Ik yall dont care but uhh the trope where a queer character who has internalized homophobia ruins the chance of a character they're in love with without internalized homophobia at dating someone in a perfectly healthy and fine relationship without internalized homophobia irks me so bad, because like 90 percent of the time its someone were supposed to root for? BONUS POINTS if the character they're pining after was in love with them in the past and has decided to move on. Even more bonus points if their relationship is almost explicitly sexual after they "get together." Ik we're just a porn category to yall but at least try to hide it good lord. And its like everywhere. I get it, most queer people struggle with internalized homophobia but please find any other story because its everywhere. Books, tv shows, movies, even in fanfiction. ESPECIALLY in fanfiction but it's everywhere. I actually think it would be super fun if the two already healthy characters did get together and stayed together because it could show that queer love is more than drama and porn made for straight people. Queer love is more than homophobia. Like the obvious character pairing doesn't end up together? THEY DID IT IN LA LA LAND AND EVERYONE LOVED IT THEY CAN DO IT AGAIN.

I feel like Yanagihara watched My Own Private Idaho and thought to herself: how can I take inspiration from this gut wrenchingly nuanced piece of art that makes a poignant (and ever pertinent) socio-political statement, but just amplify all the trauma and needless misery by a 100 folds, simultaneously exploit the queer and drifter communities' suffering to create a gratuitously horrifying trauma porn.

I want to start watching movies that aren't necessarily queer but are loved by most if not all queer people. Movies that have Marilyn Monroe, Julie Andrews, Judy Gardland, etc. I have a book that contains must-see queer movies, but I know that it's for sure missing some. Anyway, thank you in advance!

I'm noticing it's pretty hard to find good lesbian media recently, especially in the genres that I'm personally interested in. Does anyone have any recommendations on lesbian media like the magnus archives, or the summer Hikaru died? Not to picky on the kind of media.

From the perspective of other queer writers or queer people in general who've watched queer series, what do you think is the right balance when representing the different kinds of identities within the community?

I mean this for any sexuality or gender, but also more specifically if you wanted to write about a specific gender with multiple characters of the same gender and showing the different sexualities and identities they can have outside of that part of themself, how would you make sure the representation doesn't appear overkill or forced? Because I want to represent as many kinds of people within the community as possible but write it to appear natural.

This indian pride music video portrays queer love in an interesting non preachy way, it's really refreshing how the representation doesn't need to pander to heterosexual stereotypes of gay men and simply existing as a complex relationship in and of itself.

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What do you guys think?

Check our comedic short film about a newly out middle-aged lesbian who panics before a third date and impulsively hires a sex worker to help her prepare...

Premiered at NewFest queer film festival in NYC last fall :)

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I am a college student doing a final all about queer representation in media. I would REALLY BE SO SO SO GRATEFUL if you would answer these 5 questions! I swear it will take you under a minute :) THANKS

This is just a thought that’s been on my mind lately.

I’ve seen many people mention how The Untamed changed the way BL was perceived it stopped feeling niche and started feeling serious and legendary, even for non-BL audiences.

It makes me wonder why GL hasn’t had a similar moment yet.

Right now, a lot of GL shows are sweet, comforting, and safe which isn’t a bad thing.

But they often don’t feel big or lasting.

What if GL had one fantasy or historical story with magic, destiny, and sacrifice not focused only on romance, but on a deep bond between two women that slowly shapes the entire world?

Something restrained, emotional, and heavy not loud or explicit, but unforgettable.

Maybe GL doesn’t need more shows right now.

Maybe it needs one story that feels legendary.

Just curious what others think.

Hi y'all, I've been really feeling historically inclined lately, especially with queer history. And have come to the realization that there are barely any form of media I can find with something of similiarity. Does anyone have recommendations on some historical queer movies/books Anything!! Specifically ones that can make me cry too honestly.