"Queen & Slim" Needs a Trim
Queen & Slim is a nice example of representation in both cast and crew

Queen & Slim is a nice example of representation in both cast and crew
Released on Netflix this last July, Mile End Kicks, catches the eyes of those who are wanting to escape the disasters of 2026 and visit the era of peak Tumblr, unforgettable music hits, and iconic fashion trends—-of 2011. This coming-of-age film directed by Chandler Levack succeeds at portraying an accurate representation of what life was like in the early 2010’s.
I am shocked and upset to report that the movie about a female car mechanic who meets the love of her life online featuring Katy O’Brien does not, in fact, have a lesbian storyline.
Films about casinos have long been a favorite of Hollywood. This is unsurprising, as they're often tied to magnetic characters whose lives revolve around luxury, spectacle, and even danger.
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
Greta Garbo, a queer actress playing a real-life queer Queen is the best of both worlds.