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2010s End of Decade Lists

a simple favor

movie lists

The 50 Best Lesbian, Queer, and Bisexual Movies of the Decade

The fact is most of the films about us — and especially the films by us — do not get the attention they deserve. But nobody is better equipped to…

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Dec 17, 2019

2018 end of year list

a simple favor

movie lists

The 15 Best Lesbian and Bisexual Movies of 2018

It’s been a banner year for queer women on the big screen!

Heather Hogan —

Nov 15, 2018

battle of the sexes

best of

movie lists

14 Feel-Good Summery Lesbian Movies for Summer Lesbianing

Unfortunately, the majority of lesbian movies end with women throwing themselves from the roofs of buildings or having their hearts obliterated — but there are a handful of lesbian films guaranteed…

Heather Hogan —

Aug 2, 2018

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tv lists

The Top 30 Dykes on Bikes on TV and in Movies

Bicycles on TV mean independence, coming of age, letting go, transformation! Motorcycles on TV mean bad bois! So it’s no surprise that lesbian and bisexual TV characters are on bikes…

Heather Hogan —

Jul 25, 2018

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interview

movie features

Kiersey Clemons’ Heart Beats Loud for Young Black Queer Women: The Autostraddle Interview

Kiersey Clemons talks to us about sliding into those Instagram DMs; her undying love for old school Disney channel; being an out queer black actress in Hollywood; and of course…

Carmen Phillips —

Jun 11, 2018

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movie reviews

“Hearts Beat Loud” is the Quirky, Queer Rom-Com We All Deserve

When was the last time a motion picture centered itself on the premise that a teenage, mixed race, black lesbian is worthy of support and love from everyone surrounding her?…

Carmen Phillips —

Jun 6, 2018