Author Archives: maddietries

The Celluloid Closet aimed to give a closer look at queer cinema in Hollywood- and the lack thereof- in order to analyze the effects of queer representation on public opinion, and on the LGBTQ+ community as viewers.  I, a queer artist and viewer, aim to update this analysis to the most recent decade of film. Continue reading “The New Celluloid Closet”

My laptop burns a dim blue flame into a darkened room.  The lateness of the night is creeping up my body as it sinks lower and lower into the mattress, never moving.  After a few moments, my mind begins to wander.  Is my computer glitching out?  Maybe I should reload my browser.  So I do. Continue reading “The Loving Fright of Blue”

I watched Paris is Burning, by Jennie Livingston, at one in the morning, the gentle glow of purple LED lights illuminating me in my otherwise dark room.  I was unsure of what to expect from this film, as I decided to watch it before reading any critique, description, or context to the movie.  Within theContinue reading “When Authorship Fails, How Does Paris is Burning Still Survive?”

The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open is a feature film about indigenous women going on a journey together in Canada, co-created by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Kathleen Hepburn, and starring Tailfeathers and first-time actress Violet Nelson.  The film covers abuse, foster care, reproductive rights, shame, and cycles, all within the eyes of the indigenousContinue reading “Intersectionality is the Future of Rewarding Film, Period.”

The Celluloid Closet is quite wonderful in its candor and honesty.  It’s fascinating to finally see others telling the truth of how queer culture has existed in media throughout its history.  Are there things missing from this movie? Of course. But I think, for 1996, this film is incredibly in-depth, honest, and raw.  The commentaryContinue reading “The Celluloid Closet: She Grabbed Me By The Wig”

Point of view is an incredibly important tool – and perhaps weapon – in Halloween. The way camera angles are designed in this film communicate the POV of specific characters watching each moment or scene. Instead of most shots in the film giving an omnipotent point of view on the scene, the majority of themContinue reading “Point of View Work in Halloween”