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Why ‘Queer’ and ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Are the Kind of LGBTQ+ Movies That Deserve Awards Attention
"Queer" and "I Saw the TV Glow" are the kind of LGBTQ+ films that deserve awards recognition for their innovative, challenging storytelling.
Against the backdrop of a politically charged presidential election that saw Donald Trump re-elected, reigniting fears for trans and nonbinary individuals, the overwhelming recognition of “Emilia Pérez” feels like a defiant cultural statement. Even so, the lack of acknowledgment for the film’s outstanding performances and stunning craftsmanship underscores a troubling pattern: voters’ reluctance to embrace complex queer narratives that defy traditional structures or resist easy answers. While the film begins as a seemingly familiar love story reminiscent of “Call Me by Your Name,” it evolves into a mesmerizing, unsettling exploration of isolation and the disconnection queer individuals have historically felt from their own bodies.
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