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20 years of Sapphic cinema: the 20 best lesbian movies

Dive into the evolution of lesbian movies over the past two decades with our favorites from indie gems to mainstream hits.

31 Period Films of Lesbians and Bi Women in Love That Will Take You Back

For viewers who prefer to time travel with a good love story about queer women, there are plenty of options.

LGBTQ Journalists Heap Nominations on 'The Favourite', 'Roma'

Numerous queer icons have been nominated for the 10th Dorian Awards, presented by LGBTQ entertainment writers and editors. 

'The Favourite's Unapologetic Queer Female Sexuality Is Oscars' First

A few lesbian-themed films have earned Oscar nods over the years, but The Favourite's depiction of female sex is revelatory. 

The Favourite's Olivia Colman Wins Best Actress in Oscars Surprise

The actress who played Queen Anne in the queer-themed film The Favourite delivered a charming speech after an unexpected win. 

LGBTQ Critics Give Top Honors to The Favourite, Pose at Dorian Awards

Olivia Colman, Richard E. Grant, and Billy Porter were also honored in The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' acting categories.

Olivia Colman Is at the Core of the Year's Best Feminist Love Triangle

In The Favourite, Colman's Queen Anne plays politics and beds Rachel Weisz's Sarah and Emma Stone's Abigail.

Why 2018 Was the Best Year Ever for LGBTQ Film, TV

The Advocate's entertainment editors are joined by pop culture maven Kimberly Eaton to discuss everything from Love, Simon to The Favourite to Killing Eve. 

Dead Ringers’ Rachel Weisz Is Double Trouble as Twin Obstetricians

Rachel Weisz wowed lesbians with sapphic roles in Disobedience and The Favourite. Now the first teaser is out for her turn as twin doctors in the Amazon Studios series Dead Ringers.

The 25 best queer films of the century so far

From But I'm a Cheerleader to Brokeback Mountain to Bottoms, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ films like trans stories starring trans people and queer movies becoming major awards contenders. Here are the best ranked.

Glenn Close Gives Master Class in Reacting to Billy Porter's Tux Gown

The legendary actress may not have won her Oscar, but she won the night with just one look. 

Lesbian Romance in Kate Winslet & Saoirse Ronan Film Sparks Backlash

The family of 19th-century paleontologist Mary Anning does not approve of the filmmakers giving her a female love interest. 

Anna Paquin & Holliday Grainger Smolder in 'Tell it to the Bees' Dance

In a new clip, the chemistry between Paquin's '50s-era doctor and the mother of one her patients is palpable when they dance cheek-to-cheek. 

Golden Globe Nominees Colman Domingo, Rachel Weisz & More on Their Acclaimed Projects

We spoke with Golden Globes nominees Rustin’s Colman Domingo, Dead Ringers’ Rachel Weisz, Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham, and others about queer identity and more. Here's what they had to say.

The queerness of King James I, of Bible fame

He commissioned the version of the Bible used by many Christians and being hawked by Donald Trump. The king and a male lover are also the subjects of a new miniseries, Mary and George.

Elizabeth Debicki & Gemma Arterton Are on Fire in 'Vita and Virginia'

Finally, the trailer for the film about the years-long love affair between Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West is here. And it was worth the wait. 

Saoirse Ronan & Kate Winslet to Play 19th-Century Lovers in 'Ammonite'

The film featuring Ronan, the sought-after star of Mary Queen of Scots, and Oscar winner Winslet, who's played queer twice before, begins production next year.

Vancouver Canucks Welcome Trans Goalie Onto Ice for His Sweet 16

The Canadian hockey team invited transgender athlete Cory Oskam to skate alongside Canucks goalie Cory Schneider during the national anthem on the teen's 16th birthday.

Dad Claps Back at Homophobic Troll Who Insulted His Daughter Online

An online troll said letting a little girl dress as Thor would make her a lesbian. Her father said that's fine.

Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody Are No Wins for LGBTQ Representation

Many on social media criticized the Golden Globes Best Picture winners -- both about queer musicians -- as problematic.