Top Lesbian Film Reviews
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Page 1: Affinity to Chained Girls

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Page 3: French Twist to Isle of Lesbos

Page 4: Itty Bitty Titty Committee to Maedchen in Uniform

Page 5: The Monkey's Mask to Serving in Silence

Page 6: The Sex Monster to The World Unseen

Itty Bitty Titty Committee (2007, 87 min, US)
Director: Jamie Babbit Studio : Wolfe Releasing
Starring: Carly Pope, Daniela Sea, Deak Evgenikos, Guinevere Turner,
Jenny Shimizu, Lauren Mollica, Melonie Diaz, Nicole Vicius
REVIEW:
Wickedly talented director Jamie Babbit (But I'm a Cheerleader) once again has her finger on the pulse of queer culture with this wry romantic comedy in which anarchic punk twenty-somethings vivaciously vandalize patriarchal symbols under the name of the C(I)A. Fresh out of high school, mundane lesbian Anna (the charming Melonie Diaz, Raising Victor Vargas) has no direction or motivation. Having recently broken up with her girlfriend, she is the maid of honor at her picture-perfect sister's wedding and works a monotonous job at a plastic surgery clinic. Although her family and coworkers try to give her life advice, it's not until she meets foxy Sadie (Nicole Vicius, Half Nelson) as she's spray-painting empowering statements on Anna's office window that she wakes up and finds a purpose. Intrigued, she follows Sadie down a seedy back alley to her guerilla girls' headquarters and meets the other members -- angst-laden artist Meat (Deak Evgenikos), brainchild Shulasmith (Carly Pope) and ally transman Aggie (Lauren Mollica). Even though these rebels are a bit slapdash, their down-with-the-man attitude and infectious style has the precocious baby-dyke fired up and joining the fight! As the estrogen flows during a crucial road trip, frolicking friends and alluring glances ignite a steamy romance between Anna and Sadie that could upset the delicate order of the C(I)A. Enlisted in the Clits' cause is an all-star lesbian supporting cast including Daniela Sea (star of "The L Word"), Guinevere Turner and Jenny Shimizu (recipient of PIGLFF 2006's Lesbian Icon Award) with cameos by Clea Duvall and Melanie Lynskey. Set to the inspiring riot grrl music of Sleater-Kinney, Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, Itty Bitty Titty Committee isn't your traditional feminist film: instead, it's an ode to grrl power for the gender-bending queer punk generation.

For more information, including available movie trailers, click the following movie title link(s):
Itty Bitty Titty Committee at TLA Video OR Itty Bitty Titty Committee at Wolfe Video

Amazing Dreams Short-Short Review:
Itty Bitty Titty Committee
Very fun movie with ready to fight baby dykes!
****
I've Heard the Mermaids Singing (1987, 81 min, Canada)
Director: Patricia Rozema
Starring: Sheila McCarthy, Paule Baillargeon
REVIEW:
Shelia McCarthy is enchanting as the romantically naive Polly, who becomes infatuated with her female boss in this whimsical comedy. Her boss, the curator of the gallery, is a lesbian involved in a relationship with a very butch lover. The characters, especially the heart-wrenchingly sweet Polly, make this a special film experience. (This video is currently out of print and is not available for sale, but may possibly be found for rent.)

For more information, including available movie trailers, click the following movie title link(s): I've Heard the Mermaids Singing at TLA Video

Amazing Dreams Short-Short Review:
I've Heard the Mermaids Singing
Didn't see it, but sounds like fun.
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Just the Two of Us (1970, 82 min, US)
Director: Barbara Peters Studio: Something Weird
Starring: Alicia Courtney, Elizabeth Plumb
REVIEW:
Pretty and sensible Denise (Alicia Courtney) and the sweetly ditsy blonde Adria (Elizabeth Plumb) are lonely housewives living in suburban L.A. who become close friends. While lunching at a restaurant, they notice two women at another table kissing. Both women are transfixed, and a romance between them ensues. However, what is a fling to one becomes much more to the other.

For more information, including available movie trailers, click the following movie title link(s): Just the Two of Usat TLA Video OR Just the Two Of Us at Wolfe Video

Amazing Dreams Short-Short Review:
Just the Two of Us
Beautiful beginnings, sad endings, same ol' dyke sufferings in the early years.
***
Kissing Jessica Stein (2002, 96 min, US)
Director: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld, Studio: Fox Searchlight
Starring: Jennifer Westfeldt, Heather Juergensen, Scott Cohen, Tovah Feldshuh
REVIEW:
Copy editor Jessica Stein has high expectations with every guy she attempts to date. Jaded by constant disappointment with men, she answers a singles ad under the "women seeking women" section. She meets art dealer Helen Cooper, who is equally tired of her mundane routine in which she has a different gent for various sexual needs. What happens when these two formidable women get together forms the core of a most charming romantic comedy, complete with well-rounded characters brought to life by a talented ensemble who go a long way to help identify and define the complexity all relationships have.

For more information, including available movie trailers, click the following movie title link(s): Kissing Jessica Steinat TLA Video OR Kissing Jessica Stein at Wolfe Video

Amazing Dreams Short-Short Review:
Kissing Jessica Stein
Fun and great movie, but no big lesbian love scenes.
****
The L Word: The Complete First Season (2004, 600 min, US)
Director: Mary Harron, Rose Troche, Lynne Stopkewich, Clement Virgo, Daniel Minahan, Tony Goldwyn, Kari Skogland Studio: Showtime
Cast: Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Karina Lombard, Laurel Holloman, Eric Mabius, Katherine Moennig, Mia Kirschner, Pam Grier, Tammy Lynn Michaels, Guinevere Turner, Anne Archer, Julian Sands, Ossie Davis, Lolita Davidovitch, Snoop Dogg, Rosanna Arquette, Helen Shaver, Kelly Lynch
REVIEW::
Like the best drugs, "The L Word" will hook you from the first moment and not let go. If you're a " "Sex and the City," and "Six Feet Under" addict, "The L Word" is not to be missed. We fully expected politically correct, boring TV, what we got was a group of new friends/high drama. Tim (Eric Mabius) the sweet straight man wants to marry his high school sweetheart, Jenny (Mia Kirschner) who is a total psycho. She sleeps with anyone who will give her attention and drama is her middle name. They live next door to Bette (Jennifer Beals) and Tina, the upper-class, child-seeking lesbian couple who've got lots of intrigue of their own. Shane breaks hearts and sleeps with all the young girls -- she just needs better judgment. Dana is a tennis player just coming out of the closet who may have picked a psycho girlfriend. And then there's Alice, the bisexual journalist, who's played by Leisha Hailey, the only out dyke in the cast! In a strong recurring role is blaxpoiltation star Pam Grier as Bette's recovering sister Kit. Definitely not just for lesbians, "The L Word" features hot sex, strong writing, superlative acting and drama you won't want to miss a moment of.

For more information, including available movie trailers, click the following movie title link(s):
The L Word: The Complete First Season at TLA Video OR The L Word: Season 1 at Wolfe Video

Amazing Dreams Short-Short Review:
L Word Season 1
Lots of women say "No one WE know looks like that, or is rich like that, or on and on and on."
We say "WHATEVER!" The L Word touches on subjects that most shows just skirt over, and
we LOVE IT. The only complaint we have is Jenny. Goddess, please help us with Jenny. Guess
there's always got to be at least one Problem Child in everybody's world, and Jenny is that character.
*****
The L Word: The Complete Second Season (2005, 600 min, US)
Director: Mary Harron, Rose Troche, Lynne Stopkewich, Clement Virgo, Daniel Minahan, Tony Goldwyn, Kari Skogland Studio: Showtime
Cast: Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Karina Lombard, Laurel Holloman, Eric Mabius, Katherine Moennig, Mia Kirschner, Pam Grier, Tammy Lynn Michaels, Guinevere Turner, Anne Archer, Julian Sands, Ossie Davis, Lolita Davidovitch, Snoop Dogg, Rosanna Arquette, Helen Shaver, Kelly Lynch
REVIEW::
High on drama and cable TV sex and nudity, "The L Word" has struck a nerve with American television watchers. One of Showtime's biggest hit shows, the stylish and over-sexed ladies of "The L Word" always make for compelling viewing. While some have argued that the second season was weaker than the first, we loved it more, never missing an episode. The finale was too low on drama and had the politics turned too high, but that's a small complaint about our favorite TV show.

For more information, including available movie trailers, click the following movie title link(s):
The L Word: The Complete Second Season at TLA Video OR The L Word: Season 2 at Wolfe Video

Amazing Dreams Short-Short Review:
L Word Season 2
YUMMMM. Hot sex scenes moving into strap-on sex; cross dressing while packing;
pregnant women having the big O in pools; mothers coming out;, daughters in lust
and love; hot as hadees women; smokin' good times, and Jenny is even a little better!!!
*****
The L Word: The Complete Third Season (2006, 644 min, US)
Studio: Showtime, Paramount
Cast: Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Mia Kirschner, Laurel Holloman, Katherine Moennig, Pam Grier, Erin Daniels, Rachel Shelley, Sarah Shahi, Daniela Sea, Dallas Roberts, Alan Cumming, Eric Roberts, Billy Jean King, Russell Simmons h
REVIEW::
"The L Word" is back on track again with the third season. Lots of soapy drama, hot dyke sex and quirky characters. When we started setting up the episode guide below, we got the chills and the tears started again. Spoiler alert! If you know nothing of the startling events in the third season, don't read on. The death of Dana, a much-beloved lead character, was shocking. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer it seemed like it was a place for the writers to insert an important issue into the show. We had no idea that Dana was going to die. The death and subsequent mourning were handled with elegance and intelligence. Again, "The L Word" has taken television to a new level. It's the best thing on TV. The creators, writers, directors, actors and crew are the best and brightest on the air. If you aren't clued into this remarkable series, start at the beginning. You won't be able to stop!

For more information, including available movie trailers, click the following movie title link(s):
The L Word: The Complete Third Season at TLA Video OR The L Word: Season 3 at Wolfe Video

Amazing Dreams Short-Short Review:
L Word Season 3
Ahhh, more hot women making hot love--plus great story lines--we are still loving it!
*****
The L Word: The Complete Fourth Season (2007, 625 min, US)
Studio: Showtime, Paramount
Cast: Cybill Shepherd, Jennifer Beals, Marlee Matlin, Leisha Hailey, Mia Kirschner, Laurel Holloman, Katherine Moennig, Pam Grier, Erin Daniels, Rachel Shelley, Sarah Shahi, Daniela Sea, Dallas Roberts, Alan Cumming, Eric Roberts, Billy Jean King, Russell Simmons, Kristinna Loken
REVIEW::
The L Word Season 4 picks up with the women wrestling with issues close to their hearts. As with previous seasons, old demons rear their ugly heads and a host of new characters are brought into their fold, offering them access to a broader community with diverse issues. Newest additions to the cast include Cybill Shepherd, Marlee Matlin, Janina Gavankar and Rose Rollins. Special guest stars are Rosanna Arquette, Eric Roberts, Bruce Davison, Kristanna Loken and Jane Lynch. This season, the war in Iraq becomes an integral part of Alice's (Hailey) life as she struggles to move on after the death of Dana; Helena (Shelley) tries to find financial independence and come to terms with leaving behind a world of privilege; Phyllis Kroll (Shepherd) -- who takes the courageous plunge late in life to come out of the closet -- risking everything that has defined her life up to now; and, Bette (Beals) has to deal with Jodi Lerner (Matlin), a woman who confronts her head-on about her Type-A personality.

For more information, including available movie trailers, click the following movie title link(s):
The L Word: The Complete Fourth Season at TLA Video OR The L Word: Season 4 at Wolfe Video

Amazing Dreams Short-Short Review:
L Word Season 4
Ditto on Seasons 1-3!!!!
*****
The L Word: The Complete Fifth Season (2008, 658 min, US)
Studio: Showtime, Paramount
Cast: Daniela Sea, Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig, Laurel Holloman, Leisha Hailey, Marlee Matlin, Pam Grier, Rachel Shelley
REVIEW::
Unresolved romances and a long-simmering film project finally bear fruit in the fifth season. Dreams come true and new life paths are forged for many of the series' characters this year, but not without the "The L Word's" trademark provocative storylines, sizzling sexuality, and heart-rending emotion.

For more information, including available movie trailers, click the following movie title link(s): The L Word: The Complete Fifth Season at TLA Video
OR The L Word: Season 5 at Wolfe Video

Amazing Dreams Short-Short Review:
L Word Season 5
Ditto on Seasons 1-4
*****
The L Word: Final Season (2009, 438 min, US)
Studio: Showtime, Paramount
Cast: Jennifer Beals, Pam Grier, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Mia Kirshner, Marlee Matlin, Katherine Moennig, Daniela Sea, Rachel Shelley, Cybill Shepherd, Rose Rollins
REVIEW::
All the dyke drama that has kept you sustained throughout the years is finally coming to a close. The final season is chock-full of mystery, drama, romance and everything lesbians, wanna-be lesbians, and drama-obsessed gay guys and whoever else could ever ask for from a lesbian TV show.

For more information, including available movie trailers, click the following movie title link(s): The L Word: The Final Season at TLA Video
OR The L Word: Six Season Pack at Wolfe Video

Amazing Dreams Short-Short Review:
L Word Season 6
Great until the last two episodes--Jenny--need we write more???
****
Late Bloomers (1997, 104 min, US)
Director: Gretchen Dyer & Julia Dyer Studio: Strand Releasing
Starring: Connie Nelson, Dee Hennigan, Gary Carter, Lisa Peterson, Val Lumpkin
REVIEW:
This comedy-drama is set in Eleanor Roosevelt High School where Dinah, a gangly math teacher and basketball coach, becomes friends with the cute but doughy Carly, a married school secretary and mother of two. What begins as innocent friendship soon becomes much more. As the two become more bold in their public affection for each other, Carly's husband, her sensitive daughter and young son, as well as neighbors and coworkers, begin to talk and become increasingly troubled. But romance triumphs over all adversities as the two women throw caution to the wind and fall passionately in love with each other.

For more information, including available movie trailers, click the following movie title link(s): Late Bloomersat TLA Video OR Late Bloomers at Wolfe Video

Amazing Dreams Short-Short Review:
Late Bloomers
Great lesbian coming out film! Happy and inspiring, especially
for women coming out who are married and over 30.
*****
Le Jupon Rouge (1987, 90 min, France)
Director: Geneviève Lefèbvre Studio: Strand Releasing
Starring: Marie-Christine Barrault, Alida Valli, Guillemette Groban
REVIEW:
Three women of greatly differing ages and backgrounds engage in a complicated relationship with one another. Manuela (Marie-Christine Barrault) has a nominal relationship with her boyfriend, but is actually more committed to her political work. She meets an older woman, Bacha (Alida Valli), a holocaust survivor and activist, and the two strike up a friendship, which becomes strained when Manuela begins a passionate love affair with another woman. (French with subtitles)

For more information, including available movie trailers, click the following movie title link(s): Le Jupon Rouge at TLA Video OR Le Jupon Rouge at Wolfe Video

Amazing Dreams Short-Short Review:
Le Jupon Rouge
Didn't see it, but sounds like fun.
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