May has arrived, and with it, a whole bunch of new (and archival) content on Netflix. We’ve done a quick overview of the queerest and queer-adjacent programming we’re looking forward to streaming this month. Now, prepare to set your watch lists…
I Am Divine (Now Streaming)
Director Jeffrey Schwarz’s fabulous documentary about the drag icon offers no shortage of laughs and general outrageousness. Anyone who has ever seen Drag Race should check it out.
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (May 1)
The film that put gay actor Kal Penn on the map and helped Neil Patrick Harris make a comeback makes a comeback of its own. Suitable for watching with or without sliders.
Jackass 1, 2, 3 & Forever (May 1)
Johnny Knoxville and company pull off some of the most ridiculous feats we’ve ever seen on celluloid. And yes, they make us scream with laughter every time.
Corpse Bride (May 1)
Ok, so it’s not exactly queer, but an animated movie about forbidden love–in this case, with a corpse–deserves attention, especially when directed by Tim Burton.
The Circle: Season 4 (May 4)
The social media-based reality show returns for another outing, bringing with it all kinds of deception, catfishing, and manipulation. Every time we watch, we want to stay off dating apps for a good while. Maybe that’s not a bad thing.
Meltdown: Three Mile Island (May 4)
Anyone obsessed with the Chernobyl disaster won’t want to miss this new docuseries that chronicles the US equivalent. It’s a breathtaking reminder of what happens when cutting costs overshadow safety.
Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror (May 18)
True crime fans will relish this new series about law enforcement tracking down sex offenders and traffickers via the web. Spoiler alert: pizza restaurants and politicians are not involved.
Ben Is Back (May 20)
Lucas Hedges and Julia Roberts star in this quiet drama about a mother (Roberts) trying to help her addict son (Hedges) get clean. Both actors received a fair amount of Oscar buzz for their work suggesting that even if they didn’t get the nominations, this movie is worth a look.
My Little Pony: Make Your Mark (May 26)
We know some of you are counting down the days until this latest entry in the ongoing franchise of colorful, fashionable ponies. We’re not going to judge.
Stranger Things S4 (May 27)
Mark the calendar now: the juggernaut series comes back (bringing with it newly out character Robin) tying the world of Eleven, Will and the Upside Down in with mid-80s Cold War tensions. Last season ended on a cliffhanger which saw Chief Hopper (David Harbor) marooned in Russia and Eleven’s powers inhibited. We can’t wait to see what happens next.
gvl_guy
Unfortunately, I Am Divine is not available everywhere on Netflix. I’m in the USA and, while doing various searches, it finally turned out it is “no available in your region.” ?
Zorba123
You can still watch I Am Divine on Tubi and the Roku Channel for free.
BrokebackBob
It seems odd that I Am Divine is not available uniformly in the United States. I’m in the US and I see it on my Netflix movie lists. Is it possible that parental controls affect the visibility of it in the lists. Is it possible that Netflix is censoring which states or areas can see that particular selection?
smittoons
Ben is Back is on Hulu now.
Doug
The film has absolutely no gay content or connection at all. Either does “Corpse Bride,” “Three Mile Island,” and the Jackass films. It’s amazing how this writer decides there’s a gay connection in just about every film that exists.
BennyTheHill
The Washington Post, May 1, 2022:
“As hundreds of thousands of subscribers continue to cancel their accounts, and the price of Netflix stock is plummeting, Netflix is taking an axe to its original programming development in an effort to rein in spending. The newest casualty: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, whose planned animated series has reportedly been cancelled.”
People don’t want this woke crap!
LOL!!!
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storm45701
Disney+ streaming subscriptions continue to rise. I thought conservatives thought Disney was the “woke” company? If true, your theory is blown out the window.
mz.sam
I absolutely agree, ‘I Am Divine’ streaming on Netflix is a total BS. It’s subscription rate have steadily crept up since I started and the content is going down the tubes since a couple years ago. I’m not sorry I cancelled this service with its current programming power conflict.
Ronbo
My subscription went from $8.99 to $9.99. That’s less than a double burger meal at McD’s.