HOLLYWOOD PRIDE: The Legacy of LGBTQ+ Cinema

What makes queer cinema so enduring—and why does it matter now more than ever? In this episode of The Queerest Podcast, host Andraé BVR is joined by legendary film critic, podcaster, and author Alonso Duralde to explore the power and legacy of LGBTQ+ storytelling on screen. As the author of Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film, Alonso takes us on a journey through more than a century of queer film history—from early silent reels and coded characters to New Queer Cinema and today’s streaming-era breakthroughs. Together, they unpack how queer film has offered both refuge and resistance, shaped identity and culture, and battled against censorship, erasure, and commodification. This conversation isn’t just about what’s shown on screen—it’s about the people who made sure those stories were told.