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NY Times Jul 31, 2025

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Yaaaas, Animated Heist! Rockwell & Beetz Go Wild πŸ’…πŸ’°πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ


Honey, grab your popcorn and your glitter glue guns because "The Bad Guys," this animated flick about a crew of criminal critters, is serving major anthropomorphic *lewks*! Featuring the vocal talents of Sam Rockwell and Zazie Beetz (yas queen!), these furry felons are giving heist realness, but with a heartwarming twist. Is it camp? Absolutely. Is it charming? For sure. Will it have you cackling like a drag queen at a roast? Oh, henny, you *know* it will. This movie is perfect for when you need a break from the doomscrolling and wanna bask in some feel-good, queer-coded (we see you, Mr. Snake!) cinematic goodness. Okay, but the real gag? This movie is low-key a masterclass in found family and self-acceptance, two things we in the LGBTQ+ community know a *thing* or two about. So gather your chosen family, grab some snacks, and get ready for a cinematic experience that's as fabulous as a Pride parade. It's the perfect reminder that even the "bad guys" can find redemption, learn to love themselves, and maybe even snag a little bit of glitter along the way. Fierce Femme (they/them), non-binary icon: "This movie is totally my aesthetic. It’s giving furry, it’s giving heist, it’s giving everything!" Crystal Methyd (she/her), drag superstar: "The animation is sickening, no? The way Mr. Wolf sashays… pure eleganza extravaganza!" Bobbie Pinz (he/him), local drag king and activist: "Representation matters! Seeing a diverse cast of characters, even animated ones, is so important for our community. And let's be real, Mr. Snake is a total daddy." Story by Gaybrielle Union from LGBTQNN, reporting with pride. Werk!