Glass noted that these three films stand out for their humor and light-heartedness, despite the serious discussions that often surround them. She believes that some people, especially those who are not part of the LGBTQ+ community, may be put off by the idea that these films are just checking boxes or trying to be politically correct.
Seligman, the director of “Bottoms,” struggled to find a distributor for the film after the success of her debut, “Shiva Baby.” It wasn’t until Alana Mayo, a fellow queer woman at Orion Pictures, said yes that the film was finally picked up.
In the past, queer films were often considered cult classics because they were not marketed to a mainstream audience. However, Seligman believes that with social media, these films can now find their audience more quickly, even if they don’t perform well at the box office.
Similarly, Coen and Cooke faced challenges in getting their film, “Drive-Away Dolls,” off the ground. Despite shopping the script around for years, it wasn’t until 2022 that Focus Features showed interest in the project.
Cooke believes that these films are filling a void, especially when it comes to lesbian comedies. Coen added humorously, “Everybody should have their stupid movies,” indicating that these films are a welcome addition to the industry.
