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‘Sheer outrageousness’: writers on their favourite LGBTQ+ movie characters
From gritty criminals to teens coming to terms with their identity, pride month sees Guardian writers on their most beloved queer characters
TL;DR
- Guardian writers discuss their favorite LGBTQ+ movie characters in honor of Pride Month.
- Characters highlighted include Corky ('Bound'), Eric Hunter ('Edge of Seventeen'), Frank Dillard ('Mrs. Doubtfire'), Divine ('Pink Flamingos'), Barbara Covett ('Notes on a Scandal'), Helen Cooper ('Kissing Jessica Stein'), Albert Goldman ('The Birdcage'), Megan Bloomfield ('But I’m a Cheerleader'), Sérgio ('O Fantasma'), and The Babadook.
- The selections emphasize characters who are unapologetic, challenge societal norms, or resonate deeply with the LGBTQ+ experience, whether through gritty realism, humor, or unconventional representation.
- The article touches on themes of identity, self-acceptance, challenging stereotypes, and the evolution of queer representation in cinema.
- The Babadook's inclusion is noted due to its accidental placement in Netflix's LGBTQ+ section, leading to its adoption as a queer icon.