Angela Robinson's 2004 film DEBS, once a box office flop, has evolved into a cult classic, celebrated for its carefree approach to sexuality. Unlike many films of its time that addressed queer experiences with seriousness and tension, DEBS opts for a humorous and playful narrative devoid of peril. It features a group of teenage girls in a spy academy who engage in a criminal caper while exploring their identities. Its campy style and low-stakes adventure have helped it maintain a unique place in the landscape of queer cinema.
DEBS stands out for its distinct lack of grit or peril, being a silly, over-the-top, low-stakes noughties thriller that just so happens to have some lesbians in it.
While traditional romcoms of the same era grappled with shame and inner turmoil, DEBS offers a refreshing nonchalance towards the subject of sexuality.
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