Movies à La Queer

(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. Rent "Madres Paralelas" on YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, and Google Play.   Watch TrailerHere! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL6JDYkRa2g]Sources:"The Imperfect Mom Onscreen - Ending the 'Selfless Mother' Trope" - The Take Channel [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R566uAVcxTg]Music:  Jose Gomez & Raymond Velez   Listen to Movies à La Queer Podcast on Spotify! [https://open.spotify.com/show/35PcycBkLurMnVTCh3Tyu8?si=6fa600fe15024475]Follow Movies à la Queer on:TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@moviesalaqueer] [https://www.tiktok.com/@moviesalaqueer]Twitter: [http://twitter.com/moviesalaqueer]Instagram [http://instagram.com/moviesalaqueer]--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviesalaqueer/support [https://anchor.fm/moviesalaqueer/support]

(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. Stream "The Power of the Dog" on Netflix.   Watch TrailerHere! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRDPo0CHrko]Sources:"The Novice" Director Lauren Hadaway Channels Aronofsky and Fincher for Tense Crew Drama [https://thecinemaholic.com/what-is-the-meaning-of-the-power-of-the-dog-title/]- Tamal KunduMentalHealth.Gov [https://www.mentalhealth.gov/]Music:  Jose Gomez & Raymond Velez      Follow Movies à la Queer on:TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@moviesalaqueer] [https://www.tiktok.com/@moviesalaqueer]Twitter: [http://twitter.com/moviesalaqueer]Instagram [http://instagram.com/moviesalaqueer]MALQ Facebook [https://moviesalaqueer.podbean.com/facebook.com/moviesalq] [http://facebook.com/moviesalq] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviesalaqueer/support [https://anchor.fm/moviesalaqueer/support]

(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. Rent "The Novice" on YouTube, Vudu, Prime Video, and other streaming platforms.   Watch TrailerHere! [https://youtu.be/Z4zCPgMdbo0]Sources:"The Novice" Director Lauren Hadaway Channels Aronofsky and Fincher for Tense Crew Drama [https://www.indiewire.com/2021/12/the-novice-lauren-hadaway-indie-spirit-1234686640/] - Jude DryMentalHealth.Gov [https://www.mentalhealth.gov/]Penrose Staircase [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penrose_stairs]Music:  Jose Gomez & Raymond Velez    Follow Movies à la Queer on:TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@moviesalaqueer] [https://www.tiktok.com/@moviesalaqueer]Twitter: [http://twitter.com/moviesalaqueer]Instagram [http://instagram.com/moviesalaqueer]MALQ Facebook [https://moviesalaqueer.podbean.com/facebook.com/moviesalq] [http://facebook.com/moviesalq] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviesalaqueer/support [https://anchor.fm/moviesalaqueer/support]

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 IMDB Synopsis: A holiday romantic comedy that captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family's acceptance, being true to yourself, and trying not to ruin Christmas.   Watch Trailer:Here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h58HkQV1gHY]Music:  Jose Gomez & Raymond Velez    Follow Movies à la Queer on: Twitter:@MoviesalaQueer [http://twitter.com/moviesalaqueer]Instagram:@Moviesalaqueer [http://instagram.com/moviesalaqueer] MALQ Facebook [https://moviesalaqueer.podbean.com/facebook.com/moviesalq] [http://facebook.com/moviesalq] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviesalaqueer/support [https://anchor.fm/moviesalaqueer/support]

(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. Stream "The L Word Generation Q" on Showtime through Amazon Prime Video or Hulu subscriptions!   Watch TrailerHere! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAL3MZRqAzs]Listen to "The L Word: Generation Q" Season 1 Review & Analysis Episode [https://moviesalaqueer.podbean.com/e/the-l-word-generation-q-season-1-review/]Music:  Jose Gomez & Raymond Velez    Follow Movies à la Queer on:TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@moviesalaqueer] [https://www.tiktok.com/@moviesalaqueer]Twitter: [http://twitter.com/moviesalaqueer]Instagram [http://instagram.com/moviesalaqueer]MALQ Facebook [https://moviesalaqueer.podbean.com/facebook.com/moviesalq] [http://facebook.com/moviesalq] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviesalaqueer/support [https://anchor.fm/moviesalaqueer/support]