When it comes to cinema, the 21st century is the queerest yet. Though LGBTQ+ identities have been captured onscreen since the early 20th century, filmmakers often had to resort to subtext and symbolism to float queer ideas to the hetronormative masses. Though exceptions like Richard Oswald’s Different from the Others have existed since 1919, overt portrayals of queerness were often met with widespread backlash from a prejudiced society. In the modern era, queer cinema has never been more outspoken, and as a result, it’s never been better. Prepare to bask in cinematic glory; these are the 10 best queer movies of the 21st century.
