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.
April 21, 2025
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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.Â
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'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.Â
February 24, 2019
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.Â
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Olivia Colman, Richard E. Grant, and Billy Porter were also honored in The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' acting categories.
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Why 2018 Was the Best Year Ever for LGBTQ Film, TV
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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.
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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.Â
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Lesbian Romance in Kate Winslet & Saoirse Ronan Film Sparks Backlash
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Anna Paquin & Holliday Grainger Smolder in 'Tell it to the Bees' Dance
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Golden Globe Nominees Colman Domingo, Rachel Weisz & More on Their Acclaimed Projects
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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.
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Elizabeth Debicki & Gemma Arterton Are on Fire in 'Vita and Virginia'
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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.
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Vancouver Canucks Welcome Trans Goalie Onto Ice for His Sweet 16
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Dad Claps Back at Homophobic Troll Who Insulted His Daughter Online
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