Many groundbreaking New Queer Cinema fimls from the ’80s and ’90s films have fallen to the background.
Here are 10 to add to your must-watch list.
The release of these films marked a moment of tremendous possibility.
It felt like we were on the precipice of something.
The release of these films marked a moment of tremendous possibility.
It felt like we were on the precipice of something, says Dr. Tongson.
Karen Tongson, PhD, is a professor of gender and sexuality studies at the University of Southern California. She is that author ofRelocations: Queer Suburban Imaginaries,Why Karen Carpenter Matters, co-editor ofPostmillennial Pop, and co-host of the “Waiting to X-Hale” podcast.
They need to be remembered, andnot just during the designated pride month of June.
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2.Paris Is Burning(1990)
If youre a fan ofPoseorLegendary,Paris Is Burningis a must-watch.
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The New Queer Cinema Film follows college-aged Max as she unpacks and eventually acts on her attraction for Ely.
What is The Missionary Sex Position?
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Eventually, Evie loves her back.
Karen Tongson, PhD, is a professor of gender and sexuality studies at the University of Southern California. She is that author ofRelocations: Queer Suburban Imaginaries,Why Karen Carpenter Matters, co-editor ofPostmillennial Pop, and co-host of the “Waiting to X-Hale” podcast.
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As Cheryl archives this actresss career, the viewer is led to wonder:How is history recorded?
Who does history prioritize and who does it leave out?
The overarching question of the film?
Does life imitate art or does art imitate life?
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(Spoiler alert: she is).
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Drugs, pregnancy scares, tongue piercings, pretty crime, and questions of consent follow.
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3.Pariah(2011)
Poetry?
Check, check, and check.
Furthermore, though, Pariahs main character poses questions like, what does virginity mean when youre not straight?
What does it look like to be gay and Black?
How do you come out to homophobic parents?
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