What is up YouTube, it's your girl Evelyn and today I want
to highlight some upcoming shows and films featuring queer lady characters.
So sit back, enjoy the video
and if there are any upcoming shows or films I've missed
please let me know in the comments.
[#1 Crush by Garbage playing]
'We Need To Do Something' is an anxiety-provoking horror film
about a family who seek shelter during a tornado,
but soon find themselves hiding from something far more sinister than the storm.
Which I know, doesn't sound very gay
but according to Imdb.com the family's rebellious teen daughter, Melissa is not only queer
but she and her girlfriend Amy might be to blame for whatever supernatural weirdness is going on.
"Spot, is that you boy?"
"It is, isn't it?"
"Everybody said you were buried in the backyard but that isn't true, right?"
"You just ran away and now you've come to save us."
"Who's a good boy? Who's a good boy?"
[creepy, undoglike voice] "I'm a good boy."
The movie looks tense, claustrophobic and extremely creepy and I for one, cannot wait.
You can catch 'We Need To Do Something' September 3rd in both regular theaters
and virtual theaters, as well as on demand.
[Run the World by Beyonce playing]
'Y: The Last Man' is a post-apocalyptic, sci-fi thriller based on a graphic novel
that takes place in a world where all of the men, except for one , have died.
"Let's go lesbians, let's go lesbians!"
"Excuse me, lesbians coming through! Watch Out!"
Based on the premise, it's fair to assume the show will be gay
but if it stays true to the graphic novel, there will definitely be
legitimately queer characters and not just situationally queer characters.
Although I'm fine with that, too.
And if you want to know more about how the graphic novel depicts queer and trans people,
The Lesbrary has a well-written and succinct review that goes into more detail.
You can catch the premiere of 'Y: The Last Man September 13th on FX.
[Criminal by Fiona Apple playing]
'Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman' is
a true crime thriller about the earlyish life of Aileen Wuornos,
an infamous female serial killer who murdered at least seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990.
[voiceover ] "I guess I always did dream of being famous."
[voiceover] "I didn't take no crap from nobody, especially men."
"Hand over your wallet, real slow and drive the hell out of here real fast."
[voiceover] "Girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.
Most of you have probably watched 2003's 'Monster'
starring Charlize Theron as Aileen and Christina Ricci as her girlfriend.
And if you haven't, it's an amazing film and I can't recommend it highly enough
but because 'Monster' is a low-key masterpiece
this latest iteration feels a little like the Kids Bop version.
[Kidz Bop version of 'Old Town Road' by Lil Nas X playing]
'American Boogeywoman' seems like a possible thriller that might even be good,
but i'm pretty sure it's going to get lost in the shadow cast by 'Monster'
then again
they keep making Ted Bundy movies so who knows?
You can catch 'Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman' September 20th in theaters.
And make sure to check out the pinned comment on this video
for more TV shows featuring queer characters that are returning in September,
and feel free to add any new or returning shows that I missed.
If you watched my 'Lesbian Shows You Might Have Missed' video
then you'll remember 'Flunk' the super-gay Australian teen soap opera.
Well, the creators of 'Flunk' have a brand new series called 'Flunk: The Exchange'
about an exchange student who may or may not fall in love with one of her hosts.
"Hi"
"Some people imagine things that aren't there,
like they think someone likes them when in reality that person would never go there."
"Don't speak to me, don't look at me and don't come home."
"Where am I supposed to go?"
"Wherever you came from."
'Flunk' is a great example of a teen show that's actually made for teen consumption
unlike my problematic faves.
You can check out several short episodes of 'Flunk: The Exchange on YouTube.
Or watch full episodes on Vimeo.
'The White Lotus' is an odd show.
I almost didn't include it on the list
because it's not expressly lesbian but I feel like it's lesbian in spirit.
I also wanted to shout out my girl,
Sydney Sweeney who you might recognize from 'Euphoria' or 'Everything Sucks'
Sydney plays Olivia, a mean girl who might harbor romantic feelings for her best friend, Paula.
Or she might not.
"I love it when you whisper."
"Do you want to do some ASMR?"
[meme yelling 'gaaaaay]
At the very least, Olivia has an unhealthy obsession with Paula.
Which is gay enough for me.
If you enjoy strange, over-the-top and slightly dark satire,
you might want to check out 'The White Lotus'
And even though it shares some similarities with other high satire shows,
it really does feel like something different and new.
You can catch the first season of 'The White Lotus' currently streaming on HBO Max.
[Something New by Chloe Diana playing]
As you all know, I am contractually obligated to talk about Sarah Paulson in every video.
[I'm a Simp by Lauren Vi Pham playing]
If you're not familiar with 'American Crime Story,
it's an anthology series that covers a different crime each season.
The first was 'The People vs OJ Simpson'
The second was 'The Assassination of Giovanni Versace.
And the newest season is 'Impeachment'
which covers Bill Clinton's impeachment from the perspective of the women involved.
[voiceover] "There's a woman I'm very close to
in the midst of an affair with the President of the United States."
"How do I know it's true?"
"My calls with Monica."
"Holy shit."
Our girl Sarah is playing Linda Tripp and is a physically unrecognizable in the role.
I cannot wait to watch 'Impeachment' and you can catch the season premiere, September 7th on FX.
Just to be clear, 'Level 16' is not a new film release.
It came out in 2018 but it's coming to Netflix
in September and the trailer looks weird, creepy and bleak.
Which is right up my alley.
It's about a group of young girls who live in a very strict prison-like orphanage
and the only way out, is to be adopted.
But of course, things aren't quite what they seem and when two of the girls learn
the truth behind their imprisonment, they attempt a harrowing escape.
"I'm going to tell you something and I need you to promise me that I could really, truly trust you."
"Obedience. Cleanliness."
"I need you to listen to me!"
"I follow the rules."
Personally, I love a good dystopian,
sci-fi film with horror elements and this seems like it might fit the bill.
And if you
like me
also have questionable taste
you can catch 'Level 16' September 1st on Netflix.
That is it for the list,
I want to give a quick shout out to my newest patrons Kassie, Jamie and Amanda.
[I'll Still Love You More by Trisha Yearwood playing]
I also want to shout out my 'Big Spender' patrons Jenn and Angel.
[Big Spender from 'Sweet Charity' playing]
As always thank you so much for watching,
and don't forget to let me know which movie or television show you're most looking forward to.
And I'll see you in the next one.