I write this post every year, but I often end up not watching the series or movies I’ve picked, and my thoughts are a bit all over the place. So, I’m going to rant and see how and where it goes. On a semi-unrelated topic, I sometimes forget that we have Netflix, but then I remember when I get the bill – I don’t think it’s worth it. However, my mum watches it daily, so I’m happy to pay the bill. Not long ago, I watched Queer Eye Brazil, and a specific episode really resonated with me. However, I will share my thoughts in a future post. The only reason I haven’t watched Queer Eye Germany is that it’s only available in English with subtitles, and I’m not a fan of that. Anyway, I’m excited about my list this year, so the chances of me actually watching them are high.
I’m starting with Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution, since I’ve already started it. It’s about a group of comedians who write jokes about being queer in situations where I’m laughing with you, not at you. They retell a lot of history that many, including me, don’t know. So, it’s thanks to them that it hasn’t been lost in time. On the other hand, if you read between the lines, you understand that they are talking about life experiences that might have been painful to them.
Next is Blue Jeans, the plot of which is set in the 1980s in England. We meet Jean, a gym teacher, who lives in an era marked by Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government, which was pushing for anti-LGBTI+ laws. As a result, Jean is somewhat forced into the closet until one of her students, who is bullied for being queer finds out. From the trailer, I can tell it is about self-discovery, history and overcoming society’s judgment.
I know that some people watch holiday movies only during the season, but if I’m not mistaken, there’s a tradition of Christmas in July. In Looking For Her, Taylor’s family asks her to bring her girlfriend, Jess, for the holidays so the family can meet her. There’s one issue: Jess doesn’t exist. Taylor made up a girlfriend so her family would stop being nosy about her love life.
I’m leaving my list short, not to overwhelm myself. Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution is on Netflix. I found a link for Blue Jeans, and Looking For Her is on YouTube.
Alex
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