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Ever wish you could find an in-depth analysis on your favorite LGBTQ+ Film & TV shows? Sarita Ramirez (She/Her), a Queer and overthinking film lover, does just that in ”Movies à la Queer”. Sarita analyzes the all-time favorite, and not-so-favorite, LGBTQ+ films and TV shows that make us all cry, laugh, and scream in delight (or frustration). New Episodes Coming January 2022 !
Episodes
Mar 9, 2022
Mar 9, 2022
29 min
(Penelope Cruz and Milena Smit in "Madres Paralelas". Courtesy of IMDB)
"MADRES PARALELAS" / "PARALLEL MOTHERS"
Spain, 2021
Written & Directed by: Pedro Almodóvar
Starring: Penelope Cruz and Milena Smit
Synopsis: Two single women meet in a hospital room where they are both going to give birth. One is middle aged and doesn't regret it, while the other is adolescent and scared. The two women form a strong bond with one another as they both confront motherhood.
Jan 20, 2022
Jan 20, 2022
30 min
(Kodi Smit-McPhee and Benedict Cumberbatch in "The Power of the Dog". Courtesy of IMDB)
"THE POWER OF THE DOG"
Australia / New Zealand, 2021
Written & Directed by: Jane Campion
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Kirsten Dunst
IMDB Synopsis: Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love.
Jan 6, 2022
Jan 6, 2022
30 min
(Isabelle Fuhrman in "The Novice". Courtesy of IMDB)
"THE NOVICE"
U.S.A., 2021
Written & Directed by: Lauren Hadaway
Starring: Isabelle Fuhrman, Amy Forsyth, Dilone
IMDB Synopsis: A college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost.
Dec 22, 2021
Dec 22, 2021
14 min
Happy Holidays, Fam'! This year has been a crazy one and I apologize for the unannounced hiatus. But, Movies à la Queer will return to its scheduled programming next month, in the beautiful new year of 2022. Thanks to those who still ride with me and this little podcast of mine.
In the meantime, enjoy this re-upload of a new Holiday favorite, "Happiest Season"!
(Mackenzie Davis and Kristen Stewart in "Happiest Season". Courtesy of IMDB)
"HAPPIEST SEASON"
U.S.A. , 2020
Written / Directed by: Clea DuVall
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Aubrey Plaza
Aug 12, 2021
Aug 12, 2021
32 min
(Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig, and Leisha Hailey in The L Word Generation Q)
"The L Word: Generation Q" (2019-)
Show Created by: Ilene Chaiken, Kathy Greenberg, and Michele Abbott
Starring: Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig, Leisha Hailey, Arienne Mandi, Sepideh Moafi, Leo Sheng, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosanny Zayas
Wiki Synopsis: Generation Q is set over ten years after The L Word, in the new setting of Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Several actors from the original series returned to reprise their roles alongside a new ensemble of diverse characters. The show centers on a group of diverse LGBTQIA+ characters experiencing love, heartbreak, sex, setbacks, personal growth and success in Los Angeles.
Jul 2, 2021
Jul 2, 2021
14 min
(The cast of The L Word: Generation Q 2019)
"The L Word: Generation Q" (2019-)
Show Created by: Ilene Chaiken, Kathy Greenberg, and Michele Abbott
Starring: Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig, Leisha Hailey, Arienne Mandi, Sepideh Moafi, Leo Sheng, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosanny Zayas
Wiki Synopsis: Generation Q is set over ten years after The L Word, in the new setting of Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Several actors from the original series returned to reprise their roles alongside a new ensemble of diverse characters. The show centers on a group of diverse LGBTQIA+ characters experiencing love, heartbreak, sex, setbacks, personal growth and success in Los Angeles.
Jun 9, 2021
Jun 9, 2021
26 min
(Izïa Higelin and Cécile de France in 2015's La Belle Saison/Summertime)
"LA BELLE SAISON" / "SUMMERTIME"
France/Belgium, 2015
Directed by: Catherine Corsini
Starring: Izïa Higelin, Cécile de France
IMDB Synopsis: A young woman moves from the French countryside to Paris and begins a passionate love affair with a feminist leader in this drama set in 1970s France.
May 24, 2021
May 24, 2021
47 min
(Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer in Killing Eve)
"Killing Eve" (US, 2018-)
Season 3 - U.S.A., 2020
Show Creator: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Starring: Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer
IMDB Synopsis: After a series of events, the lives of a security operative and an assassin become inextricably linked.
May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021
16 min
(Abby McEnany and Theo Germaine in Work in Progress Season 1)
"Work in Progress" (US, 2019-)
Season 1 - U.S.A., 2019
Show Creator: Abby McEnany, Tim Mason
Starring: Abby McEnany, Theo Germaine, Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous
IMDB Synopsis: Abby, a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.
Apr 14, 2021
Apr 14, 2021
31 min
(Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer in "Killing Eve")
"Killing Eve" (US, 2018-2020)
Season 2 - U.S.A., 2019
Show Creator: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Starring: Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer
IMDB Synopsis: After a series of events, the lives of a security operative and an assassin become inextricably linked.
Mar 29, 2021
Mar 29, 2021
27 min
(Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer in Killing Eve)
"Killing Eve" (US, 2018-2020)
Season 1 - U.S.A., 2018
Show Creator: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Starring: Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer
IMDB Synopsis: After a series of events, the lives of a security operative and an assassin become inextricably linked.
Mar 15, 2021
Mar 15, 2021
27 min
(Kiersey Clemons and Jaqueline Toboni in "Easy" 2019)
"Spontaneous Combustion" - EASY (US, 2016-2019)
U.S.A., 2019
Written & Directed by: Joe Swanberg
Starring: Kiersey Clemons, Jaqueline Toboni
IMDB Synopsis: When Chase and Jo's lease is up, Chase admits she's not ready to be in a committed relationship. But making a clean break isn't easy.
Mar 8, 2021
Mar 8, 2021
27 min
(Katherine Waterston and Vanessa Kirby in "The World to Come")
"THE WORLD TO COME"
U.S.A., 2020
Directed: Mona Fastvold
Starring: Katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby, Christopher Abbott
IMDB Synopsis: Somewhere along the mid-19th century American East Coast frontier, two neighboring couples battle hardship and isolation, witnessed by a splendid yet testing landscape, challenging them both physically and psychologically.
Feb 15, 2021
Feb 15, 2021
15 min
(Guinevere Turner and Cheryl Dunye in "The Watermelon Woman"0
"THE WATERMELON WOMAN"
U.S.A., 1996
Written/Directed: Cheryl Dunye
Starring: Cheryl Dunye, Guinevere Turner, Valarie Walker
Synopsis: 25 year old Cheryl is a black, lesbian filmmaker in Philadelphia with a purpose to make a documentary centering on a forgotten 1930’s actress while dealing with issues of race and homophobia.
Feb 7, 2021
Feb 7, 2021
22 min
(Edward Chen and Jing-Hua Tseng in "Your Name Engraved Herein")
"YOUR NAME ENGRAVED HEREIN" / 刻在你心底的名字
Taiwan, 2020
Directed by: Kuang-Hui Liu
Starring: Edward Chen, Jing-Hua Tseng
Netflix Synopsis: In 1987, as martial law ends in Taiwan, Jia-Han and Birdy fall in love amid family pressure, homophobia and social stigma.