(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 other is adolescent and scared. The two women form a strong bond with one another as they both confront motherhood. Rent "Madres Paralelas" on YouTube, A...
Mar 09, 2022•30 min
(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 brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love. Stream "The Power of the Dog" on Netf...
Jan 20, 2022•30 min
(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 cost. Rent "The Novice" on YouTube, Vudu, Prime Video, and other streaming platforms. Watch Trailer Here! Sources: "The Novice" Director Lauren Hadaway C...
Jan 06, 2022•30 min
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, "Happiest Season"! (Mackenzie Davis and Kristen Stewart in "Happiest Season". Courtesy of IMDB) "HAPPIEST SEASON" U.S.A. , 2020 Written / Directed by: Clea...
Dec 22, 2021•14 min
(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 over ten years after The L Word, in the new setting of Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Several actors from the original series returned to reprise their role...
Aug 12, 2021•33 min
(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, in the new setting of Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Several actors from the original series returned to reprise their roles alongside a new ensemble of div...
Jul 03, 2021•15 min
(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 1970s France. Rent "La Belle Saison"/"Summertime" on Prime Video! Watch Trailer Here! Sources: Willow and Thatch - Period Drama? Virginia DeBolt - Su...
Jun 09, 2021•26 min
(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! Sources: BBC America's "Killing Eve" to End with Upcoming Season 4 in 2022 - Peter White Music: Jose Gomez & Raymond Velez Follow Movies à la Queer o...
May 24, 2021•47 min
(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 vibrantly transformative relationship. Stream "Work in Progress" on Showtime! Watch Trailer Here! Sources: NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE 1-800-273...
May 10, 2021•16 min
(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! Sources: What Is Queerbaiting and Is ‘Killing Eve’ Guilty of It With Villanelle and Eve? - Alani Vargas Music: Jose Gomez & Raymond Velez Follow Movies...
Apr 14, 2021•31 min
(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 Eve's Villanelle Is Based On A Real-Life Female Serial Killer Literary Devices: Villanelle Music: Jose Gomez & Raymond Velez Follow Movies à la Queer...
Mar 29, 2021•26 min
(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 "Easy" on Netflix! Watch Trailer Here! Music: Jose Gomez & Raymond Velez Follow Movies à la Queer on: Twitter: @MoviesalaQueer Instagram: @Moviesalaq...
Mar 16, 2021•27 min
(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 testing landscape, challenging them both physically and psychologically. Rent/Own "The World to Come" on Vudu, Amazon Prime, YouTube. Watch Trailer He...
Mar 08, 2021•28 min
(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 dealing with issues of race and homophobia. Stream "The Watermelon Woman" on Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Youtube TV. Watch Trailer: Here Sources: Ellen E. Jones...
Feb 15, 2021•16 min
(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 Herein" on Netflix! Watch Trailer: Here Watch Tony on TikTok! Music: Jose Gomez & Raymond Velez Follow Movies à la Queer on: Twitter: @MoviesalaQueer I...
Feb 08, 2021•22 min
(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 season ignites an intense relationship that sets Johnny on a new path. Stream "God's Own Country" for free on Vudu and Rent on Amazon Prime ! Watch Trai...
Feb 01, 2021•18 min
(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 "Ammonite" on Amazon Prime ! Watch Trailer: Here Sources: The True Story Behind the Movie "Ammonite" | Time Magazine - Annabel Gutterman Music: Jose Gome...
Jan 25, 2021•22 min
(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 ! Watch Trailer: Here Sources: "The Handmaiden" Dares You to Look - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya Music: Jose Gomez & Raymond Velez Follow Movies à la Queer o...
Jan 07, 2021•11 min
(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 to London, he must decide what is most important to him. Watch "The Christmas Setup" on Lifetime Network ! Watch Trailer: Here Music: Jose Gomez & Ray...
Dec 25, 2020•21 min
(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 trying not to ruin Christmas. Watch Trailer: Here Music: Jose Gomez & Raymond Velez Follow Movies à la Queer on: Twitter: @MoviesalaQueer Instagram: @Mo...
Dec 13, 2020•14 min
(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 followed feelings for her childhood best friend. Watch Trailer: Here Music: Jose Gomez & Raymond Velez Follow Movies à la Queer on: Twitter: @MoviesalaQue...
Dec 05, 2020•14 min
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 Featuring music: Kesta Vincent Augustus Kenny Floreat Audiobinger @MoviesalaQueer @Instagram MALQ Facebook...
Aug 11, 2020•16 min
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 ALLIANCE Featuring music: Kesta Vincent Augustus Kenny Floreat Audiobinger @MoviesalaQueer @Instagram MALQ Facebook...
Jul 07, 2020•11 min
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 wedding portrait of a young woman. Watch Trailer: Here Donate to BLACK LIVES MATTER Featuring music: Kai Engel @MoviesalaQueer @Instagram MALQ Facebook...
Jun 12, 2020•19 min
Emma Stone in "The Favourite" "THE FAVOURITE" 2018 Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz IMDB 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 endears her to Sarah. Watch Trailer: Here Featuring music: Louane & Tegan & Sara Follow @MoviesalaQueer @Instagram MALQ Facebook...
Jun 10, 2020•8 min
"THE L WORD: GENERATION Q" SEASON 1 2019 Created by: Ilene Chaiken, Kathy Greenberg, Michele Abbott Starring: Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig, Leisha Hailey, Arienne Mandi, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosanny Zayas, Leo Sheng IMDB Synopsis: Groundbreaking drama series The L Word® revolutionized a generation. This fall the highly anticipated sequel The L Word®: Generation Q debuts. Returning cast Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey will resume their original roles. Watch Trailer: Here Featuri...
Jan 31, 2020•12 min
(Hannah Gadsby Netflix) "NANETTE" 2018 Directed by: Jon Olb, Madeleine Parry Written by: Hannah Gadsby Starring: Hannah Gadsby Synopsis: Hannah Gadsby's stand-up comedy at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia. Watch Trailer: Here Featuring music: "Apes**t" - The Carters Follow @MoviesalaQueer @Instagram MALQ Facebook...
Jul 04, 2018•5 min
(Kiersey Clemons & Sasha Lane in "Hearts Beat Loud" 2018) "HEARTS BEAT LOUD" 2018 Directed by: Brett Haley Written by: Brett Haley & Marc Basch Starring: Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons, Toni Collette Synopsis: "A father and daughter form an unlikely songwriting duo in the summer before she leaves for college." Watch Trailer: Here Featuring music: "Défiler (bande originale de la capsule n°5 Mosaert)" - Stromae Follow @MoviesalaQueer @Instagram MALQ Facebook...
Jun 30, 2018•8 min
Mackenzie Davis & Charlize Theron in "Tully" 2018 "TULLY" 2018 Directed by: Jason Reitman Written by: Diablo Cody Starring: Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis Synopsis: "A mother of three hires a night nanny to help her with her newborn" Watch Trailer: Here Featuring music: Childish Gambino - "This is America" Follow @MoviesalaQueer @Instagram MALQ Facebook...
May 08, 2018•5 min
"DISOBEDIENCE" 2018 Directed by: Sebastián Lelio Story by: Naomi Alderman Starring: Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams Synopsis: "Photographer Ronit Krushka returns to the community that shunned her decades earlier for her childhood attraction to a female friend. Their reunion soon reignites their passion as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality." Watch Trailer: Here Featuring music by: The Dø & Sage Follow @MoviesalaQueer @Instagram MALQ Facebook...
May 07, 2018•12 min
