From Girls Like Girls to Lesbian Space Princess, there are lots of treats for queer viewers this Pride month
BY NIC CROSARA, IMAGE IS A STILL FROM GIRLS LIKE GIRLS
Attention all lesbian, queer and trans+ screenbuffs! It’s that time of the month when we all get excited about LGBTQIA+ releases coming to cinemas and streaming platforms in the month ahead. Coming up, you’ll get to see what queer stories and talent you have to look forward to. You’ll definitely want to keep these flicks and shows on your radar.
Lesbian Space Princess
Love sci-fi, animation and laughing so hard it builds your abs? Then you’ll love watching film festival favourite Lesbian Space Princess on the big screen. This colourful story takes place on Planet Clitopolis, where we meet Princess Saira. Upon learning that her ex has been kidnapped, she embarks on a 24-hour space adventure to rescue her. Trust me, this is one of the gayest films you’ll
ever see. You’re welcome!
Coming to UK cinemas from 19 June
Girls Like Girls
Any sapphic playlist worth its salt includes Hayley Kiyoko’s hit track Girls Like Girls. The music video went viral for a reason. It provided powerful WLW visibility and exceptional storytelling. It’s no surprise Hayley adapted it into a young adult novel in 2023. And now, Lesbian Jesus is blessing us once again, because she’s turned it into a film. Oh, and in case you missed it, the soundtrack features the likes of Tegan and Sara, Joy Oladokun and Young Miko.
Coming to cinemas from 19 June
House Of The Dragon: Season 3
The stakes couldn’t be higher when we return to the Game Of Thrones prequel. Westeros is facing an all-out war of dragons. Expect epic battles, lots of bloodshed, tears and, of course, dragonfire. DIVA faves Emma D’Arcy, Abigail Thorn and Bethany Antonia stun in this nailbiting instalment.
Available in the UK from 22 June on NOW
More June releases to keep on your radar
Masters Of The Universe (5 June) UK cinemas: Watch bi actor Alison Brie share a screen with queer icon Nicholas Galitzine
The Vampire Lestat (7 June) on AMC: Unfortunately, UK viewers will have to wait a little longer to watch the third instalment of Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire.
Gamechangers: The Ashlyn Harris Story (8 June) The Roku Channel: The sports icon shares her trials and tribulations on and off the pitch.
Scream 7 (16 June) coming to DVD: ICYMI in cinemas, see Anna Camp and Jasmin Savoy Brown share a screen.
A Private Life (26 June) in UK cinemas: This marks Jodie Foster’s first French-speaking leading role.
ICYMI: Here are some more queer AF releases that came out in May
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Why are you are not covering the Thai GL film business which has numerous well established Girl Love couples making good quality films and TV series which are accessible via media such as You Tube, iQIYI, Channel 3+ etc. I am 78 years old and these couples and stories have enriched my single life, they are great on the eye, have stories which capture my emotions and entertain. Please introduce your readership to Lingorm, Englot, Freen and Becky etc and to series such as The Four Elements, the Secret of Us, Harmony Secret and open up our world to the wealth of talent and stories for lesbians that you are not covering at the moment. PLEASE.