Something that is extremely under appreciated in contemporary media today is queer joy!
Queerness opens up a spectrum of emotions.
There is horror, tears, and trauma that come with this lifestyle but also of glamour, unity, and freedom.
This documentary is educational, fun, visually beautiful, but captures queer joy so strikingly. It begs the question why aren’t there more movies like this?
I’m not asking that we tone down the hardships of being LGBTQ+ but Paris is Burning captures the…
This movie is almost meta for me in the sense that, as a queer person, I am always looking for myself on screen. I mean that’s why I’ve been looking forward to this for so long. I spend hours scouring lists, searching queer and/or trans content on streaming, trying to find something, anything, that will make me feel not only seen, but sane. Make me feel not only less alone, but reassure me that this is who I am. I…
Intro:
What can I say that hasn’t been said. Cinematography is fucking phenomenal. Capturing all the neon lights and bright colors. Actual camera work and artistry in an indie film. I’m little tired of indies being like, “either gonna shake the camera 50 times or be still asf for no reason.” Sometimes it…
So there’s just 18 Robert Pattinsons just fucking around in space and I can’t even meet one?
Ain’t that some transphobic shit!
This movie is bold and daring.
It’s zany and entertaining.
It’s so many things.
It takes awhile for the film to take flight(no pun intended) it uses narration to a straining degree at the beginning. Which paired with brilliant performances and excellent camera work, it really is mind boggling why they felt they needed to cary our hand…
I have so many thoughts about this movie I don’t even know where to begin
First off, my actual experience watching this was a 10/10 thanks to the amazing elisa on the phone with me! ily 🫶
This is a film where I believe any opinion is justifiable. I completely understand those who give this 5 stars just as I wouldn’t bat an eye at those who gave this .5 stars. This movie is truly divisive and for good reason!…
