Tag: LGBT
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‘The Half of it’ Handles its Presented Social Issues Thoughtfully
The social issues The Half of it takes on are handled well, between the antagonization brought on to Ellie for her race and the conflict that arises from her being gay. Both aspects of her character are built up over the course of the film and don’t seem abrupt or rushed. The film shows racism…
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A Closer Inspection of LGBT Characters in Film
We have a long way to go with LGBT representation in film, especially when it comes to LGBT characters of color and trans characters.
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“Snatching trophies? I am a trophy.” Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts
World-famous drag queen Trixie Mattel shares a year of her life with the world in this vulnerable and uplifting documentary.
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‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’: Creative Kids vs. Practical Parents
“The Mitchells vs. The Machines” captures the eternal struggle between kids who want to pursue the arts and their practical parents who think they’ll fail.
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‘Jack and Diane’ Review: Wasted Potential
The plot could’ve really been interesting if the elements of lycanthropy was integrated with perhaps the struggle of identity of being LGBTQ+. It’s an experience for so many that as they’re starting to realizing their true selves, they feel like a monster, especially if they come from unsupportive homes or communities. Instead, the horror and transformation elements…
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Reclaiming Her Body: “Jennifer’s Body” & Why We Need Diverse Storytellers
The height of subversive horror cinema is Jennifer’s Body. No, I will never budge on that. Yes, Cabin in The Woods is funny, Scream is very well made, and the Scary Movie franchise is …. there. But nothing is quite as satisfying as watching the teenage succubus that is Jennifer Check rip apart boys. In…
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“Love, Simon” is a Relatable Film, Transcending Orientation
Love, Simon (2018) based on the book “Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda” (by Becky Albertalli) is a teen LGBTQ+ rom-com with themes of longing to find others with similar struggles, and ultimately is a story of acceptance of identity from those around you, and most importantly, from yourself.
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Why ‘G.B.F.’ (2013) is Pretty Good, Actually
This review contains mild spoilers. G.B.F. is a 2013 feature film written by George Northy and directed by Darren Stein (Jawbreaker). G.B.F., which stands for “gay best friend”, tells the story of Tanner Daniels (Michael J. Willett), a closeted high school student who is “more than content to fly under the radar and leave the trailblazing…
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Why You Should Know About ‘Welcome to Chechnya’, One of 2020’s Most Thrilling Films
CW: This article discusses forms of LGBTQ+ oppression that may be triggering to many readers. This is a spoiler-free article but it should be known that this film comes with a trigger warning. ‘Welcome to Chechnya’ contains strong violence and real footage of gay bashing. Welcome to Chechnya is a 2020 HBO documentary that explores…
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“Imagine Me & You” is a Sweet, if Dated, Rom-Com for the Ages
Imagine Me & You tells the story of Rachel, a newlywed bride who begins to question her sexuality after meeting Luce, an out lesbian who does the floral arrangements for her wedding. As the two begin to develop a closer bond, Rachel finds herself falling for Luce while trying to figure out what this means…