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What We’re Watching is a guide to must-watch films and television, exclusively curated by The Light Leaks team. Finding new things to watch shouldn’t feel intimidating- too many of us have been bombarded by bro-y film culture telling us what’s good. This column is our way of introducing you to new (and maybe some familiar) faves, sans-gatekeeping. Happy viewing!

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What We're Watching: Suspense

For this edition of WWW, the team uncovers the movies and tv shows that transported us to new worlds. When the lights dim and it’s only you and the story on screen, the anticipation begins to build. Read on to dive into Yellowjackets, The Invisible Guest, Money Heist, Search Party, and American Horror Stories.

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What We're Watching: WLW on Screen

Our TLL team to share their favorite portrayals of WLW (women-loving-women) on screen - Fear Street Trilogy, Vida, Go Fish, and Adventure Time Distant Lands: Obsidian. From the daily lives of lesbians to teen love-meets-horror, this month we’re sharing our favorite women-loving-women shows and movies in hopes you’ll find something new to watch or just feel a little more understood in your experience.

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What We're Watching: Musicals May, May 2022

As summer starts to creep closer, we’re getting in the mood to sing out loud! Music is such incredible art and everyone has different tastes so we’ve landed on some musicals that vary in their genre too. Read on to be introduced (or fall in deeper love with) In the Heights, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Rent, In the Heights, Dreamgirls and Singin’ in the Rain.

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What We're Watching: April 2022: The 80's

The movies, TV, music, fashion, and aesthetic of the decade are iconic – even if you weren’t alive during that time, there’s a good chance that something from the 80s has had an impact on your life! On The Light Leaks team, we each have a movie or TV show that we wanted to introduce from this time period - Aliens, The Golden Girls Moonstruck, Crossing Delancey, and the Breakfast Club.

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What We're Watching: March 2022: Women Behind the Camera pt. 2

Even though The Light Leaks celebrates women and non-binary filmmakers year-round, we can never resist an opportunity to shine a spotlight on talented creators and their work. So this month’s What We’re Watching is 100% dedicated to Women Behind the Camera with But I’m A Cheerleader, Mucho Mucho Amor, Starstruck, 10 Things I Hate About You, and The Broken Hearts Gallery.

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What We're Watching: February 2022: Galentine’s Day Picks for Every Friendship

Galentine's Day is usually when people celebrate their love for their friends. But here at TLL, we’d like to take the gendered assumptions out of the day (gender is just a construct after all) and think of it as ‘Pal-entine’s day’ going forward. This month our team shares their favs:⁠ The Sex Lives of College Girls⁠, Plan B⁠, Pen15⁠, Derry Girls, and ⁠Betty⁠.

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What We're Watching: Study Break, November 2021

What We’re Watching’ is taking a Study Break to explore the films and TV shows that make us wish we could go back to school. The experience of school-aged youths is not one-size-fits-all so our picks: DC's Stargirl, Sex Education, The Edge of Seventeen, Genera+ion, and All American aren’t either! Find the show for your taste and mood!

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What We're Watching: Spooky Season, October 2021

It’s October, so you know what that means… it’s ~Spooky Season~ Whether you’re a horror novice or a seasoned expert, we have a variety of picks to get you ready for the season. So light a candle, grab some candy, and prepare to be mildly to extremely spooked by our team’s reccs: The Haunting of Bly Manor Jennifer’s Body, What We Do in the Shadows, Scream, and Raw.

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What We're Watching: Pride, Summer 2021

In this edition of What We’re Watching, we’re sharing some of our favorite movies and TV shows featuring LGBTQ+ characters, creators, and actors. Read on to learn about Euphoria, Disclosure, The Half of It, Summerland, and Shiva Baby! While LGBTQ+ representation on screen still has a long way to go, TLL’s team picked the shows and movies that have educated us, entertained us, and have made us feel a little less alone!

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What We're Watching: I Need A Hero, April 2021

This edition of What We’re Watching is all about HEROES! A hero is defined as “a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities”. They don’t have to wear a cape, mask, or costume (though that can definitely be a bonus), they just have to inspire others with what they do. Check out why we love the heroes in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Captain Marvel, Watchman, Dickinson, and Hilda!

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