Abusive White Men Thrive in The Film Industry
Within the film industry white male directors employ abusive tactics and create hostile work environments in the name of genius and so-called authenticity. TW/CW: mentions of rape and abuse. You know one of the quotes I hate the most? “No pain, no
What We Owe To Candyman
Too often in horror stories and in our historical narratives, our dead are made into spectacles and fodder for white stories. Candyman was no exception. Contains spoilers for Candyman (1992) “As intellectuals and consumers of popular culture we are left to think
More Queer than Gay, ‘The Half of It’ is Wholly Necessary
‘The Half of It’ explores identity without rigid or explicit definitions that are all too common in queer and Asian media. This article contains light spoilers for Alice Wu’s “The Half of It” By Kim Tran I was terrified of watching The Half
‘It’s Not You, It’s Not Me’ Centers Allosexual Feelings And Fails Asexual People
'It's Not You, It's Not Me' centers the desires of the allosexual character, at the expense of and detriment to the asexual character. This essay contains spoilers for the short film It's Not You, It's Not Me and descriptions of coercive
How The Ocean Teaches Me To Navigate Grief and My Disability
I’m learning the importance of paying attention to the signs of grief, those approaching waves, so I’m more prepared to navigate them. By Carolyn Hinds “Watch wuh yuh doing. De sea ain’t got nuh backdoor” is a phrase every Bajan child would