How Sapphic Romances Have Evolved in Bollywood Movies
“There’s no word in our language that can describe what we are. How we feel for each other. I desire Sita; I desire her warmth and her compassion. I desire to live again,” confesses Radha in the 1996 film Fire…
Why the Backlash against the Boys for Being Too Woke Misses the Point
In today's television landscape, the conversation around what is considered "woke" has become a lightning rod for controversy. Shows that aim to address social issues often find themselves at the center of debates about political correctness, with critics quick to…
Happiest Season Puts a New Spin on Familiar Christmas Cheer, Exploring Queer Identity and Acceptance
Happiest Season is another entry in a long line of Christmas-themed romantic comedies. What makes it different, however, is that it’s about a lesbian couple who have to hide their relationship because one of them is still in the closet,…
The Complicated History of Gay Pride, and Why Violence Still Reigns Supreme
Many countries around the world are celebrating Pride Month this June. Gay pride’s history spans back to 1969, where 200 patrons resisted arrest and rioted at the Stonewall bar in New York City. By the time Britain decriminalized in 1969,…