I’m a Friend Of Dorothy – Judy Garland as a Gay Icon
A code adopted by gay men and LGBTQ+ individuals in general to subtly disclose your identity to another, “friend of Dorothy” is widely considered to originate with Judy Garland.
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A code adopted by gay men and LGBTQ+ individuals in general to subtly disclose your identity to another, “friend of Dorothy” is widely considered to originate with Judy Garland.
If the message here is that without a support system, grieving people turn into monsters, it’s not really well-delivered and may be flawed as a message itself.
In honor of AANHPI Month, let’s celebrate Filipina-American pop star Olivia Rodrigo and her love of horror movies.
Hiring bias is something that’s rampant in all industries (even unconscious bias). But writing a script totally neutral not only opens the door for more diverse actors, but also for characters that are people first.
I have no idea how getting an abortion is still not a basic right at this point, but that means the fight is far from over. So, films like Happening are ever-relevant.
Greta Garbo, a queer actress playing a real-life queer Queen is the best of both worlds.
Severance is about breaking down facades and confronting old models that were once frameworks of our lives. The somewhat subtle message to me is it’s never too late to fall in love, no matter your insecurities.
Disney has a glaring and, up until recently, unaddressed issue that spans nearly its entire lifetime – an absence of diversity.
Desi Arnaz was an innovator in television and Lucille Ball was a sketch comedy clairvoyant of sorts; ‘Being the Ricardos’ focuses on their genius as a couple, but shies away from the interracial aspect of their marriage.
Portraying how easy it is to be an ally heavily benefits the majority audience. The more we encourage it, normalize it, and give people the tools to become one, the sooner we can co-exist peacefully.