For decades, Beyond the Walls would have been the best lesbian nun movie about a woman who fakes a stigmata. But Benedetta blows it out of the water. 5.6/10
Tag: <span>1980s</span>
There’s really no reason to watch this version of Manji when two much better ones did it first. 5.0/10
She Must Be Seeing Things surprised me with its well-crafted story featuring realistic and interesting characters and hints of darkness lying just beneath the surface. 7.5/10
The Pirate lacked a structure that allowed me as a viewer to pick up what it was putting down. 5.2/10
While the 60’s one is closer to the original story, nicer to look at and less sleazy, I prefer this 1983 version. I can’t objectively defend my position but that’s what’s in my heart. 7.1/10
Even as the film’s weakest point, Another Way’s core same-sex romance is successful, moving, and does bring humanity to a story that could easily get bogged down in themes and commentary. 8.2/10
While A Sweet Journey never quite crosses the line into being overtly queer, it approaches the line so many times from so many different angles that it’s worth a mention. 7/10
An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty absolutely exceeded my expectations in terms of its visual quality. Does that make up for its basic story, slut-shaming and overly casual, somewhat sexualized rape scenes? No, but it’s something at least. 5.8/10
I really enjoyed this movie. I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing is a quick sit with likeable characters. I love its messages about kindness and also the subjectivity of art and critique. 7.8/10
Not only does it featuring explicitly queer characters, it allows them to be happy and alive. From the time it was made in, Personal Best’s take on sexuality is quite refreshing. 6.1/10