This year has seen an uptick in mainstream LGBTQIA+ films. The summer began with a second season of Good Omens, a mythical love story. Next, season two of Netflix’s Heartstopper, based on a series of young adult graphic novels, premiered on August 3rd. Days later, Prime Video released Red, White & Royal Blue based on a book in which the first son of the United States and a young British prince fall in love. All of these pieces of media have one thing in common — they feature men. It’s about time that queer people have a film with queer women, and director Emma Seligman (known for her 2020 film Shiva Baby) delivers with her new comedic film Bottoms. Bottoms is a film that finally focuses on queer women instead of the endless (albeit important) films featuring queer men.
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It’s fall, which means it’s time to bundle up in your sweater, drink some warm apple cider and put a movie on while the wind swirls leaves outside your window. But what to watch? Not to worry - these new releases are the perfect way to enhance your lazy fall day.
Read moreFilm Review: In "The French Dispatch", Wes Anderson’s Ennui is Anything But Boring
After going two years without stepping foot in a movie theater, it was The French Dispatch that finally drew me away from my laptop and into the familiar setting. The act of purchasing a ticket and a bucket of popcorn felt revolutionary after so much time had elapsed. The wait proved worthwhile. While watching The French Dispatch, Wes Anderson’s latest production, I recalled all the ways that seeing a movie in theaters is an unmatched experience. I love the way the image is amplified on the screen, rendering the audience miniature and mesmerized. Anderson's work is recognizable for its vibrancy and attention to detail, and particularly well-suited to this format.
Read moreAmplifying BIPOC Voices
Skidmore is an overwhelmingly white college, and most of us have never experienced racism and never will. We are the ones that have taken part and benefitted from the deeply rooted racism in our country. The resources are already out there, and have been for a while. White folks need to take responsibility, listen and learn, and do the research to become anti-racist individuals. It is hard. it is uncomfortable. We must do it anyway.
Read moreThe Oscar Results Are In: Who Got Snubbed?
As most people know, the Oscars took place on Sun. Feb. 24th in Los Angeles. The show was filled with beautiful outfits, graceful acceptance speeches and many winners but, interestingly, no host. Nonetheless, the night was a success, filled with many tears of joy.
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