operative and an assassin become inextricably linked. Stream "Killing Eve" on Hulu & BBC America online! Watch Trailer Here!…
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(Abby McEnany and Theo Germaine in Work in Progress Season 1) "Work in Progress" (US, 2019-) Season 1 - U.S.A., 2019 Show Creator: Abby McEnany, Tim Mason Starring: Abby McEnany, Theo Germaine, Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous IMDB Synopsis: Abby, a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vib…
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(Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer in "Killing Eve") "Killing Eve" (US, 2018-2020) Season 2 - U.S.A., 2019 Show Creator: Phoebe Waller-Bridge Starring: Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer IMDB Synopsis: After a series of events, the lives of a security operative and an assassin become inextricably linked. Stream "Killing Eve" on Hulu & BBC online! Watch Trailer Here! S…
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(Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer in Killing Eve) "Killing Eve" (US, 2018-2020) Season 1 - U.S.A., 2018 Show Creator: Phoebe Waller-Bridge Starring: Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer IMDB Synopsis: After a series of events, the lives of a security operative and an assassin become inextricably linked. Stream "Killing Eve" on Hulu! Watch Trailer Here! Sources:Killing …
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"Spontaneous Combustion" - EASY (2019) - Finale Episode Analysis
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(Kiersey Clemons and Jaqueline Toboni in "Easy" 2019) "Spontaneous Combustion" - EASY (US, 2016-2019) U.S.A., 2019 Written & Directed by: Joe Swanberg Starring: Kiersey Clemons, Jaqueline Toboni IMDB Synopsis: When Chase and Jo's lease is up, Chase admits she's not ready to be in a committed relationship. But making a clean break isn't easy. Stream…
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"The World to Come" (2020) And How it Continues to Bury the Gays - (Film Analysis)
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(Katherine Waterston and Vanessa Kirby in "The World to Come") "THE WORLD TO COME" U.S.A., 2020 Directed: Mona Fastvold Starring: Katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby, Christopher Abbott IMDB Synopsis: Somewhere along the mid-19th century American East Coast frontier, two neighboring couples battle hardship and isolation, witnessed by a splendid yet …
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"The Watermelon Woman" (1996) and How it Explores the Mammy Role (Analysis)
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(Guinevere Turner and Cheryl Dunye in "The Watermelon Woman"0 "THE WATERMELON WOMAN" U.S.A., 1996 Written/Directed: Cheryl Dunye Starring: Cheryl Dunye, Guinevere Turner, Valarie Walker Synopsis: 25 year old Cheryl is a black, lesbian filmmaker in Philadelphia with a purpose to make a documentary centering on a forgotten 1930’s actress while dealin…
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"Your Name Engraved Herein" 2020 - Film Analysis Feat. Tony Naputi
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(Edward Chen and Jing-Hua Tseng in "Your Name Engraved Herein") "YOUR NAME ENGRAVED HEREIN" / 刻在你心底的名字 Taiwan, 2020 Directed by: Kuang-Hui Liu Starring: Edward Chen, Jing-Hua Tseng Netflix Synopsis: In 1987, as martial law ends in Taiwan, Jia-Han and Birdy fall in love amid family pressure, homophobia and social stigma. Stream "Your Name Engraved H…
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"God's Own Country" 2017 - Film Review & Analysis
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(Alec Secareanu and Josh O'Connor in "God's Own Country") "GOD'S OWN COUNTRY" United Kingdom, 2017 Directed by: Francis Lee Starring: Josh O'Connor, Alec Secareanu IMDB Synopsis: Spring. Yorkshire. Young farmer Johnny Saxby numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex, until the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker for lambing se…
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(Saoirse Ronan and Kate Winslet in "Ammonite") "AMMONITE" United Kingdom, 2020 Directed by: Francis Lee Starring: Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan IMDB Synopsis: 1840s England, acclaimed but overlooked fossil hunter Mary Anning and a young woman sent to convalesce by the sea develop an intense relationship, altering both of their lives forever. Rent "Am…
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"The Handmaiden" 2016 - Film Review & Analysis
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(Kim Tae-ri and Kim Min-hee in "The Handmaiden". Courtesy of Amazon Prime) "THE HANDMAIDEN"/"AGASSI" South Korea, 2016 Directed by: Chan wook-Park Starring: Kim Min-hee and Kim Tae-ri IMDB Synopsis: A woman is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress, but secretly she is involved in a plot to defraud her. Watch "The Handmaiden" on Amazon Prime! …
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(Fran Drescher, Blake Lee, & Hugo Spencer in "The Christmas Setup" "THE CHRISTMAS SETUP" U.S.A. , 2020 Directed by: Pat Mills Starring: Ben Lewis, Blake Lee, Fran Drescher IMDB Synopsis: As they enjoy the local holidays together, Hugo and Patrick's attraction to each other is undeniable but as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move …
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(Mackenzie Davis and Kristen Stewart in "Happiest Season". Courtesy of IMDB) "HAPPIEST SEASON" U.S.A. , 2020 Written / Directed by: Clea DuVall Starring: Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Aubrey Plaza IMDB Synopsis: A holiday romantic comedy that captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family's acceptance, being true to yourself, and tr…
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"A New York Christmas Wedding" 2020 - Film Review & Analysis
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(Adriana DeMeo & Nia Fairweather in "A New York Christmas Wedding" 2020. Courtesy of Netflix) "A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS WEDDING" U.S.A. , 2020 Written / Directed by: Otoja Abit Starring: Nia Fairweather, Adriana DeMeo, Cooper Koch Netflix Synopsis: As her wedding nears, a bride-to-be is visited by an angel who reveals what could have been if she'd foll…
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Kiersey Clemons & Jacqueline Toboni in "Easy" (2017) "Lady Cha Cha" - EASY (US, 2016-2019) Written & Directed by: Joe Swanberg Starring: Kiersey Clemons and Jacqueline Toboni IMDB Synopsis: A budding burlesque dancer challenges her girlfriend's double standards about art, sex and feminism. Watch Trailer: Here DONATE to BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE Featurin…
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Kiersey Clemons and Jacqueline Toboni in "Easy" "VEGAN CINDERELLA" - EASY (US, 2016-2019) Written & Directed by: Joe Swanberg Starring: Kiersey Clemons and Jacqueline Toboni IMDB Synopsis: After a passionate night with a vegan activist, a sheltered student abandons her bacon-eating, carbon-emitting ways. Watch Trailer: Here DONATE to BRAVE SPACE AL…
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"Portrait of a Lady on Fire" 2019 - Film Review & Analysis
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Adèle Haenel and Noémie Merlant in "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" "PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE"/"PORTRAIT DE LA JEUNE FILLE EN FEU" France, 2019 Written / Directed by: Céline Sciamma Starring: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel IMDB Synopsis:On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a weddin…
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Emma Stone in "The Favourite" "THE FAVOURITE" 2018Directed by: Yorgos LanthimosStarring: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel WeiszIMDB Synopsis:In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne (Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Weisz) governs the country in her stead. When a new servant Abigail (Stone) arrives, her charm e…
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