“I love you too, Alec.” These words, uttered by Shadowhunters’ Jace Lightwood only five episodes into the first season, were all I needed to confirm what I thought was happening. I’m not surprised that the Freeform network’s Mortal Instruments adaptation … Continue reading Brave New World: How Shadowhunters Navigates Alec Lightwood’s Story In a Storm of Subtext
I have a problem with homoerotic subtext. It’s not that I totally hate it or anything. I just… have a teeny, tiny beef with it. Analyzing homoerotic subtext can be exciting, particularly when it comes to canon character development and … Continue reading Deadpool and the Unbearable Lightness of Homoerotic Subtext
The studio behind the Academy Award nominated feature The Danish Girl is attempting to change the way trans narratives are told with the launch of a new endowment. Focus Features has announced The Lili Elbe Fellowship, a $10,000 grant for … Continue reading Focus Features Announces Fellowship for Trans Filmmakers
Our media’s cultural mirror has rapidly evolved during the last half-decade to reflect a more realistic myriad of non-heterosexual experiences. From asexual to pansexual, it’s refreshing to see those often kept in the dark given the spotlight. What’s more, we’re … Continue reading Five Great, Recent LGBT Films that Are Unconventional (by Being Conventional)
Transgender athletes are able to compete in The Olympics without sexual reassignment surgery, as of Monday. The International Olympic Committee officially updated its guidelines for trans athletes, stating, “It is necessary … that trans athletes are not excluded from the … Continue reading The Olympic Committee Has Modified Its Guidelines Regarding Trans Athletes
While enticing, Netflix’s promotions for Sense8 didn’t get me watching. Nor did the flood of gifs from Twitter and Tumblr: fireworks shows, grenade launchers, Sayid from Lost, and another guy who had apparently lost his flip flop and needed Hernando to … Continue reading How Sense8 Quietly Became The Best LGBTQIA Representation on Television
