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Why is Shrek 2 such a trans movie?

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In the first edition of her new column SUBTEXTY, Rose Dommu unpacks the canonical sequel for its 20th anniversary. words by ROSE DOMMU image by AJ Pics / Alamy Stock Photo Every night at bedtime, I get down on my knees (Woah, chill out, pervs!), next to my CB2 bed frame (It’s sturdy, I recommend!), and bring my hands up in prayer.  “Dear God,” I say, “or the Devil. Whoever, I’m not picky. Please put Jennifer Saunders’ cover of ‘Holding Out for a Hero’ from Shrek 2 on Spotify.” Then…

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Wicked: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are perfect in first trailer

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are the Glinda and Elphaba we need and deserve in the first official trailer for Wicked.  Directed by John Chu, the upcoming musical blockbuster reveals the “untold story” of the aforementioned witches: Elphaba, a misunderstood (and powerful) woman as a result of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular blondie “gilded by privilege and ambition”. The synopsis reads: “The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful…

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Pillion: Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling to star in “kinky” queer romance

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Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling will play dom/sub lovers in Pillion.  Directed by Harry Lighton (Wren Boys) in his debut feature, the film will follow the romance between Colin (Melling), a “weedy wallflower letting life pass him by” who becomes the submissive of Ray, “the impossibly handsome leader of a motorbike club”. The synopsis continues: “Ray uproots Colin from his dreary suburban life, introducing him to a community of kinky, queer bikers and taking all sorts of virginities along the way. “But as Colin steps deeper into Ray’s world of rules…

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For Katie O’Brian, Love Lies Bleeding is like a sapphic drug

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Katie O’Brian on finding queer comfort with co-star Kristen Stewart, why love can be lethal and landing her bloody breakthrough role.  Content warning: spoilers ahead and mentions of death and violence  WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH IMAGERY PROVIDED BY LIONSGATE Set in the late 80s, Love Lies Bleeding is a seedy, sexy sapphic thriller brimming with small-town vengeance and slick getaways. Starring Kristen Stewart (Lou) and Katy O’Brian (Jackie), bisexual English director Rose Glass delivers a blood-splattered crime noir that already feels like a sweaty, souped-up queer classic.  When we meet…

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John Leguizamo reveals which To Wong Foo co-star was “difficult” to work with

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John Leguizamo opened up about his time filming To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar and the co-star he had tension with.  In 1995, LGBTQIA+ movie enthusiasts were first introduced to the legendary American road trip comedy.  Directed by Beeban Kidron, the film follows three New York City drag queens – Vida (Patrick Swayze), Noxeema (Wesley Snipes) and Chi-Chi (Leguizamo) – as they embark on a road trip to compete in the “Miss Drag Queen of America Pageant” in Hollywood. However, halfway through the cross country journey, their car breaks down,…

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Challengers: Josh O’Connor breaks silence on whether the main characters are queer

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Challengers star Josh O’Connor has shared his thoughts on whether the lead characters in the film are queer.  On 26 April, movie enthusiasts in the UK will be treated to Luca Guadagnino’s highly anticipated sports drama, starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and O’Connor.  Set in the competitive world of tennis, Challengers follows the journey of two best friends and industry pros, Art (Faist) and Patrick (O’Connor). Their lives take an unexpected turn when they both fall for tennis superstar Tashi (Zendaya). However, years later, the dynamic between the trio changes dramatically, with Tashi marrying…

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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert director announces sequel with original stars

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A sequel to the groundbreaking film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert has been greenlit.  On 19 April, the director of the beloved 1994 movie, Stephen Elliott, shared the news during his interview with The Guardian Australia.  Adding to the excitement, the talented creative revealed that the original stars of the cult classic, Guy Pearce, Hugo Weaving, and Terence Stamp, are all set to reprise their roles in the sequel.  Elliott, who will serve as the project’s director, producer and screenwriter, also confirmed to the news outlet that the script is…

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Nicholas Galitzine’s queer characters ranked, from Legends to Mary & George

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Who reigns supreme? Angelo, Connor, Timmy, Henry or George? WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS HEADER BY YOSEF PHELAN The maths are in: 31.25% of Nicholas Galtizine’s roles are of the limp-wrist nature. With five out of 16 of his characters (not including his trailblazing role as “barista” in After Louise) identifying as members of the LGBTQIA+ community, the British actor has become one of the most notable faces in queer storytelling over the past decade. (That number increases to 37.5% with the inclusion of Bottoms, the lesbian comedy in which he stars…

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All of Us Strangers: Andrew Scott ‘loves Paul Mescal dearly’

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Important news: Andrew Scott is, once again, gushing about his All of Us Strangers co-star Paul Mescal. In an interview with The Sunday Times, the actor reflected on the “wonderful” friendship that has formed between the duo as a result of their time on the lauded LGBTQIA+ fantasy drama. “I adore Paul. Obviously it’s been a tough time recently and he just continues to be a wonderful friend. It’s everything,” said Scott, whose mother tragically passed away in March following a “sudden illness”. “The more I work in the industry, I realise, you…

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Heartstopper star Kit Connor to make Broadway debut with Romeo & Juliet

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Kit Connor is set to make his Broadway debut in a modern day version of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet.  Directed by Sam Gold with music from Jack Antonoff, the Heartstopper star will be the Romeo to Rachel Zegler‘s Juliet. The official synopsis reads: “The youth are fucked. Left to their own devices in their parents’ world of violent ends, an impulsive pair of star-crossed lovers hurtle towards their inescapable fate. “The intoxicating high of passion quickly descends into a brutal chaos that can only end one way.” A press release also…

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