Sapphic romcoms, a sci-fi thriller
Plus, Pedro Pascal's sister's new role and Bobby Berk's replacement on Queer Eye
Happy Tuesday! Tara here with your queer entertainment news roundup.
🎧 Latest episode: We got a room (at the library)
I’ve finally busted my reading slump and Kris got a room with a friend (not that kind of room, though). Content warning for 01:28 – 07:36, when Kris talks about being at the Super Bowl parade last month and the mass shooting that happened there.
This week, Kris officially recommends the science fiction thriller I.S.S. (2023). It’s about how America and Russia race to take over research on the International Space Station when nuclear war breaks out on Earth. The queer rep may be small, but it’s impactful.
I officially recommend the sapphic romcom Vengeance Planning for Amateurs by Lee Winter. A lovely muffin maker decides to get revenge after being taken advantage of by a series of bad exes. The solution? A henchperson, of course. It’s hilarious, has a beautiful romance, and the penguin on the cover will make sense when you read it. This will be one of my top books of the year.
While we’re at it
If you’re interested in more sapphic romcoms, you should check out a bunch of Clare Lydon’s books! Her London romance series has recently come to a close and many of them are romantic comedies. I’m a few books behind, but The London of Us has long been one of my favourites.
Is it a little on the nose that I love a romance with a woman figuring out she’s bisexual in her 30s? Perhaps, but I don’t care because it’s a fabulous book.
🗞️ Queer entertainment news roundup
Bless the fine folks at Queerty for compiling a list of the best LGBTQ films and TV shows hitting streaming platforms this month.
TIL one of the Coen brothers (Ethan) is married to a lesbian activist, Tricia Cooke. They made the film Drive Away Dolls together, which sounds very fun. Autostraddle also ran a great interview with her. (Them)
Lux Pascal, Pedro’s sister, has been cast in her first feature film role since coming out as a trans woman. (Them)
Jeremiah Brent is replacing Bobby Berk on Queer Eye. (Entertainment Weekly)
Ayo Edibiri has the best response when asked at the SAG Awards what she would say to her younger self.
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Until next time,
Tara & Kris