Pride 2025: A Q+ Celebration!
June 13
Ganymede
Lee Fletcher (Jordan Doww) has everything a small Southern town loves in a boy—he’s a high school wrestling champ, good son, and faithful churchgoer. But when he starts falling for another boy, Kyle (Pablo Castelblanco), his carefully curated life begins to fracture. Ganymede takes that inner turmoil and turns it into a full-blown queer horror story, where the monster lurking in the shadows is as much psychological as it is literal. As Lee grapples with his identity and the expectations crushing him, his world slips into something dark, surreal, and deeply emotional.
Directed by Colby Holt and Sam Probst, Ganymede doesn’t shy away from the painful realities faced by queer youth—particularly in deeply religious communities—but it approaches them with a raw honesty and cinematic intensity that’s hard to shake. Jordan Doww gives a stunning lead performance, anchoring this southern gothic tale with tenderness and ferocity. If you’re in the mood for something bold, haunting, and heartbreakingly real, Ganymede is one to queue up.
Where to watch? Ganymede is currently available to rent or purchase on digital platforms.
Orange Is the New Black
It’s hard to overstate just how seismic Orange Is the New Black was when it first premiered. This Netflix trailblazer cracked open the prison walls to tell stories of women and nonbinary folks who rarely get the spotlight—especially queer women and trans people. What started as the tale of privileged white inmate Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) quickly evolved into a sprawling ensemble dramedy that gave its fullest heart to characters like the sharp-witted Nicky Nichols (Natasha Lyonne), the fierce and vulnerable Poussey Washington (Samira Wiley), and the groundbreaking Sophia Burset (Laverne Cox), whose presence marked a historic moment for trans representation on screen.
But beyond its rep, OITNB is just damn good TV. It juggles humor, heartbreak, and biting political commentary with ease, never flinching from the systemic horrors of the carceral system—especially for queer people and people of color. The relationships are messy and moving, the performances unforgettable, and the writing still feels radical over a decade later. Whether you’re watching for the first time or returning for a rewatch, this series remains essential queer canon.
Where to watch? Orange Is the New Black is streaming on Netflix.
A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne
Rebecca Thorne is building a cottagecore-meets-high-seas empire, and we’re fully on board. A Pirate’s Life for Tea is a rollicking adventure that combines swashbuckling action, romance, and a whole lot of chaos. The story follows Kianthe and Reyna, a newly engaged couple who find themselves in the middle of an unexpected pirate hunt while searching for stolen dragon eggs.
What starts as a simple mission quickly turns into a wild ride involving a quirky cast of characters, most notably Serina—a river pirate with a taste for wheat, grains, and the occasional jar of imported tea leaves. As far as pirates go, she’s about as unconventional as they come, which doesn’t sit well with Diarn Arlon, a powerful lord who’s eager to capture her. And who better to help than Kianthe, the elemental mage who has a knack for causing trouble?
The plot takes an even wilder turn when they team up with Bobbie, one of Arlon’s constables, who also happens to be Serina’s childhood friend—and now, enemy number one. Their relationship is nothing short of a mess, with Bobbie desperately trying to capture Serina, and Serina equally determined to avoid her childhood rival. Meanwhile, Kianthe and Reyna, ever the lovers and occasional matchmakers, are witnessing the emotional trainwreck unfold from the sidelines.
Reyna, in particular, is all about bringing people together, and soon enough, she’s elbow-deep in trying to fix Bobbie and Serina’s complicated dynamic. While dragon eggs are on the backburner, it’s clear that this story is all about the heart—and how sometimes the most unexpected pairings can make for the best adventures. Full of humor, hijinks, and a dash of romance, A Pirate’s Life for Tea is the perfect read for fans of magical escapades, mismatched lovers, and good old-fashioned pirate mischief.
Where to buy? A Pirate’s Life for Tea is available to purchase at all reputable booksellers.
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