Well, this movie gave me the feels in the most beautiful way. Dating Amber is a heart-warming story of two closeted teens pretending to be in a relationship to guide their way through the homophobia-riddled years of the mid-nineties in Ireland. Fionn O’shea, as usual, and Lola Petticrew beautifully portray the struggles of living asContinue reading “Dating Amber (2020)”
Author Archives: WritingsOfAQueerMind
Meat (Creative Essay)
People look on in shock. Whether viewing through the screen of the television or looking on through their own eyes from within the once cheering crowd, all mouths hit the floor in unison. No one speaks, a couple of seconds of silence needed to process the events unfolding. Meat? Surely not. This is obviously someContinue reading “Meat (Creative Essay)”
Date Me, Bryson Keller by Kevin Van Whye
Oh my God. Where do I start with this book? It was honestly one of the best books that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Never before have I cried so much while simultaneously grinning like a mad man. A perfectly relatable story for any member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Kevin Van WhyeContinue reading “Date Me, Bryson Keller by Kevin Van Whye”
Love, Simon
Simon, an ordinary boy, must steer his way through the difficulties of teenage life while continuing an anonymous email relationship with another boy from his school. Greg Berlanti, with the guidance of Becky Albertalli, the author of the book (Simon vs. the Homosapien Agenda) on which the film is based, explores themes of sexuality andContinue reading “Love, Simon”
