The film begins with a series of humiliating punishments that, due to a significant reveal early in the film, the viewer begins to see as being both lovingly tender as well as being hardcore kinky. Peter Strickland’s visually evocative tribute to ’70s European sexploitation films explores the sadomasochistic relationship between two lesbian entomologists.
Directed by Olivia Wilde, (lesbians won’t soon forget her bisexual heartbreaker turn in “The OC”), “Booksmart” wears its queerness as naturally as a valedictorian pin. Her all-too-relatable arc involves the heartache of realizing her tomboy crush might not be gay giving way to a surprise bathroom hook-up with a brooding emo cutie. Dever’s Amy has been out since sophomore year, she just hasn’t ever kissed a girl. Following the two goody-goods’ roundabout journey to their first (and last) high school party, “Booksmart” is an ode to female friendship that isn’t afraid to get its hands dirty.
Starring the charismatic duo of Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever as best friends who played it safe in high school, “Booksmart” is basically the movie version of that rule-following friend who gets blackout drunk after her first Appletini. “Booksmart”Īs (actually funny) comedies become more and more rare, “Booksmart” arrived guns blazing to kick off a strong 2019 summer movie season. Here are the 35 best LGBT films of the 21st century.ĭavid Ehrlich, Kate Erbland, Eric Kohn, Michael Nordine, Chris O’Falt, and Jamie Righetti contributed to this list. 'Dykes, Camera, Action!' Review: A Peppy, If Pithy History of Lesbian CinemaĮmmy Predictions: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series While there may not be a new wave of queer filmmakers on par with the ’90s boom, in their place we got stories as complicated, sensual, soul-searching, and hilarious as the queer experience itself. There is something about the scrappy DIY aesthetic that will always be essentially queer - and the films below reflect a notable shift in the ambition and scope of contemporary queer films. No longer limited by low budgets, films with gay and lesbian stories have flourished in the first two decades of the 21st century. This has been more than a long time coming: The New Queer Cinema was a major influence on the indie film boom of the ’90s, and set the bar high for the many queer films to follow. The last few years have not only brought LGBTQ films and stories further into the mainstream, but queer films have dominated awards seasons and found commercial success in unlikely places.
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Keep reading to see the steamiest, sexiest, and downright dirtiest NC-17 movies now.This list was updated on Jin celebration of this year’s Pride month. From foreign films to dark love stories to straight-up comedies, these movies are sure to fulfill your NC-17 fantasies. The great Helen Mirren even called one film "an irresistible mix of art and genitals" - and if that's not a tantalizing description, we don't know what is. There are age differences, affairs, and drama taken straight from the pages of history. Some of these NC-17 movies included in this list feature fetishes, taboo kinks, and BDSM. We're talking forbidden love, hot flashbacks to former lovers, will-they-won't-they relationships, and more. So if you like your steamy scenes against the backdrop of a dramatic, interesting, or thrilling story, then these sexy movies are exactly what you need. (For context, " 50 Shades of Grey" was only rated R.) In other words, to say these movies definitely turn up the heat would be an understatement. For R-rated films, those under 17 can get in if accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you're wondering what to expect from a movie rated NC-17, the biggest difference between it and a movie that receives an R-rating is that no one under age 17 can watch NC-17 films in theaters. Porn with a plot is absolutely a thing, and it's basically called an NC-17 movie. If you love a movie filled with raunchy sex scenes, this article is for you.