Indie Movie of the Day: ‘Good Kisser’
Good Kisser is our Indie Movie of the Day by emerging talent and trailblazer of lesbian cinema, Wendy Jo Carlton.
This lesbian romance begins when Jenna agrees to a sexy weekend fling with her materialistic girlfriend Kate and the worldly Mia. As the night unfolds, Jenna realizes she’s bitten off more than she can chew, and the love triangle begins to crack.
Wendy Jo Carlton wrote and directed Good Kisser. Her first feature film, Hannah Free, stars Emmy-winner Sharon Gless. Her second feature, Jamie and Jessie are Not Together, is now available on Amazon Prime to stream. Carlton’s lesbian web series Easy Abby has received an incredible 50 million views and is available on the LGBTQ streaming platform Revry.tv.
Current Streaming Availability
Viewers can find Good Kisser on Amazon Prime Video with ads or subscription, The Roku Channel with ads, Tubi, Fandango at Home Free, and Xumo Play. The film is also available to rent or buy on Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Fandango at Home, giving fans flexible options across free and paid platforms.
Audience Reception and Ratings
Good Kisser holds a 4.3 out of 10 on IMDb based on hundreds of user reviews. While some viewers praised the character work and intimate tone, others noted pacing issues that kept the overall score modest. The rating sits alongside the original podcast and blog quotes that still circulate among fans.
Wendy Jo Carlton's Ongoing Work
Carlton has continued developing new material beyond Good Kisser. Earlier interviews mentioned plans for a novel titled Start Telling Everybody and scripts such as Slipknot. She remains a steady voice in independent queer storytelling even without a new feature release in recent years.
Cast Updates Since Good Kisser
Kari Alison Hodge appeared in Blood Tulip in 2025 and Summer With The Guys in 2023. Rachel Paulson took roles in Internal Affairs slated for 2026, plus Stuck and Bucket List #47 in 2025. Julia Eringer starred in Fire Fucking Fire in 2024 and made her directing debut with Paring, which began filming in 2025.
Good Kisser stars:
Kari Alison Hodge
Kari Alison Hodge is an actress and writer, known for I Am Joe, Piled Higher and Deeper: Still in Grad School, and Crazy Bitches. She appeared in Blood Tulip in 2025 and Summer With The Guys in 2023.
Rachel Paulson
Rachel Paulson has dipped her feet into writing and producing Drink Responsibly, and Kleptos. She is the little sister of actress Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story) and casting director Liz Paulson. Her recent credits include Internal Affairs in 2026, Stuck in 2025, and Bucket List #47 in 2025.
Julie Eringer
Julia Eringer is an actress and producer, known for Fox Trap, Girls Like Magic, and The Missing Knife. She starred in Fire Fucking Fire in 2024 and directed her feature debut Paring, which began filming in 2025.
Courtney McCullough
Courtney McCullough has appeared on Showtime's Shameless, in the web series Weekly Meeting, and competed as a geography expert on Fox's Superhuman game show. Her primary credits remain earlier roles with limited new acting mentions in recent years.
Carter Rodriquez
Carter Rodriquez is an actor, musician, and visual artist based in Seattle, known for Brown's Canyon (2017), and Z Nation (2014). He has performed with Café Nordo, Book-It Repertory Theatre, Capitol Hill Arts Center, Seattle Shakespeare Company, The New Amerikan Theatre, Edge Theatre Ensemble, and The Community Theatre. He continues theater and performance work in the Seattle area.
Good Kisser was produced in Seattle, Washington in 2019.
Not convinced? Here’s what Good Kisser viewers are saying:
“It was so good. The character development, storytelling, and cinematography were fantastic!” —Hollow9ine Podcast
“You're gonna love it!” – The Lesbian Socialite
