(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.

(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.

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(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.

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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

Instagram: @Moviesalaqueer

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(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.

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(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.

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(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.

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(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.

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