I love hearing the stories of old LGBT couples because they tell us how far we’ve come and give us the inspiration to keep going. That’s why I jumped at the chance to watch Cloudburston Netflix. It turned out not only to be a great comedy but also one of my new favorite lesbian films.
Writer and director Thom Fitzgerald, an out and proud bisexual man, knew what he was doing when he wrote the part of Stella for actress Olympia Dukakis, a straight ally and LGBT activist. Her lover of 31 years, Dot, was played by Brenda Fricker, the first Irish woman to win an Oscar. The story begins when they decide to elope in Canada in order to avoid being split up by family. On the way they pick up Prentice, played by Ryan Doucette, who quickly becomes their new best friend and biggest advocate. Together they cause all sorts of madness and mayhem that will have you laughing to split your sides.
Filmed in Nova Scotia, where much of the movie is said to take place, the backdrops are absolutely breathtaking and the lighting and settings capture the mood of every scene perfectly. The music is generally of an older, jazzy generation that helps to frame the upbringing and experiences of the two older women. Also, I have to commend the costume designer and makeup artist for turning Olympia Dukakis, Cher’s mother in Moonstruck who went on to play inSteel Magnolias, into a foul mouthed bull dyke.
I guarantee that these wild, wacky characters will have you on the edge of your seat waiting for their next adventure. They did for me, and that’s why I rate this movie a solid 4 stars. Since it’s available on Netflix, you can make this your instant choice for this weekend’s movie night. Make sure you let me know what you think in the comments below.
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