The best LGBTQ+ films you can watch right now on Netflix
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Bottoms: NFL star Marshawn Lynch had a heartwarming reason for joining the queer comedy
The director of Bottoms has opened up about the heartfelt reason behind Marshawn Lynch’s casting. On 25 August, the highly anticipated lesbian teen comedy was released in select US theatres. Starring Bodies Bodies Bodies star Rachel Sennott as PJ and The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri as Josie, the film follows the two queer teenagers and their journey of creating a fight club to “impress and hook up with cheerleaders”. “Their bizarre plan works. The fight club gains traction, and soon the most popular girls in school are beating each other up…
Read MoreBottoms director discusses the inspiration behind the “queer and female driven” teen comedy
Bottoms director Emma Seligman has opened up about creating the LGBTQ+ film in a new interview. On 25 August, the highly anticipated lesbian teen comedy was released in select US theatres. Starring Bodies Bodies Bodies star Rachel Sennott and The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri, the film follows two queer teenagers who create a fight club to “impress and hook up with cheerleaders”. “Their bizarre plan works. The fight club gains traction and soon the most popular girls in school are beating each other up in the name of self-defense,” reads the…
Read MoreRed, White & Royal Blue author teases Alex and Henry’s future
Casey McQuiston, the author of Red, White & Royal Blue, has sent fans into a crazy with her recent comments. Over the past week, the romance writer has been revealing unknown details about the aforementioned novel, which was recently adapted into an acclaimed Prime Video rom-com, such as Prince Henry and Alex’s interests and hobbies. In a Thread post about Alex Claremont-Diaz, the son of America’s first female president, McQuiston revealed that Freddie Mercury is his favourite “bi icon”, Speak Now is his preferred Taylor Swift era and that he’s a “lifelong fan”…
Read MoreRed, White & Royal Blue fans are demanding the original 3-hour version
Fans are ‘not resting’ until the original cut of Red, White & Royal Blue is released. In a recent interview with US Magazine, director Matthew Lopez revealed that the Prime Video rom-com, which is 121 minutes, was originally three-hours. Based on Casey McQuiston’s acclaimed novel of the same name, Red, White & Royal Blue follows the romance between Alex (Taylor Zakhar Perez), the son of America’s first female president (Uma Thurman), and Henry (Nicholas Galitzine), a British prince. Lopez, the Tony Award-winning creator and writer of The Inheritance, said he had a “very, very…
Read MoreRed, White & Royal Blue is the number 1 film on Prime Video
The numbers are in, and Red, White & Royal Blue is officially a smash. According to Prime Video’s social media channels, the LGBTQ+ rom-com is the number one movie worldwide. Sequel: confirmed? In an interview with GAY TIMES, director Matthew Lopez said he’s open to returning for a sequel. “Here’s what I’ll say: if people like the movie, if it’s successful and people want more, who am I to deny them?” he revealed. However, he clarified: “Not confirmed! That’s not confirmation. Look, any movie that ever simply gets made is a miracle. It’s…
Read MoreExclusive: Red, White & Royal Blue director discusses potential sequel
Director Matthew Lopez says he’s already been pitched ideas for a sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue. The romantic comedy, following the forbidden romance between a British prince and the son of America’s first female president, premiered 11 August on Prime Video. It is based on Casey McQuiston’s acclaimed novel of the same name. Upon release, Red, White & Royal Blue received overwhelmingly positive reviews for its faithfulness to the source material and the chemistry between Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitizine, who respectively play Alex and Prince Henry. Lopez,…
Read MoreRed, White & Royal Blue: 5 best Alex and Henry scenes, ranked
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Read MoreExclusive: Red, White & Royal Blue director on Uma Thurman’s ‘powerful and feminine’ president
It was crucial for Red, White & Royal Blue‘s depiction of America’s first-ever female president to “retain her femininity”, according to director Matthew Lopez. The upcoming Prime Video rom-com is based on Casey McQuiston’s novel of the same name, chronicling the blossoming relationship between the president’s son and a British prince. President Ellen Claremont is played by legendary Oscar-nominated actress Uma Thurman, best known for her roles in iconic films such as Pulp Fiction (1994), Batman & Robin (1997) and Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2004) and Vol. 2 (2005). Lopez, the Tony Award-winning playwright behind…
Read MoreExclusive: Red, White & Royal Blue accurately depicts ‘how men have sex with each other’
Matthew Lopez, the director of Red, White & Royal Blue, says the film’s sex scenes are “essential” to understanding the relationship between Alex and Prince Henry. Based on Casey McQuiston’s bestseller of the same name, the Prime Video rom-com follows the star-crossed romance between Alex (Taylor Zahkar Perez), the son of America’s first-ever female president (Uma Thurman), and Henry (Nicholas Galitzine), a British prince. The novel is famous for the number of intimate scenes between the duo, which is why fans widely celebrated Red, White & Royal Blue‘s R-rating earlier this…
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