Category: LGBTQ
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Trans Allegories in Film: ‘Your Name’ (2016)
Our protagonists perform as the opposite gender while still preserving the parts of their personalities that makes themselves who they are.
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Trans Allegories in Film: ‘Robots’ (2005)
Animation as a medium of storytelling can be thought to be open to all ages and as I hope my readings will reveal, they could be interpreted as transgender stories.
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Trans Allegories in Film: ‘Shrek’ (2001)
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. The film ‘Shrek’ can be interpreted as a transgender story.
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Trans Allegories in Film: ‘The Little Mermaid’ (1989)
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. ‘The Little Mermaid” film can be interpreted as a transgender story.
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Revisiting the Holy Trinity of Aroace Disney Princesses for Pride Month
Although not canonically aromantic or asexual. the stories and personalities of these Disney princesses resonate with members of the aroace community.
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Spider-Man: Across the Closet with Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy
The film’s storylines read as allegories for the queer experience and that’s a source of solace for LGBTQIA+ fans!
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Pride Music Selections: “Let It Go” and “Into the Unknown” from the ‘Frozen’ Franchise
From being unfairly outed, to going after the life you want for yourself, these songs from ‘Frozen’ perfectly capture the journey out of the closet.
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Miley Cyrus – ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ (Backyard Sessions)
Miley Cyrus makes a revival in this Disney+ documentary on her recent album Endless Summer Vacation.
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Trevor: The Musical About Finding One’s Identity
This coming-of-age musical features a strong representation of LGBTQ+ individuals coming-of-age.
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‘Moonlight’: A Retrospective on Barry Jenkins’ Masterpiece
Barry Jenkins’ masterpiece holds up as the story of a lifetime centered on the intersection of Blackness and gay identity.