It’s a new month (and a new year!) which means a whole bunch of content is hitting Netflix. We’ve done a quick roundup of the queerest stuff we’re looking forward to streaming in January 2022. (For a comprehensive list of what’s coming to the platform, go here.) Now, without any further ado…
300 (January 1)
The 2006 action film stars Gerard Butler as King Leonidas and features 300 musclebound Spartan warriors battling the Persians with their shirts off. It doesn’t get much more homoerotic than that.
Annie (January 1)
The 1982 movie musical about a fiery-haired orphan girl placed into a new household features several queer icons in their prime, including Carol Burnett, Bernadette Peters, and Tim Curry.
Cadillac Records (January 1)
Beyoncé as Etta James is required viewing for all LGBTQ audiences.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (January 1)
Is Willy Wonka gay? That depends on who you ask. But there’s no denying Tim Burton’s 2005 remake of the 1971 classic (which, BTW, is also available to stream on Netflix beginning January 1) is pretty damn queer. Best enjoyed with an edible.
Interview with the Vampire (January 1)
Anne Rice’s (RIP) gothic masterpiece is chalked full of homoeroticism, gay subtext, and, of course, sensual man-on-man bloodsucking.
The Lost Boys (January 1)
While we’re on the topic of bloodsucking, out director Joel Schumacher’s 1987 cult classic is about a handsome young man who gets wrapped up in a gang of vampires that all look like members of WHAM! Lots of subtle homosexual undertones in this one. And there’s that sexy sax man. Who can forget him?
I Know What You Did Last Summer (January 1)
The ’90s teen slasher written by openly gay screenwriter Kevin Williamson has long been a favorite among queer audiences. It also features a brief appearance by Anne Heche, who was dating Ellen Degeneres at the time.
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (January 1)
OK, definitely not as good as the first one, but if you’re in the mood for a double feature (and to see Brandy in her first film to be released in theaters) then you’re in luck! Just remember, the capital of Brazil is Brasília.
The NeverEnding Story (January 1)
Who didn’t have a crush on Atreyu when they were a kid? And what blossoming homosexual couldn’t identify with Bastian, the outcast who was tormented by school bullies? Oh, and can we please talk about the Empress’ palace, which was basically the most phallic thing ever?
Phantom Thread (January 16)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2017 award-winning fashion drama set in 1950s London focuses on a celebrated dressmaker whose world is turned completely upside down. Film buffs, if you haven’t seen this one yet, definitely add it to your queue!
Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness (January 28)
And now for something new… The “Queer Eye” host will premiere a reality comedy series at the end of the month inspired by his hit podcast of the same title. Guests include Michelle Buteau, Rachel Dratch, Michelle Kwan, and more. We’re not sure what to expect, but we’re definitely curious.
Mostlikelytobedownvoted
Here lemme fix this boring article for you with some actual reporting from the shithole that is Fox New of all places (ugh). “Netflix as well of a lot of our openly gay and ally comedians have confirmed that they will be working with Dave Chappelle again after Dave’s whole “Trans/centric” debacle stand-up special “The Closer.”
The streaming platform announced on Monday a new 11-day stand-up comedy festival titled “Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival,” in Los Angeles featuring over 130 artists, including the Emmy-winning Chappelle.
The event will take place on April 28-May 8, 2022, and feature comedians such Ali Wong, Amy Poehler, Amy Schumer, Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Chelsea Handler, Chris Rock, Conan O’Brien, David Letterman, Ellen DeGeneres, Hasan Minhaj, Iliza Shlesinger, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, Jerry Seinfeld, John Mulaney, Jonathan Van Ness, Ken Jeong, Kevin Hart, Larry David, Margaret Cho, Maya Rudolph, Nicole Byer, Patton Oswalt, Pete Davidson, Ray Romano, Sandra Bernhard, Seth Rogen, Tig Notaro, Tina Fey, Wanda Sykes and many more. Oy!
Now talk among yourselves.
Hank31
What a crappy set of recommendations. With the exception of the last item, there is no gayness in any of these films. The self-loathing “Editors” think: “Well, Johnny Depp is asexual, weird and cringe, so that means gay. And a non-gay character is isolated and bullied, so that means gay.” Pathetic.
Even worse, some of the recommended films, like 300 and Interview With The Vampire, were actively de-gayed by the directors, writers and studios. Queerty “Editors” are recommending homophobic films as gay films.
Cam
Instead of showing us anything with actual LGBTQ content we got a list of queerbaiting films?
Maybe change the headline to “Thigs LGBTQ audiences might like” but these films aren’t “Queer”, they’re movies that had zero queer content that still may be liked by the community.
There are other things on Netflix now with actual LGBTQ content. Loev, Operation Hyacinth, Cloudburst, Eternal Summer, Milkwater, Transformer, etc..
man5996853
Must have been a very, very slow Tuesday for news. These recommendations are a stretch, at best. And most of these films, even if they had actual gay content, would still be mostly unwatchable.
skeldare
Most of these are not in any way ‘queer’
Joshooeerr
The 1982 adaptation of Annie would be on most musical queens’ lists of the Worst Musical Adaptations Ever – directed cluelessly by John Huston, it memorably contains one extended dance sequence that is framed to cut out the dancer’s feet!
eeebee333
I hate to be a Queerty basher, but this really is not a good list.
Wheelerman
Where did Queerty get this list? Was the editor drunk, and just didn’t care that this was reported?
Phantom Thread is in now way gay, as are most of this list. It is just the most mystifying entry. Also, a total snooze fest. Sorry Daniel Day-Lewis choose to end his acting career on it.
lacrosse72
As a musical queen myself I have to disagree about Annie. I was 10 when it came out and I have seen it a hundred times and love it. It’s the only adaptation of Annie I have liked. To me it was all stops out.
ManCanBemuse
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Ryan99
Wow that is some seriously whack-a-doodle shit.
mtmslg
I may be mistaken, but I think Mr. Sexy Sax Muy backed up the goddess Tina Turner on several tracks and on tour. I was lucky (and old) enough to have seen her LIVE 5 times back in the day. Greatest LIVE performer ever!