One of my favorite activities to do on any given night is scan Netflix for any sort of film or tv show that features a lesbian storyline. Now you might be saying, “Meghann, there are entire sites devoted to this like Afterellen and OneMoreLesbian – why don’t you just look there?” Well, my friends – unfortunately there isn’t an easily searchable database for what I’m looking for. Most of the time, I just have to rely on my instincts, Netflix’s recommendations, and some browsing of other internet sites.
So, one of my new blog topics is going to be Netflix: Instant Watch Recommendations. Under the Gay and Lesbian tab, there are only a select few movies that are ever on there. I’m not sure why this is. There are plenty of other movies featuring lesbian/bi characters that don’t make it on the list. So, I get to do the guesswork for you. That means we’re gonna sift through the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. So for today, let’s start with the good!
Elena Undone
Year: 2010
Runtime: 111 minutes
My Totally Official Rating: 5 out of 5
Netflix description: When openly gay writer Peyton (Traci Dinwiddie) and love-starved pastor’s wife Elena (Necar Zadegan) meet, they immediately form a strong bond. But the warmth of friendship soon erupts into a sizzling affair, forcing both women to confront their unexpected yet intense feelings. By turns sensual, smart and funny, writer-director Nicole Conn’s semi autobiographical tale explores the contemporary landscape of connection and commitment. Continue reading
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