GIRLS LIKE GIRLS is a 2026 LGBTQ+ Coming-of-Age movie based on the iconic Hayley Kiyoko music video. It’s a movie about finding yourself, your people, maybe even your person. It’s sweet, heartbreaking, and uplifting. Yes, all at once. Read our full Girls Like Girls movie review here and find it on Peacock now!

GIRLS LIKE GIRLS is not just a song or a music video any longer; it’s also a movie. And now you can watch it on Peacock, which you absolutely should. And if you’ve already caught it while it was in movie theaters, then surely a rewatch is due.

As someone who has had Hayley Kiyoko’s song and music video on repeat while working, I had no doubt I would enjoy this movie. I’m happy to report that I was absolutely right; It’s a real treat. Also, yes, I am listening to that amazing song while writing this review.

Continue reading our Girls Like Girls movie review below. Find it on Peacock now.

The music video that started it all

Girls Like Girls, in this 2026 feature film version, is still based on writer-director Hayley Kiyoko’s hit single music video and best-selling novel of the same name. The music video came out more than a decade ago, has 164 million views (and counting as I listen to it on repeat while writing this), and I still love watching it.

In this feature film, we get all-new music from Hayley Kiyoko, which is yet another treat. And yes, full disclosure, many years ago, I have actually attended a Hayley Kiyoko concert. I do believe it’s the closest I have ever been to experiencing what Beatlemania must have been like.

Girls went crazy in ways I have never seen before.

Well, okay, when I attended a Comic Con in Copenhagen, where Alycia Debnam-Carey was a guest just after Clexa and during the whole “Bury You Gays” craziness of that particular era, something similar happened.

Not as much screaming, though.

Anyway, my point (and I do have one) is simply that if you’re also a fan of the music video, you can expect to enjoy this movie as well. Obviously, the plot goes beyond just the music video premise, but the characters are familiar, and the added storyline just made for a more character-driven plot.

Love the 2006 setting of the story

Girls Like Girls is truly the most heartfelt lesbian coming-of-age story. It plays out over the course of one sun-drenched summer in 2006. This means it’s before social media like Facebook and Snapchat, but during the age of flip-phones and AOL Messenger.

Ahh yes, those of you old enough to remember those days will recognize the AOL Messenger sounds. Talk about a blast from the past.

Anyway, we meet the new girl in town, Coley (Maya da Costa), who has moved in with her estranged father after losing her mom. Arriving in this new small town, everyone seems to know each other already. Still, people seem friendly, and she meets people to hang out with quickly.

More importantly, Coley meets Sonya (Myra Molloy), and it’s love at first sight.

At the very least, there is something intriguing there. And Sonya clearly feels it too. As Coley falls head-over-heels in love for the first time, Sonya is both encouraging and reluctant. Sonya has a boyfriend, and expectations are placed on her – not least by her mother.

While both girls are feeling those butterflies, Coley is in a place where she is learning to accept herself, and Sonya is still battling much about herself. It makes for some heartbreaking scenes along the way. Many of which will (sadly) feel all too familiar for many viewers.

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The director of the feature film version of Girls Like Girls is Hayley Kiyoko. Not only did she make the song and direct the original music video, but she also literally wrote the book. Yes, Hayley Kiyoko wrote a book, which was released in 2023, and this movie is an adaptation of that book, which was inspired by her song and music video.

Co-writing the screenplay alongside Hayley Kiyoko, adapting the novel, are Stefanie Scott and Chloe Okuno.

Alongside Maya da Costa (Under the Bridge) and Myra Molloy, who are perfect in the two lead roles, we also have Zach Braff as Coley’s dad, Levon Hawke (yes, brother of Maya) as the boyfriend of Sonya, plus Alozie LaRose and Sierra Sidwell in other key roles.

Overall, I expected Girls Like Girls to be an honest and cute coming-of-age story for a lesbian character, which it is. However, I was pleased that it also has several other layers that are covered. After all, as much as a crush can feel like life or death in your teens, other parts of life can also be very serious, and that’s covered here as well.

Womentainment recommendation: Watch or rewatch it… and then watch it again!

As someone who has watched Imagine Me & You more times than I can count, I already know that I will also end up watching Girls Like Girls more than once. For the record, the same goes for Kiss Me, Nina’s Heavenly Delights, and Thelma & Louise, for that matter.

And no, that latter one isn’t a lesbian romance story, but it’s adjacent enough, and it is very much a love story.

In any case, the reason I (and many others) rewatch these movies is that they resonate with us. And also, they tend to be full of joy and charm that put a smile on my face and in my heart. Yes, a heart can smile, and mine never stops smiling whenever I watch Imagine Me & You.

This is also why Girls Like Girls is going directly on our “25 Best Lesbian Movies of All Time” list!

Girls Like Girls is a 2026 LGBTQ+ Coming-of-Age story full of teen angst, yearning, young love, sweet romance, and simply trying to figure out the world. Surely, this is something that resonates with teenagers as well as adults who still remember that feeling.

Girls Like Girls was released on Peacock on August 14, 2026. You can also find it on VOD. 

Director: Hayley Kiyoko
Writers: Hayley Kiyoko, Stefanie Scott, Chloe Okuno
Stars: Maya da Costa, Myra Molloy, Zach Braff, Levon Hawke, Alozie LaRose, Sierra Sidwell

Official plot:

After moving to a small town, Coley gets drawn into Sonya and her boyfriend’s world as sparks start to fly between the new girl and the popular girl.

SPA WEEKEND is a comedy about a group of friends who go away on a spa weekend. Chaos and laughter ensue in ways that fans of Bad Moms should love. I know I certainly did. Amazing casting all around is key to how well this movie works. Read our full Spa Weekend movie review here!

SPA WEEKEND is out in theaters, and this is a comedy you do not want to miss. Especially if you love it when women can be real and not just pretty and perfect. Don’t get me wrong, the cast is gorgeous and amazing, but this is also about showing how people actually act and react in real life.

If you like the Bad Moms movies (or the Hangover movies, where a male group of friends is at the center), then Spa Weekend is for you. I always get a few moments where it gets a little too cringey for me, but that wasn’t a huge issue with this one. For the record, none of the main characters are gay, but they’re clearly allies.

Also, I feel confident that several of them have dipped their toes in the proverbial lady pond as well. Just sayin’.

Continue reading our Spa Weekend movie review below. Find the comedy in theaters from August 21, 2026.

Who is the bad friend?

In Spa Weekend, we follow four friends who have stuck together from their teens up to now, when they’re in their 40s. While I say four friends, only three of them really stick together, as that fourth friend (Isla Fisher) is a loose cannon.

We’re talking criminal activities and other potentially dangerous situations.

As a result, they decide not to invite this fourth friend when they agree to spend the birthday of the narrating friend (Leslie Mann) at a spa. Of course, one thing is what they decide on, and another is how it actually works out. As revealed by the trailer, this wild fourth friend does very much show up.

Once all friends are together, the dynamic changes as she is loud and brazen. Sometimes, this can be a good thing and help push the other three out of their comfort zones. However, at a spa, this is not a good match. As much fun as these four best friends have, they are a menace to almost everyone else.

However, before Spa Weekend ends (both the movie and the actual event in the movie), you will probably question who is truly the bad friend in this group.

I loved this cast

One thing is having a fun plot and a storyline that works; another thing is having a cast that makes it so amazing.

Leslie Mann (This Is 40) plays the calm and wise friend who grew up to become a lawyer. She has no time to herself, but with the help of her trusted calendar, she makes it work. Anna Faris (Mom, Brokeback Mountain – yes, really) plays the sweet girl who has grown up to become a personal assistant to a real douche, and Michelle Buteau plays someone with anger issues and a real hot temper.

I don’t want to diminish Michelle Buteau (Happiest Season, Tales of the City) in this movie at all, as I felt a personal connection to the rage she showed in Spa Weekend. It was a bit of a wake-up call to take a deep breath and just “Let it go” as Elsa would sing. Michelle Buteau is brilliant in this and does whatever it takes to be there for her friends.

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Finally, Isla Fisher (Wedding Crashers) plays the friend who did crazy and wild stuff, and that has not changed. As an adult, she is a mess, but she leads with love (and craziness) as she fiercely protects her best friends. Yes, even when they need no protection from anything other than herself.

Also, Isla Fisher got to use her Australian accent, and I loved that. Honestly, her crudeness worked even better (and came across even harder) in that fierce Australian accent.

Speaking of Aussies, Adam Devos is wonderful as the yoga teacher who becomes a romantic (or erotic) interest for Leslie Mann’s character. I loved that he wasn’t some 21-year-old kid, but rather a man who could match her. The same goes for Dominic Ona-Ariki, who plays the ex-husband of Michelle Buteau’s character. Such a charming man, but not an Aussie. He does come from New Zealand, though, so in the same vicinity, if you will.

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Jon Lucas and Scott Moore are the writers and directors of the comedy Spa Weekend. Yes, two men, and I wasn’t thrilled at first. However, it is obvious from both the movie itself and the bloopers during the end credits that these women were given a lot of freedom with their lines.

Also, Jon Lucas and Scott Moore know how to write women who are all over the place. The duo also created the Bad Moms movies, and I have no problem admitting that I wouldn’t have guessed this wasn’t written and directed by a woman if I didn’t know.

What can I say? These two men must have amazing moms and/or wives, and pick up on both the humor and energy that make female friendships so amazing.

Womentainment recommendation: Great fun… even for gay ladies!

Admittedly, I would have loved it if one of these friends were a lesbian. Both for representation and because some excellent jokes could have been used. However, that doesn’t change the fact that Spa Weekend was a real joy.

As a comedy, it obviously depends on what you personally find funny. And yet I cannot imagine that at least some of the jokes won’t land for you. Also, you will most likely relate more to one of the four core characters. Whether you’re too controlled, too sweet, too angry, or just too much, you should be able to relate to these women.

Spa Weekend is out in theaters from August 21, 2026.

Director: Jon Lucas & Scott Moore
Writer: Jon Lucas & Scott Moore
Cast: Leslie Mann, Michelle Buteau, Anna Faris, Isla Fisher, Adam Demos, Dominic Ona-Ariki

Official plot:

Three friends go on a spa weekend that descends into chaos when their trainwreck friend joins, leading to hilarious consequences.

TED LASSO is back on Apple TV with its fourth season, focusing on the Women’s Team. We’re in the same iconic Richmond football club, and what was teased at the original series ending is now happening. It’s great to be back. Read our Ted Lasso Season 4 review here and find it on Apple TV now!

TED LASSO on Apple TV returns to the pitch, and this time, women play ball. We’ve watched the first four episodes for this season 4 review. And yes, had we been given the entire season, we would have binge-watched the entire thing.

Alas, we were only given four episodes, so we settled for that, and I am ready to keep watching weekly instead. To be honest, I’m kind of pleased this is the case, as it will make the season last much longer for me.

Continue reading our Ted Lasso Season 4 review below. Start watching the new season on Apple TV on August 5, 2026.

The struggle and stamina of Women’s Football

Ted Lasso season 4 is all about the women’s team. Yes, really, it’s not just some cute side story while we still follow the men’s team. I have no doubt that some people (men) will whine about this, but it’s high time that a women’s team takes center stage.

In the U.S., the women’s team has been the best for decades and is still reduced to a “side plot”. Well, not in Ted Lasso.

When season 3 originally ended the Ted Lasso series, it was with a teaser for a possible continuation; A women’s team was suggested to Richmond team manager and owner, Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham), as a new adventure now that Ted Lasso decided to go back to the U.S. to focus on his son.

In season 4, we get to witness all the struggles of women’s football. From the lack of decent locker room facilities to getting sponsors or even getting taken seriously.

Ted Lasso isn’t done with soccer

Oh yes, Ted Lasso still calls it soccer, but nobody else does, as we’re in England. It’s football (or “footie”, if you want to be cute about it), and while Ted Lasso loves being with his son in the U.S., he isn’t excited about his job.

So, when the allure of training football is once again pulling Ted back to the U.K., it seems like fate when Rebecca asks him to train the new women’s team. Also, Ted’s son is a gifted footballer himself, so what better place to get better than in the home of the sport?!

While the show is obviously still about Ted Lasso, it’s also about all the other characters. This was always the case, but possibly even more in season 4.

Just as it was in earlier seasons of Ted Lasso, the title character needs to help the team advance. Richmond’s women’s team is currently a second-division women’s football team, and if the financial side of things is to work, they need to advance.

The cast of Ted Lasso S4

Alongside Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) and Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham), we have Keeley Jones (Juno Temple) as the CMO for the club, a fierce Women’s Football fighter, Leslie Higgins (Jeremy Swift), and Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt), who never left the U.K.

Also still there is Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) as the head coach for the Men’s Team.

Among the new additions, we have Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education) as assistant coach for the women’s team. Among players, you can look forward to Jude Mack (Such Brave Girls, Mickey 17), Faye Marsay (Game of Thrones, Pride), Rex Hayes (The Pact), Aisling Sharkey (Jurassic World: Dominion), and Abbie Hern (My Lady Jane).

Watch Season 4 of Ted Lasso on Apple TV

Ted Lasso is executive produced by Jason Sudeikis alongside co-creators Brendan Hunt and Joe Kelly. Also executive producing are Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, and Bill Wrubel. Also on board is Emmy Award winner Jack Burditt as executive producer on season four under a new overall deal with Apple TV.

Sarah Walker (Silicon Valley, Mozart in the Jungle, Santa Clarita Diet) and Phoebe Walsh (Life & Beth) serve as writers and producers for season four, and Sasha Garron serves as co-producer. Julia Lindon writes for season four, and Dylan Marron serves as story editor.

Directors on the ten new episodes include alumni Ted Lasso directors Declan Lowney, MJ Delaney (Renegade Nell), and Erica Dunton (The Girls on the Bus), plus season 4 newcomer Ellie Heydon (Harlots, Outrageous).

Womentainment recommendation: A must-watch!

If you’ve loved Ted Lasso so far, I don’t need to tell you that you should watch this. Also, obviously, there are out queer characters in a show about female football players.

And if you’re a fan of Hannah Waddingham (at this point, who isn’t?!), then you also know to watch.

However, if you’re not familiar with either, then watch Ted Lasso from the very beginning, and then enjoy this fourth season focusing on women’s football.

Ted Lasso Season 4 premieres on Apple TV on August 5, 2026.

Official plot:

Ted returns to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women’s football team. Throughout the course of the season, Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would.

SHE’S THE HE is an LGBTQ+ coming-of-age comedy made by queer people and for queer people. Unapologetically and going all-out. Of course, everyone can (and should) watch it, but not everyone will catch every detail and quip. Read our full She’s the He movie review here and find it on Digital now!

SHE’S THE HE is out on Digital, and if you’re LGBTQ+ or an ally, then this is the movie to watch. Not only to support the filmmaker, cast, and crew (though that would be reason enough), but rather because it’s an absolute treat and lots of fun to watch.

It’s a play on all those coming-of-age comedies where someone tries to pretend they’re someone else to get the guy or girl of their dreams. As such, this movie has a premise I’ve watched so many times, but never quite like this. Coming the closest are movies like Booksmart or Crush (2022), but they are nowhere near as truly queer (in every positive sense of the word) as this one.

Continue reading our She’s the He movie review below. Find it on Digital now.

Become a girl to get the girl

The core premise of She’s the He is exactly as silly and wonderful as with most other teen or YA comedies with a coming-of-age plot.

Coming the closest is probably the MTV series Faking It. In that show, two girls pretended to be dating to get attention from a boy. Well, one of them hatched this plan, and the other realized she was, in fact, gay.

In this new queer comedy, Ethan and Alex end up posing as trans women. A stupid idea, obviously, but there are two reasons for this crazy plan. First, Alex desperately wants to make it clear that he and Ethan are not a couple. Gay rumors have stuck to them forever, and they have never dated. Second, Alex wants to get closer to the girls.

What better place to do that than in the girls’ locker room?

When a joke becomes serious

In classic Gen Z form, the girls accept their friends being trans, as does the teacher.

It works perfectly and is all a “fun joke” until one of the cis-girls helps Ethan with make-up and a better outfit. Suddenly, Ethan looks in the mirror and finally sees the girl she’s always been. Yes, Ethan is really trans. Also, she’s a lesbian, which is good, as a non-binary lesbian classmate is also crazy about Ethan.

Finally, everything is coming up rainbows for Ethan, and she is truly happy. But that won’t last long, as we need some drama in this comedy. Hey, that’s the premise, and I am absolutely buying it in this one.

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Writer and director of She’s the He is Siobhan McCarthy, and I cannot wait to see what comes next. More of the same would be just fine with me. This is low-budget, but it has so much talent, integrity, and obvious love of the audience this was made for. Yep, I’m a fan of Siobhan McCarthy.

The cast includes Misha Osherovich (Freaky) as Ethan, Nico Carney as Alex, and Suzanne Cryer (Mrs. Davis, Silicon Valley) as Ethan’s mom. All three end up being the true heart of the movie. Among the classmates are characters portrayed by Malia Pyles (Cape Fear), Mark Indelicato (Hacks), and Tatiana Ringsby from several Zolita music videos.

Yes, in this wonderfully queer coming-of-age comedy, the actors portraying characters are mirroring their own gender and sexuality. Trans actors are portraying trans characters, and gay actors are playing gay characters. I have to admit that I love this, and it must have made for the best set ever for everyone involved.

While both The L Word and Happiest Season are productions that have come close, this one goes all the way. Also, with a runtime of just 82 minutes, you can expect to want to watch this movie several times. Consider yourself warned… and enjoy!

Womentainment recommendation: Put this one at the top of your “Want to Watch” list

Obviously, all queer people aren’t as over the top as some of the characters in She’s the He. That’s often the case with movies. Comedies in particular. Nobody ever bothered to put up a disclaimer like this for She’s the Man or 10 Things I Hate About You.

And yet, with a movie like She’s the He, I felt a lot more seen than in many of those movies. Yes, in an over-the-top way, but that’s the point. We’re allowed to have fun with our own quirks. It’s a lot better than always being the joke in some straight movie.

Plus, I have to also point out that this story does get more serious and dark at times. It deals with some heavy subjects, and parents wanting a happy and “easy” life (whatever that is?) for their child also come up. This was what ensured the rating ended as it did. It’s not all rainbow stickers, poppers, and thumb rings.

She’s the He is out on Digital now.

Director: Siobhan McCarthy
Writer: Siobhan McCarthy
Stars: Misha Osherovich, Nico Carney, Suzanne Cryer, Malia Pyles, Mark Indelicato, Emmett Preciado, Tatiana Ringsby

Official plot:

Before graduation, Ethan and Alex pose as trans women in a last ditch effort to quell gay rumors. It’s all a joke until Ethan realizes: she really is trans. The two must reckon with their changing friendship, coming out, and coming-of-age.

RIDE OR DIE on Prime Video is an action-adventure comedy hybrid series starring Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer. Do you really need to know more before choosing to watch it? I certainly didn’t, and yet, it was even better than I ever dared dream. Read our Ride or Die season 1 review here!

RIDE OR DIE is a Prime Video series with eight episodes in its first season. Will there be more seasons? Well, you can never be sure, but I sure do hope so. This is the most amazing genre hybrid, and while the core premise and two leading ladies (Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer) were already enough, the trailer made me smile so big.

I mean, come on, these two ladies could read out of the phone book, and I’d watch it. With Ride or Die, we get all the comedy and gorgeous attitude both are excellent at, but now paired with an action plot and perimenopausal comedy to boot. What more could you want? Well, nothing really. You’d be greedy if this weren’t already enough.

Well, except for, obviously, more seasons of this amazing Prime Video show.

Continue reading our Ride or Die season 1 review below. Start watching on Prime Video now.

Knowing your own worth – or getting there!

Ride or Die is exactly the kind of feel-good series I needed. Yes, this Prime Video show about an assassin (Hannah Waddingham) and her best friend (Octavia Spencer), who end up going on an unplanned action-adventure together, is just what I needed.

It’s like a hybrid of Atomic Blonde and Hidden Figures with comedy to bind it all together. Highlighting the fierce, tall blonde, who can beat any man, and the short, whip-smart, kind woman, who can turn the other cheek until she cannot. I loved this combination.

Especially seeing the latter acknowledge that she has as much right to take up space as anyone else.

An assassin and her brilliant best friend

The core plot of Ride or Die focuses on best friends Debbie Claybourne (Octavia Spencer) and Judith Burton (Hannah Waddingham), who trust each other with their lives, but have been keeping secrets. Well, mostly Judith, who is an international assassin codenamed “Whiptail”.

Just as Judith is forced to reveal this secret occupation to Debbie, a mysterious figure from Judith’s past returns, which makes everything go horribly wrong. As a result, both of their worlds are violently changed in an instant, and they are forced to go on the run together.

This turns into a road trip across Europe, but not the kind that includes much sightseeing. They have trained assassins and law enforcement chasing them, along with extremely dangerous criminals. The two best friends get to know each other while doing all they can to stay alive.

You had me at Hannah and Octavia

I recognize that I am repeating myself a lot, but come on, it’s Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer. Two of the most amazingly talented and fierce women in the entertainment industry. Watching Ride or Die is like getting to enjoy the best of all worlds.

You get brilliant action scenes, where women are kicking butt by being smart and strong. Also, there’s a focus on the women who build up men only to see themselves “cut loose” once they’ve done all the heavy lifting. Finally, there is that perfectly timed comedy to keep it all light, despite the rather dark plot.

A plot that focuses on friendship, survival, revenge, deceit, and perimenopause. Oh yeah, this story is all about how a WOACA (Woman Of A Certain Age) is fiercer than at any other age. She knows her worth, and she doesn’t care if you like her. She’s often the smartest person in the room, and yes, she is better than you!

This makes Judith (Hannah Waddingham) and Debbie (Octavia Spencer) sound like “Mean Girls” almost, but they are not. They’re just done with being people pleasers while putting their own needs aside.

Also, I should mention that the supporting cast is great as well. From Cathy Tyson (Criminal Record), Savannah Steyn (Good Boy), and Bill Nighy (Love Actually) to Sylvia Hoeks (The Girl in the Spider’s Web) and Ed Skrein (Jurassic World Rebirth), to mention just a few that you’ll meet early on.

Watch season 1 of Ride or Die on Prime Video now!

Tessa Coates is the creator of Ride or Die, which has eight strong episodes in its first (and hopefully not last) season. All eight episodes are out on Prime Video now, and you’re in for a real treat, so do yourself a favor and watch it sooner rather than later.

Previously, Tessa Coates has acted more than written. She was in several episodes of Mae Martin‘s Feel Good series. Based on this Prime Video production, I cannot wait to see what Tessa Coates comes up with next.

As the writer and showrunner, we have Matt Miller. He previously worked on both Peacemaker and The Flight Assistant, so he knows action-comedy well. Directors of the eight episodes are Peyton Reed (Bring It On), DeMane Davis (The Girls on the Bus), Allison Liddi-Brown (Grey’s Anatomy), and Lauren Wolkstein (Dead Ringers).

Ride or Die is produced by Paramount Television Studios and Amazon MGM Studios, but we also have siblings Andy and Barbara Muschietti’s Double Dream (IT: Welcome to Derry), plus Octavia Spencer’s Orit Entertainment, and Hannah Waddingham on board as producers. I love that!

Womentainment recommendation: Watch Ride or Die as soon as you can!

Oh yes, I do realize that I come off as quite bossy when I ask you to watch it “now” and “as soon as you can”, but that’s how we can ensure more seasons of this amazing Prime Video show. Also, I am trying to do you a favor by pushing you towards this gorgeous experience of watching kick-ass women!

If it helps, imagine that instead of me, it’s Hannah Waddingham making this demand. You can’t say no to her, can you? I don’t think I could. She’s truly a girl’s girl. Or a woman’s woman, if you will. And so is Octavia Spencer. Both are, of course, also executive producers on the series – as they should be.

From their impeccable comic timing to their facial expressions speaking volumes, I have adored both Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer for as long as I have known them. In this, they both shine as bright as ever. So, go ahead, set aside time to treat yourself to season 1 of Ride or Die. You can thank me later!

Ride or Die season 1 premiered globally on Prime Video on July 15, 2026.

Creator/Writer: Tessa Coates
Showrunner/Writer: Matt Miller
Directors: Peyton Reed, DeMane Davis, Allison Liddi-Brown, Lauren Wolkstein
Cast: Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein, Sylvia Hoeks, Calam Lynch, Savannah Steyn, Jamie Parker

Official plot:

Ride or Die follows best friends Debbie Claybourne (Spencer) and Judith Burton (Waddingham) who thought they knew everything about each other, except Judith turns out to be an international assassin. When a mysterious figure emerges from Judith’s past and a hit goes horribly wrong, both of their worlds are turned upside down as they’re forced to go on the run together. It’s a race against time and a road trip across Europe, with law enforcement, highly trained assassins, and some very dangerous criminals at their heels.

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THE FIVE STAR WEEKEND on Peacock is a series with the most wonderful cast. So heartwarming and funny, this new series is based on the bestselling 2023 novel by author Elin Hilderbrand. With 8 episodes, you’re in for a treat. Read our The Five Star Weekend S1 review here!

THE FIVE STAR WEEKEND is a Peacock series based on Elin Hilderbrand’s bestselling novel from 2023. I have not read the book, so I have no idea how closely it follows the story in it. In fact, I have no problem admitting that the casting of this Peacock series is what lured me in.

And yes, the cast definitely delivered what I expected. The drama series (with lots of comedy along the way) has eight episodes in the season. Give it a shot, and see if this isn’t your feel-good show of the summer. It certainly could be for me. 

Continue reading our The Five Star Weekend review below. Find season 1 on Peacock now.

Five female friends in Nantucket

I realize that a show about five friends in Nantucket may sound very “straight and white”, but it isn’t. Well, it certainly isn’t white, and in regards to the “straight” part, I don’t want to give away too much here. You’ll have to watch (maybe even decide) for yourself to figure out that part.

Anyway, we follow a very beloved food influencer, Hollis Shaw (Jennifer Garner), as she is dealing with a brutal loss. To help her come to terms with this, she relies on her friends. Along with four of her friends – each stemming from a different chapter of her life – she goes to Nantucket for a weekend.

Usually, Hollis Shaw is a friendly and happy kinda gal. Just not right now, which is exactly why she needs both support and understanding, along with some tough love, to help her move forward.

While the group of five women is there, they will uncover long-hidden truths while new relationships are formed. All takes place in the very gorgeous surroundings that Nantucket offers.

Jennifer Garner is Hollis Shaw

In the absolute lead of The Five Star Weekend is the always wonderful Jennifer Garner. And yes, I would admittedly watch pretty much everything with Jennifer Garner in it. From seeing her as the kick-ass Sydney Bristow in Alias (2001-2006), I have adored her.

Jennifer Garner was speaking all kinds of accents and taking on various undercover personas decades before Jodie Comer in Killing Eve. Also, she’s an actual superhero when playing “Elektra”.

Overall, Jennifer Garner may be best known as the cute and bubbly girl from 13 Going on 30, but she is so much more. She is a bona fide action star in movies like Peppermint and even Deadpool & Wolverine, but also the most amazing mom in Love, Simon. Also, she played a key role in Dallas Buyers Club, which was about AIDS patients.

Finally, if you’re in a slump, I can highly recommend checking out her “Pretend Cooking Show” on YouTube. Especially if it’s one where she has to call her mom for instructions. If you think Jennifer Garner is lovely, there’s an added comedic timing to seeing her interact with her mom while attempting to cook from her mom’s recipe.

Who knows, maybe these videos helped her get a role as a food influencer in The Five Star Weekend?!

Anyway, enough about just one of the actors in this show, which does feature an actual ensemble cast.

Just a wonderful cast

Alongside Jennifer Garner as Hollis Shaw, we have four amazing women.

There’s Chloë Sevigny (Russian Doll, Poker Face) as Tatum, Regina Hall (One Battle After Another, Nine Perfect Strangers) as Dru-Ann, Gemma Chan (Crazy Rich Asians, Humans) as Gigi, and D’Arcy Carden (A League of Their Own, The Good Place) as Brooke.

Also, in key roles, but not among the five friends, are Harlow Jane (She Came to Me) as Caroline and Timothy Olyphant (Santa Clarita Diet, Alien: Earth) as Jack.

Plus, in recurring roles, you can look forward to West Duchovny (Painkiller, Saint X), Roberta Colindrez (A League of Their Own, Vida), and Judy Greer (Good Boy, The Long Walk) as Electra. Yes, her name is almost “Elektra”.

Watch The Five Star Weekend on Peacock now

As already mentioned, The Five Star Weekend is based on Elin Hilderbrand’s bestselling 2023 novel. The Peacock series adaptation comes from creator Bekah Brunstetter. She previously produced and wrote on several episodes of This Is Us, which was a series I was crazy about. An amazing creation from Dan Fogelman (Paradise).

Directors of the eight episodes in the series are Jennifer Morrison (Yellowjackets, Euphoria) and Minkie Spiro (All Her Fault, Pieces of Her). Overall, the crew behind this Peacock series is made up of a lot of female talent, which is yet another reason to support the show.

To me, The Five Star Weekend is exactly the kind of series I like to relax with. You can laugh a little, maybe cry a little, and you should be able to recognize the types of people we’re introduced to. The cast alone was enough to get me interested. I was entertained in exactly the way I expected. Nothing more, nothing less, and I am fine with that.

Womentainment recommendation: Have fun with this girl-powered treat

I wasn’t expecting The Five Star Weekend to blow my mind, and I suppose it didn’t, but it did make for a wonderful treat. Watching this Peacock series, I found myself relating to different characters and recognizing most of the types. In a good way, I should add.

With eight episodes, there’s plenty to enjoy. Whether you want to binge-watch it or have it as a little treat over some time, it’s perfect for winding down. A feel-good watch, and there aren’t a whole lot of those around.

The Five Star Weekend is out on Peacock from July 9, 2026.

Creator: Bekah Brunstetter
Directors: Jennifer Morrison, Minkie Spiro
Stars: Jennifer Garner, Chloë Sevigny, Regina Hall, D’Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Harlow Jane, Timothy Olyphant

Official plot:

A beloved food influencer relies on her friends as she comes to terms with a devastating loss.

SUPERGIRL offers a more realistic take on the iconic female superhero. Milly Alcock does everything right in this movie as Kara Zor-El. While I wasn’t crazy about the overall plot, I still got chills when it was a full-blown superhero movie rather than a space adventure. Read our full Supergirl movie review here and watch it in theaters!

SUPERGIRL is coming to theaters now to show us Kara Zor-El in the new DC Comics universe from James Gunn. I really enjoyed his Superman movie starring David Corenswet, which also introduced Milly Alcock as Supergirl. However, the very same thing that I wasn’t thrilled about with that movie becomes even more prevalent here.

I’m talking about the fact that this movie, about Kara Zor-El AKA Supergirl, focuses more on adventures in space than on her being an actual superhero. I was expecting more of a classic superhero movie than this offers. With this movie, we’re getting something that feels more like a spin-off to Guardians of the Galaxy.

Continue reading our Supergirl (2026) movie review below. Find it in US theaters from June 26, 2026.

Not a classic superhero movie

In many ways, Supergirl is not a classic superhero movie. Not in the way Wonder Woman (2017), Captain Marvel (2019), or Black Widow (2021) were. And, for the record, I love all three movies. They are movies I can watch over and over again, because they focus both on origin stories and stay true to the superhero format.

With Supergirl, we do get an origin story, but we also get a lot of space creatures and wild action-adventure on various planets. This does not make for a particularly good superhero movie, but it does make for solid entertainment still.

And people would do well to remember this when they feel like going after Milly Alcock, who I personally love as Supergirl. Mind you, I say this as someone who was actually pretty excited about Sasha Calle as Kara Zor-El in The Flash. That would have been a very different movie, and not at all a classic Supergirl movie.

And I am very pleased that this is instead a return to the classic and original take on the character. Of course, we do also meet her in a younger version than in most other live-action adaptations. Including the 1984 movie starring Helen Slater and the TV series starring Melissa Benoist.

So, the casting is great, Milly Alcock is great, but the movie overall feels more like a spin-off to Guardians of the Galaxy. Sometimes it even feels like a Star Wars movie.

Space adventure versus Superhero movie

As much as I do love a good adventure and have thoroughly enjoyed Guardians of the Galaxy (not least thanks to Zoe Saldaña and Karen Gillan) and Star Wars (thanks to Daisy Ridley and Carrie Fisher), I was not expecting to see Kara Zor-El spend quite so much time in space.

I mean, sure, I get it; She is an alien from the planet Krypton, which no longer exists. And, unlike her cousin, Superman, she wasn’t sent to Earth as a baby. Instead, her parents managed to take her with them when they survived the initial downfall of their home planet.

As a result, Kara grows up on this tiny part of Krypton, which won’t make it either. As a result, she is a teenager when she is sent to Earth and her cousin, Clark Kent. Of course, Clark welcomes her with open arms and a heart full of love. That’s who he is. Always being good and caring.

Kara Zor-El is more of a cynic. As she states in this movie, Clark sees the best in people, while she sees them (or “us”, I suppose) for what we really are; Some are good, some are bad, and most are somewhere in the middle, just trying to get by.

Don’t blame Milly Alcock for the DC of James Gunn

I loved the parts when we got to see Kara’s childhood and her arrival on Earth. Also, anytime she interacted with cousin Superman. Actually, I always enjoyed scenes with Milly Alcock as Supergirl, just like I loved seeing David Corenswet as Superman. My issues with both movies have more to do with all the space noise around them.

Obviously, this has nothing to do with Milly Alcock and everything to do with the current DC Comics cinematic universe, which people would do well to remember.

The difference will undoubtedly be that while no one (or very few) went after David Corenswet as Clark Kent, people are already lining up to hate on Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El. And they shouldn’t. They really shouldn’t, because she is brilliant as Supergirl.

Watch Supergirl in the theater

Craig Gillespie is the director of Supergirl, and he is not the obvious choice. He has, however, directed some amazing movies in the past. Often very character-driven with very quirky characters. Perhaps this is most obvious in I, Tonya (2017).

A movie I loved, and which resulted in three women getting Oscar nominations and one winning. Allison Janney won the Oscar while Margot Robbie was nominated, as was editor Tatiana S. Riegel.

Now, I don’t expect anyone to get nominated for Supergirl, which isn’t really something we see too often with classic superhero movies anyway. The screenplay for this 2026 female superhero movie was also written by a woman. Actor-turned-screenwriter Ana Nogueira wrote the screenplay.

As of right now, Ana Nogueira is also slated as the writer of the upcoming Wonder Woman movie. James Gunn canceled the plans for a third movie by Patty Jenkins, so this will be a new take on that iconic superhero character. Hopefully, one that is much more down-to-earth.

I do not (repeat: do not!) want to see Wonder Woman in space!

As much as I enjoyed the parts of Supergirl that focused on the title character, I wasn’t too thrilled with all the space adventures. Those felt more like a James Gunn vibe than wanting to focus on the title character. It’s fine for entertainment, but it didn’t make the title character stand out as much as she could (and should) have.

Womentainment recommendation: Run to the theater and support Supergirl

Now, I’m not just saying you should watch Supergirl in the theater to support this movie. I do honestly feel this is a very entertaining and fun movie. However, I also have to recognize that this movie will not be judged as just “any other” superhero movie would be.

This movie is, objectively speaking, so much better than many other superhero movies featuring a male superhero, but you know this will be judged differently.

Could it have been better? Yes, absolutely. However, Milly Alcock is amazing in the title role, and both she and the character deserve our support. As do all the other women and girls, who need a good (but not naive) character to look up to.

So, do check it out in theaters now. Not least to enjoy what Milly Alcock brings to the table as a brilliant Supergirl.

Supergirl is out in theaters worldwide the week of June 26, 2026.

Director: Craig Gillespie
Writers: Ana Nogueira, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster
Cast: Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, Matthias Schoenaerts, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, Alice Hewkin, Wil Coban, Clara Rosager, David Corenswet

Official plot:

When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.

YOU CAN LIVE FOREVER is now on Netflix. If you still haven’t watched this sweet lesbian coming-of-age movie, now is your chance. Sure, it has some tough moments, but overall, this is one of the LGBTQ+ movies I can watch again and again. Read our You Can Live Forever movie review here!

YOU CAN LIVE FOREVER is a wonderful lesbian coming-of-age story set in a religious environment. Obviously, this isn’t ideal if you want to live your life freely as your true self. However, there’s a reason why this movie has become very popular in the LGBTQ+ community.

First, and foremost (I think), it’s because of the very believable romantic story and chemistry between the lead character. Second, and almost as important, this movie has become a beloved addition to lesbian love stories because the ending isn’t tragic. It’s not easy or cute either, but nobody dies, and the girls can choose what they want.

Continue reading our You Can Live Forever movie review below. Find it on Netflix in the US now.

Young Love vs Old Religion

You Can Live Forever begins in 1992, so we’ve already had the AIDS crisis of the 1980s (which was far from over), and queer famous people are slowly coming out. For comparison, Ellen DeGeneres came out in both her own life and on her sitcom in 1997.

Anyway, in this movie, we follow the lesbian teen girl, Jaime (Anwen O’Driscoll), as she moves from a “normal” life to life with her aunt in a tight-knit religious community. The move is only temporary, on the heels of a tragedy that her mom needs time to deal with. Also, her own parents used to be Jehovah’s Witnesses, so she knows the “drill”.

As part of the living arrangement, Jaime is urged to go to meetings in the Jehovah’s Witness community. That may not have been the best idea, as she immediately locks eyes with a girl who clearly shows she’s interested in Jaime. The girl is Marike (June Laporte), and she’s the daughter of the man leading this particular religious community.

Want to live now or eternally?

Maybe Marike has been a bit too used to “handling” her dad. She certainly seems to know which rules to follow rigidly, and which can be bent to her own will and desire. And yet, she probably never expected to fall so hard for the new girl. Soon, the two are inseparable, and people notice!

Of course, being gay isn’t an option in this religion. Instead, everyone is being on their best behavior so they can live forever. However, Jaime isn’t in the religion, so she’s more focused on living now. Can the two girls find a way forward, or is their love doomed from the beginning? Watch You Can Live Forever to see how it ends… or begins?!

As much as I like the overall story, there is no doubt in my mind that having Anwen O’Driscoll (Bet) and June Laporte (The Last of Us S2) in the two lead roles was key to it working this well. They have a very believable and palpable chemistry.

Also, I absolutely adored Jaime’s friendship with Nathan (Hasani Freeman). These two teenagers immediately recognized that they could be themselves with each other, which is a priceless gift. In any community.

Not a fan of religion? You can still enjoy this one

As someone who is not a fan of organized religion, You Can Live Forever was still a very good watch for me. While I have no problem with faith or spirituality, I have absolute disdain for anything organized that relies financially on its members and tells people how to live.

At the same time, I also want to acknowledge that some religious people live their lives with love and kindness as their path in life. I have met Christians, Jews, and Muslims who dedicate their lives to doing good and being kind to others.

This was what I felt was also essential to the story in You Can Live Forever. The very religious people in You Can Live Forever are portrayed with love and kindness. Sure, those living in and with religion judge homosexuality, but they also look at the girls as people who have a choice. For now! And their choices have dire consequences.

In that sense, it reminded me more of Disobedience than The Miseducation of Cameron Post, though it had more of the coming-of-age innocence of the latter. And I do love both of those movies.

Watch You Can Live Forever on Netflix (or Tello) now

You Can Live Forever was written and directed by Sarah Watts and Mark Slutsky. Filmmaker Sarah Watts is a former Jehovah’s Witness, so she has a lot of personal experience to put into this movie. I have no doubt this is why we get a very direct, yet not judgmental, take on both life within a religion and the right to choose something else.

This movie is from 2022, and I’m sorry to say Sarah Watts hasn’t written or directed any feature films since. She has, however, directed two music videos, so she is still working in the business. Hopefully, she has more coming, as this first endeavour into filmmaking made for a very strong debut.

Even though we’re covering You Can Live Forever due to its June 2026 Netflix release, the movie has been out on Tello for quite some time. 

Womentainment recommendation: Watch (or rewatch) this on Netflix now!

Whether you’ve watched You Can Live Forever already or still have that first time in store, be sure to check it out on Netflix now. Both to show Netflix that they need to add more of these queer titles and to help this movie in particular become a hit.

I’m confident it’s no coincidence that this is being released on Netflix during Pride Month, but if enough people watch these LGBTQ+ additions, more will come. Netflix is all about the numbers, so help them along, and have fun supporting a really sweet and realistic lesbian love story.

You Can Live Forever was released on Netflix US on June 4, 2026.

Directors/Writers: Sarah Watts & Mark Slutsky
Cast: Anwen O’Driscoll, June Laporte, Liane Balaban, Antoine Yared, Hasani Freeman

Official plot:

A queer teen moves into a tight-knit religious community after a tragedy, where she develops complicated feelings for someone within the community.