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Cheryl-Her Joyful Life's avatar

Reading other people's list makes me see how I have totally different tastes than most people. While I appreciate many of the movies mentioned, I rarely ever see listed, what is to me, the absolute best lesbian movie hands down, Elena Undone.

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Mike Hampton's avatar

Thanks. I love learning about 'new' movies. From what I know, 'Handmaiden', 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'Aimee & Jaguar' are favourites. I say that in the context of movies and not just the theme. 'Thelma' was great too, and the director absolutely made a classic with 'Worst Person in the World'.

Theme wise, I add 'Kissing Jessica Stein', 'Housekeeping for Beginners', 'Tár', 'I Saw the TV Glow', 'Bottoms', 'Blue is the Warmest Colour', and 'Two of Us'.

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Jasper Joyner's avatar

Whew, The Handmaiden really is one of the most iconic sapphic films. Love this list!

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Kira Deshler's avatar

thank you!

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Victoria Kazarian's avatar

Carol is forever my number one (probably because it has a very personal meaning to me) 😊 PS: great list! I want to re-watch those older films in it 👍

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Kira Deshler's avatar

I’ve definitely seen Carol more than any other film on this list, that’s for sure. Glad you enjoyed!

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Victoria Kazarian's avatar

Same )) Interestingly enough, I read the book first. I think the film is beautifully accurate in conveying the subdued ambiance of the book: muted colors, smooth flow, that music! And casting is 100% on point. I listen to The Price of Salt audiobook when I need to calm down. Know it by heart, I think, but it’s just so soothing!

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Lindsey Goodrow's avatar

lmao "2017 was a huge moment in lesbian cinematic history. It marked the (carnal) meeting of two great same-named actresses: the Rachels."

great list. :)

i found Carol to be a bit underwhelming, but maybe i'll revisit it.

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Kira Deshler's avatar

thanks for reading!

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Maya's avatar

Can I add, I can't think straight, and When night is falling? :)

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Kira Deshler's avatar

i can’t think straight is a classic

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Maya's avatar

Yes. And there are few OK tv movies, too.

Anyway, greetings from Serbia :)

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Tinda Zaszcek's avatar

I haven't seen several of these! Thanks for a great list.

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Kira Deshler's avatar

Thanks for reading!

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Briana's avatar

Hi, cheers for the read! I'm not sure if you can edit or not but I want to mention a typo at the beginning of the second paragraph for The Children's Hour where it mentions Martha has been in love with Mary, when it should be Karen.

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Kira Deshler's avatar

Thank you! I will go in and fix that. That would be a very different movie, haha.

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