The most entertaining and bingeworthy queer content arriving in February
While February can be a tough month for premieres, given that all eyes are on the films vying for Oscars in March, there are still plenty of new titles brave enough to compete for attention on streaming platforms and in theaters.
While February can be a tough month for premieres, given that all eyes are on the films vying for Oscars in March, there are still plenty of new titles brave enough to compete for attention on streaming platforms and in theaters. This year, that set includes a slate of theatrical releases that cover the spectrum from art films to commercial crowd-pleasers. In the world of small screen productions, a new spinoff series and a cult revival are among this month’s most noteworthy offerings.
So, whether you’re taking a break from devising Academy Awards predictions, celebrating some iteration of Valentine’s Day, or just looking for a way to pass the slowly shortening nights, there are plenty of new offerings to catch in the cinema or on the sofa this month.
The creators of the Netflix teen series “On My Block” return with a spinoff about four friends coming of age in a South Central Los Angeles neighborhood. Building on the formula of the original series, “Freeridge” follows the friends as they navigate the normal, and sometimes paranormal, hurdles of young adulthood. In season one, that means — on top of breakups, makeups and potentially disastrous hookups — the group finds itself contending with the cursed keepsake of a neighbor who keeps popping up to claim it, despite apparently being dead.
“Freeridge” season one premieres on Netflix Feb. 2.
With roots in a sweet, real-life story of friendship and an ensemble cast headlined by screen legends Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Sally Field, “80 for Brady” is a shoo-in for Galentine’s Day itineraries this year. In the film, which also stars queer icons Billy Porter and Sarah Gilbert, four best friends who share a love of the New England Patriots make a pilgrimage to Houston for the 2017 Super Bowl. Once there, they face the small issue of getting tickets to the biggest game in sports and, of course, hijinks ensue. Based on the trailer, which features the four leads doing game day-style introductions in Patriots jerseys, the film will deliver an over-the-top dose of camp.
Rating: 5