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7 queer films to feel camp and nostalgic for the summer
A few queer films to watch (or rewatch) this summer when you want to feel extra camp and nostalgic.
LATEST • charlotte pang • february 17th, 2026
saving face. (2004)
A witty romantic comedy that perfectly captures the awkward chaos of introducing your partner to your family while still figuring out who you are. and if we haven’t all lived through it ourselves, at least we can enjoy watching someone else go through it.
D.E.B.S. (2004)
did somebody say camp and cult following? i know i am but you should be too. set in a world with student spies, preppy tartan, and over-the-top spy gear, a top of the class student runs off with a well-known international criminal.
Gia. (1998)
no because l’ll actually lose it. Gia is biopic on who some consider the first supermodel, Gia Carangi. However, after instantaneous success as a model, she battles a heartbreaking fight with drugs, heavily effecting her relationship.
The Watermelon Woman. (1996)
an honest to god breath of fresh air when it comes to showcasing queer joy, setting itself apart for being able to speak to sapphic women who don’t feel seen by mainstream lesbian media.
But I’m a Cheerleader. (1999)
i mean who hasn’t heard of this one? the camp colours and aesthetics, its a cult classic for a reason. it flips gender roles onto its head, highlighting the absurdity of the strict roles placed onto romantic relationships.
The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love. (1995)
oh to think back on your first love again, we follow the honest to god pure story of young love. its as though we’re looking back on what it was like to fall in love, three decades ago as young queer person.
I Can’t Think Straight. (2008)
a forbidden romance that is way underrated. a Jordanian-Palestinian woman getting ready for her fourth wedding, falling for her best friends girlfriend, a British-Indian woman. we follow them through secrecy and family expectations, with tension that i could literally cut with a knife.