Pride 2025: A Q+ Celebration!
June 12
A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood
Originally published in 1964, Christopher Isherwood’s A Single Man remains a towering classic of queer literature—and for good reason. The novel follows a single day in the life of George, a middle-aged gay English professor living in Los Angeles after the sudden death of his partner. What unfolds is a haunting, introspective portrait of grief, loneliness, and the quiet resilience of a man just trying to make it through the day.
Isherwood’s writing is sparse yet deeply emotional, offering us an intimate look at a queer man navigating a world that refuses to see his love as valid. Even decades later, George’s story feels strikingly contemporary, with themes that still resonate today: loss, invisibility, and the everyday struggle for meaning. If you haven’t read A Single Man yet, Pride Month is the perfect time to pick it up—and if you have, it’s more than worth a revisit.
Where to buy? A Single Man is available to purchase at all reputable booksellers.
The Parenting
If you’ve ever brought your partner home to meet your family and wished you could disappear into the floor, The Parenting is here to validate your trauma—with a spooky twist. This delightfully offbeat horror-comedy, directed by Craig Johnson and written by Kent Sublette, follows a queer couple (played by Nik Dodani and Brandon Flynn) as they attempt to host a weekend getaway for their respective families. The vibes are already awkward, but things really spiral when they discover a 400-year-old vampire lurking in the house. Yep, dinner’s officially canceled.
What makes The Parenting stand out isn’t just the absurd premise, it’s the cast, the camp, and the underlying heart. With comedy powerhouses like Lisa Kudrow, Parker Posey, and Edie Falco in the mix, every moment is as hilarious as it is unhinged. And while the film leans into genre tropes, it also explores queer family dynamics in ways that feel both grounded and refreshing. It’s rare to see a horror-comedy that’s this queer, this self-aware, and this fun.
Where to watch? The Parenting is available to stream on Max.
Agatha All Along
After stealing every scene in WandaVision, Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness is finally getting the spotlight she deserves—and she’s just as wickedly delightful as we hoped. Agatha All Along casts a spell of its own, blending dark magic, biting humor, and emotional depth into one of the MCU’s most distinctive shows yet. With a phenomenal supporting cast (Patti LuPone as a witchy mentor? And Joe Locke as [Redacted]? Yes please!), the show dives deeper into Agatha’s past, her power, and her place in the magical universe.
But make no mistake—this isn’t just another Marvel spinoff. Agatha All Along taps into themes of identity, power, and rebirth, giving us a compelling character arc for a woman who’s often been painted as a villain. Plus, the show doesn’t shy away from its queerness, especially in its coven of complex witches and layered storytelling. It’s spooky, sassy, and rich with queer-coded magic.
Where to watch? Agatha All Along is streaming on Disney+.
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