All I really have to say is I love hearing the words “gender-bending” and “homosexual and transsexual themes dominated” from the Associated Press. Next…world domination.
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In a world that continually tries to divide oppressed peoples I want to give the same reverence to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders. I also want to point you to this Task Force article profiling African-American LGBT leaders. Oppression and prejudice follow all kinds of people for all kinds of reasons and there are many of us who face multiple oppressions. But even if we dont share those same trials, theres no reason we cannot fight for each other. Ok, by now, even I’m almost getting tired of all the hype surrounding Brokeback Mountain. But I have to mention that they did kick some bum at the Critics’s Choice Awards, snagging 3, and I’ll certainly have to give an update or 2 when Oscar nominations come out (ba-dum-ching). My faith has truly been shaken. My treasured, if tragically hipster popular, author, is a fraud.
And besides, who can’t expect to be hustled by a hustler? One aspect of this made up person does disturb me slightly. I do hope, however, that once Speedie and Astor are willing to own up to the deception, some of these issues will be addressed more clearly. The topics of transgenderism and AIDS have both surfaced in regards to JT’s identity and I would hate to see them swept under the rug. Worse would be to see the claiming of a trans identity as purely a way to disguise JT’s non-existence. These issues are very real, even if JT is not. And indeed, many trans people are loathe to show their true selves in public and face all kinds of awkward situations our society has created. Another more abstract worry may be that of the myth of the uplifting. Could someone in JTs position really have been lucky enough to eventually succeed as a famous and profitable author? New York magazine author Stephen Beachy expresses this concern well:
This article, though perhaps the longest and hardest to wade through, is nonetheless, the most comprehensive and thoughtful article on this whole scandal. And though you may not make it through all 9 pages, the final paragraph is well worth a read.
Jenny is as obvious and brash as she always has been. You could stay in Skokie girl. Let’s hope this new butchy Moira/Max character can lend you some interest. Bette is also her usual control-freak-in-an-artsy-power suit self, this time with another human being to take complete control of, her baby. I feel so sorry for you kid. Tina, what happened to that backbone you pretended you might grow last season? Sorry, even with a baby you bore me. Kit’s menopause doesn’t seem like much of a storyline to follow either, especially in comparison to her past adventures, but at least her character is likeable and complex. Now Shane and Carmen’s close knit Mexican family are adorable. Even if the script here isnt masterful, I at least got warm fuzzies watching the big Mexican mama dress Shane in a white gown for a quinceanera. And then you get to watch the two hottest characters make out too. This scene may have been the highlight of the episode. The running joke around naming female genitalia was occasionally amusing, but as a prince of the running joke myself, who has had as funnier dish sessions with my own pals around the poker table, I wasn’t terribly impressed. Will I be back? Yes, I have a standing date with the show for better or worse. But I beg of you Ilene Chaiken, freshen the intro and snap up the dialogue please. It will be less painful for all of us. So, making direct connection between these scattered bit of web media is going to be a bit rough, but that’s just the way the boys would have liked it I’m sure. So let’s start with the heartening news that new gay power duo Jack and Ennis appear to be doing quite well in the theaters of America’s heartland, as well as in the eyes of various award nominators. And yet, despite such successes, seems a Utah cinema has deemed the film unsuitable. Yeah, I thought it was weird when Salt Lake was named one of the top 5 cities for queers, but perhaps persecution makes the community raucous and strong. In other spots Brokeback seems to be inspiring an increased interest in the world of gay rodeo. Our own PDX gay rag has positioned their western wit on the cover of the current issue, using the regal image of Jack Twist to visually capture the feeling of the boy-loving bronco bucker. But it ain’t just the locals that are paying attention. Gay.com’s travel section has also given the lowdown on the queer roundups. So ladies, tomorrow’s the night. Get your premiere party on, look out for the new butch hottie, and stay tuned right here for your juicy L Word tidbits. I’ll try to get some live bloggin’ in there but if not, a full write up for you all on Monday.
It was bad enough being called “evil” and being compared to a cigarette, but what angers me most, Mr. Kupelian, is that you completely ruined the ending of Brokeback Mountain. Really, someone with manners would at least announce the “spoilers” in their propaganda commentary. Thanks, at least, for the Portland mention. We’re so glad to win the award for most evil of queer cities. And yes, we will continue to laugh at straight people… |
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