WritingsOfAQueerMind

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Homosexuality In Film: A Study of Love, Simon

When studying homosexuality in film, I Love, Simon (Berlanti, 2018) is a great film to study because it explores themes of sexuality, and masculinity, in a way that had never really been explored before in the history of mainstream film. Yes, queer films had been made, some positive, but Love, Simon (2018), as a projectContinue reading “Homosexuality In Film: A Study of Love, Simon”

He Wants to Die and He Should Fucking Try

Nothing beats driving country roads at 90MPH, blustering gusts beat to the sound of my trauma, thoughts of crashing an invigorating image. Infernal angel beckons me home, the words of Lana Del Rey, my eulogy. Lavender plays homage to my sober dwindling, purple flavoured pills brighten the headlights that face me. High and drunk, IContinue reading “He Wants to Die and He Should Fucking Try”

Harry Potter and the Cursed Queerbaiter

Queer baiting, a term coined by fan communities, means to present hints of queer themes within your text ambiguously without the intent of bringing them to fruition later on within the plot. This is done with the sole intent of bringing in a queer audience, a community that is often starved of queer content andContinue reading “Harry Potter and the Cursed Queerbaiter”

Finding Home by Garrett Leigh

This book gives a magnificent peek into mental health and the influences trauma can have on a mind. As Leo’s world changes, we see the inner turmoil of not only his mind but the minds of those around him, people who care more about him than he would like them to. With his little sisterContinue reading “Finding Home by Garrett Leigh”

As Far As You’ll Take Me by Phil Stamper

So, this book. What can I say about this book? It sent me on a rollercoaster of emotions. I know that this is such a cliche saying, but it did…not all positive. Although, with some reflection, this book is now one of my favourites. One of my favoured details about this novel is how itContinue reading “As Far As You’ll Take Me by Phil Stamper”

Dating Amber (2020)

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)”

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”