We are living in a golden age of queer cinema. Now more than ever, films about, starring, and made by queer people are taking up space in Hollywood. But sometimes the discourse surrounding queer representation in media is exhausting— especially since the media play such a powerful role in shaping how marginalized groups are perceived by society.
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) directed by Anthony Minghella
A recent addition to the “Be Gay, Do Crime!” canon, Can You Ever Forgive Me? was one of the most overlooked films of last year. Lee Israel (Melissa McCarthy) is a broke and lonely lesbian writer who takes better care of her cat than she does of herself. In a desperate attempt for cash, Israel forges letters from famous authors—later with the help of an equally disastrous gay friend (Richard E. Grant). On the surface the film is about petty crime, but underneath is a gut-wrenching portrayal of self-induced isolation. v
