Hi! I was wondering, what do you guys, gals and non-binary pals think of the 2018 movie "Alex Strangelove" that is available on netflix. I just watched it, i think it's not bad, actually, i think it's very good. Here is the gist of it, Alex truelove, the protagonist, is very close friends with Claire, they decide to date. But everything changes and turns when Alex meets Elliott on a party. That is the plot. I think even though it seems to be specifically targeting one group, it has something for everyone in it. But what do you think? If you've seen it, please tell me what did you think! If not, please give it a try! Thanks!
I first accepted that I was bi about a year ago, and during that awkward fresh-baby-gay period I watched Alex Strangelove and I really liked it. I just watched it again today after a year of settling into the LGBTQ community.
Honestly, it leaves a bad taste in my mouth. The main focus of the movie is on Claire and Alex’s relationship (which is fine, movies about friendship are great) but I just felt like it should’ve shown more of Alex’s POV. Like when Alex tells Claire that he’s gay, it shows her running to her mom and crying and doesn’t really show Alex’s reaction and how he really feels about coming out to her (which in my experience can be pretty emotional). And then when Claire and Alex talk about it a little more in the car, the conversation is again mainly focused on Claire’s feelings. Also, the relationship with Elliot doesn’t really feel like it’s emphasized as well as the relationship with Claire. I almost felt like it was a movie about a straight relationship with some gay sprinkled in to create conflict.
Idk, I feel like there’s more that I dislike about the movie that I just can’t put my finger on. The whole thing feels like it was written by a old white straight man. I just want a realistic gay love story.
Thoughts?
This might be premature, but I'm just gonna say it. As much as I enjoyed the show, I feel like Love, Victor is so similar to the Netflix movie Alex Strangelove that it's borderline plagiarism. I mean, all of the same key plot elements are all there. I can't be the only one. I don't wanna give too much away for anyone who hasn't seen it, but for those that have (even tho it came out literally today), don't you see where I'm coming from?
Everyone should watch this movie! Those of you who have not watched this movie are missing out.
At one point a boy vomits a gummy bear rainbow and it’s kinda glorious.
Pls watch this for your enjoyment and tbh, your personal development.
And I'm just tired of feeling betrayed by tv and movies. Every time there's a bisexual fake out it leaves me feeling so invalidated and foolish. I wish I had someone I could talk to about this (I live in a pretty conservative country. My friends and family are cool, but I feel like no one really gets it...)
Feeling empty right now.
Did anyone else get super excited about Netflix’s new film Alex Strangelove thinking it was going to be about a high school boy discovering he was bi and having to choose between two people of different genders?
Because [SPOILERS] I did and I can’t describe how incredibly disappointed I was tonight to discover that it’s really just touting more bi-erasure. Like, he literally has a moment of, “I must be bi,” as part of his journey to discovering that he’s really gay. Which is fine if that’s your true journey in real life, but we do NOT need anymore of that in our fictional media. 😫
It was so upsetting for me. Highly disappointed in Netflix.
The film is a Netflix original which, so I read at least, was released for pride month
SPOILERS FOR NETFLIX FILM ALEX STRANGELOVE
So for those who don’t know , alex Strangelove is a new film on Netflix about a older teen realising he likes boys as well as girls. Some of the comedy is a bit corny and there’s definitely cliches , but even from the synopsis it made clear he was bisexual.
I was loving his discovery of this ,thinking yess representation 😄, but towards the end of the film it’s revealed that he is actually gay and was just trying to hide it. I have no problem with that itself , everyone is different, but I’ll admit I was annoyed at how this suddenly awesome example of bi representation instead told a story of how they were actually just gay and using bi as a cover which is a really common stereotype that plagues the bi community.
Thoughts? Or am I just overthinking it ? XD
So I read the book that goes with Love, Simon (Simon vs. The Homosapiens Agenda) and I was in love with it, but to me the movie didn't live up to the book and I think that makes me a little biased. What I like about Love, Simon is that it has LGBT people of color, and as an LGBT person of color, I like the representation, but to me Alex Strangelove was easier to connect to, even thought it didn't have LGBT poc.
What r ur guys thoughts.
I just watched “Alex Strangelove”. A few months ago I never wanted to watch it, because I identified as bi/pan and I thought it was stupid.
The main reason I watched is that I’ve recently been questioning my sexuality a lot. And I felt less alone when watching this.
(Maybe spoilers?? Basically if you haven’t seen the movie then don’t read this)
Alex is in a relationship with his girlfriend Claire. He’s very awkward about sex, and while he wants to have sex with his girlfriend, he’s very scared. Every time they get remotely close to actually doing it, he chickens out.
Alex then meets a boy, Elliot, at a party. Elliot is known as “The Gay Kid”. And basically, Alex begins to like Elliot.
Now, about me:
I know I’m not straight. I figured out that around the beginning of this year. I thought I was bi, then pan, now I have no clue. Am I gay, just in denial and saying I’m bi? Or am I bi with a preference for guys? It’s gonna take a minute for me to figure this out.
But “Alex Strangelove” was definitely a movie I needed right now. I do recommend you watch it.
Thanks for reading :)
It made me cry it’s so sweet.
Funny, Cringy, Sweet
Just letting you know it’s a great movie... just sayin 🤷🏼♂️
Produced by Ben Stiller is the coming-to-age movie of a young man on his journey through life. 7/10. Great to see movies that shed a light on how we learn to cope with growing up.
Watch Alex Strangelove official trailer:
Alex Strangelove is a 2018 American romantic comedy film directed by Craig Johnson.
Starring Daniel Doheny, Antonio Marziale, Madeline Weinstein, Daniel Zolghadri, William Ragsdale, Nik Dodani, Fred Hechinger, Annie Q., Joanna P. Adler, Kathryn Erbe and others.
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So I just watched this for the first time and thought it was super cute and love how the LGTB+ is getting some recognition, but as a guy who came out in high school in the 2000’s there are some issues I have with it:
-A lot of things that they did in their high school would be labeled as hate crimes in 2019, and Dell would now be a registered sex offender. -As a teenager ‘getting it up’ is hard regardless of your sexual attraction. It’s scary and weird and overall is just tricky as hell when that young. -As a frat boy alumni, there is no way high school kids would be allowed into a fraternity party -It is never okay to force someone to come out, so she should have never brought Elliot to prom. That in itself was very intrusive, besides her good intentions. Reminds me of ‘Love, Simon’
What I did like was:
-Progressive parents and the movie did not revolve around the family, so you could focus on the young interactions that are important when you mature sexually. -That the women in the movie were not afraid of sex and empowered it. -That during a pivotal scene they used the B-52’s music to epitome gay culture instead of more relevant ‘pop’ music. (Don’t get me wrong, I grew up loving Britney and GaGa) -The inclusivity of all of their friend group. That made my heart melt and I hope that is what it is like for people in high school these days.
Thanks for reading my thoughts,
J
Holy shi*
I actually like it.
I don’t honestly know how I went without hearing about this movie but it made my little gay heart burst. Definitely would recommend to you all. Also, you guys have any more gay af movies that I might like? Especially ones about lesbians. I’ve been looking for a good lesbian movie that isn’t Blue and I haven’t found one yet lol
If you haven't seen the check it out. Lots of humor and not depressing unlike Love, Simon.
"Alex Strangelove" is a Netflix Original film that came out in June on Netflix, and it follows a high-school boy who questions his sexuality. Not going to spoil anything here but was curious to hear y'all's thoughts on the film? For me it was relatable to the point of feeling personally attacked.
I guess I should claim spoilers for anyone interested in watching this movie. Netflix released a trailer in the past few weeks of a new teen-y film of a high school kid questioning his sexuality with a lot of bisexual inferences. I was unreasonable excited for this.
However, while watching it, it's clear this kid is gay and dealing with a lot of repressed feelings. But when he tries out the phrase "I'm bisexual" for the first time, I really wanted to believe him. I wanted so desperately for that representation.
I really wanted content that didn't depict bisexuality as a punch line or add it to a character multiple seasons into a show just to give them a new story line. I know there have been some really beautiful stories that have come about recently of people discovering their bisexuality later in life. Ultimately, I'm most disappointed that my truth still hasn't shown itself anywhere just yet.
Has anyone else watched? Any opinions?
For those of you who have seen both films (I just saw them both today), which do you like better/prefer? And why?
I think they are both feel-good little "coming of age" gay teen flicks, but for some reason I prefer Love, Simon. I'm not really sure why, because (imo) they're essentially the same movie. I enjoyed them both though.
Perhaps reading some of your responses will help me figure out why I like Simon more than Strangelove. Maybe I related to it more in some way? Hell, I dunno...
disclaimer: I know this is another Love, Simon post in a way, and I apologize in advance. Don't Julius Caesar me, you guys...:o
Hey guys I’m 21 year old guy I thought I was. I have been attracted to girls all my life masturbated to gay and straight porn but sex with girls is a no go cause I can’t get up it’s just all pointing towards me being gay and i don’t care I fully accept myself tbh because what is a relationship without sex?
Edit: if I do turn out to be gay I feel like such a cliche tbh
Edit: I’m hiring a hot female escort and like going to shower with her in 2 months idk it’s so weird I have fantasy with girls but can’t get it up with them to have sex I can only get hard with guys it’s too weird what’s going on with me. And then sometimes I’m not attracted to either gender
Okay so this is going to be a long ass post that is basically a diary entry. so I’m a girl and I like girls. Just girls. But for most of my time in the dating field I have been trying to force myself to be in straight relationships. I have had sex with guys, and the whole while my goal was to make them happy. I didn’t get enjoyment or feel any love out of it. It didn’t feel like making love. When I had my first kiss with a guy I remember one thought that stuck out the most, “this is what everyone’s talking about? This is what everyone’s so excited over”. I had always known that I liked girls but I had been in denial for so long and I just kept trying to mold myself into what I thought I had to be. I am a people pleaser. I love to make people happy. When I look at guys I think of them as buddies. And when I date them, I used to think of them as a friend that I would fuck. Because of how deeply I pushed my true self away and made myself do something I didn’t really want I always felt like I was faking it. Because I was. I felt like a liar. I became deeply depressed and in all of my relationships I would become even more depressed. I knew what to say and how to act because I had seen it in movies and books. I loved them but not in the way I was supposed to feel. Now that I have decided to stop forcing myself to be someone I’m not, and date who I want to date, I feel better. But I still find myself letting myself be treated like an object and taken advantage of. The first time I almost lost my virginity to a guy I felt extremely violated. And when I actually did lose my virginity I felt even more violated. Of course they didn’t do anything wrong. It was me who made my own self suicidal and depressed. I ignored my own feelings because of how much I hate myself. Maybe it was a way to hurt myself? I don’t know but I hate that I did that to myself and I hate that other people might not understand and I hate that it doesn’t make sense, not even to me. I hate to think about all the times I did things with people I have 0 romantic feelings for because they just aren’t, well to put it blunt , girls. I don’t know what to do or how to even articulate my feelings properly. As a kid I was brought up in a Christian church and I was taught that being gay was a sin. Maybe that’s why I tried to force myself to be straight? How do I heal from what I’ve done to myself?
I`m kinda depressed and feeling bad so i want to watch some silly lighthearted Teen or YA movies/Tvshows like those in the tittle
What you all suggest? bonus if it`s on Netflix!
It just came up as a suggestion on Netflix, and I was excited to see bi in the discussion!! Anyone watch it yet? If so, no spoilers, but I'd love to hear your thoughts.
I know he is wearing it but it's meant to be a sweatshirt for women. I've been looking online for ages and just can't find it!! I've attached a screenshot of it. It has a pastel pink body, a pastel purple hood, and pastel green sleeves.
Just wondering if anyone has seen the movie Alex Strangelove on Netflix and what they think of it.
All opinions welcome
