Everybody’s talking about Happiest Season and so are we! Clea DuVall of But I’m a Cheerleader and we-knew-before-she-did fame writes and directs this traumatic lesbian coming out story decorated in festive rom-com wrapping paper. Also Kristen Stewart is there. Bottoms rejoice!

We discuss queering a genre based in heteronormative tropes, valid reasons to break up with someone, and the Christmas Miracle that is Aubrey Plaza.

Additional Reading:

• Saving Face (2004) Dir. Alice Wu

Extra Credit:

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• See more of Pia’s drawings at @pia_marchetti