TOP 5 BADASS LESBIAN FLICKS
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1. Bound (1996)
An early movie from the famed Wachowski brothers (The Matrix Trilogy), Bound is definitely the best lesbian thriller out there. Gina Gershon plays Corky, the soft butch plumber who's moved in next door to a mob boss (Joe Pantoliano) and his wife, Violet (Jennifer Tilly). Violet plays a seductive cat-and-mouse game with Corky and draws her into a plot to steal her husband's dirty money and run away. The movie creeps up in a slow but steady pace, building a very atmospheric tension which vibrates as the twisted plot unwinds. Bound is a straight up fantastic thriller in it's own right, definitely unique and daring. While Jennifer Tilly's baby voice occasionally rubs me the wrong way, she worked perfectly in this movie, straddling the line between innocent and dangerous. Not to mention, watching Violet fuck Corky as the other woman bites her finger to stave
off noises is definitely one of the hottest and
more tasteful lesbian sex scenes out there.
off noises is definitely one of the hottest and
more tasteful lesbian sex scenes out there.
2. V For Vendetta (2006)
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V for Vendetta is a classic in its own right. Anarchy, an explosion of an England landmark, and an anti-hero who speaks mostly in Vs. There's little better. Yet, because this was a mainstream movie when it came out, I was surprised by the vital bit of lesbianness in it. Evey (Natalie Portman) finds herself trapped in a prison cell and uncovers a long letter written by another inmate. The inmate tells her life story, her struggles with her sexuality, her various lovers, and the way The Man targeted her simply because she loved another woman. The story is humanizing, realistic, and extremely touching. You can watch the full scene on youtube here or below:
3. Smokin' Aces (2006)Image courtesy of movies.about |
4. Planet Terror (2007)
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5. Mulholland Drive (2001)
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Finally, three movies that deserve an honorary mention. D.E.B.S., a campy lesbian spy movie, I've been told is amazing, though I have to confess to never have seeing it. Definitely putting that one up on my netflixs. Henry & June I feel deserves a mention for multiple reasons, even though it isn't exactly an action movie; possible thriller at very best, but even that is a stretch. It's the story of Anais Nin, the erotica writer of the early 1900s, and her twisted marriage. However, it has Uma Thurman and Maria de Mediros (Butch's girlfriend from Pulp Fiction) acting as lesbian lovers and features one of the sexiest scenes to burn the theatre screen. To push the point, it was the first film to replace the X rating with the NC-17 rating. And did I mention Uma Thurman has lesbian sex? Okay. Calming down. Finally, Black Swan is definitely one to look out for. It comes out on December 1st, and you can see the trailer here. It looks like a mindfuck, to say the least. And Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis kiss in the trailer. Well, I know where I'll be December 1st.
Great list! God, I love Planet Terror so so much. And yes I thought that couple in Smokin' Aces was one of the best parts in a fairly flawed film. And I'd forgotten that part in V for Vendetta- a surprisingly touching scene that sort of comes out of nowhere.
ReplyDeleteAs I was reading this I was thinking "Where's DEBS?" but I'm glad you have it on your netflix queue since it's very enjoyable! And it's hard not to fall a little bit in love with Jordana Brewster every time.
Personally I will be checking out Bound, since it sounds cool! Sort of like The Postman Always Rings Twice but with more sex, I'm imagining?
Thanks! I'm glad you like the list! Planet Terror is the shit, period. Add lesbians in it and I just get all that happier. And I agree, while Smokin' Aces had it's moments I wasn't crazy about, I definitely liked that they "went there" with that couple. And, of course, V for Vendetta almost makes me tear up.
ReplyDeleteI definitely still have to see DEBS! It's on my list, I'm getting to it, I swear! One of these days...
I highly recommend Bound. Even if you can't stand Tilly's voice as most can't, it's excellent. Purely as a mobster movie, it's great, but it has a lovely little dyke twist that I can appreciate. Something like that, I suppose? Very classic noir. If you like gangsters, femme fatales, and noir, you'll like this. If you happen to like a little woman-on-woman action as well, you'll love this.
Hmm, are you sending this for the blogathon? I saw a couple of hits from the site. xD
ReplyDeleteNiiiice! Always happy to give hits. I was thinking of writing up a new review for the blogathon, but I can submit this too!
ReplyDeleteWooooah great list! Fun and enlightening.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if I would say V is a lesbian flick... I did love the Valerie story but hmmm....
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteI might've smudged it a bit with V. It's not a lesbian flick per se, but Valerie does play a pretty big role in shaping Evey's character. Plus Stephen Fry is just as gay as double rainbows.
I'll give you this D.E.B.S is, in fact, extremely campy in a "let's start this drinking game" kind of way. LOL
ReplyDeleteI do get a little bit misty-eyed during the Valerie segment in Vendetta.
D.E.B.S. drinking game? I think that needs to get started pronto.
ReplyDeleteAs do I! It's so short, but so poignant. Beautifully done!
Bound is a classic!
ReplyDeleteAgreed! It's just beautiful. I have to write a review for it...soonish.
ReplyDeleteBitch Slap! The movie.
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