The presence of LGBTQ+ rom-coms "situates LGBTQ+ people firmly within our cultural landscape," adds Julia Himberg, PhD, associate professor and director of film and media studies at Arizona State University. "There is tremendous power in seeing people who look like you and love like you going through the same types of experiences." She stresses that, particularly for LGBTQ+ youth, it’s necessary that popular culture "includes someone like you in an important and central way." "The power of media, especially film and television, is so personal," says Megan Townsend, Director of Entertainment Research & Analysis at GLAAD. ![]() But instead of tuning into your favorite feel-good sitcom for the zillionth time, why not watch a film featuring an LGBTQ+ love story? From recent hits like Fire Island to cult classics like But I'm A Cheerleader, LGBTQ+ romantic comedies have always been a key part of mainstream entertainment. Picture this: It’s Friday night, aka prime time to escape into the blissful world of movies and TV and forget all about Janet from accounting.
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