Sure, today may be April Fool’s Day, but we’re not kidding. There are tons of great queer movies and TV shows streaming in the coming week.
Every month, there are tons of exciting LGBTQ+-friendly movies, TV series, and specials worth checking out. A sophisticated new take on a classic queer literary villain is set to premiere on major streaming platforms in April, creating a new home for Pedro Almodovar’s famous gay cowboy tale. strange way of lifethe final frontier for queer-inclusive people Star Trek: Discoverythe return of was here Includes a batch of gag-worthy new queens and streaming debuts of plenty of favorites old and new.
Whether you use Netflix, Prime Video, (HBO) Max, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, Tubi, or a combination thereof;strange We have recommended information for each that you shouldn’t miss.
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Spotlight: ripley (April 4th)
I just finished a job that got rave reviews. all of us strangers, Andrew Scott headlines Patricia Highsmith’s new take on the iconic literary antihero Tom Ripley. This series, shot in gorgeous black and white, The talented Mr. Ripleyfollows an amateur con artist who travels to Italy and eavesdrops on aspiring playboy Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn) to persuade him to return home. But when that fails, Ripley becomes too obsessed with her new luxurious lifestyle to give it up and resorts to extreme measures. As lies and bodies pile up, he must stay three steps ahead of Dickie’s suspicious friend Marge (Dakota Fanning) and the authorities.
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matrix Trilogy (April 1st): The original changed cinema forever, and the sequel… to a lesser extent, but the Wachowskis have certainly created one of the most shocking film trilogies of all time.
broken heart highSeason 2 (April 11): A “soft reboot” of the ’90s Australian teen favorite, this queer-inclusive high school drama is one of Netflix’s hidden gems.
strange way of life2023 (April 12): Pedro Almodóvar’s much talked about short film is a gay western romance starring Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke as lovers on opposite sides of the law.
dead boy detectives (April 25th): Based on Neil Gaiman’s DC Comics series, the paranormal mystery about a ghostly investigator features guest appearances by Lucas Gage and Max Jenkins.
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Spotlight: Matrix Resurrections2021 (April 1st)
After revisiting matrix If you’re watching the trilogy on Netflix, hack into Max and watch this ambitious sequel set decades later. This ambitious sequel creates a strange subtext of the original text, deftly distorting the notion that money-hungry studios keep making sequels just because they can. Keanu Reeves’ soulful hero Neo returns, trapped in yet another matrix, new allies, old friends (and it’s great to see Carrie-Anne Moss kick some serious SS again as Trinity) ), and will be joined by some old and new foes — most notably LGBTQ+ icons Jonathan Groff and Neil Patrick Harris.
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batman & robin1997 (April 1): Is this a Joel Schumacher debacle or a camp classic? As big fans of Uma Thurman’s spunky Poison Ivy, we know where we land.
stepford wives2004 (April 1): Muppet mainstay Frank Oz directs this much-maligned dystopia, which stars Nicole Kidman, Bette Midler, Glenn Close and more in captivating roles.
cruel intentions1999 (April 1): A sexual awakening for many ’90s kids, this erotic drama sees two evil stepbrothers compete to take the virginity of a female student at an elite prep school.
fall out (April 24th): This video game adaptation may or may not have gay undertones, but gamers are sure to be excited about this new twist on the post-apocalyptic adventure.
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Spotlight: was hereSeason 4 (April 26)
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This generous reality show is back to bring excitement to small-town America, but you might notice things look a little different this time.new season new employee RuPaul’sdrag race Season 9 Winner Sasha Velour, Season 12 Winner Jada Essence Hall, 2x all star With Latrice Royale canadian drag racing Winner Priyanka will transform local people as a drag ambassador, changing hearts and minds in the process. And instead of a new city each episode, it sticks to two main locations: Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This is where the shooting took place, especially during a wave of state anti-drug laws.
Also don’t miss:
Basquiat1996 (April 1): A star-studded biopic of the influential queer American painter starring the great Jeffrey Wright in the title role. (Plus, David Bowie plays Andy Warhol!)
mcqueenApril 1, 2018: A documentary about the life and career of Alexander McQueen, the boundary-pushing designer who forever changed fashion until his untimely death.
watermelon woman1996 (April 1): A landmark in the New Queer Cinema movement, this thought-provoking drama is said to be the first film directed by a Black lesbian woman.
zora2020 (April 1st): Based on a viral Twitter thread, the film tells the story of a stripper whose Florida road trip goes awry, and co-stars Colman Domingo in one of his best roles ever.
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Spotlight: under the bridge (April 17th)
Lily Gladstone may not have won an Oscar for her quietly heartbreaking film Murderers of the Flower Moon, but the talented and pioneering Indigenous actor’s career is clearly just beginning. Next, she will co-star with Riley Keough in the true crime miniseries. under the bridge, based on Rebecca Godfrey’s non-fiction book about the 1997 disappearance of a teenage girl in Canada. Keogh played Godfrey and Gladstone played local police officer Cam Bentland, and they cooperated in the investigation, delving deeper into the secret world of the teens accused of murder.
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blockerApril 1, 2018: An underrated (and LGBTQ+-inclusive!) raunchy teen comedy about three girls who promise to lose their virginity on prom night and their parents who try to stop them from doing so.
X-2: X-Men United2003 (April 1): Everyone is in high spirits X-Men ’97revisit the best film adaptation starring Scottish bicon Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler.
iHeart Music Radio Awards (April 2): Many of our favorite queer artists are nominated this year, and the show will feature a musical tribute to Icon Award winner Cher.
American Horror Story: Delicate, Part 2 (April 4th): Frankly, I had no idea this season starring Emma Roberts and Kim Kardashian was split into two.That might be the funniest thing AHS It’s not the season yet!
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Spotlight: star trek discoverySeason 5 (April 4)
The fifth and final season of the famous season Star Trek In the prequel series, Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) leads a spaceship crew. discovery Embark on a galactic journey to discover the source of a centuries-old mystical power before it falls into the wrong hands. Of course, we’re focused on the married couple of Wilson Crews’ doctor Hugh Culver and Anthony Rapp’s engineer Paul Stamets. just mini rent We met again, and coincidentally, he was also the first regular to come out as gay. Star Trek A character from the history of the franchise.I’m sad to say goodbye, but I’m just grateful. discovery We succeeded in making deep space a little strange.
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talk to me2023 (April 1): A group of teenagers becomes obsessed with a truly horrifying party game, starring transgender star Zoe Terakez in a stellar supporting role.
cloud atlas2012 (April 1): An ambitious sci-fi epic from the Wachowskis and director Tom Tykwer. Stories from the past, present and future are depicted, including a tear-jerking gay love story.
Cheech & Chong’s Up in Smoke1978 (April 1): In their first feature film, stoner comedy legends go on a wild road trip that surprisingly ends with a pro-gay punk rock performance.
Challenge: All StarSeason 4 (April 10): The return of the best of the best with LGBTQ+ favorites like Derek Chavez, Carla Maria Sorbello, and Ryan Kehoe to navigate this reality TV gauntlet.
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Spotlight: chuckySeason 3 – Part 2 (April 17)
This truly bizarre and wacky horror-comedy continues to find fun new ways to reinvent its eponymous slasher doll, and we’re always curious to see where this bloody good time goes next . After infiltrating the White House, Chucky (voiced by Brad Dourif since 1988) play house) He’s on the brink of death, but a dark supernatural force may be his ticket to revenge – young hero Jake Wheeler (Zachary Arthur) and his friends Unless I let him down again. The series continues to make space for surprisingly sweet gay romances, throwing in icons like Jennifer Tilly and John Waters. Hey, what more could you want from TV?
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communitySeasons 1-6 (April 1): NBC’s comedy about a community college research group was arguably one of the most clever productions of the genre and television conventions, and had one of the best ensembles.
house of gucci2021 (April 1st): Lady Gaga and her obsession with absurd characters Anchor Ridley Scott’s sprawling melodrama about the Gucci family, a tale of fashion, luxury, and revenge.
parks and recreation 15th anniversary (April 17th): Amy Poehler’s hit sitcom is celebrating 15 years of making Pawnee, Indiana (fictional) a funnier, happier place.
M3GAN: Unrated version2023 (April 24): This doll kills people. literally. This classic New Camp horror was already a bloody blast. Now imagine that it is not appreciated.
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Spotlight: firework2023 (April 1st)
Shy and bullied Gianni feels out of place in a small Sicilian town that values masculinity above all else, until he meets the kind and confident Nino, and his world changes forever. This work is based on a tragic true story that is said to have played an important role in the gay rights movement in Italy in the 1980s. firework This work is both a story of sunny youth and a sober examination of the not-so-distant past.
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death becomes her1992 (April 1): Do you want to talk about your mother? Watch Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn duel as inventive, cartoonish and hilarious immortal divas.
birdcage1996 (April 1): Still one of the highest-grossing gay films of all time, we love this raucous family comedy and always want to rewatch it.
For your consideration2006 (April 1): Christopher Guest and his merry troupe of improvisers take “awards season” in stride in this Hollywood satire.
school master game2022 (April 1): Weird Swedish antiques. St. Sebastian Academy is an all-boys school where homosexuality is the norm.