Gay comedy movie
LGBTQ+ representation in film is at an all-time elevated and recent years acquire given us queer cinematic masterpieces such as Moonlight, Call Me By Your Name, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Ammonite, A Single Man and Carol. Don’t get me wrong, these films absolutely need to be on your must-watch list, but queer people also merit a little light-hearted playfulness. We all know that, even in 2023, the queer experience can be a difficult one and it’s vital that we see ourselves and our lives reflected back at us from the screen. It’s validating, it’s healing, and it showcases our stories to the earth. But it’s also a little depressing. I’m exhausted of seeing queer stories that only end in heartbreak. Stories filled with death, dying, tragedy, and the harsh realities of a patriarchal, homophobic planet pulling two people that love each other apart. We need to witness more queer joy, more queer love that ends in marriage and children and growing old together or, at least, that doesn’t end in despair. Queer people deserve to see their own possibilities on the screen and their own potential futures. We deserve hope and happiness, silliness and fun.
So, if you’re feeling as frustrated as I am an
30 Essential LGBTQ+ Comedies
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Queer culture is so many vibrant and beautiful and rambunctious things, but often times when you’re wading through the history of queer cinema it can feel like a society defined by tragedy and unhappy endings. And while there is much to learn from and much to love about the many heavy gay dramas out there, we must also take time to celebrate and revel in the bright side of difference, which is why this list is all about the comedies. There is plenty of tenderness among these films to be sure, but there’s also Robin Williams doing a macho drag impersonation of John Wayne in The Birdcage and a pair of dirtbag girls just trying to scrape up enough cash for a beach trip in Never Goin’ Back.
From the lo-fi beginnings of John Waters to New Lgbtq+ Cinema to the display day wave of lgbtq+ coming-of-age movies popping up on Netflix, queer comedy has gone from the underground to the mainstream. The pioneering work of stars like Divine and filmmakers like Pedro Almodóvar paved the way for a family-friendly lesbian Cyrano de Bergerac in The Half of It and a three-way battle of tops in an A
Gay and LGBTQ+ Comedy Movies to Watch if You Loved 'Bros'
Bros is historic, as the first gay romantic comedy produced by a major studio to hit theatres. While the movie did not carry out nearly as well as many had expected in terms of profits, the film received wonderful reviews and very favorable audience approval.
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Billy Eichner was phenomenal in the film, and also served as the writer. Lately, the market for queer films, especially, comedies, has been fairly scarce. For fans of Bros and comedy films, there are quite a number of queer comedy films that are worth the watch.
'Fire Island' (2022)
Fire Island is a queer adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. In Fire Island, written by Joel Kim-Booster, a group of same-sex attracted friends goes on vacation to Fire Island (a gay travel destination). However, things become increasingly complicated by both classicism in the gay community and, of course, romance.
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The movie’s ensemble cast features actors lik
Sofia De Vera( Queer Cinema Critic )
Lesbian film critic Sofia De Vera merges academic expertise with a heartfelt focus on gay cinema, advocating for meaningful LGBTQIA+ narratives through 15 years of reflective and celebratory film criticism.
There are some excellent gay movies out there; more recent ones include Moonlight, Brokeback Mountain, and Call Me By Your Name. These are important films addressing important topics, but let’s be honest: they’re not exactly a barrel of laughs.
Sometimes, you just wish to snuggle up, command pizza and watch a movie that gets you chuckling. Don’t know where to begin? Well, luckily, we’ve got a list of the best gay-themed comedy movies to find you started – now you just need to get the popcorn and the blankets!
The portrayal of gay characters in popular media has approach a long way in recent years, with a growing number of comedies featuring LGBTQ+ characters at the forefront. From witty comedies to full-fledged love-related storylines, these films are breaking down barriers and paving the way for more diverse representation in the entertainment industry.
As a testament to this progress, we have put
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