FRANKY AND BRIDGET aka FRIDGET from Wentworth S3 - Lesbian Interest TV Series

Franky and Bridget (Fridget)

There is a lesbian interest storyline between Franky and Bridget aka Fridget that begins in Season 3 of the Australian women's prison drama TV series Wentworth. Bridget Westfall (Libby Tanner) is a self-identified lesbian who is introduced in the first episode of S3 (2015) as the prison's new psychologist. Seeing potential in the inmate Franky Doyle (Nicole da Silva) Bridget tries to help her get paroled leading them to have lots of opportunity for contact.

Bridget tries to convince Franky to attend counseling

Initially Franky is reluctant to receive help from Bridget stating that she needs "a miracle not a counselor." Franky asks Bridget "what's in it for me" to which Bridget replies "it will look good for the suits." 

Bridget notices Franky's new tat when Franky is working out

Bridget goes over to remind Franky of their counseling session while Franky is working out and gets more than she bargained for. She comments on how painful the new tat looks and Franky counters with "there's pleasure in pain Gidg. I bet you can't wait to sink your diagnostic hooks into that one."

Bridget: Better not forget our session tomorrow then

Franky: Counting down the hours

Bridget: Good because I'm going to need at least 12 hours so I can write up this report for the parole board

Franky: Now you're turning me on

Franky soon identifies Bridget as a person she can trust and someone who actually might be able to help her get parole. At their first counseling session Franky tells Bridget that when she leaves Wentworth she wants "to be picked by a hot girl in a hot car and driven off into the sunset." Bridget nails her with the comment "that says it all. Anger and hope. That's you all over."

Bridget and Franky in Therapy Wentworth S3 
Bridget Westfall as Bridget and Nicole da Silva as Franky

  

Nearly from the outset Franky starts to flirt with Bridget. Teasing her with sexual innuendo which Bridget either ignores or laughs off. When Franky oversteps the mark Bridget draws the line by letting Franky know that she doesn't respect attempts to intimidate her.

Franky says to Bridget "Is that new shade of lipstick? It suits you by the way"

Franky initially tries to mask her feelings with bravado and wisecracks. She is attracted to Bridget and wants to know more about her even though she knows she is pushing the boundaries. There is also graditude for breaking through her defenses. Franky surprises herself with the admission to Bridget that she accidentally committed murder,  

Franky asks Bridget: "When was your first time with a woman?"

Bridget eventually realises that her feelings for Franky cut across the therapist client relationship and she transfers Franky to another psychologist. However Franky doesn't accept the change and demands that Bridget finish what she started. Bridget eventually tells Franky that she had to stop working with her as a therapist because she fancies her. Franky responds "I can live with that" but Bridget replies "I can't".

Franky mistakenly assumes what Bridget's motives are for ending therapy

In the library scene Franky asks "do you miss me?" Bridget continues to try to hold a boundary by responding "I can't" and "not here" and "not yet."

Bridget "I can't do this. Not here. Not yet."

For Franky the relationship with Bridget enables her to trust in a way she never has before which spurs her on to navigate her way out of prison and into Bridget's welcoming arms at the end of Season 3.  In Blood and Fire Ep 12 the ultimate Franky and Bridget scene occurs in the carpark where Bridget wearing leathers and driving a sports car is there to greet Franky on her release.  The look on Franky's face on seeing Bridget there to meet her tells it all. 

Franky gives Bridget a big smile on her a big smile like the cat who got the cream

Franky immediately embraces Bridget and they kiss passionately. 

Franky and Bridget kiss passionately in the carpark 

In the above compilation video you can watch all the best scenes between this couple from the beginning of their relationship. Relive the build up of tension along with plenty of eye blazing and innuendo. This couple are definitely worth the watch so don't miss the beginning of their love story.

Franky and Bridget kiss against the sports car in Wentworth S3 Ep12

To find out more about the Wentworth TV series on IMDb

Starring: Nicole da Silva as Franky Doyle and Libby Tanner as Bridget Westfall

TV Series: Wentworth, Season 3

Country of Origin: Australia

Genre: TV Show / Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 8:43 minutes 

Creators: Reg Watson and Lara Radulovich

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AMMONITE (2020) - Lesbian Interest Film - Mary and Charlotte

Mary and Charlotte

Ammonite (2020) is a lesbian interest film (IMDb 6.7) set in Southern England in the 1840's (Lyme Regis) that tells of the love story between Mary Anning and Charlotte Murchison, real life people who lived in the 19th century.  While Mary and Charlotte were known to be friends and had a close relationship, there is however, no evidence that they were lovers in real life.

In Ammonite the plot revolves around Mary (Kate Winslet), a fossil hunter and early paleontologist who ekes out her living selling marine fossils to tourists in order to support herself and her ailing mother Molly (Gemma Jones).

Mary and Charlotte Collecting Fossils on the Beach

When Mary receives an offer to host Charlotte (Saoirse Ronan), the wife of a wealthy man while she recuperates by the sea Mary cannot turn it down. Initially Mary and Charlotte clash but over time they begin to forge an intense bond despite their differences in class and personalities. 

Mary and Charlotte Cleaning Fossils

Mary and Charlotte Fall in Love in Ammonite (2020)

In the end Mary and Charlotte are compelled to determine the true nature of their relationship and as such the film is worth the watch for those interested in lesbian interest movies. 

Mary and Charlotte Kiss in Ammonite (2020)

The mood of Ammonite is grounded in stark virtually monochromatic landscapes and stoicism. So much meaning in the film is conveyed in subtext and body language. While Ammonite has many similarities with the film Portrait of a Lady on Fire they are very different movies in tone and treatment. You be the judge which you prefer the most.

Kate Winslet (as Mary)

Saoirse Ronan (as Charlotte)

Read more about Ammonite on IMDb

Country of Origin: England. UK

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2.16 minute Trailer

Initial Release: November 2020

Director: Frances Lee

Screenplay: Frances Lee

Tags: #ammonite 


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All About E (2015) - Lesbian Interest Movie (Australia)

E and Trish

All About E (2015), is a lesbian film, set in Sydney, Australia and the outback of NSW and tells the story of Elmira and Trish who despite their love for each other are divided by values, loyalties and maturity.

E and Trish initially happy together in their relationship

E short for Elmira is a talented musician with a Lebanese ethnic background who surprises her partner Trish when she forsakes the clarinet to become a DJ in a nightclub. Elmira then lies to her mother about the nature of her relationship with Trish leaving Trish reeling. When Trish calls her out on her lack of courage to come out to her family they argue and separate

E and Trish argue about E's unwillingness to come out

Several days later Trish calls into their flat to find Elmira in bed with someone else. Trish handles this scene with dignity leaving with the parting shot that "it's only been three days" and their relationship "must have been really special."

Trish catches E cheating. The relationship "must have been really special"

Fast forward a year in the future Elmira is still working as a DJ in the nightclub overseen by the bigoted and unforgiving Johnny. She has a lot of meaningless liaisons with women but nothing can erase the memory of Trish from her mind.

E as DJ dressed as a matador 

When Elmira and gay pal Matt inadvertently find a stash of cash belonging to Johnny they end up on the run and arrive unannounced at Trish's sheep station in the hope that Trish will put them up. Trish takes them in for a few days but demands after that they move on with their "damn money."

E and gay pal Matt take a road trip and end up at Trish's place 

Mandahla Rose as E mending fences  

Julia Billington as Trish can handle herself including driving the tractor 

As the days pass Elmira and Trish reconnect and even spend a night together making love. In the morning though their differences reemerge and it looks like the distance between them is too great.

E and Trish's intimate reconnection 

Then Johnny shows up unexpectedly and the group hide out in an old farm building thinking they will be safe from him there. However Johnny tracks them down and he and E have a show down where Elmira holds a gun to his head when he threatens Trish with a knife.

E says "hurt Trish and I'll blow your brains out"

Elmira threatens to kill Johnny if he hurts Trish and Johnny backs down thus providing the opportunity for them to make a run for it. Fortunately Trish has arranged for her friend Bev to fly Elmira and Matt to safety and she shows up just in the knick of time.

E and Trish get their happy ending, "I only want to be with you."

Throughout the film Matt makes reference to Elmira's selfishness. At the end, however, we see her rescue Trish's dog and give the money back to Johnny thus proving that through this experience she has changed. She tells Trish she doesn't want the money after all and all she has ever wanted is to be with her.

E and Trish who are in love cuddle in the All About E (2015) movie

All About E has some plot twists that don't stand up to too much scrutiny. The acting is at times forced however Mandahla Rose who plays Elmira is endearing. Julie Billington (Starting from Now) as Trish with her steady pragmatic approach to life provides a rudder for the movie. Matt also gives a winning performance as Elmira's gay friend and confidente even if his Irish accent is not always true.

Matt says "It seems to me you're in with a chance if you don't blow it."

As a lesbian movie All About E is a watchable film with some very relevant lesbian interest themes and a happy ending even if it does get a bit bogged down here and there in the telling. It has some magical moments and strong scenes between Trish and Elmira. The lengthy love scene is particularly well choreographed and not to be missed.

E and Trish share the love of music in this intimate moment

Read more about All About E (2015) movie on IMDb

Mandahla Rose as Elmira (aka E)

Julia Billington as Trish

Country of Origin: Australia

Genre: Drama / Romance

Language: English

Subtitles: English and Spanish

Runtime: 1.56 minute Official Trailer. Full feature 96 mins

Year of Release: 2015

Director: Louise Wadley

Screenplay: Louise Wadley

Favorite Quote
Be radical try thinking about someone else except yourself for once.


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LAYLA and JACKIE from KICK (2007) - Australian Lesbian Interest TV Couple

The love story between Layla and Jackie is a lesbian interest storyline running through the Australian romantic comedy / dramedy TV series Kick, (IMDb 6.6) that originally aired in 2007. Layla and Jackie are instantly attracted to each other after meeting at the university fencing club and it doesn't take long before they become fencing partners and start going out for coffee.

Layla has never had a girlfriend before but knows that her family would not approve of her dating a woman. She tries to keep her world separate and does not tell Jackie about the familial pressure she is under to meet Middle Eastern cultural expectations including getting engaged. Instead she tries to compartmentalize her life however the cracks show up early on when Jackie who describes herself as "forward" turns up unexpectedly to the karaoke party in Layla's street.

Layla and Jackie are more than fencing Partners in Kick (2007)

As Layla and Jackie become closer Layla is conflicted between wanting to pursue the relationship with Jackie and not disappointing her family. It becomes increasingly difficult for Layla to keep certain aspects of her life secret and eventually Jackie learns the truth about the plans that Layla's family have for Layla.

At this point Jackie tries to force the issue by demanding that Layla be true to herself and her family about her sexuality. Layla must then decide what she wants most: to keep her family happy or to continue dating Jackie.

Layla and Jackie  make eyes at each other when Layla says "she's interested"

Romi Trower as Jackie in Australian TV show Kick 2007

Nicole Chaumoun as Layla in Kick (2007)

The themes explored in the Layla and Jackie storyline are not new but their love story is dealt with more than enough sensitivity and humor to make it refreshing. Full marks to the writers who show Layla and Jackie navigating their dilemma in such a way that they reach a resolution that results in a happy ending for our characters, something that is uncommon in many lesbian interest story arcs. 

 

Layla and Jackie room mates on the fencing intensive in Kick (2007)

Layla and Jackie making eyes at each other in the TV show Kick (2007)

The Layla and Jackie love story can be watched from the very beginning on the #lesbianswatch YouTube channel.

Read more about Kick TV series on IMDb

Nicole Chamoun as Layla

Romi Trower as Jackie

Country of Origin: Australia

Genre: Drama / Romance / Comedy

Language: English

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 23 minute playlist in 3 parts edited version

Release Date: 2007

Director: Esben Storm

Creator: Esben Storm, Adam Bowen

Layla and Jackie say goodnight in Kick 2007

Layla and Jackie talk domestic bliss in Kick 2007

Layla and Jackie share a rare moment alone to be intimate with each other

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MIRANDA AND CHLOE (2003) - Australian Lesbian TV Couple (Secret Life of Us)

The love story between Miranda and Chloe is one of the main storylines in Season 3 of The Secret Life of Us, (IMDb 7.6), an Australian twenty-something drama series that originally aired from 2001 - 2006. The relationship between Miranda and Chloe is a slow burn; initially there is nothing more than friendship as a relationship with Chloe is not on Miranda's radar having dated men exclusively in the past. However, pretty soon though Miranda and Chloe are spending a lot of time together outside of work: hanging out, having dinners, going to clubs and going on shopping trips.

By the end of episode 4 Miranda realizes that she is crushing on Chloe but for the time being it seems is hampered by her own inhibitions about being with a woman. Fortunately Miranda embraces her feelings and falls into Chloe's arms. Both women eventually declare their love for each other and its not too long before they move in together.

Miranda and Chloe's love story is dealt with both sensitivity and intelligence by the writers of this lesbian interest TV show. Most of the usual annoying tropes that dog LGBTQ+ story arcs are few and far between making this lesbian storyline an enjoyable watch.

The Miranda and Chloe love story is available to watch from the very beginning on the #lesbianswatch YouTube channel.

Read more about The Secret Life of Us TV series on IMDb

Abi Tucker - as Miranda

Nina Liu - as Chloe

Country of Origin: Australia

Genre: Drama / Romance / Relationships

Language: English

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 90 minute playlist

Release Date: 2003

Director: Cate Shortland, Kate Dennis, Ana Kokkinos, Daniel Nettheim

Creator: Judi McCrossin

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WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY (2018) - Lesbian Interest Film (USA)

Emily and Susan

Wild Nights with Emily (2018), is a lesbian interest film, about the enduring love story between Emily Dickinson, the iconic American poet and her brother's wife Susan. The film focuses on the relationship between Emily and Susan from girlhood to Emily's death in 1886. We see love blossom between the couple from a few stolen kisses as girls to a mature relationship full of passion, physical intimacy and connection.

Set in the mid 19th century the film bucks the notion that Emily was completely reclusive instead we are shown an Emily who bakes gingerbread for local children, gardens and lives a full life of family, quiet reflection and intimacy.

Only 11 of her poems were ever published in her life time despite her prolificacy. We are shown a women who is faced with a string of male editors who not understanding her work and her genius act as gatekeepers to publication.

Ironically it is Mabel Todd, her brother's mistress, who with an eye for the main chance, spots Emily's brilliance and seeks to gain fame for herself by promoting Emily's poems posthumously. Luckily Sue's daughter who has a lot more insight into the true nature of her mother's relationship with Emily is able to set the historical record straight somewhat.

Molly Shannon shines as Emily in this movie as does Susan Ziegler as Sue. Wild Nights with Emily (#wildnightswithemily) is both entertaining and refreshing. Its comic treatment to lighten the drama is a delight in a biographical film. The movie deserves a much higher rating than the 6.0 currently awarded on IMDb.


Read more about Wild Nights with Emily (2018) movie on IMDb

Molly Shannon as Adult Emily

Susan Ziegler as Adult Susan

Dana Melanie as Young Emily

Sasha Frolova as Young

Amy Seimetz as Mabel Todd

Country of Origin: USA

Genre: Drama / Romance / Comedy

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2.16 minute Official Trailer. Full feature 1 hr 24 mins

Year of Release: 2018

Director: Madeleine Olnek

Screenplay: Madeleine Olnek


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PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (2019) - Lesbian Interest Movie (Marianne and Heloise)

Marianne and Héloïse

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Portrait de la jeune fille en feu) is a lesbian interest film released in 2019 that concerns Marianne who travels to an isolated island in Brittany, France to take up her commission to paint Héloïse at the end of the 18th century. Héloïse's mother wants Héloïse married off to a Milanese nobleman and requests Marianne to paint Héloïse's portrait in secret while pretending to be her companion. After a time Marianne begins to develop feelings for Héloïse and decides she cannot betray her trust any longer. This confession brings the pair together on a basis of trust and allows them to develop a deep connection.

>Marianne: I thought you had been scared off.
Héloïse: You were right. I am scared. Do all lovers feel they're inventing something? I know the gestures. I imagined it all, waiting for you.
Marianne: You dreamt of me?
Héloïse: No. I thought of you.

Marianne and Heloise (Portrait of a Lady on Fire, 2019)

Portrait of a Lady on Fire Movie Quote
Héloïse: I feel something new.
Marianne: What?
Héloïse: Regret.
Marianne: Don't regret. Remember. I'll remember when you fell asleep in the kitchen.
Héloïse: I'll remember your dark look when I beat you at cards.
Marianne: I'll remember the first time you laughed.
Héloïse: You took your time being funny.
Marianne: That's true. I wasted time.
Héloïse: I wasted time too. I'll remember the first time I wanted to kiss you.
Marianne: When was that?
Héloïse: You didn't notice?
Marianne: At the feast around the bonfire.
Héloïse: I wanted to, yes. But that wasn't the first time.
Marianne: Tell me.
Héloïse: No, you tell me.
Marianne: When you asked if I had known love. I could tell the answer was yes. And that it was now.
Héloïse: I remember.

 

Marianne and Heloise Kiss

Noémie Merlant (as Marianne)

Adèle Haenel (as Héloïse)

Note: Céline Sciamma, director of #portraitofaladyonfire is in a relationship with Adèle Haenel who plays Héloïse in real life.

Read more about Portrait of a Lady on Fire on IMDb

Country of Origin: France

Genre: Drama

Language: French

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 120 minutes, 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: 2019

Director: Céline Sciamma

Screenplay: Céline Sciamma

Other Links
Portrait of a Lady on Fire on Wikipedia
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