Ethan Jaques 20154343 The 2020 Reelout Queer Film Festival was a spectacular event that brought together people of all different races, genders, social classes, and sexual orientations. Those elements are just a few of the dozens of elements that are used to describe intersectionality. On February 4th, I attended the screening of the film Unsettled:Continue reading “Unsettled: Seeking Refuge in America”
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The Good Kisser- Analysis
Kate Milne 21059012 The Good Kisser is a fictional film written and directed by Wendy Jo Carlton that follows a story of two women in a relationship that decided as a couple to spend an intimate weekend with another woman. The couple, namely Jenna and Kate travel to Mia’s house to spend the weekend thereContinue reading “The Good Kisser- Analysis”
Changing the Game- Analysis
A review by Kaitlyn Sonoda Changing the Game, directed by Michael Barnett, is an incredible documentary-style film that outlines some of the struggles that trans athletes face not only on the field, but in their daily personal lives, too. It follows the lives of three high school athletes: Sarah, a skier fighting for trans rightsContinue reading “Changing the Game- Analysis”
Queer Intimacies- Analysis
The Queer Intimacies Shorts Program provided different narratives about what it looks like to have romantic, queer relationships. It analyzed problems that are consistent in heterosexual relationships and queer relationships while looking into the dynamics within the relationships and the different facets that come with being queer. The films were entertaining but lacked in intersectional,Continue reading “Queer Intimacies- Analysis”
Introduction
The annual Reelout queer film + video festival returned to Kingston for the 21st consecutive year. It was filled with laughs, tears, and though provoking films. The venue fits the tone of the festival perfectly. The small intimate venue of the Screening Room makes for a spectacular viewing experience. The film festival =discussed issues suchContinue reading “Introduction”
Sex, Sin and 69- Analysis
As a history fanatic, the movie that piqued my interest was Sex, Sin and 69. The documentary is in an interview styled format where the audience hears the perspective of a group of Canadians who have experienced the aftermath of the changing Canadian law regarding homosexuality. The film detailed the oppression and suffering that the LGBTQ communityContinue reading “Sex, Sin and 69- Analysis”