D.E.B.S. Archives

Sapphic Cinema: D.E.B.S.

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019Elaine AtwellLeave a Comment

(This review was originally published on August 14, 2015.) I knew I was gay such a very long time before I knew I was gay. For example, I specifically remember reading Peter Travers’ review of D.E.B.S in Rolling Stone, and while it would be two more years before the lesbian storyline was directly relevant to…

10 Lesbian Films and Shows With Happy Endings

January 2, 2018January 2, 2018Elaine Atwell1 Comment

As every queer woman who has ever logged on to Netflix knows, lesbians are rich in tragedy. The typical story arc for women who love women in film and television goes something like this: Girl painfully comes to terms with feelings for other girl. The exploration of these feelings costs girl her job/children/parental approval, and…