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"Moonlight" (2016)

Queer Relationships in Film “We could only express ourselves indirectly, just as people on the screen... we were in the closet."

  For any member of a marginalised group, searching for representations of oneself in pop culture can be a lonely experience. For people who identify as queer, they have never been entirely invisible in film. However, the representations of homosexual … Continue reading Queer Relationships in Film “We could only express ourselves indirectly, just as people on the screen… we were in the closet.”

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God’s Own Country – Review Francis Lee’s film is the best love story you’ll see this year.

●●●●● In a remote part of Yorkshire, Johnny Saxby (Josh O’Connor) works on a livestock farm with his father, Martin (Ian Hart), and his grandmother (Gemma Jones). As Martin is recovering from a stroke, they hire an extra pair of … Continue reading God’s Own Country – Review Francis Lee’s film is the best love story you’ll see this year.

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The World of Lesbian Art Putting the words “lesbian” and “artist” together is a political gesture, acknowledging a historically marginalised group’s ability to independently create.

Contrary to what traditional art history courses imply, lesbians have existed and contributed to the visual art world for centuries and continue to do so today. Like artists of any other sexuality, they have painted, drawn, sculpted, and photographed their … Continue reading The World of Lesbian Art Putting the words “lesbian” and “artist” together is a political gesture, acknowledging a historically marginalised group’s ability to independently create.

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The Power of Wow: Interview with XNTHONY "The Power of Wow" explores the idea of the desperation to be liked, heteronormativity in a post marriage equality age, and fake authenticity.

Fresh from a successful run of the hit show DOUZE at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, XNTHONY (Anthony Keigher) is back in Ireland and ready to debut a new show at Dublin Fringe Festival this month. Since 2010, XNTHONY has been working … Continue reading The Power of Wow: Interview with XNTHONY “The Power of Wow” explores the idea of the desperation to be liked, heteronormativity in a post marriage equality age, and fake authenticity.