Everyone is familiar with the story of Snow White. However, while reading through an old book of fairytales, I came across a Grimm’s fairytale entitled Snow White and Rose Red. The story depicts two sisters, Snow White and Rose Red who grew up with their mother in the forest surrounded by the animals. During one … Continue reading Snow White and Rose Red →

The most troubling aspect of Blue is the lack of moving images. The film, if one could call it that, is a well written story about a man’s experience with AIDS. The story is told through a soundtrack overlaid on a blue screen. The blue is the same for the hour and a half the … Continue reading Blue is Not My Favorite Color →

Paris is Burning has been a film that has caused much conversation since the time of its release. Any film centering around a specific community is cause for discussion. Who made the film? How accurate is the content being presented? Does the community it depicts agree with it? No matter what, there will be a … Continue reading How Bright Did Paris Burn? →

Much of the criticism about Tangerine is that it is directed and primarily written by a cis-gendered white male. In an article written by Nigel Smith for The Guardian, Sean Baker, the writer/director of Tangerine, said that he spent eight months on the streets of LA getting to know the people and the area they live in. … Continue reading Thoughts on Authenticity →

Watching The Celluloid Closet, I was surprised to see the amount of LGBT representation in early cinema. From subtle references through dance numbers to blatant kisses between two women. It was intriguing to think that gay characters have been around since the early days of film. If there have been gay characters in film since … Continue reading The Censorship of Gay Characters →

Halloween is a well-made slasher movie with a strong detail to framing. John Carpenter, the director, used what was on the screen to instill fear and paranoia within the audience. When thinking about framing, one thinks about the basic rule of thirds; a way to compose a shot that creates the image more compelling by … Continue reading Halloween and the Power of Framing →

When I was a child, I was surrounded by heteronormativity. It wasn't until I went to college when I finally accepted myself for my sexuality. In the last few years of high school, I gradually came out of my shell that society has constructed around me and feel confident in myself. My entire life, 'gay' … Continue reading Who am I? →