“One night can change everything you thought you knew about love.”VIBE CHECK:Lesbian Drama / Romantic Thriller / Threesome Gone Wrong / Indie RealismTHE PLOT:Jenna and Kate are a Seattle couple who decide to spice up their relationship by spending a night with a mysterious, alluring woman named Mia. Jenna is nervous and shy, while Kate is over-confident and clearly driving the plan. As the night unfolds in Mia's beautiful home, the wine flows and the "games" begin—but so do the secrets. Jenna quickly realizes that Kate and Mia might have a deeper connection than she was told, turning a "sexy adventure" into a high-stakes psychological battle for the truth.THE QUEER ANGLE:Monogam-ish Realities: Directed by queer cinema veteran Wendy Jo Carlton (Jamie and Jessie are Not Together), the film provides an unflinching look at "non-monogamy for beginners." It explores the power imbalances and jealousy that can arise when communication isn't as transparent as it should be.The "Other" Woman: Mia is portrayed not as a villainous temptress, but as a fluid, confident woman who highlights the cracks already existing in the central couple's foundation.WHY IT KILLS:It feels like a play—intimate, claustrophobic, and intensely focused on the performances. Kari Alison Hodge (Jenna) perfectly captures the vulnerability of someone who feels like a third wheel in her own relationship. The film avoids being "gratuitous" with its sex scenes, instead using them as story beats to show how the dynamics between the three women shift. It’s a smart, sexy, and often awkward cautionary tale about the importance of being honest with yourself before you try to be "adventurous" with someone else.INTIMACY SCORE: 8.4 / 10 🍷🛌
👑 GOOD KISSER (2019)
